• Type: Seasonal
• Dates: 1 July – 30 September 2026 (three months) – part time (20 hours weekly)
• Location: Indonesia-based; on-site (Denpasar) 4-30 Sept 2026
• Note: This position is remote, and you are expected to be available during Minikino office hours of 14:00-18:00 WITA
• Minikino is a hybrid work environment.
• Reports to: Program Director MFW12

How You’ll Contribute

You will help the Industry & Market events run smoothly from beginning to end — from coordinating with speakers and welcoming them on site, to preparing the room, keeping sessions on time, and making sure the technical setup and documentation team are ready and working. Throughout the day you’ll coordinate with volunteers and the tech team, keep track of what happens in each session, and share simple reports so the festival can learn and improve. This role is about being attentive, reliable, and present on site, helping conversations happen comfortably for everyone involved.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You enjoy being present where things are happening and feel comfortable taking care of practical details while people focus on conversations. You are attentive, communicative, and not afraid to approach speakers, volunteers, or team members when something needs clarification. You stay calm when situations shift, can keep track of time without being rigid, and are comfortable working with basic technical equipment. An interest in film culture, public discussions, or learning how events run behind the scenes will help you enjoy this role.

How You’ll Help

• Ensure all event logistics are prepared and functioning: projector, microphones, timer, sound system, and audio recording equipment.
• Send reminders to speakers one day before and again two hours before the session, and make sure they arrive at least 30 minutes prior to start time.
• Make sure the registration desk for participants and speakers is staffed at all times.
• Act as session timekeeper and keep the program running on schedule.
• Confirm a presentation operator is present and all slideshow materials are ready before the session begins.
• Coordinate with the audio team to check equipment, test recording, and record each session according to documentation standards.
• At the end of each day, submit:
  • attendance/registration list
  • uploaded audio documentation
  • photo documentation status
• Brief factual report or voice note based on observations (for reporting purposes, not artistic review)
• Actively participate in daily evaluation and feedback regarding the Market Events.
• Communication & Issue Escalation: Immediately report technical problems to the Technical Supervisor and volunteer-related issues to the Volunteer Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Comfortable communicating in English (email and daily conversation).
• Able to stay organized and keep track of schedules and details.
• Confident in interacting with guests, speakers, and team members.
• Basic familiarity with presentation tools (slideshows, timers)
• Able to write short factual notes or summaries after sessions.
• Comfortable working on site for long hours during festival days.
• Interest in film, discussions, or cultural events is a plus. Curiosity matters more than prior festival experience.

Tipe: Seasonal

Period:

• Festival Pass & Ticket Coordinator: 6 July – 5 October 2026 (three months, part-time, 20 hours per week)
• Location: Indonesia-based; on-site in Denpasar

Note: This is a hybrid role combining on-site, remote, and mobile work. Availability during Minikino office hours (13:00–18:00 WITA) may occasionally be required.

Reports to: Program Director MFW12

How You’ll Contribute

As Festival Pass, Ticket & Merchandise Coordinator

You will contribute to designing and managing the workflow for festival pass and ticket sales, data tracking, and distribution. You will oversee systems that ensure promotions, sales records, and inventory are handled accurately and efficiently.

This role plays a crucial part in supporting overall festival operations and audience experience. You will coordinate across teams to ensure that data is reliable, stock is monitored, and processes run smoothly both before and during the festival period.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships, while also feeling comfortable managing structured systems and detailed workflows. You communicate clearly and follow up consistently with partners, and you are confident handling agreements and documentation with care.

At the same time, you are organized and data-oriented — comfortable working with spreadsheets, tracking sales records, and managing ticketing flows accurately. You can balance creativity in supporting promotional efforts with precision in monitoring inventory, reports, and timelines.

You are adaptable, able to move between mobile, on-site, and desk-based work, and capable of maintaining steady focus during busy festival periods. An interest in brand partnerships, audience development, or cultural and festival ecosystems will help you feel fully engaged in this role.

How You’ll Help

• Contribute to the planning and execution of promotional strategies for festival passes and ticket sales.
• Oversee timelines related to pass promotion, ticket printing, data accuracy checks, and ticket distribution.
• Record and manage all festival pass orders, coordinating with the design team and Program Director.
• Coordinate with relevant divisions regarding Industry Pass, Media Pass, and other accreditation types.
• Work closely with the design and Front Desk teams on pass production and distribution.
• Monitor ticketing operations, submit daily reports, track audience numbers twice per day, and update sales data in Google Sheets.
• Reconcile weekly ticket sales data with available stock to ensure consistency and accuracy.

This role requires someone who can move confidently between relationship-building and structured operational management.

Skills & Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in managing data, documents, and timelines.
• Comfortable interacting with external partners as well as internal teams.
• Consistent and disciplined in follow-ups and daily reporting.
• Confident working with spreadsheets and routine sales tracking.
• Able to coordinate across divisions (design, front desk, program, ticketing) efficiently.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to maintain focus during high-intensity festival periods.
• Willing to work on-site and in a mobile capacity in Denpasar.

Experience in ticketing, sales, or event operations is a strong advantage. A genuine interest in film festivals, cultural initiatives, and behind-the-scenes event work is highly valued.

• Type: Seasonal
• Period: September 2026 – Part-time (estimated total 100 working hours)
• Location: Indonesia-based; on-site in Denpasar
• Reports to: Program Director MFW12

How You’ll Contribute As Front Desk Coordinator, you will serve as the first point of contact between the festival and its guests, filmmakers, and invited attendees. This role ensures that guest services, festival kit distribution, and administrative flows operate smoothly throughout the event.

You will be present on-site, maintaining a welcoming, informative, and well-organized front desk environment, while acting as a responsive liaison when operational issues arise. Your presence will directly shape the professionalism and hospitality experience of Minikino Film Week.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You are confident meeting new people and comfortable initiating interactions with guests. You are warm yet professional, able to communicate information clearly while maintaining boundaries and procedures.

You stay calm in dynamic environments and can respond quickly when situations shift. You take initiative, but you also understand the importance of coordination and reporting within a structured team workflow.

You recognize that front desk work is not only about being friendly — it is about being reliable, observant, and responsive under pressure.

How You’ll Help

• Attend coordination meetings related to front desk and guest operations.
• Welcome filmmakers, guests, and invitees at festival venues.
• Provide accurate information regarding festival programs, schedules, and locations.
• Understand the contents of the festival kit and related guest administration procedures.
• Distribute festival kits according to established protocols.
• Prepare and submit concise daily reports on front desk activities and conditions.
• Immediately report technical issues, operational challenges, or guest concerns to the Festival Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Confident and professional demeanor when interacting with diverse guests and stakeholders.
• Neat and presentable appearance as a representative of the festival.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to follow coordination protocols.
• Organized and detail-oriented in handling guest information and basic administrative tasks.
• Able to work flexible hours on-site during festival days.
• High sense of responsibility and situational awareness in fast-paced environments.

Experience in guest services, hospitality, event operations, or customer-facing roles is an advantage. Interest in film festivals, cultural events, or audience engagement is highly appreciated.

• Type: Seasonal
• Period: 1 May – 30 September 2026 (part-time, 20 hours per week)
• Location: Indonesia-based; hybrid (remote coordination with on-site presence required during festival period in Denpasar)
• Note: Expected to be available during Minikino office hours (14:00–18:00 WITA)
• Reports to: Festival Director

How You’ll Contribute

As Festival Brand Publicist, you will play a strategic role in shaping and safeguarding the festival’s public image across digital platforms and media channels.

You will oversee content planning, documentation coordination, and media relations to ensure that festival information is communicated consistently, thoughtfully, and in alignment with Minikino’s identity. From pre-festival announcements to real-time updates during the event, your work will help maintain a strong and coherent brand presence.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You are responsive to the fast pace of social media and enjoy thinking strategically as well as creatively. You are comfortable coordinating across teams and filtering information before it goes public. You have strong editorial judgment and are sensitive to current issues, particularly those related to film, culture, and public discourse.

An interest in short films and festivals will help you thrive in this role.

How You’ll Help

• Develop and execute a content plan and publication strategy for MFW’s Instagram and other relevant platforms.
• Manage relationships with media partners, including press releases, interviews, collaborations, and publicity coordination.
• Work closely with the design team to align visual direction and content materials with the festival’s brand identity.
• Provide guidance to social media volunteers in documenting festival programs on-site.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and Industry Events team regarding key speakers, guests, and interview opportunities.
• Liaise with the Loader to ensure daily photo and video documentation is uploaded and archived properly.
• Monitor social media engagement, respond to messages (DMs), and escalate sensitive matters to the Program Director or Festival Directors when necessary.
• Maintain tone consistency and ensure that public communication reflects the festival’s values and positioning.

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Creative thinking with a solid understanding of current social media trends.
• Editorial awareness and familiarity with contemporary cultural, film, or public issues (a plus).
• Basic understanding of photography, videography, and documentation workflow.
• Able to collaborate effectively with design, program, volunteers, and external media partners.
• Experience in publicity, communications, social media management, or event PR is an advantage. Genuine interest in film festivals and cultural events.

• Type: Internship
• Period: 1 May – 30 September 2026
• Location: Remote (Indonesia-based)

How You’ll Contribute

As a Graphic Designer Intern, you will support the visual needs of Minikino’s programs and Minikino Film Week, including social media materials, digital publications, and print assets. You will collaborate with the design and publicity teams to help ensure that visual materials follow the festival’s identity and are delivered on schedule.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You have a strong interest in visual design and film or festival, and you are eager to develop your technical and professional skills in a creative environment. You are comfortable receiving feedback, open to revisions, and able to manage your time responsibly while working remotely. This role suits someone who enjoys translating ideas into clear visual communication and contributing to collaborative creative work.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in creating visual materials for social media and other publication needs.
• Adapt and refine design layouts based on guidance from the design team.
• Prepare design files for both digital and print production.
• Coordinate regularly with relevant team members regarding design needs and timelines.

Skill & Experience

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign (intermediate level). Video editing skills are a plus.
• Experience completing projects using these three software tools (portfolio required).
• Understanding of basic layout, typography, and visual composition.
• Able to work remotely and follow agreed timelines.
• Open to feedback and revision processes.
• Interest in film festivals, culture, and creative work is a plus.

• Type: Internship
• Period: 1 June – 30 October 2026
• Location: On-site | Denpasar, Bali

How You’ll Contribute

As an Education Intern, you will support Minikino’s film literacy and education programs, which connect young audiences with short films and creative learning experiences. You will assist in coordinating outreach with schools, promoting education initiatives, and helping facilitate educational activities during the festival. This role involves working closely with the Education Coordinator and interacting with children, teenagers, teachers, and festival visitors.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You enjoy working with young people and feel comfortable communicating with children and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 17. You are approachable, patient, and enjoy helping others learn new things. You are organized, proactive, and comfortable speaking with schools, visitors, and program participants. This role suits someone who is curious about film literacy, education, and community engagement, and who enjoys being present in an active festival environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the preparation and implementation of Minikino Education programs.
• Support the promotion of education initiatives and activities.
• Review existing school contact lists and reach out to schools for program outreach.
• Coordinate regularly with and report progress to the Education Coordinator.

During the festival:

• Help manage and host the Education booth.
• Participate in training sessions for leading film literacy activities.
• Lead selected film literacy sessions as part of the Education program.
• Introduce and promote education programs to festival visitors.
• Schedule meetings between the education team and visitors or partners requesting meetings.
• Prepare brief narrative reports or voice notes about booth activities during each time slot.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with people of different ages.
• Comfortable communicating and working with children and teenagers (ages 6–17).
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Disciplined, responsible, and quick to learn.
• Able to adapt to dynamic working situations during festival activities.

• Type: Internship
• Period: 15 May – 15 October 2026
• Location: On-site | Denpasar, Bali

How You’ll Contribute

As a Short Film Market Intern, you will support the preparation and implementation of the Short Film Market, a space within Minikino Film Week where filmmakers, programmers, and industry professionals meet, share ideas, and explore collaborations. You will help ensure that industry sessions and events run smoothly while assisting participants and guests throughout the program. This role offers a chance to observe and learn how industry activities are organized behind the scenes of industry events at an international short film festival.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You are curious about how film festivals connect filmmakers, programmers, and industry professionals. You enjoy being present in event environments, helping things run smoothly while interacting with guests and participants. You are attentive to details, comfortable communicating with different people, and interested in learning how industry events and professional discussions are organized within a festival setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the planning and coordination of Short Film Market programs.
• Assist with on-site event preparation to help ensure sessions run smoothly.
• Work with the Industry Event Coordinator to support each program session.
• Coordinate with the technical team when needed and help ensure presentation materials are ready.
• Help monitor session timing to ensure events start and end as scheduled.
• Assist in gathering feedback from participants to help evaluate the program and inform future improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in film, arts, events, and film festivals.
• Friendly and confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to adapt in dynamic event environments.
• Comfortable engaging with artists, industry guests, and public audiences.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality, or customer service is a plus, but not required.

• Type: Internship
• Period: 15 May – 15 October 2026
• Location: On-site | Denpasar, Bali

How You’ll Contribute

As an Archiving Intern, you will support the preservation and organization of Minikino’s materials and documentation. This role helps ensure that the festival’s history, activities, and visual records are properly collected, structured, and accessible for future reference. You will work with both digital and printed materials while learning how film and festival archives are organized behind the scenes.

You Might Be a Good Fit If…

You enjoy organizing information and working with details. You are patient when dealing with large sets of materials such as photos, videos, documents, and databases, and you like creating order out of scattered information. This role suits someone who is curious about how cultural organizations preserve their history and who enjoys careful, methodical work.

What You’ll Do

• Collect printed and digital documents, photo and video documentation, website information, databases, and other materials based on the archiving needs identified by the Minikino Board of Directors.
• Assign metadata to available materials while paying attention to the context and content of each photo, video, or document.
• Rename and organize files according to the archiving rules and file-naming formats provided.
• Assist in maintaining a structured and accessible archive system for Minikino materials.

Skills & Experience

• Interest in film, documentation, or archiving.
• Organized and structured in managing files and information.
• Comfortable working with computers and common software tools used for file management and documentation.
• Proactive, careful, and adaptable when handling different types of materials.
• Previous experience with archiving, documentation, or data organization is a plus.

• Type: Internship
• Period: 1 May – 30 September 2026
• Location: On-site | Denpasar, Bali

How You’ll Contribute

You will support the festival’s communication and publicity work by helping create engaging content and keeping our audience connected to Minikino’s activities. This role involves documenting events, producing social media materials, and assisting with media relations around Minikino and Minikino Film Week. You will work closely with the Festival Brand Publicist to execute content plans, follow current communication trends, and help ensure our public messaging stays consistent with the spirit and values of Minikino Film Week.

You Might Be a Good Fit if…

You enjoy observing how stories travel across platforms and like experimenting with ways to make content engaging and meaningful. You are curious about film culture and comfortable working with social media as a communication tool, not just as a platform for posting. You pay attention to visual details, trends, and timing, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where ideas are shared and tested together. This role suits someone who is proactive, communicative, and interested in learning how festival publicity works behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do

• Create Instagram Story materials related to Minikino and Minikino Film Week activities.
• Document events using vertical video formats based on a prepared shot list.
• Execute the festival content plan and report progress to the Festival Brand Publicist.
• Assist in reaching out to and identifying potential media partners for festival promotion.
• Contribute ideas for publicity strategies that respond to current trends while staying aligned with Minikino’s values.
• Write copy and propose design visual for Minikino Articles microblog content.
• Curate photo documentation to be used for promotional purposes across social media and other platforms.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and reporting of the Minikino Film Week press conference, including understanding press kits and media interview needs.
• Explore and help manage additional publication channels such as podcasts or newsletters.
• During the festival, collaborate with social media publication volunteers.

Skills & Experience

• Creative, flexible, and interested in current media and communication trends.
• Enjoy creating content and working with social media platforms (experience managing accounts is a plus).
• Background in Communication, Media Studies, or International Relations is preferred.
• Communicative and comfortable working in English.
• Previous experience in media, PR, communications, or media center work is a plus.

The Minikino Hybrid Internship for Film Festival Writers, launched in 2021, is an educational programme designed to nurture emerging Indonesian writers within the short film ecosystem. Now entering its sixth edition, the 2026 programme begins online (15 April–4 September 2026), followed by an onsite immersion in Bali (6–19 September 2026) during Minikino Film Week 12 – Bali International Short Film Festival.

Registration & information here

We prioritize Indonesian citizens who are currently based in Bali, Indonesia, as some roles require in-person work. However, certain positions may allow a combination of remote and on-site work.

Please note that any costs related to staying in or relocating to Bali are the applicant’s own responsibility.

Yes. Internship and volunteer opportunities are open..

All information regarding internship and volunteer applications will be announced on the official Minikino Film Week (MFW) website and Instagram account.

Yes. You may apply for more than one position, provided your skills and experience meet the qualifications required for each role.

Thank you for your interest in Minikino.

We will review applications upon receipt and will respond within 14 working days from the date the application email is sent.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly check your inbox regularly, including your spam or junk folder, in case our email is filtered.

Each position has its own application period. Please review the deadline listed in the vacancy announcement carefully.

The recruitment process consists of several stages:

1. 1. Application screening
   2. Interview (online or in person)
   3. Employment offer and contract discussion

Only candidates who pass each stage will proceed to the next step.

Not necessarily. What matters most is your interest in engaging with the film ecosystem.

While some roles may benefit from experience in film or cultural events, many positions value skills in areas such as communication, design, administration, education, and community engagement.