Glasgow Short Film Festival - GSFF 2025 Programme Internship

Apply for this SGSAH-funded internship with Glasgow Short Film Festival, up to 12 weeks FTE, between January & October 2025.

The project is titled GSFF 2025 Programme Internship and will involve assisting in the planning and delivery of the 18th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (19-23 March 2025)

Deadline for Applications is 15th November 2024.

Location

Hybrid. We have a (fully accessible) office in Tradeston, Glasgow, and we would expect the intern to attend in person for at least part of the week. However, some other members of the team work on a hybrid or even remote basis, so hybrid working is welcome. During festival week we would expect the intern to work in person, and we will provide accommodation if they are based outside Glasgow.

Project

Glasgow Short Film Festival, the leading short film event in Scotland, hosts an inclusive community of filmmakers and film lovers, showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling. We aim to define and inspire diverse forms of cinematic expression, in Scotland and around the world.

This Programme Internship is intended to give a doctoral researcher insight into the planning and delivery of the 18th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (19-23 March 2025). This role primarily supports the programming, event management and general administration of the festival. Glasgow Short Film Festival is run by a small tight-knit, collaborative and inclusive team, and the internship will offer opportunities to get involved with all aspects of festival delivery.

Outputs

The role will include populating and maintaining the festival database, programme research and other internet-based research, responding to email enquiries, communicating with invited filmmakers and other film representatives, liaising with the Programme Manager and external Film Controller regarding film files and materials received, other general admin, event management and marketing duties as required, and potentially contributing to programming, hosting screenings and chairing discussions where appropriate.

Timescale

Application Deadline: 15th November 2024

Start date (or must start by): 8th January 2025

End date (or must end by): 29th March 2025

Structure: Consecutively (though some flexibility over start and end dates)

Benefits to the Researcher

The intern will be able to develop their skills in:
• Communication
• Dealing with film industry professionals
• The ability to work both in a team and independently
• Experience of working under pressure in a busy environment
• The ability to multi-task and meet a range of delegated deadlines
• Experience in staging events from planning to completion

They will also have opportunities to contribute creatively to the festival programme and its delivery.

Key Relationships

Internally:
Festival delivery team, including programming and marketing teams, guest coordinator, volunteer coordinator and venue coordinators

Externally:
Freelance programmers and curators
Scottish and international filmmaker guests
International festival programmers and other industry representatives
General festival audience
Schools audience
Prison populations for prison screenings and workshops

Person Specification

Apply here

Return to the Internships & Artists Residencies 2025 page to see other internship opportunities.

First published: 4 October 2024