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.
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.
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. Position Filled.
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.
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 and collect ballots; hand out printed program; assist at the box office; and coordinate parking. (Note: two programs minimum; we encourage volunteers to do all four.)
Volunteers with * will receive festival tee shirts. ALL Volunteers will receive comp tickets to programs
TO VOLUNTEER: SEND EMAIL TO hqsff@myyahoo.com. Include the position(s) you are interested in, and let us know about any experience or qualifications you have in those areas... THANKS!