Bushwick Film Festival Volunteer

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Calling all film and culture lovers and enthusiasts!

Being a BFF Volunteer is a great opportunity for you to promote arts and culture in the Bushwick community and beyond, gain experience organizing community programs and events, help with BFI's mission to increase diversity in the entertainment industry, join our incredible creative community, and network with film professionals.

Reasons to Volunteer with BFF:

1. Give your time and experience in supporting a female-founded and community-based festival that has positively impacted arts & culture in Brooklyn.

2. Become a valued member of a rapidly growing creative community and establish long-lasting relationships.

3. Invitations to film/industry events (digital for now) and an opportunity to network with filmmakers and entertainment industry professionals

4. Learn the ins and outs of film festivals and live event production.

Requirements

• Work with a specific committee on tasks (approximately 2 hours a week for 3+ months depending on your availability)

• Strong organizational and communication skills - both written and verbal

• Experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and Google Docs is a must

• Must possess a laptop, tablet, or another device that can be used to fulfill tasks

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About The Bushwick Film Institute:

BFI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to elevating community through the power of film, empowering underrepresented storytellers, increasing diversity in film and tv, and sharing unique stories with local and global audiences.

BFI founder and president Kweighbaye Kotee initially began the Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) in 2007 to celebrate independent film in her community. As the festival grew to become one of Brooklyn’s premier movie events, she realized that it was serving a greater purpose: contributing to the borough’s artistic, cultural, and economic growth. BFF’s role in bringing about these positive developments within the community has been awarded by the Brooklyn Borough President and other elected officials. The festival also serves as a platform for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers, expands industry access, creates job opportunities, and brings together an incredible community of storytellers and audiences from all walks of life.

BFI was created with the support of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft to expand upon the work of BFF and make a greater impact through year-round programming. BFI has launched several initiatives and helped numerous aspiring filmmakers and artists through programs such as She Directs, Young Filmmakers Program, and community screenings. We are working to develop several new programs that are in line with our mission of creating jobs, expanding industry access, and increasing diversity.

To get you started, please sign up for a volunteer information session with our Volunteer Manager using this link: https://calendly.com/hali-bushwickfilmfestival/bff-volunteer-intro-meeting

In addition, please be sure to read and review the below links and information before our call:

LINKS TO REVIEW

1. Bushwick Film Festival Website: http://bit.ly/1CjDUPl
2. Bushwick Film Festival Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zuKcKr
3. Video for Prospective Filmmakers: http://bit.ly/2WVuzZx
4. Brief History of The Bushwick Film Festival: https://bit.ly/3A0Cyvp

ABOUT THIS YEARS BFF AND VOLUNTEER TASKS

The 15th Annual BFF is scheduled for October 19-23. This year, we are planning to host live screenings and events. As we plan for our coming 15th Anniversary, below are some tasks that we are currently focusing on. Please review carefully and use this form to select at least two options that you are interested in: Bushwick Film Festival Volunteer Interest Form .

• Screening Film Submissions:

This is an exciting opportunity that offers you a first-hand look at what emerging filmmakers from Brooklyn and around the world are making right now and connecting with new and exciting work! Being a screener involves watching films submitted to the festival, giving the film a review/ rating, and making a recommendation to our programmers. Please note, screeners are required to first take a screening test to ensure they are qualified to screen films.

• Blog Writers:

Writing for the BFF blog is a creative task that allows you to engage with the BFF community about film and production. We are in search of writers for our blog in the following categories: Film & TV Reviews, Critical analysis (advice pieces, interviews, in-depth essays), Video Essays, Think Pieces, Film Festival Reviews, etc.

• Administrative Tasks

This includes website maintenance, outreach, assigning films to screeners, google doc management, list building, posting completed blog posts to our website using squarespace, etc.

• Social Media and Marketing

Film submission and Festival outreach and marketing, using our social media platforms to engage and connect with audiences and filmmakers, and promoting the work of BFF Alumni!

Thank you again for your interest in supporting the BFF this year!