The HOLLYWOOD QUEER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL is an (almost) all volunteer effort. We need a lot of volunteers to make it happen, and most of the opportunities listed below do not require experience.

Some of our positions will require more early effort than others, particularly the

Sponsor Coordinator: Will contact potential sponsors and sign up any takers. Collect media they submit per agreements; make sure they get everything they pay for; help sponsors who need help making something for slide show; help select logo for program and website; work with webmaster to get sponsor links onto website; collect payments for sponsorships. Please note: We are willing to pay commission for the right candidate for this position. Sponsor coordinator starts at once, and you will canvass the target neighborhood with Jim on the first pass, then it’s all in your lap.

SELECTION COMMITTEE: This committee is the heart of the festival. We receive hundreds of submissions and our job is to choose films that can work in our “only four programs” format. This involves attending meetings where we view and discuss submitted films, as well as “homework” where committee members determine whether a submitted film should be seen by the whole committee or not. We are particularly seeking to create a diverse Selection Committee, including women and people of color. (HQSFF supports DEI in all phases of its operations.)

Accounting specialist: Keep track of money coming in and going out, report directly to Festival Director. Monitor all financial activity and inform leadership regarding any budgetary issues.

Tech Specialist: who knows projectors and media. Will run our programs at the venue. Must be on hand during all four programs.

Tech Specialist: who has a LOT of room to store exhibition copies of selected films and put them onto thumb drives that can be read by projector at venue, in order as directed by festival director.

Tech Specialist/Webmaster: Primary responsibility will be to supervise the Festival Website (on Hostinger) and make necessary changes as authorized by Festival Director

Hospitality Coordinator: handles comp lists to make sure box office knows who is entitled to free entry. Will issue invitations to submit to filmmakers selected by Festival Director. Will prepare festival badges for filmmakers and others (e.g., jury, staff, etc.) who need them.

Social Media Specialist: Willing to create and publish an intense campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media. Know what S.E.O. is about, and a little experience using hashtags to accomplish it. This will cover AT LEAST the month between the date we open ticket sales and the festival itself.

Graphic Designer. We need someone with experience to design the Festival PRINTED PROGRAM. Not a huge job, but has to be done FAST once we have selected our films and lined up our sponsors. There may be additional design jobs.

Festival Photographer. Experience in photojournalism is a huge plus here. We need someone to take LOTS of pictures of the Festival for our website, social media, etc. etc. Must attend Festival both days!

*DAY OF EVENT: We will need ushers, people to hand out printed program; assist at the box office; and coordinate parking. (Note: two programs minimum; we encourage volunteers to do all four.)

ALL Volunteers will receive comp tickets to programs

TO VOLUNTEER: SEND EMAIL TO hoffmanjamm@gmail.com. Make sure the words HQSFF Volunteer is in your subject line. Include the position(s) you are interested in, and let us know about any experience or qualifications you have in those areas... THANKS!

Volunteer Opportunities

The Volunteer Crew in 2019