About a quarter of the volunteers work in the so called backstage jobs. Working behind the scenesthey are less visible to our audience and guests but put a smile on the face of each and everylocation manager, coordinator and office crew member!
Found an interesting job? Apply as a volunteer by filling out the application form.
Paper Tigers
Take care of all movie posters. Some job, for they have to make sure the right poster is at the right place at the right time. They work in a small team and take good care of the distribution of festival posters, programs and film reviews to all festival locations. Added to that you will be searching through newspapers and magazines, looking for reviews or other IFFR related articles.
Is great because: you will be seeing every corner of the festival, you are always up to date on which movies to see and you will be working in a small but great team. Added to that you will be first in line in case any posters are left over!
You’ll need: a secret love for tape…
Unfortunately all places for this job have already been filled
during IFFR 2012.
Festival Dagkrant couriers (or: Daily Paper couriers)
Distribute all of the daily festival papers early in the morning. They are the ones that make sure people have something to read each morning.
Is great because: the big advantage of this job is the fact that you work early in the morning. This way you havea lot of ‘movie time’ in afternoon and evening…
You’ll need: To become a daily paper courier a driver’s license and a minimum of three years driving experience is required.
Unfortunately all places for this job have already been filled
during IFFR 2012.
Bouwploeg (or: Construction team)
Move around furniture, cables, computers and much, much more. This hard working team consists of strong guys and girls with a great heart for the festival. As a member of the construction team you will see IFFR come to life during construction and take it apart as soon as it’s over.
Is great because: you will mostly work before and after the festival, meaning you have plenty of time off duringthe festival. This way there is a lot of time to see movies, attend parties and sleep in…
You’ll need: a good pair of shoulders and a great dose of perseverance. A driver’s license could be useful, but is not a necessity. Be aware of the fact that you have to be available the weeks before and after the festival.
Unfortunately all places for this job have already been filled
during IFFR 2012.
Publieksprijs Tellers (or: Audience Award Team)
Responsible for collecting, counting and administering all audience award forms. They are the ones who know which movies to see!
Is great because: you work in a small but great team. Added to that you’ll know which movies to see even before published in the Daily Paper.
You’ll need: a basic skill in numeracy.
Unfortunately all places for this job have already been filled
during IFFR 2012.