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The American Cinematheque is a member-donor-volunteer supported 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization whose mission is to celebrate the experience of cinema.
Since it began screening films to the public in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming and immersive in-person discussions and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting new and repertory cinema to Los Angeles.
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Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque (AC) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building a diverse and engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation. The American Cinematheque believes film is a communal experience with the power to entertain, enlighten and inspire. Since it first began showing films in theatres, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming, screenings and live in-person conversations and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting both new and repertory cinema to the city of Los Angeles.
Over 1,700 screenings and events per year at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Los Feliz 3 in Los Feliz, and Directors Village in Westwood.
PROOF is a short film festival in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing the best in proof-of-concept short films and empowering the next generation of cinematic storytellers. Providing a highly competitive and unique festival experience, as well as opening the door for fruitful future filmmaking opportunities, PROOF is a one-stop-shop for the newest emerging talent.
The Social Media and Industry Relations Intern under the direction of the PROOF Festival Coordinator and American Cinematheque Programmer and PROOF Founder will assist in the essential planning process for the industry and marketing branches of the fall film festival.
Industry Relations
This is an unpaid internship and must be taken for credit at your College or University. You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree. You must live in Los Angeles in a commutable distance to Hollywood and Culver City.
This internship provides important experience in a fast-paced, industry-focused environment. Our intern will gain an understanding of building a social campaign leading up to a major event. Also, this internship will provide insight into the journey of independent filmmaking and how you get an idea turned into a film and the people involved in this process.
The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
This position will be primarily remote with some in-person aspects at our offices in Hollywood and festival locations. This is 10 – 20 hours a week position with increased hours the week of the festival. The internship will begin late August or early September and conclude November 9th. The exact schedule will be decided upon hiring.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Hanna Mason, Festival Coordinator, [email protected] by August 18th, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this deadline.
Please send any questions about the position to this email.
The American Cinematheque is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture.
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