Sign up to volunteer for the 55th Nashville Film Festival!
Since 1969, NashFilm has continued to elevate filmmakers, screenwriters and music makers and become one of the longest running festivals in the country, in part because of our dedicated volunteers!
The 55th Nashville Film Festival, a week-long celebration of film, music and culture, takes place September 19 – 25, 2024 at several of Nashville’s premier arts venues. The Nashville Film Festival presents more than 150 films from around the world, a selection of post-film Q&As, in-depth discussions with attending filmmakers, professional development industry panels, social networking events and more.
Volunteers play many important roles in this yearly production—duties may include one or more of the following:
- Theater Usher
- Voting collection
- Set-up & tear-down for special events
- Checking credentials for access to certain areas & events
- Cleanup of theaters and VIP areas
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age (21+ for certain shifts)
- Be able to attend one of the virtual orientation sessions in the week prior to the festival (dates TBD)
- Reliable transportation. The festival will be at different locations throughout the city.
- Please bring any necessities (water, snack) and leave any other belongings at home or in your car
Attire:
- Black pants or jeans (no ripped or distressed)
- Comfortable shoes / sneakers (no open-toe shoes)
- NashFilm T-shirt and badge will be provided
Additional Info:
- Most duties have an element of standing, walking or possibly light lifting. We are able to make accommodations for volunteers with health issues and/or disabilities.
- For each shift you work, you will earn a FREE FESTIVAL MOVIE VOUCHER!
- You can return your volunteer badge to the box office staff for a ticket to any (open) screening during the festival.
- Shifts will not exceed 4 hours and will run according to the times listed on each posting. You can work one shift, string together 2 or 3 shifts in a day, or work multiple shifts on multiple days. We will utilize as much of your time as you’d like to offer!
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to having your help!