Volunteering at the Woodstock Film Festival

As a WFF Volunteer, You Will:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience in independent film and festival production

• Work alongside fellow volunteers and WFF staff in a supportive, creative, and often fast-paced environment

• Build connections within the independent film and arts community

• Develop new skills while contributing your existing strengths

• Be considered for seasonal or festival leadership roles, when available

Volunteer Opportunities Available During These Time Periods:

• Annual Festival: October 14–18, 2026 - In-person roles across venues including guest services, box office, production, transportation, press, photography, venue management, and more.

• Year-Round Events + Other Opportunities - Support screenings, panels, community partnerships, marketing, and administrative projects (select in-person and limited remote roles available depending on department).

As a small nonprofit arts organization, volunteer opportunities are generally unpaid. We understand the challenges this presents and aim to make the experience as flexible, supportive, and meaningful as possible through the following benefits:

• Free or discounted access to select WFF screenings and events

• Opportunities to connect and network with other community members

• Flexible scheduling (role-dependent; festival roles require shift commitments)

• Meaningful skill-building opportunities that strengthen your résumé in areas such as event production, marketing, media, hospitality, and arts administration

• Portfolio-building experience for photographers, videographers, writers, and content creators through real-time festival coverage and professional event documentation

• Direct experience working alongside filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals

Emerging professionals, community members, and film lovers of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Must be 18 years or older. Current college students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply for our internship program.

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for individuals who are thoughtful, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable asking questions, taking initiative, and contributing in ways that align with their skills and interests. 

Volunteers may support our year-round office in Woodstock as well as screenings, special events, outreach initiatives, and festival programming throughout the Hudson Valley. Roles vary by department and season. 

*Annual Festival ONLY

Operations + Event Production – Supports on-the-ground festival logistics. This team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes through coordination, and production assistance. Expectations, skills and tasks include:

• Set up and strike venues, hang pipe and drape, set up press areas and other equipment 

• Strong communication, flexibility, and attention to detail

• Pre-fest and post-fest required 

• Supporting production coordination

• Maverick Awards ceremony*

Press + Guest Relations – Supports both the press and guest relations teams through on-the-ground presence and coordination at festival events, particularly screenings with Q&As. Expectations, skills and tasks include:

• Ensuring photographers arrive to venues on time

• Monitoring filmmaker attendance at each event

• Greeting talent and assisting them as needed throughout events

• Coordinating with photographers to capture photos of talent

• Working simultaneously with high-profile attendees, photographers, and venue staff

• Answering questions with professionalism

• Calm, friendly demeanor, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong interpersonal skills

Photography – Captures photos during Q&As, panels, filmmaker interviews, around towns, and special events to document the festival experience. Expectations, skills and tasks include:

• 1–4+ years of photography experience preferred

• An eye for detail and proactive about capturing the best, candid moments and key-photo ops

• Positive, friendly attitude when dealing with high-profile guests

• Comfortable working in low-light event environments

• Ability to use your own professional camera and editing equipment

• Uploading and organizing/tagging images promptly to Flickr, Google Drive, Dropbox, and/or WeTransfer

To be considered for Woodstock Film Festival’s team of Volunteer Photographers, fill out our form!