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We Can't Do It Without You!
Are you passionate about supporting filmmakers? A film-lover? Do you have some free time on your hands? We would love to hear from you!
Whether you’re looking for an internship or would simply like to volunteer, there’s never been a more important year to lend your support and skills to BBFF. Best of all, there’s plenty of opportunities to help from the comfort of your home.
From publicity and marketing roles to operations, tech, production and hospitality positions, there’s many ways to be involved.
To get in touch with us, kindly fill out the volunteer application form below or download the internship information brochure. If you are having trouble viewing this content, please email staff@bbff.com.au
Volunteers are the backbone of the Byron Bay International Film Festival.
Our team is boosted by volunteers and interns from all walks of life who come together to share their experience, energy and/or skills and help us build one of Australia’s favourite film festivals.
Their ambition helps us create a fascinating event each year, and without their passion and dedication we would not be able to bring talented filmmakers and an open, intelligent audience together.
What our Volunteers Say
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Poppy Walker (Schools Program Manager)
“I loved working with BBFF. It’s such an energetic, interesting and dynamic team, and so rewarding to all work together to bring the festival to our town.”
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Jemima Dunlop (Production Management)
“Volunteering to be a part of the BBFF team was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I made since moving to Byron. Many of my close friends today I met while we were volunteering for the festival. As a newcomer to the area it was a terrific way to get to know the community, local media and make connections that often led to new work opportunities. The buzz around festival time is infectious – everyone is busy, but it’s so much fun!”
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Fiona (Classifications)
“Volunteering with BBFF was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I went in thinking it might be a couple of hours’ work here and there. It turned out to be a lot more than that but I think you get out what you put in. Having the responsibility for an entire task, and knowing that the directors are really trusting you to get it done correctly and on time meant that I was putting in my best effort. Seeing a huge local event like this come together and knowing that you really played a large role was amazing.”
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James (Bar)
“Volunteering at the Byron bay Film Festival is a great opportunity to get behind the scenes and gain valuable experience in the film and events industry. BBFF relies heavily on volunteers to make it the internationally renowned festival that it is, so I really encourage you to come along and be a part of the magic. Great people, awesome films and fun times guaranteed.”
Internships
KICKSTART YOUR FILM CAREER WITH A MEDIA AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP.
Do you want to embark on an exciting internship with a leading independent film festival at the forefront of positive social, technological and creative change?
BBFF provides interns with an unforgettable experience as well as valuable skills and industry connections.
Our team requires talented, committed and self-motivated tertiary students who are passionate about arts and culture to join our festival as Marketing and Media Assistants.
With remote work a possibility, this is a great opportunity to help execute a large-scale creative industry event, expand your skillset and work with a vibrant team of people.
To learn more including how to apply, download a position description here.
From Our Interns
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Nick
“Interning with BBFF was such a fantastic experience. It was so interesting being able to work behind the scenes and gain valuable insight into how the film and events industry works. It was also an amazing opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals and make new friends in the local area. I would highly recommend anyone interested in film to volunteer as it is a very rewarding experience helping bring such an incredible event to life.”
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Zoé
Doing my internship at the Byron Bay Film Festival was a great opportunity to learn about the film and events industry and opened me up to VR. I loved working in a small team undertaking a variety of tasks and was able to interact with many industry professionals on a local to international scale. Working for BBFF is an opportunity to take responsibility, have freedom in your work, and make fantastic connections!
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Sam
“Interning with BBFF has given me the opportunity to see more of the industry than what I learnt in the classroom. I have developed many skills and have a greater idea of what to expect in the future. I truly enjoyed doing what I had been learning. It was an unforgettable experience. The event amazed me that so many people joined even during the pandemic.”