aaiff 2010: call for interns

Attention, all enthusiastic, able-bodied individuals interested in lending a hand to advance the cause of independent Asian American cinema in New York City... Asian CineVision is now hiring for spring and summer interns to join the Asian American International Film Festival. Read on for details and descriptions:

CALL FOR INTERNS

Come join the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) Team! AAIFF is the first and longest running film festival in the U.S. that honors works by and about Asian and Asian Americans. We are now hiring for spring and summer internships. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely in producing the Festival through various positions. All internships are equivalent to entry-level job positions, and require persons with initiative, dedication, and the ability to think outside the box. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to staying on for the Festival. The AAIFF10 will be held July 14-18, 2010 in New York City.

Design/Web Assistant
(ASAP or Early January to End of July)
Help manage and regularly update our new website that is scheduled to launch in mid October. Big plusses: experience in interactive, graphic, or web design and knowledge in HTML.

Outreach Coordinator
(ASAP or Early January to End of July)
Oversee responsibilities for research and public relations development via establishing relationships with various community organizations, universities, schools, and clubs for special/promotional events.

Program & Prints Coordinator
(Early January to End of July)
Facilitate process of all film-related programming, including tracking submissions and prints. Serve as liaison for accredited filmmakers, industry, and guests of the film festival.

Marketing Assistant
(Early April to End of July)
Assist with public relations and promotional works for AAIFF10. A background in film is not necessary, but excellent writing skill is a must.

Tech Production Assistant
(Early April to End of July)
Assist with tech support ranging from DVD burning, editing, to digitizing. Experience in Final Cut Pro and/or Photoshop a BIG plus but will train on job.

Production Assistant
(Early April to End of July)
Help execute production of Festival programs and special events. Coordinate logistics with sites, vendors, and sponsors. Assist with day-to-day operations.

Qualifications:
· Students with a genuine interest in the arts, humanities, and/or film.
· Detail-oriented with a keen sense of organization.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Familiarity with Mac platforms and Microsoft Office suite.
· Able to commit 15-20 hours a week.
· BIG plusses: Knowledge of film/video formats and handling; fluency in Asian languages; familiarity with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, and proficiency in HTML/CSS/PHP.

Internships are unpaid but come with travel reimbursement (up to $4.50 a day) and university credit (if applicable). If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Minnie Li at minnie@asiancinevision.org. In your cover letter, please state your availability, earliest start date, and for which position you are applying. No calls please. Asian CineVision's office is located at 133 West 19th Street, New York.

The Asian Amerian International Film Festival is scheduled to happen next summer, July 14-18, 2010. It takes a lot of humanpower and dedicated individuals to make the whole thing come together, but as someone who has worked, attended and enjoyed a crazy share of film festivals, it's all well worth it. For more information, visit the Asian CineVision website here.