MVFF Photographers & Videographers

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The California Film Institute is seeking reliable, well-organized photographers and videographers to help document the 40th Mill Valley Film Festival, taking place October 5-15, 2017.

As a member of the MVFF40 Volunteer Photo Team, you will be responsible for shooting many aspects of the festival including:

• General festival atmosphere
• Red Carpet Press Lines
• Special Events and Parties
• Sponsors and Sponsor product placement

Requirements:

• Commit to a minimum of 8 shooting assignments (approx. 2 hours per assignment)
• Must have your own photo/video equipment. MVFF does not provide cameras.
• Arrive on time for all trainings and shifts / shooting assignments. Please let us know 24 hours in advance if you are unable to shoot an event for which you’ve been scheduled.
• Photographers: Upload your best 25 images immediately following the event you are shooting; b-roll within 48 hours. Instructions & naming protocol will be provide.
• Videographers: Upload raw footage immediately following the event you are shooting. (If you have an interest in editing, please let us know).

Benefits:

• Receive one MVFF voucher for every event that you cover
• Personalized Volunteer Badge to allow you access to Filmmaker Lounges to upload images and to theaters/venues while on shift
• MVFF40 T-shirt
• Invitation to post-festival Volunteer Appreciation Party
• Ticket giveaways throughout the festival
• CFI Associate Membership with 50+ hours completed

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail
• Possess a positive attitude and professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Able to learn quickly and work in a very fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

To Apply: Fill out the Volunteer Photographer Interest Form at mvff.com/photo including a link to your photos online. In addition, all MVFF volunteers must register on Shiftboard, our volunteer scheduling website.