Join our team and start your film journey

Philadelphia Short Film Festival is looking for passionate and talented interns to join us. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to personally participate in the preparation and operation of the film festival, learn professional skills and accumulate industry experience. Whether you are interested in filmmaking, event planning or social media, we welcome you to join us!

Open internship positions

Below are the internship positions we offer for the 3rd Philadelphia Short Film Festival. Each position provides professional training and rich internship opportunities to lay a solid foundation for your career.

Job title:

Event Planning Intern

Job description:

Assist in the planning and execution of various activities of the film festival, including screening arrangements, audience management, red carpet events, etc. You will have the opportunity to participate in every detail of the event.

Internship period: May 20, 2025 - June 20

Requirements: Have good communication skills, meticulous and patient, and have a team spirit.

Job title:

Social Media Intern

Internship period: May 20, 2025 - June 20

Requirements: Familiar with major social media platforms, creative writing and basic design capabilities.

Job description:

Responsible for the content production and management of the film festival's social media platform, assist in publishing event previews, behind-the-scenes footage and audience interaction, and enhance the social media influence of the film festival.

Job title: Technical Support Intern

nternship period: May 20 - June 20, 2025

Requirements: Basic technical knowledge, and understanding of film projection equipment is preferred.

Job description:

Responsible for the projection equipment and technical support during the film festival, assist in ensuring the smooth progress of the screening, and handle on-site technical issues.

Internship Application

Explore exciting internships at our film festival today!

Philadelphia Short Film Festival Internship Application Form

Applicant Basic Information

Name，Age， Phone Number, Email, Current School/Organization, Major/Position,

Internship Position Selection

Please select the internship position you are interested in (multiple selections are allowed):

Event Planning Intern

Social Media Intern

Director & Guest Liaison Intern

Technical Support Intern

Internship Related Questions

Please briefly describe the reason for your application for this position

Please describe whether you have relevant work or project experience

What is your interest in film festivals or filmmaking?

Internship Time:

Time period available for internship

Number of days available per week

Other Information:

Do you need a letter of recommendation?

Radio button: Yes / No

What do you hope to gain from the film festival?

Resume, File Upload Button (PDF, DOCX accepted),

Cover Letter，

Submit Application

Agree to Terms: I confirm that the above information is correct and I agree that the Philadelphia Short Film Festival team will review my application.