The Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) relies strongly on volunteers who dedicate their time on helping us run a well-round event! Without our volunteers the TCFF would not be possible. We strive to make volunteering stimulating and fun and hope to see returning volunteers each year. Our goal is to provide a positive and friendly atmosphere in which everyone is treated with courtesy and respect, while together creating an exciting event that celebrates film.
Volunteer Requirements
- You must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible with schedule and responsibilities
- Out of town volunteers are responsible for their own lodging, transportation, food, and other personal expenses.
Our Volunteer Opportunities
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Festival Assist
Bring the Festival to Life!
- Assist set-up/clean-up
- Assist with tasks as needed
- Assist with rush line
- Keep festival grounds neat and clean
- Engage patrons and keep spaces active
- Help prepare spaces per event
Festival Lounge Aid
Bring the Party!
- Bar-back
- Assist set-up/clean-up
- Assist with tasks as needed
- Greet festival goers at the door
- Engage patrons and keep spaces active
Red Carpet
Create the Glitz and Glam!
- Set-up red carpet, this includes carpet, lights, MEVO recording device, and back-drop.
- Pack up red-carpet items.
- Charge all equipment (e.g. lights, MEVO)
- Run MEVO to cast live onto our social media.
- Assist in managing the red-carpet.
- Perform other duties related to the red-carpet as requested by staff
Playback Assist
Roll Film
- Assist with theater setup/teardown of lighting equipment
- Handle lights and microphones for intros and Q&A’s
- Help prepare theater for next film
- Maintain equipment during the festival
- Assist filmmakers
Community Outreach
Spread the Word
- Pass out marketing materials
- Collect and compile list of businesses
- Put up posters
- Share on social media
Brand Ambassador
Represent and Sell Our Brand
- Manage booth at select events and/or festival
- Sell memberships and merchandise
- Inform individuals about who we are and what we offer
- Hand out materials
Usher/Greeter
Guide Attendees
- Greet/thank people before/after screenings – promote mixers
- Direct people to their seats
- Maintain theater lines
- Keep station clean and orderly
- Assist with setup/teardown for Q&A
- Hand out marketing collateral/materials if available per screening
- Help with surveys as needed
- Watch for prohibited items/activities
Photography
Capture the Moment
- Assist Lead Photographer
- Capture candid photos at events and/or festival
- Red Carpet Stills
- Adequate coverage of sponsor products/logos
- Improve image quality using various editing methods
