RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF):

2025 INTERNSHIP POSITIONS: SPRING OPENINGS

Dates: Approximately mid Jan – end of April

The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is an international 6-day festival held in Richmond, VA. One of the largest international competitive festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, RIFF brings more than 150 film premieres plus a variety of film and music industry events and community engagement opportunities. An additional mission of the festival is to develop the film and music industries across the state of Virginia. Festival week also includes screenwriting & film/music panels, Q&As, live music showcases, mixers, the FLOW Creative Conference, the Global Visionary Summit, and the annual red-carpet awards, all of which bring the spirit of Hollywood to the Commonwealth.

With the aim of promoting award-winning films as well as discovering the industry’s next up-and-coming talent, RIFF works to promote its participating filmmakers, musicians, and writers through various media outlets and production partners. RIFF has been a key platform in the creative development of Richmond and now in its 14th year is a sought out international festival for artists across the globe.

Available Internships: RIFF has 3 positions open for the Spring semester. The position is ideal for those looking to develop skills in the following areas: communications, film, music, business, marketing, social media, journalism, graphic design, event planning, festival organizing, public relations, or related communications field. The internship is unpaid and may be used for credit or simply for learning and resume experience. For those who excel there may be future opportunities to grow with the company.

Qualifications: Candidate should have basic education or training in one or more of the areas mentioned above. They should be well organized, dependable, work well in a team setting, and be eager to learn the ins and outs of the industry.

Responsibilities: Assist in administrative tasks and the coordination of general festival planning, social media, marketing, design, outreach, film and music planning, and overall event production. Interns get close up, behind the scenes experience at various aspects of business and what it takes to produce an international film and music festival.

Hour & Program Length: Approximately 15 hours commitment per week. For the current open positions, candidates must reside in the greater Richmond area. Start/End Date: Begins mid to late January and goes through the end of April. Participants are also invited to take part in the 14th annual festival mid-September. For those who excel, there may be an option to renew in the summer term when RIFF delves further into festival production. Weekly hours are split between in person office time and remote projects from home.

How to apply: Send a resume and brief cover letter stating your interest to staff@rvafilmfestival.com Send early to receive priority consideration. If a qualifying candidate, we will then contact you to set up an interview.

For more information about RIFF, visit www.RVAFILMFESTIVAL.com