staff members wanted: austin asian american film festival

This is for my friends in the Austin area who love Asian American cinema... The Austin Asian American Film Festival is looking for dedicated, passionate folks to get involved as staff for the upcoming festival in November. Maybe that's you. Read on:

Do you love Asian and/or Asian American Cinema? Are you frustrated with the lack of Asian Americans in the media? If you are passionate and responsible, we have the perfect opportunity for you:

On November 12-15th, the 2009 Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) is back and ready to take Austin by storm. With over 60 film from all around the globe, many special guests in person and over 2,500 attendees, the AAAFF has quickly become Austin's fastest growing film festival. This year, our scope is larger than ever and in order to be successful, our festival needs a few more reliable and out-going staff members. Are you interested?

Open Positions:

- Marketing Director
- Assistant Director (Assists the Festival Director)
- Community Outreach Leaders
- Festival Programming Assistants
- Graphic Designers
- Fundraising Assistants
- Special Event Assistant

If you are interested, please send an email to info@aaaff.org. In your email, please specify what position you would like to apply for. Please describe yourself and why you would be a great candidate for the position. All positions require at least 2 hours a week of responsibilities.

The AAAFF is a non-profit organization and all staff positions are completely voluntary. We are a group of passionate filmmakers, film lovers and community leaders all working together to showcase diverse and talented Asian American artists. You will receive an all access badge to our festival and recognition in our print and online materials.

Okay, so the positions are unpaid. If you get involved, it'll truly be a labor of love... but it's worth it. Film festivals run on the blood, sweat and tears of its volunteers, and in the end, you get to be part of a pretty awesome event. To learn more about the Austin Asian American Film Festival, which runs November 12-15, visit the website here.