VOLUNTEER WITH FILMQUEST
This October, FilmQuest celebrates its 13th year, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help us make it our best festival yet!
If you’re interested in being a volunteer for FilmQuest then this is the place to do it! You’ll be front and center when it comes to meeting celebrities, filmmakers, and just getting to see and greet all the great people involved with the festival. When you volunteer with FilmQuest, you’re not only joining an incredible festival, you’re helping a nonprofit arts organization continue its mission. Every year, FilmQuest welcomes filmmakers from around the world for ten days of incredible horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and animated films, unforgettable conversations, and a community that truly loves independent cinema. None of it happens without our amazing volunteers, who can apply via this link (CLICK HERE TO APPLY).
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a film festival from the inside, meet filmmakers, attend screenings, support independent artists, or simply be part of something special, we’d love to have you join the FilmQuest Squad!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, film student, movie lover, supporter of the arts, or someone looking to meet creative people and make lasting friendships, there’s a place for you on our team.
As a FilmQuest volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
🎥 Watch incredible independent films before they reach wider audiences
🎤 Attend filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and workshops featuring professionals from every corner of the filmmaking world
🤝 Meet filmmakers, actors, writers, producers, and fellow film fans from around the globe
🎭 Help create an unforgettable experience for our guests and visiting filmmakers
🎁 Receive exclusive FilmQuest volunteer gear, including a T-shirt, jacket, hat, and full-access festival badge
❤️ Support a nonprofit arts organization and become part of the FilmQuest family, where many volunteers return year after year and lifelong friendships are made
No previous festival experience is required. We simply ask that you bring a positive attitude, be dependable, and enjoy working with others.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Theater Operations
• Guest Services
• Registration and Check-In
• Filmmaker Hospitality
• Merchandise
• Workshop and Panel Support
• Event Setup and Teardown
• Special Events
• And more!
If you’re curious about what makes FilmQuest so special, we encourage you to peruse this website to learn more about our rich history, explore past festivals, and see why filmmakers, audiences, and volunteers continue to return year after year and have made FilmQuest the world’s #1 best reviewed film festival!
📝 Apply to volunteer: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
You can also email us at volunteers@filmquestfest.com or jmartin@filmquestfest.com, and we’ll make sure to get back in touch with you soon!