Volunteer Photographer
/ORGANIZATION:
Vancouver International Film Festival
DEADLINE:
Sept. 22, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round program at the VIFF Centre. We thank the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations for their continued stewardship of the unceded and occupied land on which our work takes place.
VIFF is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada. Driven by curatorial excellence, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We produce screenings, talks and events as a catalyst for a diverse community to discover, discuss and share the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen.
The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is dedicated to accessible employment practices and committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our community and encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, or status as an Indigenous person. Please feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs.
We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. When you work at VIFF you are part of a friendly, dedicated team who are passionate about the transformative power of the cinematic experience.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://viff.org/volunteer/festival/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
The Marketing Department is VIFF’s megaphone! Through the website, social media channels, digital promotions, printed materials, and relationships with like-minded organizations, we tell our story, showcase our diverse programming, and invite audiences to enjoy an exceptional and welcoming cinema experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Marketing, Social Media, and Partnerships Managers, the Photography Team is responsible for supporting VIFF’s photo and videography needs at key events. These include:
Q&As
Galas
Sponsor branding at events
Filmmaker photo calls
Venue atmosphere
This team also ensures proper coverage of all sponsored assets with a focus on branding, logos, and sponsor activations at Partnerships events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This role is good for someone who:
Is 19 years of age or older
Has experience in event photography
Has experience photographing people in a high-paced environment
Is comfortable in crowds
Is comfortable directing folks to have their photo taken
Must own a DSLR camera, or have one accessible (mandatory)
Must have a computer and editing software such as Photoshop/Lightroom (mandatory)
Must have access to transportation and be willing to volunteer on evenings and weekends
Has a basic understanding of the nature of festivals and events
Additional lighting gear and lenses are a nice-to-have (not mandatory)
Expected mandatory orientation date for Photography Volunteers: Tuesday, Sept. 16 (in-person)
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply to this team:
Please fill out an application linked below, followed by an email to volunteer@viff.org with the subject line PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM VIFF 2025 with a link to or PDF of your portfolio for review. We are seeking event photography experience.
https://www.shiftboard.com/viff/registration_form_4.htmlIf your portfolio is selected, we will call you for a 15-minute interview over the phone according to the availability you fill out in your application.
If your portfolio is not selected, don’t worry! We will still call you for a 15-minute interview over the phone to explore other volunteer opportunities at VIFF 2025 that you may be interested in or that we might believe you’re an excellent candidate for.
We appreciate your patience while we work through our queue of applicants.
