deadCenter Film Internships – 2025-2026

deadCenter Film is seeking up to eight interns for the 2025-26 season. Internships are available for the full academic year or for a single semester—either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. The Spring term is slightly longer to allow interns to support the deadCenter Film Festival on June 10-14, 2026. 

Interns at deadCenter Film gain valuable insider experience about the film industry, with a focus on distribution and exhibition. They’ll have the opportunity to see how a festival engages with community partners through year-round programming, as well as the planning, production, and execution of a major film festival. Interns also help with the education of future generations of filmmakers about how to get started right here at home, using the tools and resources already available to them. While all interns will gain insight into every aspect of what we do, the areas where you're most motivated are where you'll gain the deepest knowledge and experience.

Please note: Spring applicants should plan to stay through the festival.

We are looking for responsible individuals with strong soft skills for the following four departments:

Education Intern(s)

We’re looking for an intern who is both comfortable and experienced with a camera and has strong communication and outreach skills. This role will assist with educational content creation, social media storytelling (about 2 - 5 postings a week), and building connections with schools and community partners.

Ideal candidate:

  • Proficient with cameras (video and/or photo) and editing softwares

  • Skilled in social media platforms

  • Confident in their ability to assist with outreach and communication with educators, students, and others

Programming Intern(s)

The Programming department needs a highly organized intern who is excited to learn about upcoming films and filmmakers, excels at professional communication, data management, and Google tools. This role will support film tracking, film submission management, scheduling, film industry research and filmmaker correspondence.

Ideal candidate:

  • Strong writing and email communication skills

  • Proficient with Google Sheets, Forms, and Docs

  • Comfortable organizing and managing data

  • Interest in film industry facts and research

Marketing Intern(s)

The Marketing intern will play a key role in spreading the word about deadCenter events and initiatives. This role involves content creation, digital marketing, and information gathering to help tell our story effectively (about 2 - 5 postings a week).

Ideal candidate:

  • Skilled in writing for newsletters, blogs, and a variety of social media platforms

  • Detail-oriented and organized

  • Comfortable collecting and managing marketing content and assets

  • Proficient in Squarespace, Adobe, Canva, and other marketing software tools

Operations Interns (Spring 2026 Only – 3 Positions)

We are seeking three interns for Spring 2026 to support Festival Operations. These interns will be assigned to specific festival committees, helping to prepare materials, manage internal communication, and support execution during the festival.

Ideal candidates:

  • Extremely organized and detail-focused

  • Excellent at note-taking, time management, and staying informed

  • Strong communicators who offer ideas and take initiative

  • Able to work collaboratively with a committee and follow through on tasks

To Apply:

Please indicate whether you are applying for the full academic year, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026 only.

We encourage applicants to apply early—especially for Spring roles that include festival participation.

  • Apply by September 5, 2025 for Fall and year-long internships.

  • Apply by January 30, 2026 for Spring internships.

These deadlines ensure you receive the most enriching and knowledgeable experience with deadCenter Film. However, we do accept internship inquiries year-round. If you’re applying outside of the listed deadlines, please email us at info@deadcenterfilm.org.