Getty Marrow Undergraduate Archive and PROOF Film Festival Intern @American Cinematheque

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Getty Marrow Undergraduate Archive and PROOF Film Festival Intern

OVERVIEW

Based in our Archive and Programming Departments, these positions will have the unique opportunity to assist in building an archival database - set to go live in October 2026 - and contribute to the upcoming PROOF Film Festival.

For the Archive, the Intern will apply technical and subject metadata to digital assets to create DAM system records from scratch, perform research to ensure all assets are accurately named and identified, utilize naming conventions to batch re-name assets pre-ingestion, and interact with assets and consult controlled vocabulary to incorporate key words and apply corresponding tags in the DAM. Two days a week, the intern will work on our 4th Annual PROOF Festival - a three-day event in November 2026 with screenings/professional development workshops/networking. This includes any administrative help our Film Programmer needs in addition to attending meetings, screening proof-of-concept films submitted by emerging filmmakers to determine whether each film has met PROOF's quality criteria (supported by oral and written reviews), and participating in the Screening Committee's deliberation weekend for final film selections.

This position is made possible by the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program, which is designed to offer career exploration opportunities to students who identify as members of groups that remain underrepresented in visual arts careers. The AC encourages candidates of all abilities to apply.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE

Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building an engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation. The American Cinematheque celebrates the movie-going experience at the core of its mission. Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided a wide range of film programming, with both new and repertory cinema, hosting screenings, panels and special events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries. The Cinematheque showcases over one thousand five hundred films per year; it connects the filmmaker to the audience and film history to its future. Presenting in 35mm, 70mm, rare nitrate, and state-of-the-art digital.

The Getty Marrow Programming and Archives Internship will offer the selected undergraduate student the opportunity to:

Receive training and mentorship from the American Cinematheque's Programming and Archive Team, with access to all departments including marketing/branding, event coordination, and operations

Gain hands-on experience with the inner workings of theatre exhibition and preservation

Gain an understanding of and experience in the daily workings of a multi-disciplinary community-based arts organization

ELIGIBILITY

Getty Marrow Undergraduate Interns must meet the following eligibility criteria:

While these internships are intended for students from background underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution - community college, trade school, and public and private university - and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.

In addition, applicants must:

Be a member of a group underrepresented in careers related to art conservation, museums, and/or visual arts organizations, which can include groups defined by - among other things - socioeconomic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin and/or any life experiences that add diverse and underrepresented perspectives

Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor's degree program or an associate's degree program

Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June

Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible

Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible

Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County and be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a "green card" holder)

Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible

Candidates are not eligible if:

You have previously been a Getty Marrow Undergraduate intern at the American Cinematheque

You have received a prior BA, BS, or higher degree

Are family members of American Cinematheque staff or board members

QUALIFICATIONS

We welcome a student with a strong set of skills and interests. We ask for a GPA of 3.5 or greater and a candidate who considers themselves a self-starter, with excellent critical thinking and analysis skills, attention to detail, and verbal and writing skills.

Candidates should have most or all of the following attributes:

Interest in film and film history or related interests in humanities or the visual arts

Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills

Manage multiple tasks in a timely manner

Follow instructions and ask thoughtful questions

Ability to work independently and as part of a team both in-person and virtually

Have a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn

Previous internships or other relevant experiences in archive studies are a plus.

DURATION & COMPENSATION

This position is based primarily on site at the organization's headquarters in Hollywood. The intern and all other AC staff will work remotely on Fridays. The schedule is typically 10:00am-5:00pm (maximum of 40 hours per week), with occasional weekend or evening events.

This 10-week opportunity is preferably slated for June 17 to August 23, although the organization would consider a June 10 to August 16 window.

The exact schedule will be discussed and decided upon prior to hiring. Pay rate is $18.50/hr.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Elijah Katz, Assistant Archivist by clicking the "Reply by Email" button by April 6th, 2026. Please send any questions about the position.