Vacancy: Programme Internship
Would you like to work with the programmer and artistic director to curate the film programme for the Movies that Matter Festival 2026? Then apply now for the programming internship!
Two interns support the programming department in the lead-up to and during the Movies that Matter Festival, which will take place in 2026 from Friday 20 March to Saturday 28 March in The Hague. The internship is based in Amsterdam, but during the festival, we relocate the office to The Hague.
Internship Description
As a member of the programming team at Movies that Matter, you will be closely involved in preparing the 2026 festival and other events. You’ll handle the administration, requests, and monitoring of films and conduct online research into film programmes of national and international film festivals. You’ll also maintain contact with international rights holders and ensure an up-to-date and well-organised digital film database.
You will watch at least one film per week and evaluate it through our internal database. You will actively participate in meetings of the viewing committee and contribute to curating the short films programme. Additionally, you’ll provide content for the festival newspaper and coordinate film transport. Finally, you’ll perform various administrative and organisational tasks in support of the programming team and general Movies that Matter activities.
Requirements
You have an affinity for both film and human rights and possess vocational (MBO), college (HBO), or university (WO) level thinking and working skills. You have excellent spoken and written communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus. Experience with administrative tasks and organising events is a bonus, as is knowledge of the cultural or social sector. We are looking for someone who is flexible, accurate, and works independently, while remaining composed under pressure. You have an eye for detail and carry out your tasks with great care and precision.
We offer
A fun, dynamic working environment, the opportunity to gain experience at a socially and culturally engaged organisation, good supervision, and an internship/volunteer allowance. Since 2023, Movies that Matter has also been recognised as an accredited SBB learning company.
Location
Our office is located at the Amnesty International building on Keizersgracht 177 in Amsterdam. During the festival, we relocate the office to The Hague. Part of the internship will be conducted remotely.
Time and period
You will work 24 hours per week from September 2025 to April 2026. In January and February 2026, your availability should be 32 hours per week, and during the festival week, you will be available full-time. Working days will be determined in consultation.
Interested?
For questions about this position, you can contact the Head of Programming, Maarten Stoltz, at m.stoltz@moviesthatmatter.nl.
Please send your cover letter and CV as soon as possible, and no later than Friday 6 June, to m.stoltz@moviesthatmatter.nl, stating “Programming Internship” in the subject line. Interviews will take place in mid-June.