Internship: International Support
Movies that Matter uses film to stimulate dialogue about a just world, influence public opinion, and motivate people to engage with social issues and a sustainable society. We achieve this through the annual Movies that Matter Festival, educational screenings for university and school students, and by organizing year-round events and screenings throughout the Netherlands. In countries where human rights and press freedom are under pressure, we support film festivals and mobile film projects.
Starting September 1, we are looking for an intern for the International Support Programme (24 hours per week).
Through the International Support Programme, we promote the screening of films about human rights in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. We do this through grants, advice, workshops, and network development. Internationally, we encourage film screenings and debates through, among other things, a film menu surrounding International Human Rights Day for Dutch embassies worldwide. In addition, we are co-founder of the Human Rights Film Network, a global network of more than 50 human rights film festivals.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with (the project administration of) the grant programme: entering data into the project database, reading and evaluating project reports;
- Assisting with the implementation of the film menu for Dutch embassies for screenings around International Human Rights Day on December 10: maintaining contact with rights holders and interested embassies, tracking applications;
- Assisting with the organisation of Human Rights Film Network activities during IDFA;
- Contributing to the Activist Lens programme at the Movies that Matter Festival: creating impact and networking programmes, maintaining schedules for activists and directors, production-related tasks;
- Contributing to the external communication of the International Support Programme (writing texts for the website, social media, and newsletter);
- Other administrative and organizational tasks supporting the activities of Movies that Matter.
Requirements
- At least a higher professional education (HBO) level of thinking and working (preferably with an academic background focused on international studies);
- Accurate and able to work independently;
- demonstrable affinity with human rights and/or press freedom;
- Affinity with film;
- You are based in The Netherlands during the internship;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
What we offer
A fun and dynamic working environment, the opportunity to gain work experience in a social and cultural organization, and excellent guidance. You will receive an internship allowance of €300–€400. If you are not doing the internship as part of an educational programme, you will receive a volunteer allowance of €210 per month. In addition, lunch is provided on the days you work at the office. And during working hours, you may watch films!
Location
Our office is located in the Amnesty International building at Keizersgracht 177 in Amsterdam. From January 2027 onwards, there will also be a festival office in The Hague. The internship will also include one work-from-home day.
Period
From September 1 through April 30, 2027 (preferably, in consultation until December 2026). During the festival, you must be available every day (March 19–27, 2027). Working days to be agreed upon.
Interested?
Please send your motivation letter and CV addressed to Julie Nederkoorn, Head of International, by email no later than Sunday, June 14 to international@moviesthatmatter.nl, stating ‘internship application’ in the subject line. For more information, you can contact Julie Nederkoorn via the above email address.
Are you applying for multiple internship vacancies at Movies that Matter? Please mention this when submitting your cover letter and CV.