Volunteering information
Berlin Independent Film Festival (BIFF) 2023
Dates: 16th-19th February 2023
Location: Babylon Cinema
Support independent filmmakers and get to know key players in the film industry by volunteering at this yearâs BIFF.
Key details
â Â Your time and support is vital and helps us continue to run an inclusive, diverse festival for first-time and emerging indie filmmakers.
â Â As a volunteer, you will be invited to a pre-event briefing on Zoom and receive more information by email to ensure youâre fully up-to-speed with roles and responsibilities before BIFF kicks off.
Programme
â The festival is a mix of screenings for feature films and shorts, with industry events including:
o opening night mixer
o pitching to the industry pros o closing awards ceremony
Get involved
â Â Contact BIFF to register your interest in volunteering. You can volunteer for all or some of the days / activity slots in the festival.
â Â Key roles and responsibilities for volunteers include helping set up; operating the front desk; checking tickets; running events (involving helping VIPs); helping manage the guest list; and helping to ensure the smooth running of the festival.
â Â Youâll also get to experience amazing films and meet industry leaders who can give you insights into production and distribution.
Volunteering options
Thursday 16 Feb
5:30 â 6pm
Setting up ahead of opening night
6 â 7pm
Opening night mixer
Friday 17 Feb
9:30â 11am
Set-up and masterclass event
12-1pm
Pitching event
5:30-10:30pm
Two shorts blocks and a feature
Saturday 18 Feb
5:30-10:30pm
Two shorts blocks and a feature
Sunday 19 Feb
3.30-5pm
Set-up and awardsÂ
5:30-10:30pm
Two shorts blocks and a feature
To volunteer
â Get in touch with BIFF Manager Natasha Marburger via natasha@natashamarburger.com
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!