Volunteer Needs From: Axe of Service

FIFF is looking for a friendly, organized Volunteer Coordinator to help bring our film community together and support three exciting events this year. This role is perfect for anyone curious about event planning or event coordination, and a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working behind the scenes of creative, community-driven events. You’ll help recruit, organize, and support our volunteers for our weekend filmmaking competition, the State 48 Hour Film Project in April, the screening of our Northern Arizona Film Society in June, and our Film Festival on August 1–2. If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of a collaborative, film-loving community, this is a wonderful way to learn how events come to life while making meaningful connections along the way. All ages and experience levels are welcome to apply.

The co-founder of the Flagstaff International Film Festival is producing a documentary short film centered on Arizona’s historic Route 66, scheduled to be filmed in late March. This project documents an important piece of Arizona history and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the creation of a lasting historical record. All positions are volunteer-based, and all participants will receive on-screen and IMDb credit.

Archivist
Research and organize photographs, footage, documents, and archival materials related to Arizona’s Route 66, drawing from Cline Library collections as well as other Arizona-based resource organizations.

Production Coordinator
Assist with planning and managing logistics throughout pre-production, production, and post-production.

Graphic Designer
Design the film’s official poster and supporting graphics.

Motivated individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines are welcome to apply.

The Flagstaff International Film Festival seeks year-round volunteers with backgrounds in film, theater, or writing who can commit to reading four screenplays during the festival year. Ideal candidates should understand three-act structure, character arcs, pacing, and possess skills to critically evaluate scripts. You'll need to identify strengths and weaknesses in storytelling, character development, dialogue, and overall coherence. Excellent writing skills are essential for providing clear, constructive feedback to our judges. Above all, we seek individuals with a genuine passion for storytelling and the ability to remain unbiased, prioritizing story quality over personal genre preferences.

FIFF receives submissions in diverse genres, including drama, western, family, thriller, comedy, romance, science-fiction, horror, fantasy, and mystery/crime. On average, it takes about four hours to read a screenplay.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to network with aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals, contribute to the artistic community, and play a vital role in helping judges select the most deserving winning screenplay of the festival year.

All screenplay readers must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect the confidentiality of the screenplay. By signing the NDA, you agree not to share or discuss the content of the script outside the review process.

In appreciation of your contributions, all screenplay readers receive a complimentary Weekend Pass to the 2026 Flagstaff International Film Festival.

The Flagstaff International Film Festival is grateful to the creative community that supports our mission of celebrating independent film in Northern Arizona. We are seeking another Special Projects Officer to help organize and support our yearly events, including our popular weekend-long film competition, the State 48 Hour Film Project, Northern Arizona Film Society screenings, and our annual film festival in August.

A Special Projects Officer helps bring important initiatives to life by supporting planning, coordination, and follow-through across multiple projects. In this role, you will work closely with festival leadership to keep events organized, assist with communication and logistics, and help ensure a positive experience for filmmakers and audiences. We are excited to welcome someone who is kind, organized, and enthusiastic about film and community. All ages and experience levels are welcome to apply.