NashFilm Jobs

The Print Traffic Manager ensures the timely delivery, organization, and technical readiness of all film content for in-person screenings at the Festival.

Work Period: Part-time from Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025

• Coordinate the receipt and organization of all film exhibition content for the Festival
• Communicate with Simple DCP to track and manage film deliveries and technical requirements
• Liaise with filmmakers to collect required exhibition files, ensuring on-time delivery and correct specifications
• Coordinate with distribution companies to manage DCP delivery and KDM organization when necessary
• Maintain detailed tracking of all content submissions for both in-person and virtual screenings
• Work closely with the Projection Manager to ensure all content is ready and formatted correctly for projection
• Be available on-site during the Festival (as needed) to oversee pre-festival content checks and monitor daily screening operations
• Report directly to the Programming Director and collaborate closely with the programming and projection teams

Key skills and qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and skilled at managing digital and physical DCP files while communicating clearly with filmmakers and festival teams.
• REQUIRED: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in film traffic coordination, digital asset management, festival operations, or a related role.
• REQUIRED: Working knowledge of DCP formats, KDMs, and digital cinema projection standards
• PREFERRED: Experience using digital screening platforms such as Eventive

The Festival Production Manager oversees the production team and manages the planning and logistics of the festival’s physical assets—including signage, technology, and equipment—while collaborating with staff and venue partners to ensure a successful production.

Work Period: Full-time from Wednesday, September 17 through Wednesday, September 25, 2025. Part-time Monday, July 14 through Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in organizational planning & development meetings, consulting on production related needs
• Maintain inventory list of all physical assets, both owned and rented by the organization, for the 2025 festival
• Execute detailed floor plans for festival venues including placement and setup of equipment, furniture, lighting, signage, power sources, etc.
• Create and maintain detailed festival load-in and load-out schedules and venue specific packing lists. 
• Communicate and collaborate with venue partners and festival staff, specifically the Events Manager and Theater Floor Manager, to ensure production needs are met. Needs include: lighting, sound, power, furniture, signage, and design elements.
• Test equipment and technology before the festival; troubleshoot during the festival and solve issues as they arise. 
• Direct the packing, transportation, and set up of physical assets at all festival venues. Physical assets include: signage, technology, merchandise, lighting equipment, furniture, etc. 
• Direct the striking of festival venues, and the transportation and storage of physical assets. 
• Arrange and manage equipment rentals: identify needs, communicate with vendors, and manage pick-ups and deliveries.
• Manage 2-3 production assistants: oversee training, scheduling, and assignments. As needed, direct interns and volunteers. 
• Facilitate the re-inventory and organization of festival assets in storage post-festival, ensuring safe return and accounting of all assets.

Key skills and qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is a highly organized, solutions-oriented leader with hands-on experience in event production, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage logistics, staff, and vendor coordination across multiple venues.
• REQUIRED: Experience in event production or festival operations
• REQUIRED: Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs of equipment
• REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license
• PREFERRED: Experience driving and willingness to drive a van and/or 10 foot truck

The Festival Production Assistant supports the Festival Production Manager by helping pack, transport, set up, maintain, and strike equipment and physical assets across festival venues, ensuring all logistical and technical needs are met before, during, and after the event.

Work Period: Full-time from Wednesday, September 17 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Must be available for 2-3 meetings in late August / early September to prepare for the role and the festival. 

*NashFilm may hire one production assistant for ONLY the first half of the festival. Full-time for this position would be from Wednesday, September 17 through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Must be available for 2-3 meetings in late August / early September to prepare for the role and the festival.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Report to the Festival Production Manager
• Attend 2-3 pre-festival meetings to understand expectations and familiarize yourself with festival equipment and technology
• As a member of the Festival Production Team, assist with the packing, transportation, and set up of physical assets at all festival venues. Physical assets include: signage, technology, merchandise, lighting equipment, furniture, etc.
• Lift and carry equipment and assemble gear
• Ensure each festival venue has the necessary equipment and technology, communicating with other festival staff to ensure needs are met
• As needed, troubleshoot equipment/technology issues and problem-solve
• Assist with the striking of festival venues, and the transportation and storage of physical assets
• Pick-up and drop-off equipment rentals, manage equipment deliveries, and communicate with vendors
• Restock festival venues with the product and promotional materials as needed
• Assist with the re-inventory and organization of festival assets in storage post-festival

Key skills and qualifications:

• Ideal candidate is highly organized, a quick learner, flexible, and a team player. 
• REQUIRED: Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs of equipment
• REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license
• REFERRED: Experience driving and willingness to drive a van and/or 10 foot truck

The Box Office Manager leads the festival’s on-site ticketing and customer service operations, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for attendees across all venues.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Part-time (1-2 hours per week) Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Manage the Festival Box Office Team and oversee all on-site ticketing and customer service operations
• Train Box Office Staff prior to the festival on role expectations and functions, including but limited to: ticketing procedures, technology and equipment usage, volunteer management, customer service, and credential protocols
• Create the Box Office Staff schedule and communicate shifts and expectations to the team
• Monitor the festival information email inbox during the festival, responding to inquiries and ensuring high-quality customer service
• Oversee the organization and distribution of festival badges to filmmakers and attendees
• Supervise festival volunteers, assign roles and tasks, and distribute complimentary tickets after shifts
• Collaborate with theater floor staff to maintain smooth venue operations
• Resolve customer service issues, de-escalating conflicts as needed
• Ensure all box office locations are stocked with required technology, equipment, supplies, and merchandise

Key skills and qualifications:

• Ideal candidate is attentive to detail with strong customer service and leadership experience. 
• REQUIRED: Computer literacy
• PREFERRED: Customer service and cash handling experience
• PREFERRED: Experience with the Eventive ticketing platform

Box Office Staff support the festival’s ticketing and customer service operations, providing a welcoming and efficient experience for all attendees.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Must be available for 1-2 meetings in late August / early September to prepare for the role and the festival.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Report to the Box Office Manager
• Operate the festival’s ticketing system (Eventive) to process ticket and merchandise sales, will-call, and ticket exchanges
• Provide excellent customer service by answering attendee questions and resolving basic ticketing issues
• Assist with the organization and distribution of festival badges to filmmakers and attendees
• Supervise festival volunteers, assign roles and tasks, and distribute complimentary tickets after shifts
• Monitor the festival information email inbox during the festival, responding to inquiries and ensuring high-quality customer service
• Collaborate with theater floor staff and volunteers to ensure a smooth venue operations
• Escalate customer service issues to the Box Office Manager or other senior staff as needed
• Help restock materials and keep the box office area organized throughout the festival

Key skills and qualifications:

• Ideal candidate is a quick learner and a team player with strong customer service experience.
• REQUIRED: Computer literacy
• PREFERRED: Customer service and cash handling experience
• PREFERRED: Experience with the Eventive ticketing platform

Theater Floor Staff support daily screening venue operations by managing theater entrances and lines, coordinating introductions and Q&As, and ensuring a seamless, professional screening experience for audiences and participating filmmakers.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Must be available for 1-2 meetings in late August / early September to prepare for the role and the festival.

*NashFilm may hire some theater floor staff for ONLY the weekend of the festival. Full-time for this alternate position would be from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Must be available for 1-2 meetings in late August / early September to prepare for the role and the festival.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Report to the Theater Floor Manager and work closely with Box Office Staff to maintain smooth ticketing and theater operations
• Manage ticketing procedures at theater doors, including ticket scanning, walk-up sales, and rush lines
• Coordinate with the technical and projection teams to facilitate tech checks and screening readiness
• Operate and oversee lighting and microphone needs for film introductions and Q&A sessions
• As needed, reserve theater seats and meet special requests
• Keep screenings running on schedule by communicating with projection and programming teams and managing audience flow
• Supervise theater volunteers, delegating tasks and responsibilities
• Manage audience lines and crowd control at theater entrances and exits
• Ensure Audience Award ballot collection after each screening
• Maintain and organize theater equipment (walkies, iPads, ticket scanners, etc.) and ensure devices are charged throughout the festival

Key skills and qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, adaptable, and excels at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• PREFERRED: Experience with the Eventive ticketing platform
• PREFERRED: Experience with wireless microphones and lighting equipment
• PREFERRED: Theater experience

The Volunteer Coordinator manages all aspects of festival volunteer recruitment, scheduling, training, and on-site supervision to ensure events and screenings are fully staffed and volunteers are prepared and supported.

Work Period: Part-time from Monday, July 14 through Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. 

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Ensure all Festival events and programs are fully staffed with competent and prepared volunteers
• Monitor volunteer email address, responding promptly to inquiries or requests
• Attend on-boarding meeting(s) and limited check-in meetings before the festival
• Work with other staff to identify how many volunteers are needed for each film screening and event
• As needed, liaise with partner organizations and assist volunteers with paperwork and/or proof of volunteer hours
• Manage NashFilm’s volunteer portal, posting volunteer shifts and monitoring sign-ups
• Coordinate and lead at least two virtual volunteer orientations, effectively communicating expectations and information to volunteers
• Ensure each volunteer attends one volunteer orientation and signs a volunteer waiver
• Create a comprehensive festival volunteer schedule and share with key staff
• Work with the production team to ensure all festival venues have the proper volunteer materials (t-shirts and badges)
• During the Festival, ensure volunteer operations are running smoothly across venues
• During the Festival, help ensure a seamless experience for festival attendees, assisting patrons and staff as needed

Key skills and qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and experienced in volunteer management, with the leadership skills to coordinate and support a large volunteer team in a fast-paced environment.
• PREFERRED: Volunteer management experience

The Marketing & Social Media Manager leads the festival’s digital marketing efforts by managing social media, email campaigns, and branded content to drive engagement, visibility, and attendance for the 56th Nashville Film Festival.

Work Period: Part-time from Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Part-time from Thursday, September 25 through Friday, September 26, 2025.

Role, tasks, and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic marketing plan for the 56th Nashville Film Festival
• Manage NashFilm’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Letterboxd), ensuring consistent voice and branding across platforms
• Respond to social media messages and comments to foster audience engagement
• Maintain and execute the social media content calendar, creating, scheduling, and publishing posts across all channels
• Design custom social media graphics and marketing materials in Canva, following NashFilm’s 56th festival brand guidelines
• Develop, schedule, and send email marketing campaigns in MailChimp, including weekly campaigns leading up to the festival and daily campaigns during the festival
• Track and analyze social media and email marketing metrics, adjusting strategy based on data insights to optimize engagement and reach
• Collaborate with the Festival PR team to coordinate announcement strategies and media timelines
• Work closely with Festival Photographers and Videographers to ensure timely collection and delivery of key photos and video assets for social media use
• Execute sponsorship marketing deliverables, including brand spotlights in email campaigns and dedicated social media posts per sponsor agreements
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic marketing plan for the 56th Nashville Film Festival
• Attend weekly check-ins with NashFilm’s executive team to align on goals, priorities, and updates

Key skills and qualifications:

• The ideal candidate is a creative and organized communicator with strong social media skills, marketing experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• REQUIRED: Experience managing professional social media accounts across multiple platforms
• REQUIRED: Proficiency in Canva
• REQUIRED: Experience with email marketing platforms, preferably MailChimp
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with digital marketing for film festivals, events, arts, or nonprofits

The Festival Photographer is responsible for capturing high-quality, dynamic images that document the people, venues, events, and atmosphere of the Nashville Film Festival for marketing, press, and archival use.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

*NashFilm may hire one photographer for ONLY the festival weekend. Full-time for this alternate position would be from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2025. 

• Generate compelling, high-quality photographs that capture the essence, energy, and experience of the festival across all venues and events
• Create and execute an official shot list in coordination with the Programming Director, Festival PR team, and Marketing Manager
• Capture red carpets, filmmaker Q&As, panels, and special events as directed by the NashFilm executive team
• Record names, correct spellings, and affiliations of filmmakers, talent, and VIPs as needed for accurate captioning and publicity
• Curate daily galleries of approximately 35–40 select, edited, and cropped images for use in social media, press, and marketing
• Deliver daily galleries promptly to the Marketing Manager and PR team to support real-time festival promotion
• Upload all raw, unedited images to NashFilm’s executive team at the conclusion of the festival
• Document the atmosphere and audience experience at each venue, including candid moments, interactions, and venue highlights, with an eye toward future promotional use
• Provide on-site support for photo calls and step-and-repeat areas, including directing subjects as needed

Key skills and qualifications:

• REQUIRED: Professional photography experience, preferably in event, documentary, or editorial settings
• REQUIRED: Candidate must own and bring their own equipment
• REQUIRED: Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom (or similar editing software) for same-day editing and delivery
• PREFERRED: Experience working with PR and marketing teams to meet image deadlines

The Festival Videographer is responsible for capturing, editing, and delivering high-quality video content that documents the events, energy, and atmosphere of the Nashville Film Festival for marketing, social media, and archival purposes.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

• Generate compelling, high-quality footage that captures the essence, energy, and experience of the festival across all venues and events
• Communicate and collaborate with NashFilm’s Marketing Manager on content strategy, video needs, and shot lists
• Capture red carpets, filmmaker Q&As, panels, and special events as directed by the NashFilm executive team
• Produce and deliver 30-second daily highlight reels for social media distribution, edited and submitted in a timely manner
• Produce and deliver a 2–3 minute official festival highlight reel after the festival’s conclusion
• Document the atmosphere and audience experience at each venue, including candid moments, interactions, and venue highlights, with an eye toward future promotional use
• Upload all raw, unedited footage to NashFilm’s executive team at the conclusion of the festival

Key skills and qualifications:

• REQUIRED: Professional videography experience, preferably in event, documentary, or editorial settings
• REQUIRED: Candidate must own and bring their own equipment
• REQUIRED: Video editing experience
• PREFERRED: Experience creating short-form video content for social media platforms

Festival Projectionists are responsible for ensuring the seamless technical presentation of festival screenings, managing content ingestion, playback, and live event needs in coordination with the Projection Manager and venue staff.

Work Period: Full-time from Thursday, September 18 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Availability may be required prior to September 18 for pre-festival testing.

• Report to the Projection Manager and work collaboratively as part of the Projection Team
• Ingest film content at the festival’s main screening venue, ensuring files are properly loaded and verified
• Establish and follow a testing schedule with the Projection Manager, executing quality control tests of all content prior to the festival
• Acquire and manage KDMs from the Print Traffic Manager as needed
• Manage wireless microphones for film introductions and Q&As, ensuring they are functional and ready for each event
• Manage lighting for film introductions and Q&As as needed
• Communicate with Theater Floor Staff to coordinate the run-of-show and audio/visual cues
• Liaise with venue technical staff to address equipment needs or technical issues
• Operate projection systems during screenings, ensuring a seamless presentation of festival films, pre-show reels, introductions, and Q&As

Key skills and qualifications:

• REQUIRED: Knowledge of KDM management and DCP file handling
• REQUIRED: Experience operating digital cinema projection systems (DCP playback) in a festival, theater, or live event setting
• REQUIRED: Strong technical troubleshooting skills and familiarity with AV equipment