JOIN THE TEAM
Lesflicks is a social enterprise; our volunteers run the show! From supporting at events, interviewing filmmakers and cast, curating content, writing and reviewing films and series, and promoting content online – volunteers at Lesflicks get involved in a multitude of different activities as part of a fantastic community of like-minded women.
We are always ready to welcome new women and non-binary people to our volunteer network and if you have a passion for film, and would like to use existing, or gain new skills in a supportive and positive environment.
Lesflicks can provide experience and fun in the following areas:
- VOD Streaming Platform curation and administration
- Social Media Marketing campaign writing and engagement
- Writing film reviews and articles
- Website administration and maintenance
- General Admin, Project Management and Research
- Graphics and Video Editing
- Film Festival outreach and coverage
- Events administration and Events hosting
Role descriptions
View role descriptions for the roles we have available here.
THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS ON ROTATION FOR INTERNSHIPS AND AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS
Some volunteers join more than one department or role, others just have one focus. This depends on your availability and interest.
Creative Team (VOD Streaming Platform) team
The creative development people will manage the intake of new submissions, coordinate coverage within the office, read scripts, and write coverage, and—where appropriate—give creative notes and collaborate on the selection and launch of new films on the platform. Other tasks, administrative and/or related to other areas of the organisation, may also be assigned.
Creative Distribution (marketing & communication) team
The creative distribution people will participate in the social media marketing and promotion of upcoming VOD releases on the platform; help to spread the word about Lesflicks and engage in discussions around campaigns. Get experience in writing campaigns, scheduling social media and engaging on social media channels. Other tasks, administrative and/or related to other areas of the organisation, may also be assigned. You will also learn to review and analyse performance and understand how algorithms affect reach.
Video & Design Production team
Video & Design people will assist with our in-house design and editing projects. Interns will create assets for digital projects, while maintaining a strong eye towards organizational branding and aesthetic, as well as accessibility. Interns work may include motion graphics, video editing for trailers and social media marketing, poster design, branding research, or assisting in website management. Experience with captioning is a plus. You will come away with a fantastic portfolio!
Tasks include:
- Create captions for video content
- Create motion graphics, edit short-form videos
- Help create assets for our website
- Design and brand-related research
Administration, Project Management & Research team
Administration, Project Management and Research people will assist in the day to day administration of Lesflicks. Learning to use project administration software to log and track tasks; ensure deadlines are met. Seeking out film information and industry contacts and maintaining databases. There will be some project management skills included to round off experience. You will learn about various film resource sites and how to gather, maintain and link records to provide valuable data insights.
Film Festivals team
Film Festival people will help in creating relationships with film festivals. Helping to collate new films entering the circuit, reaching out to the filmmakers to introduce Lesflicks and explain the services and resources available to them. In exchange you will start to build a network of contacts on the mainstream and LGBTQ+ film festival circuit – a great start for any budding filmmaker, networker or creative.
Lesflicks also has its own internal film festivals and you will help to curate, administrate and promote these events.
Events team
Events poeple will brainstorm event ideas, help to administrate, set up and run events such as watch parties, live stream Q&As and films festivals. They will also help to set up and facilitate internal and external social events. This will give candidates experience of organisation, and confidence in hosting events, public speaking and speaking to clients.
Writing, Journalism and Website team
Writing & Journalism people will watch and review films, provide quotes to social for promotion, write topical articles around film, research and collate external information about the wider film industry and film festival circuit. There will also be opportunities to interview filmmakers. The role includes learning to use and update WordPress websites. This will give candidates experience of research, writing, maintaining and updating wordpress websites and also of confidence in speaking with filmmakers for interviews.