Internship position Film

Located on the campus of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Rialto VU Griffioen is a new arthouse cinema with four screening rooms and a diverse programme of international arthouse films, documentaries, classics and special film events.

Starting in February, we are looking for three enthusiastic interns who want to discover how a film theatre operates and help us develop and grow.

You will become part of a small, dedicated team and gain experience in different aspects of running a cinema: from welcoming audiences and film technology to special programming, venue hire and audience development.

As our cinema is still growing, there is plenty of room for your own ideas and initiatives. How can we attract more students? How can we turn a film screening into a memorable event? And how can we encourage more people to discover our cinema?

All interns take part in the day-to-day operations of our film theatre. You will:

• Welcome visitors, sell and scan tickets, and help prepare screenings.
• Work front-of-house shifts, including evenings and one weekend day per week.
• Assist with special screenings, premieres, Q&As and other events.
• Contribute ideas on how to attract new audiences and engage existing visitors.
• Collaborate with colleagues in programming, technical operations, venue hire and marketing.
• Learn how a film theatre is managed and operated.

Alongside your front-of-house responsibilities, you can explore one of three areas:

1. Film Technology
Curious about what happens behind the scenes of a film screening? You will learn about digital cinema projection, how films are prepared and loaded, and how the technical systems in our four screening rooms work. You will work alongside our projectionists and assist with the technical preparation of screenings and events.

2. Venue Hire & Event Organisation
Do you enjoy organising events and working with different people? You will help coordinate the hire of our screening rooms by companies, university departments, student associations and other organisations. You will assist with enquiries, planning and the practical organisation of events, from preparation to execution.

3. Special Film Programming
Do you have ideas for exciting film events? You will help develop and organise special screenings, film series, premieres and events featuring introductions or discussions. You will contribute ideas for themes, films and collaborations, and help reach the right audiences.

You do not need to know exactly which direction you want to take. Your internship is also an opportunity to discover your interests and strengths. However, we would love to hear in your motivation letter which area appeals to you most.

Audience development is an important part of all three internship tracks. As a new cinema, we want more people to discover us. You will therefore actively contribute to reaching students, university staff and other film lovers.

For students who are particularly interested in marketing, campaigns and social media, we also offer a separate internship:
Film Marketing & Communications Intern.

One of the highlights of this internship is the opportunity to organise your own film event, from the initial idea to the screening itself
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You will choose a film or theme, think about the audience you want to reach, help promote the event and coordinate the screening. Of course, you will receive guidance and support from our film programmers and colleagues.

By the end of your internship, you will not only understand how a cinema operates, but you will also have organised your very own film event!

We are looking for curious, enthusiastic students with a genuine passion for cinema. You do not need to know everything yet- what matters most is your willingness to learn and take initiative.

• You are currently enrolled in a university or university of applied sciences programme, such as Media, Art, Design & Architecture (MKDA), Media & Culture, Film Studies or a related field.
• You have a strong interest in film and cinema culture.
• You are welcoming, communicative and enjoy working with audiences.
• You are independent, proactive and happy to take on practical tasks.
• You enjoy contributing ideas and trying out new approaches.
• You speak Dutch and English and feel comfortable assisting visitors in both languages.
• You are available from 1 February 2027 (or sooner) for approximately four months.
• You are willing to work evenings and one…