SILVERDOCS is looking for energetic, organized people with excellent communication skills who are willing to commit at least 10-20 hours a week. Internships are unpaid, but school credit is available.

Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@silverdocs.com. Please indicate which department(s) you are interested in. No phone calls, please.

Internship opportunities are currently available in the following departments:

Conference Assistant Intern 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Conference Assistant Intern will support the Conference Manager in the execution of 30-40 programs, which include a wide rage of workshops, seminars, panel presentations, master classes and networking opportunities.

Principal duties include supporting the Conference Manager on execution of programmatic themes, specific panels and the overall plan for the Conference; supporting the Conference Manager in organizing and executing Silver Sessions and the Emerging Artists Fellowship Program; assisting the Conference Manager and Production Team on operational logistics of the Conference (venues, tech needs, etc.); working with Guest Relations on travel details for all participants, and other duties as assigned.

SKILLS NEEDED

We are looking for an outgoing, team player with a good sense of camaraderie that is detail oriented and has the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Video and Technical Internship

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Assist the Technical Director with logging and editing video shot during the 2010 SILVERDOCS film festival and various AFI Silver film programs. Also, provide general administrative assistance to the Technical Director and Video Systems Manager, including filing, labeling and archiving tapes. This internship is a great opportunity to work closely with SILVERDOCS and AFI Silver technical staff in the state-of-the-art video production studio at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center -- the most technologically advanced theatrical venue in the United States!

SKILLS NEEDED:

An eager self-starter with excellent time-management skills and knowledge of video production. Mac and Final Cut Pro knowledge a must. Knowledge of Pro Tools, Soundtrack and other audio and video editing software a plus. Should be highly detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Programming Internship

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Programming department creates the slate of Festival films, and is the front line for all filmmakers interested in participating in SILVERDOCS. Programming interns will get an insider's view of the selection process for a large competitive film festival.

Interns will help to research upcoming documentary projects, prepare materials for outreach to other festivals, and assist with the organization of films submitted to the Festival, including files, tape library and submission database. Interns will also help answer filmmakers' questions about the festival, assist with year-round programming events, and review submitted films for potential inclusion in Festival.

SKILLS NEEDED:

A self-directed worker with an interest in film who wants to learn more about the film industry. Interest in/knowledge of documentaries is preferred. Written and spoken communication skills, with fluency in Mac OSX, Word, Excel essential; FileMaker Pro a plus. Must be able to lift boxes up to 30 pounds. Clerical (phones, faxes, mail, copies, filing, internet research) & data entry experience. Regular access to DVD & VHS players. This is largely an administrative position, but can expand depending on your interests, availability and strengths.