– Recruit and manage all corporate sponsors
– Manage Development Associate (catering + contributing sponsors)
– Greet and manages all sponsors’ attendances during the festival
– Obtains all sponsor ads and prints necessary for program book, step and repeat, trailer, etc.
– Research and secure all party/afterparty venues
– Coordinate closely with Opening/Closing Night venue managers
– Coordinate delivery to events with liquor/beer sponsors
– Manage front-of-house flow during all festival events
– Apply for NYS liquor licenses for theaters/venues (where applicable)
Production Manager
– Supervise production of all print and digital marketing materials (booklet, postcards, badges)
– Create Production Log (aka Log Ryder) for all festival events
– Produce festival and recap videos
– Manage designers to create walk-in slideshow for Gala Presentations and Regular Admission screenings
– Order awards for honoree
– Buy utensils and decorations for Gala Presentations
– Buy supplies for the day-of the festival
Public Relations Coordinator
– Work with the press (both English/Foreign press)
– Coordinate with filmmakers to get all publicity materials for their film
Community Outreach Coordinator
– Strategize and pair films with community organizations
– Outreach to community, government, and young professional organizations
– Maintain partnerships throughout the year, either through cross-promotions or co-presentations
– Outreach to college organizations regarding the National Festival Tour
Feature Films Coordinator
– In charge of all items in correspondence with accepted feature films
– Reviews all selected feature films
– Handles Print and Traffic for feature films
– Obtaining and returning all required press and exhibition materials from filmmakers
– Manages house playing feature films the days of festival
Short Films Coordinator
– In charge of all items in correspondence with accepted short films and special presentations (panels, special screenings, etc.)
– Reviews all selected short films and special screenings
– Handles Print and Traffic for short films and special presentations
– Obtaining and returning all required press and exhibition materials from filmmakers
– Collecting bios from panelists/special programs
– Manages house hosting shorts program and special presentations the days of festival
Special Presentations/Panels Coordinator
– Brainstorm topics for special presentations/panels/
– Outreach and be in correspondence with special presentations panelists and speakers
– Coordinate with SAG-AFTRA and Screenplay Winner on casting/reading
– Handles Print and Traffic for special presentations
– Obtain and return all required press and exhibition materials from panelists and/or filmmakers
– Collect bios from panelists/special programs
CineVue Coordinator
– Write an overview article of AAIFF’17 based on theme/trajectory
– Recruit contributors for CineVue
– Coordinate with Programming Team to setup interview with filmmaker(s) and artists
– Brainstorm interview questions for filmmakers and artists
– Publish articles on CineVue within ACV’s website
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