Learn the workings of independent film distribution and the business side of the business at Women Make Movies. You can work with our distribution staff and learn about outreach and promotion of independent film.  Or work with our production assistance program and learn about raising money and getting independent films made. We are currently looking for spring interns, and have immediate internships available in all areas, including:

Marketing: Assist with promotions and community outreach programs.
Public Relations/Editorial: Help create materials for media reviewers and web site promotions.
Design/Interactive Media: Help with promotional materials and website.
Filmmaker Services: Assist in developing resources for filmmakers.
Workshop Series: Help organize and run our Media Workshop Series.
Distribution: Help manage our archives and ship films to customers.
Administration: Learn the operations side of the distribution business.

As one of our interns you'll receive free access to our huge collection of films and videos and other benefits such as invites to screenings and receptions.  Though all internships are unpaid we do offer a weekly travel stipend. 

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, writing sample and references.

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Qualifications & Time Commitment

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows 2000 and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

Interns are asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Duration is flexible to meet university requirements, but a minimum commitment of three months is optimal. All interns will be required to sign an Internship Letter of Agreement that outlines the duration and schedule of their internship.

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Benefits & Compensation

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

• Local travel reimbursement of up to $4.50/day
• Free workshop attendance (fall and spring)
• Free screening of films/videos in our catalogue
• Invitations to screenings and receptions

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POSITIONS

Marketing Intern

• Outreach to community-based and academic organizations including academic reviewers and conferences.
• Produce and mail promotional materials, paste up reviews and maintain department databases and mailing lists.
• Perform extensive online subject area research.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing; strong communication, organization and research skills required.

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Public Relations/Editorial Intern

• Update and design press kits including the following: paste-ups, research for reviews, photo scans and upkeep of promotional files.
• Research new opportunities and contact various listserves and media arts organizations for promotion and publicity of theatrical and semi-theatrical screenings.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing, strong attention to detail and exceptional verbal and written communication skills necessary.

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Design/Interactive Media Intern

• Perform regular updates to the WMM website, maintain and create new pages for site and implement any new online marketing initiatives.
• Assist email newsletters and announcements and design and creation of print/publicity materials.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Web research savvy and social networking familiarity
• Basic video editing skills
• Good working knowledge of Photoshop and image optimization, Frontpage and Dreamweaver for the PC, the ability to hand code basic html as well as proficiency with desktop publishing programs Quark Xpress, Illustrator and InDesign. Familiarity with Microsoft Access a plus.

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Filmmaker Services Intern

• Assist in the promotion and outreach of the Production Assistance Program to independent film and video makers.
• Research filmmaker resources for fundraising, marketing, promotion and distribution both on the Internet and in print material.
• Compile information on WMM sponsored films and videos.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Knowledge of film production and/or film theory necessary. Adobe Acrobat skills are preferred but not required.

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Workshop Series Intern

Position limited to the duration of the fall and spring workshops series. The series generally occurs on 10 weekday evenings over the course of 3 months, with the exception of one Saturday all-day workshop. Candidates for this internship must apply in August for the fall series opening or in February for the spring series opening.

• Responsible for set-up and clean up of workshop space, workshop attendee registration, and workshop evaluation forms.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Professional, courteous attitude and strong communication skills recommended. Knowledge of film pre-production and post-production planning a plus.

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Distribution Intern

• Receive and log in all incoming acquisitions; check in, label, quality check and shelve new inventory; package and label all outgoing packages.
• Update customer, lab and contract databases; maintain distribution files; dub new acquisitions for staff; and upkeep of in-house video library and archive.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Excellent attention to detail; strong organizational, clerical and computer skills necessary.
• Knowledge of MyMail preferred but not required.

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Administrative Intern

• Assist Office Manager with computer maintenance and security, and maintain computer log and software; maintain office supplies log and upkeep of supply cabinet.
• Update and maintain vendor files and financial paperwork, including purchase orders and check requests.
• Answer phones, field questions and calls; and distribute incoming mail and faxes to staff.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
• Excellent attention to detail; strong organizational, clerical and computer skills necessary.
• Knowledge of MyMail and Quickbooks preferred by not required. Familiarity with computer networking a plus.

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Application Form

Internship Applicants:
All applicants are required to fill out an Internship Application Form. Along with the application form, all applicants must submit a resume and a writing sample. International applicants are encouraged to submit an application; however, Women Make Movies does not provide visas or accommodations for individuals coming from abroad.

Applications are accepted year round.

The Internship Application is now available as a Microsoft Word document, which you can download, complete, and email, along with your resume, to adminassist@wmm.com. Please put INTERNSHIP APPLICATION in the subject line of your email.
Internship Application Form (.doc)

If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, you can download the PDF version, for use with Adobe Reader.
Internship Application Form (.pdf)

If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download a free version from Adobe here.

If neither of these options is open to you, please email adminassist@wmm.com to request a hard copy.

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