Crazy about film and festivals? Then come and intern at the Netherlands Film Festival! At the NFF you will get a unique look behind the scenes, fun colleagues and a nice addition to your CV.

As an intern, you will support the set-up and execution of the programming, the various events, the marketing and communication, the reception of important guests or the production of the festival. For all departments we are looking for initiative-rich, accurate and stress-resistant team players.

Are you excited? Read more about our internships in the various departments below. At the bottom of the page you can read more about the job requirements, practical matters and application procedure.

What do we offer?
We offer
• The opportunity to develop yourself within an organization with great national recognition
• A dynamic working environment where you can learn a lot
• Guidance in achieving your own learning goals
• Plenty of room for creativity and new initiatives
• A look behind the scenes of the festival
• Access to a large network of professionals from the Dutch film world and the cultural sector
• The opportunity to show what you can do and thus increase your chances of a job in this sector

Compensation
You will receive an internship allowance of €350 per month based on a full-time position. For a work experience placement this is €400 per month. You will also receive compensation for any travel and accommodation costs incurred.

Location
Utrecht

Description
Internship Marketing & Communication (Dutch) - from May 2025
Start month: May 2025
Size: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Duration: approx. 6 months
About the internship: The Marketing & Communication department ensures a clear and appealing translation of the festival program to the target groups. As a Marketing & Communication intern, you support online communication, create catchy content and visuals and think along about various marketing actions. Or assist your team Press & Publicity and/or Art Department in carrying out press communication and red carpet moments.

Internship Art Department (M&C) (Dutch) - from May 2025
Start month: May 2025
Size: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Duration: approx. 6 months
About the internship: The Marketing & Communication department ensures a clear and appealing translation of the festival program to the public. As an intern Art Department you support the Project Leader Art Department. During your internship you create catchy content and visuals and you think about the diverse visual material of the festival. In addition, you have experience with video editing, graphic design and you feel comfortable in front of and behind the camera.

Internship Events and Partnerships (Dutch) - from May 2025
Start month: May 2025
Size: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Duration: approx. 6 months
About the internship: The Netherlands Film Festival cannot flourish without the support of a broad network of partners, each with a unique package of rewards. As an Events & Partnerships intern, you will play an important role in realizing these agreements and in bringing our business events to life. You will support the execution of partnership agreements, think along about creative concepts for partners, and research new opportunities for collaborations.

Within the Development department, where we focus on partnerships, fundraising, relationship management and concept development, you will have a versatile and dynamic role. You will help with the organization and execution of business dinners, exclusive film screenings with Q&As, network meetings for the NFF Ondernemersclub and unique screenings. In addition, you will be closely involved in the development and launch of our Festival beer, which will be launched in Utrecht this year after a successful pilot - and all from the heart of the Netherlands Film Festival in Utrecht.

Internship Organization & Administration (Dutch) - from June 2025
Start month: June 2025
Size: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Duration: approx. 4 months (until mid-October)
About the internship: In the Office department, you contribute to an organized office and creating an optimal work experience for your colleagues. As an Assistant Organization & Administration, you have an eye for detail and a heart for hospitality. You like to relieve your colleagues and enthusiastically tackle varied tasks. For example, you speak to guests every day by phone, e-mail and in the office; you show new colleagues the ropes on their first day; and you support structured administration.

In the run-up to and during the festival, you will work on new projects in addition to your daily activities. And during the festive opening night of the festival, you and your colleagues will be ready to receive guests in the Stadsschouwburg Utrecht.

Do you want to gain specific skills in areas such as Executive Assistant, Finance, HR, or Facility? In consultation, we will gladly look at your learning goals and which activities fit best with them.

Job requirements / profile
This is you
• You are following a relevant training course
• You have an affinity with films, series and digital culture and the program that the NFF offers
• You have good social skills in dealing with colleagues and external parties
• You are eager to learn and enthusiastic
• You are accurate and stress-resistant
• You are a team player
• You have a flexible attitude and are prepared to work long(er) days during the festival
• Pré: You live in (near) Utrecht

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