EXTRA CREDIT: Volunteer for the Phoenix Film Festival

Can you believe it’s that time of year already?! The Phoenix Film Festival is looking for fun, energetic volunteers to make this year’s festival the best one yet! PFF 2012 will be held Thursday, March 29 – Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 and will feature the finest in independent film from around the world, as well as celebrities, seminars, and parties all week long!

We have scheduled two (2) New Volunteer Orientations to go over the specifics of volunteering at the festival and answer any questions you might have. This will also be an opportunity for new volunteers to sign up for shifts.

Orientations will be held on Saturday, March 3rd and Saturday March 17th. Time and location are still TBD, so stay tuned for more information!

Volunteer positions are available in Ticketing, Merchandising, Theatre Operations, Seminars, Educational Outreach, Silent Auction and Events. This year we are even introducing a Floater position!

In exchange for a commitment of at least 24 hours, volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass ($150 value, excludes the opening night screening). If you are unavailable to commit to 24 hours then we encourage you to attend the festival as a patron; however, we will be unable to accept your application to volunteer.

If interested in being a volunteer, please email volunteer@PhxFilm.com

EXTRA CREDIT FOR DV STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER. SEE YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR DETAILS.

SIGGRAPH 2012 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

SIGGRAPH 2012 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 13, 22:00 UTC/GMT. APPLY NOW!

Click here to visit the online application!

Are your students science? Are they art? Do they daydream of computations or calculate in creativity? If so, they will be right at home at SIGGRAPH 2012. Science and art will come together in one outstanding international conference to explore computer graphics and interactive techniques from both points of view, and THEY can be a part of it!

The SIGGRAPH 2012 Student Volunteer Program is a unique opportunity for students to meet people involved in all areas of the computer graphics industry while contributing to the overall success of the SIGGRAPH Conference. The industry's future leaders are encouraged to apply: students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a passion for computer graphics and interactive techniques.

As a Student Volunteer, students will go behind the scenes to help run an international event, which draws thousands of people who share a passion for advanced computer graphics technologies. The benefits of being a Student Volunteer extend beyond the free full admission conference pass to professional development and private Student Volunteer Special Sessions with top professionals who were once Student Volunteers themselves!

All of this is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are enrolled full time for at least one semester during the 2011-2012 academic year and are at least 18 years of age. Students can apply to volunteer for either 18 or 30 hours (approximately) during the conference. Volunteers who are willing to commit for at least 30 hours are eligible to apply for Travel Assistance Awards, which offer financial help for travel to and from the conference. The conference will run Sunday, 5 August through Thursday, 9 August, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more details on this wonderful opportunity, please check out: sv.siggraph.org

SIGGRAPH 2011 Call for Student Volunteers

Have you ever wrangled a batch render to the floor of your lab at 2:00 am with your bare hands? Are you best known for your hobbies, like writing programs and taking apart your Wii remote? Do you like pressing buttons on shiny things? When you see the color red, do you imagine 300+ graphics students wearing red vests and volunteering at the largest international graphics conference in the world?

The SIGGRAPH 2011 Student Volunteer program wants  to put you in a red vest with the network of students who facilitate the needs of the conference and give you the opportunity to meet and  learn from industry professionals, artists, and teachers. As a Student Volunteer, you will form relationships with other students that will last for your entire career.  The industry's future leaders are encouraged to apply: students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a passion for computer graphics.

Benefits of being a Student Volunteer include: Free full admission to the complete SIGGRAPH 2011 program. This includes Courses, Talks, Technical Papers, Panels, the Reception, and much more. In addition, the benefits of being a Student Volunteer extend beyond the conference schedule to professional development and private Student Volunteer Special Sessions with top professionals who were once Student Volunteers themselves.

All of this is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with a current passport who are enrolled full time for at least one semester during the 2010-2011 academic year and are at least 18 years of age. Students can apply to volunteer for either 18 or 30 hours (approximately) during the conference. Volunteers who are willing to commit for at least 30 hours are eligible to apply for Travel Assistance Awards, which offer financial help for travel to and from the conference.

Also, extraordinary 30-hour applicants who live outside the Vancouver area may be selected to receive complimentary housing during the conference.

The SIGGRAPH Student Volunteers of today are the computer graphics leaders of tomorrow. I encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity! Begin your contribution to the world of computer graphics as a SIGGRAPH 2011 Student Volunteer!

Join us in Vancouver in 2011!!
Maya Karp

SIGGRAPH 2011 Student Volunteers Chair

Volunteer for the Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival and Earn EXTRA CREDIT

If you're currently enrolled in a Digital Video course, don't miss this opportunity to earn EXTRA CREDIT. See your instructor for details.

Call for Festival Zombies!

The 2010 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is creeping up on us!  The festival takes place at the MADCAP Theatres (Formerly Harkins Centerpoint) from October 14th -- October 17th.  We can’t capture our audience without the help of our amazing Festival Zombies.  In exchange for a commitment of at least Sixteen (16) hours, Festival Zombies will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass (excludes the opening night screening).  In addition to the various positions you can help out with during the festival, there will also be pre-festival volunteer opportunities.

We’re putting a shift schedule together now and will be starting our Festival Zombie Orientations soon.  Those of you who have volunteered with us before will not be required to attend an Orientation (Online Scheduling will be available), however if you will be transforming yourself into a Festival Zombie for the first time this year, you will need to attend an orientation.  The One (1) hour spent at orientation will be credited to your Festival Commitment.   

We've scheduled Two (2) Festival Zombie Orientations to go over the specifics and answer any questions you may have.  This is also an opportunity to sign up for the shifts you'd like to work.

Orientations last about an hour and will take place at the Phoenix Film Foundation offices located in the Metro Arts Institute, 1700 N. 7th Ave Suite 250. The building is on the NW corner of 7th Avenue and McDowell. 

The next orientation will be held on: October 9, 2010 at noon

Please email volunteer@phxfilm.com to reserve a space on the date you’d like to attend or if you have any questions.  For those of you who’ve already emailed to reserve a date, there’s no need to send another request.  We’ll see you at orientation.

Phoenix Film Festival Call for Volunteers

BE A PART OF ARIZONA'S LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL! April 8th to April 15th, 2010

It’s that time of year again, for the Tenth Year! The tenth anniversary of the Phoenix Film Festival is looking for fellow movie-lovers to volunteer for the upcoming festival! PFF 2010 will be held April 8 - April 15, 2010 at the Harkins Scottsdale/101 and will feature the finest in independent film from around the world, celebrities, seminars, and parties all week long! This will be the greatest film party in town. In exchange for a commitment of a least 24 hours, volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass ($150 value, excludes the opening night screening).

We are looking for enthusiastic people in the following areas: Ticketing; Theatre operations; Volunteer check-in; Expo booths; Educational outreach; Filmmaker liaison; Events & Merchandising. Volunteers with technical experience are also encouraged to apply. There are also many opportunities for people to commit their volunteer hours prior to the festival. There will be promotional events, screenings, and street teams to market the festival. We’ll also need people to help with moving, set-up and clean up, as well as volunteers to help with admin work in the Phoenix Film Foundation office.

We've scheduled 3 New-Volunteer Orientations to go over the specifics and answer any questions you may have. This is also an opportunity to sign up for the shifts you'd like to work. Orientations last approximately an hour and will take place at the Phoenix Film Foundation offices at 1700 North 7th Avenue in the Metro Arts Institute building (top floor). (NW corner just north of the Circle K at McDowell.)

Orientations will be held the following Saturdays at 1pm: Feb 27th, March 13th, March 27th

If you want to be a part of Arizona’s Premier Arts event, please email volunteer@phxfilm.com to reserve a spot at one of the scheduled orientations.

See you at the festival!

David A. Lucas
Volunteer Director
Phoenix Film Foundation
1700 N. 7th Ave, Suite #250 Phoenix, AZ 85007
-- David@phxfilm.com
-- (480) 236-0782 (c)

Call for Volunteers: International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival

Call for Festival Zombies! (EXTRA CREDIT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS!)

The 2009 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is creeping up on us! The festival takes place at the MADCAP Theatres (Formerly Harkins Centerpoint) from October 15th -- October 18th. We can’t capture our audience without the help of our amazing Festival Zombies. In exchange for a commitment of at least Sixteen (16) hours, Festival Zombies will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass (excludes the opening night screening). In addition to the various positions you can help out with during the festival, there will also be pre-festival volunteer opportunities.

We’re putting a shift schedule together now and will be starting our Festival Zombie Orientations soon. Those of you who have volunteered with us before will not be required to attend an Orientation (Online Scheduling will be available), however if you will be transforming yourself into a Festival Zombie for the first time this year, you will need to attend an orientation. The One (1) hour spent at orientation will be credited to your Festival Commitment.

We've scheduled a FINAL Festival Zombie Orientation to go over the specifics and answer any questions you may have. This is also an opportunity to sign up for the shifts you'd like to work.

* October 3, 2009 at 1:00pm

Orientation will last about an hour and will take place at the Phoenix Film Foundation offices located in the Metro Arts Institute, 1700 N. 7th Ave Suite 250. The building is on the NW corner of 7th Avenue and McDowell.

Please email volunteer@phxfilm.com to reserve a space or if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing your ... Blood and guts, spewed all over the place. Looked like spaghetti and meat sauce ... at the upcoming Festival!

Please email mailto:volunteer@phxfilm.com with any questions; visit the Volunteer Schedule at: http://PFFVolunteer.com

David A. Lucas -- Volunteer Director
Phoenix Film Foundation
1700 N. 7th Ave, Suite #250 Phoenix, AZ 85007
-- David@PhxFilm.com
-- (480) 236-0782 (c)

Call for Volunteers: Phoenix Film Festival

The 2009 Phoenix Film Festival is coming up! Check out their call for volunteers, below. If you're currently enrolled in any UAT Digital Video classes, this is a great way to earn extra credit! See your instructor for details.

The 9th Annual Phoenix Film Festival is right around the corner! The festival takes place at the Harkins Scottsdale/101 from April 2 - April 9. We can’t pull this off without the help of our amazing volunteers. In exchange for a commitment of at least 24 hours, volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass (excludes the opening night screening). In addition to the various positions you can help out with during the festival, there will be pre-festival volunteer opportunities for those of you who like to work most of your hours before the festival.

There are plenty of shifts still available for sign up. Many of you have volunteered with us many times before, however due to changes taking place this year, we’re asking everyone to attend an orientation. There is one remaining Volunteer Orientation scheduled to go over the specifics and answer any questions you may have. This is also an opportunity to sign up for the shifts you'd like to work. Orientation last about an hour and will take place at the

Phoenix Film Foundation Offices
1700 North 7th Avenue in the Metro Arts Institute building (top floor)
NW corner just north of the Circle K at McDowell.

Orientation will be held Saturday: March 21, 2009 at 1:00pm

Please email volunteer@phxfilm.com to reserve a space or if you have any questions. We’ll see you at orientation.

We look forward to working with all of you at the upcoming festival!