Cinequest Internship Program
At Cinequest, it's not about getting the suits a cup of coffee or filing their papers for a few bucks an hour, it's about getting real-world training and experience from one of the world's leading film institutes. The value of our various internships applies to many types of companies and organizations, not just film. If you want an internship that makes a difference in our world; and if you want to walk away with enhanced skills and a better resume, then take a look at the Cinequest internship opportunities below.
For consideration, please email your interest to interns@cinequest.org
. Please be sure to state which position interests you. No phone calls please. All internships are unpaid.
Distribution | PDF
Cinequest Distribution brings film festival favorites from around the world into the hands of film fans.
Distribution interns execute and support content acquisitions, fulfillment and development as well as drive film
sales through strategic marketing.
Marketing | PDF
Business has only two functions—marketing and innovation. (Czech playwright and novelist, Milan Kundera)
Cinequest has the innovation; do you have what it takes to bring the marketing? Marketing interns will be involved
with the Cinequest Distribution Label: assist in B2B and B2C marketing, develop marketing strategies for
films, maintain Cinequest social network sites and work with IT/Web Support for consumer awareness on the Web.
Programming & Submissions | PDF
Interns for the Programming & Submissions department must have a critical eye for Maverick films to scope out
potential films for the distribution label and track film and screenplay submissions for the Cinequest Film
Festival.
Publicity | PDF
Entertainment PR takes creativity, persistence and an outgoing personality doesn’t hurt either. Publicity interns
build media relations, manage contacts, schedule media bookings, write press releases, and build publicity
campaigns around Cinequest films.
IT Support & Website | PDF
Cinequest is a technology-friendly film institute. An obvious statement since Cinequest’s ground zero is in the
heart of Silicon Valley. IT/Web interns manage desktop support, application development, network and server
administration; work with marketing on web banners and website management as well as maintain Cinequest social
network sites.