Now is your chance to support your community.

The Grand Rapids Film Festival relies on volunteer support to help run our festival! You can help bring our festival to life by donating your time and energy!

OPPORTUNITIES

  1. Festival Internships
    Over the years, Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF) has shaped young professionals in the Grand Rapids area through its internship programs. In this unique experience, students with various majors work collaboratively, sharing creative ideas to implement into GRFF programming - learn how a festival runs from start to finish!

  2. Event Planning
    Assist with logistics, standardizing event reporting including budgets, pre and post event reports along with meeting minutes, in addition to day-of-show event management.

  3. Graphic Design
    Assist GRFF in graphic design pursuits through our website, social media, and events. Experience in graphic design, advertisement, and digital media. General knowledge of adobe applications and squarespace.

  4. Marketing & Public Relations
    Assist in the promotion of GRFF communications support for fundraisers and community events by distributing posters and fliers, drafting initial press releases, social media content, updating website copy and copy editing.

  5. Video Production
    Assist in the creation of title and sponsor reels, the compilation of festival submissions and edit behind the scenes footage. Candidate will work closely with the submissions coordinator and festival director.

Over the years, our festival has shaped young professionals in the Grand Rapids area through its internship programs. In this unique experience, students with various majors work collaboratively, sharing creative ideas to implement into GRFF programming - learn how a festival runs from start to finish!

Internship

We’re seeking passionate film lovers to pre‑screen submissions and help our board determine what will be considered for the festival. This is an exciting chance to discover standout films and help bring them to Grand Rapids. Get ready to enjoy early access to fresh stories and play a part in shaping the festival’s lineup.

Pre-Screening

Marketing & Social Media

Assist in the promotion of GRFF communications support for fundraisers and community events by distributing posters and fliers, drafting initial press releases, social media content, updating website copy and copy editing.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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