Film Job Opportunities

The Festival Coordinator, Artist Accelerator would be acting as an on-site liaison for fellows, helping them navigate the Festival, answering questions, and ensuring they have a meaningful experience, and giving support to the Artist Accelerator team during the Festival to ensure smooth event execution and a positive experience for the fellows.

This temporary position works on-site in Park City, UT from Monday, January 13, 2025 through Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Top priorities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting in the creation and compilation of schedules, bios, and other required materials for each fellowship strand in advance of the Sundance Film Festival
• Managing RSVP lists for Artist Accelerator events, including following up with fellows and communicating the final attendee list as needed
• Coordinating with the Ticketing team to secure and confirm screening tickets for fellows
• Providing additional administrative support for pre-Festival preparation tasks as needed
• Chaperoning fellows to Artist Accelerator Fellowship screenings
• Assisting with Artist Accelerator event operations (including panels, screenings, etc), managing event and program flow, attendance, and ensuring artists are in the right locations at the right times
• Preparing and distributing the nightly recap email during the Festival to Artist Accelerator Fellowship artists, keeping them informed of upcoming events and activities
• Transporting fellows around the Festival and Park City to various venues, events, and lodging as needed
• Providing ongoing logistical support during the Festival as needed, helping to address any additional needs to last-minute adjustments to ensure everything runs smoothly

In addition to an hourly pay of $20.32, this position is eligible for benefits & perks.

Utah Film Center is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers, or just simply film lovers, to assist teams whose films are in the Sundance Film Festival.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Driving filmmakers around Park City
• Coordinating airport pickups and returns
• Assisting in planning and executing parties and events related to the promotion of the film
• Running various errands as needed.

Production Assistants are required to have a car that handles well in the snow (UDOT Snow Tire Sticker Required), and must be prepared to work extended hours. Local knowledge of Park City and how to navigate backroads is a must and housing in the Park City area is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates possess the ability to creatively problem solve, adapt well in stressful situations, are honest, can work independently and with a group, and have a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

The film teams will pay each PA:

• $300 per day
• Mileage reimbursement (67 cents/mile)
• Overtime ($37.50/hr for time exceeding 12 hrs/day)

Don’t miss out on a chance to work closely with a professional filmmaking team during a world-renowned film festival! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 5:00PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 3.

The Festival Production Assistant is charged with assisting all departments with set-ups and strikes, deliveries, builds, fixes, repairs, and general hands-on support that is needed.

Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Production Services and the Production Leads, the Festival Production Assistant supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to fulfilling the vision of a successful and positive in-person Festival experience for all artists and patrons.

This temporary position works full time and onsite in Park City, UT from Wednesday, January 8, 2025 through Friday, February 7, 2025 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. A total of six (6) roles are available.

Top priorities include but are not limited to:

• Running errands, performing purchases, and distributing materials, supplies, food, and equipment throughout Park City, Salt Lake City, and other locations.
• Executing load-ins and load-outs and set-up and tear downs of Festival venues, theaters, events, and offices.
• Assisting with inventorying, cleaning, and organizing storage units, and equipment as directed.
• Completing and maintaining accurate storage unit inventories.
• Tracking all receipts, petty cash, and change and ensuring cash and receipts are returned daily.
• Carefully and correctly using and returning department radios, cell phones, and accessories.
• Constructing poster kiosks, ramps, and other light construction projects as directed.
• Installing and removing interior and exterior Festival signage as needed.
• Addressing and resolving production issues as they arise and escalates issues to the manager as necessary.
• Driving 16’ to 24’ box trucks (over 10,000 lbs) with lift gates.
• Assisting with returning vehicles, performing daily propane refueling runs, and snow removal.

In addition to an hourly pay of $17.28, this position is eligible for benefits & perks.

Sundance Institute is dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.

At our core, we believe that individuals can spark new ideas that entertain, push creative boundaries, and ignite empathy and understanding that can ultimately lead to social change. We not only look for these attributes in the artists we support, but the extraordinary talent that we hire to bring our mission to life. With that, we encourage individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented communities, as well as those with unique and transferable skill-sets from various industries, to apply to join the Sundance community.

We’re building a talent community full of inspired individuals who want to be a part of the action through our  Year-Round Institute roles, Seasonal Program positions, internship experiences, and volunteer opportunities.

If you’re looking for a place where creativity, passion, and collaboration come together in support of a unifying purpose, Sundance Institute is where you belong. If you have the qualifications and feel that Sundance is a place that you would enjoy and excel in, then apply to any of our current openings.

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