Looking for an internship position that is interesting and meaningful yet provides you with opportunities to learn and develop your skills for future employment? The Asian Film Archive could be the workplace you’re looking for.

The Archive is always on the lookout for interns who are motivated, people-oriented and independent individuals to work full-time with us for a duration of at least three months. Additionally, interns will have the chance to delve into the world of Asian films and to understand the processes involved in the archival and preservation of our cinematic heritage.

If you are looking for a meaningful job in a vibrant working environment that brings Asian films and people together, send your motivation letter and resume to us at info@asianfilmarchive.org

Outstanding interns will be considered for permanent staff positions at the Archive.

Archival Internship
The work scope includes acquisition of materials, documentation, cataloguing of films and their related materials. Apart from handling the preservation of the Archive’s collection, s/he will be expected to conduct research on Asian films, filmmakers, and the film industry.

Skills required:

1. A basic Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Fresh graduates with a relevant archive management degree are especially welcome to apply).
2. Adept in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word and Excel).
3. Meticulous, have good spoken and written English, research skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. A positive attitude and the willingness to learn.
6. Proficiency in writing and speaking professionally to partners.
7. Resourcefulness and creative initiative.

Technical Internship
The work scope includes developing and maintaining the Archive’s website, online catalogue and various database projects, as well as planning and implementing the Archive’s digitization project.

Skills required:

1. A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in designing, developing and managing database management systems
2. A full understanding of the development cycle of database management system.
3. Detailed knowledge of programming in ASP, .NET framework (especially VB.NET or C#), Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or its equivalent.
4. Working knowledge of business application deployment, security attack prevention, performance tuning of online systems.
5. Knowledge of computer hardware and film equipment.
6. 2D graphic design skills would be an asset.
7. Proficiency in writing and speaking professionally to partners.
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team.
9. Resourcefulness and creative initiative.

Administrative Internship
The work scope includes the following broad areas: day-to-day administrative tasks, planning outreach activities, liaison with schools, project management of events and products, seeking of corporate sponsors, development of fundraising proposals.

Skills required:

1. Adept in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and/or other software like Photoshop.
2. Articulate; comfortable with people and public speaking.
3. Proficiency in writing and speaking professionally to partners.
4. Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team.
5. Resourcefulness and creative initiative.
6. Meticulous.

The administrative internship will involve you in various aspects of the Archive’s work, including planning and coordinating projects. You will attend and be expected to contribute to regular staff meetings and will receive supervision and feedback for your work. The multi-faceted internship will provide training opportunities, allowing you to develop skills in, amongst other things:

• The planning and management of project.
• Communication with people from both the private and public sectors.
• Writing and public presentations.