Are you a cinephile? Are horror, fantasy, science fiction and psychological thrillers your favourite genres? Would you like to experience working ‘behind the scenes’ at a large, international film festival? Then join our team as an Imagine Fantastic Film Festival volunteer from October 30 to November 9!
As an Imagine volunteer you will be representing the festival, working in a close team of passionate film fanatics just like you! You will help with the build-up and breakdown, you’ll supervise the VR-experiences or serve as the point of contact for visitors, guests and filmmakers at the Information desks, as Host Car Service or as a runner. Or put your content creation skills to use as a Social Media Reporter. Some roles, such as Film attendant, allow you to watch a lot of films. And outside of your volunteer duties, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the festival yourself.
For the ultimate Imagine experience, you will be working 4 shifts or more (2 shifts is the minimum). Each shift generally lasts 4 to 8 hours. The build-up occurs in the week before the festival. On Thursday, October 30, the opening film will be shown at the FilmHallen. After that, the festival really kicks off, running from Friday, October 31 to Saturday, November 8, at the FilmHallen, LAB111, and Hal West. On Sunday November 9, the best films of the festival will be shown at LAB111. Breakdown will start the same day.
As a thank you for your help, you will receive free access to many festival films and VR experiences, an exclusive Imagine crew T-shirt, and discounts on Imagine merchandise. We will be organising a volunteer Kick-off on Friday, October 17. During the festival, there will also be social events and get-togethers, like a Halloween party, a karaoke night and closing drinks. You will also be invited to the editions of Club Imagine in March and June. And of course, you will be well taken care of during your shift.
Excited? Sign up through the online form and we will contact you shortly. If you’re a new volunteer, we will also invite you for an initial introduction to talk about what you would like to do. Please note: the minimum age to volunteer at Imagine is 16!
Would you like to work at the festival with your association, club, or fellow students? We’re happy to discuss collaboration possibilities.
Know somebody who’d also make a great volunteer? Sharing = caring!
Any questions? Drop us a line at crew@imaginefilmfestival.nl.
FILM ATTENDANT
As a film attendant you will be welcoming the audience at LAB111 and the FilmHallen, checking their tickets. After the screening starts, you can enjoy the film yourself while monitoring the quality of the screening and assisting where needed. After the screening, the audience can vote for the Silver Scream Award (the Audience Award). This is done digitally via QR codes on screen, supplemented by votes on an iPad. You make sure that as many moviegoers as possible get to cast their votes. This is a great role for those who enjoy welcoming our audience and watching films.
When? Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 8.
Monday to Friday: 11:30/13:30-16:45/18:45 & 16:00/18:30-23:45, except Thursday, October 30, only the evening opening film at the FilmHallen.
Weekend: 10:30-16:45/18:45 & 16:00/18:30-23:45.
INFORMATION DESK
Are you proactive and helpful, and do you enjoy answering all kinds of questions? Then you might be the ideal candidate for the information desks at LAB111 and the FilmHallen. Here, you are the point of contact for all our guests, press and visitors for any questions about the festival. You’ll make sure that you are well-informed about the Imagine program so you can provide tips and information. You’ll support the floor managers and cinema attendants where needed, welcome crew, guests, and press, and be of service where you can. You will also be handling the sale of Imagine merchandise. Sales and collection of tickets will be managed via the box offices at the FilmHallen and LAB111.
When? Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 8.
Thursday, October 30, The FilmHallen evening opening film
Friday, October 31, LAB111 10:15-16:00 & 15:45-22:00/ The FilmHallen 15:45-22:00.
Weekend: 10:15-16:00 & 15:45-22:00.
Monday, November 3 to Friday, November 7: LAB111 15:45-22:00/ The FilmHallen 18:15-22:00.
SUPERVISOR VR PROGRAM
This is a fun and educational role which includes having a lot of personal contact with visitors. You will welcome, inform, and support visitors during the VR experiences at Hal West. You will help with putting on and taking off the equipment and you’ll provide assistance and instructions for operating the VR experiences. No experience is required, as you will receive extensive instructions beforehand to become fully familiar with the VR technology. You will be working closely with our Imagine VR experts and a small team of other volunteers. There’s always someone on standby for technical assistance, questions, and troubleshooting. Don’t hesitate to sign up, even if you have no experience or find it difficult to envision what this role entails, as it is one of the most enjoyable volunteer roles at the festival every year.
When? Friday, October 31 to Saturday, November 8. Availability for this role is a minimum of 2 shifts.
Monday to Friday: 13:30-18:45, 14:30-21:30 & 18:30-22:15.
Weekend: 11:30-17:00, 14:30-21:30 & 16:30-22:15.
CREW CATERING
The crew catering ensures that all our volunteers and crew get a tasty lunch. You will help prepare the lunch and deliver it when needed. No experience is necessary, and you are guaranteed to receive a lot of happy faces in return. As it is a short shift, it can be easily combined with other roles or watching films afterward.
When? Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 8.
Daily 11:00-14:30.
RUNNER
As a runner, you will perform various tasks ranging from assisting at special events, welcoming guests, running errands or doing small tasks, helping with lunch, delivering items or meals, or stepping in where it’s busy. You may also be called upon as a host to pick up and drop off guests, such as directors and other filmmakers. This is a varied role that requires flexibility and the ability to quickly switch between different tasks. You will work closely with our production team and the floor managers.
When? Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9.
Times to be determined.
BUILD-UP & BREAKDOWN
The week before the festival, the festival locations will be built up and prepared. You will assist with decorating the venues and setting up in the common areas of the FilmHallen, LAB111 and the VR exhibition. Tasks include helping with exhibition setups, signage (sticking floor and wall decals), placing banners, setting up information desks, and doing small tasks as a runner. Additionally, we could use your help in the office for various preparations, such as making passes for guests and crew and preparing festival bags (also on October 17, the day of the volunteer Kick-off). At the end of the festival, you will help with breaking down and cleaning everything up. This is a great role for handy and creative go-getters who want to be involved with Imagine from start to finish.
When? Friday, October 17, Monday, October 27 to Thursday, October 30, and Sunday, November 9. Daily 10:00/11:00-17:00/18:00.
CAR SERVICE
As a car host, your job is to pick up guests — such as directors and other filmmakers — from locations including Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam Central Station. We will be collaborating with a specialised taxi/car service company. You will usually travel to the pickup location on your own, welcome the guest, and then ride along with the driver to the hotel, LAB111, or the FilmHallen. A professional and welcoming attitude is essential for this role. Car hosts work closely with our production team. A driver’s license or your own car is not required, and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
When? Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 8. Availability for this role is a minimum of 2 shifts.
Times to be determined.
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTER
As a social media reporter, you will work closely with our marketing department. They are in charge of Imagine’s digital channels which you will provide content for by taking and editing photos and shooting videos. Your tasks include capturing important festival events for social media. A great role to put your content creation skills to good use!
Social media reporter volunteers will be selected based on a few criteria. For this role, you need to be available for at least 2 shifts, and you need to have a smartphone that’s no more than five years old, with a solid internet connection. A keen eye for photography and knowledge of social media and content editing are also important.
When? Friday, October 31 to Saturday, November 8.
Availability for this role is a minimum of 2 shifts.
Monday to Friday: 17:30-22:00.
Weekend: 12:00-18:00 & 17:30-22:00.
Arie Biemondstraat 111
1054 PD Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31(0)20-679 48 75
info@imaginefilmfestival.nl
Imagine Fantastic Film Festival is an affiliate member of the Méliès International
