Sidewalk Film is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 interns.
Please note, due to the volume of intern applications we receive, we do not necessarily respond to all applicants.
Applicants who are selected will be notified by June 1, 2026.
The following internship positions will be available:
- Festival Film Traffic and Programming Intern
- Development Intern
- Education and Outreach Intern
We are happy to work with students who are completing an internship for school credit as well as those who are not required to complete an internship as a part of their degree program. Internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students from any college or university. Film knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement for our 2025 internships.
All internships will require a minimum of 16 hours per week and open availability during our festival (August 24 – 30, 2026).
All interns receive a stipend based on their individual schedule and term of commitment.
In order to be considered for a Sidewalk Film internship, you must complete the basic application here, and submit a resume and recommendation letter. Applicants who do not complete all three steps will not be considered.
General Expectations:
We expect all interns, regardless of their specific role, to exhibit professionalism, punctuality, dependability and attention to detail.
Specific Expectations Per Role:
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Festival Film Traffic and Programming Intern (great for someone who is interested in film/film programming, data management)
- Assist Programming Manager with festival film traffic, communication with filmmakers, programming staff, and marketing staff. Data entry, use of Microsoft Word and Excel will be required. This is NOT a programming position in which you will be selecting films for the Festival. Film knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement.
- Ideal hours/days: Monday-Friday (10-4)
- Education/Outreach Intern (great for someone interested in education, non-profit management, or event planning)
- Assist EDO Director and Coordinator with the planning, marketing, and implementation of Sidewalk’s existing and upcoming educational programs. These programs include Filmmaker Happy Hour, Scramble, Youth Board, Sidewrite, Filmmaker Grants, Book + Film Club, Beyond the Screen, Science on Screen and workshops and panels throughout the summer and during the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival.
- The ideal candidate will have some experience in the film studies or production, education, nonprofit, or event planning fields. This role involves working with filmmakers and community members and presenting to our audiences so good written and verbal communication skills are a must. Film Studies and/or Film Production knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Development Intern (great for someone interested in fundraising, non-profit management)
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- Assist the Development Director with communication (written, email, phone) to members, donors, sponsors and government officials as needed, assist with fundraising event planning, research, data entry, basic understanding of Airtable and PatronManager/Salesforce a huge plus.
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Direct questions regarding internships to [email protected]
