Internship Detail

LA Latino International Film Festival
Contact Name: Rafael Agustin
Contact Phone: (323) 469-9066
Contact Email: festivalmanager@latinofilm.org
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) and the Latino International
Film Institute (LIFI) are searching for interns who could assist us in the following areas.
Below are brief descriptions of some of the positions that we need support. We are looking
for individuals who can commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week during our regular
working hours (9 – 5 / M – F). Ideal for students who are looking for internships to give
them an understanding of the workings of a community-based non-profit organization, film
festival. All positions are unpaid.

Historic Video Library Archive Intern: This individual would go through our archives and
create a master record of thee organization’s history.

Database Intern: this individual will keep updated our database system.

Office Interns:
Tasks Include: Clerical, (filing, calling) festival organization, programs,

Venue and theater Interns:
Tasks Include: Coordinates film/video presentations, staging, guest appearances.

Transportation Interns
Tasks Include: Shuttles filmmakers and guests between airport, hotels & venues.

Educational outreach Interns
Tasks Include: Provides class intro. or follow-up activities of festival themes.

Reception hosts Interns
Tasks Include: Set-up sites, buffets & welcome guests.

Youth Program Intern: This individual will helps us to keep updated our video library of the
Youth program and help us to prepare details for the 2008 LALIFF youth program

12TH LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LALIFF)
September 12- 19, 2008 @ Grauman's Chinese Mann Theater for our Opening Night Gala
with screenings at the Egyptian Theater & Chinese 6 Mann Theaters on Hollywood Blvd

One of the most prominent Latino Film Festivals in the USA, LALIFF promotes the richness
and diversity of Latin Cinema by showcasing films from the United States, Latin America,
Central America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. LALIFF celebrates the work of
existing and emerging Latino talent while creating a bridge between independent
filmmakers and the film industry in Hollywood. LALIFF serves as a catalyst for the
promotion and distribution of Latino films.

LALIFF presents feature films, documentaries, shorts and special screenings. The films
showcase a wide variety of themes by Latino filmmakers, producers, writers and actors, as
well as movies that depict Latino culture. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a
venue where filmmakers come together with the industry. Our Industry Office facilitates
meetings and keeps a video library for Hollywood executives. LALIFF also offers industry
workshops, panels, networking receptions, youth program. The festival will host a fantastic
music program this year with live performances during the festival.

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