Hull Film Volunteers Needed For 5th Hull International Short Film Festival 2006

Hull Film are asking for volunteers to help with their annual Hull International Short Film Festival, which runs from 27th September to 1st October 2006. Hull Film is dedicated to the exhibition and creation of short film as a crucial art form in its own right. Since 2001, Hull Film has been responsible for the Hull International Short Film Festival, which acts as a showcase of short film with Hull Screen being the main venue. As well as the annual festival, Hull Film has been active in programming a multitude of screenings and educational events in and around the city of Hull. Hull Film is also committed to promoting new work and developing critical discussion.

Volunteers are key to the annual Hull International Short Film Festival and perform a number of crucial tasks. Volunteers have the chance to work in a vibrant team environment, gaining experience of how a film festival is run, and seeing some of the best contemporary international short films. Roles include festival publicity, merchandising, customer care, information point and guest check-in receptionists, cinema ushers and ticket collectors, videothéque assistants, festival party helpers, DJs, audience interviewers and reporters, videographers and photographers.

Volunteers will also be aware that taking on this role involves a certain dedication to the Hull Film company statement above and the ability to manage tasks responsibly. If you are interested in volunteering for the film festival, please email office@hullfilm.co.uk with VOLUNTEERING in the subject heading. You can also ring the Hull Film office 10 - 2pm Monday to Friday on 01482 381512. www.hullfilm.co.uk

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