If you are looking for hands-on experience working behind the scenes of a growing film festival and are skilled in photography, videography, video editing, event support or communications, or simply enjoy connecting with like-minded people and your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Looking to build your portfolio or gain some real event experience?
RTBFF is run with the support of a small volunteer team. Each of the roles below plays an important part in delivering the 2026 season, with multiple positions available for each role. In your application, please state whether you have your own equipment for positions 1, 2 and 3.
Photograph festival events, including screenings, audiences, award presentations in a low-light, no-flash environment, our red-carpet and media wall, and behind-the-scenes moments, for our records and social channels.
Flexible event coverage at your own discretion: networking, media wall and red-carpet moments, low-light screenings and the Awards Night, and interviews with filmmakers and attendees. Contribute as much or as little as you are able to.
Assist the festival editor in the subtitling process by transcribing short films and documentaries.
Welcome guests and assist with check-in, ticketing and ushering across our screenings, networking events and the Awards Night, helping everything run smoothly on the night.
Build hands-on experience and portfolio work with a live community film festival.
Receive a certificate recognising your contribution to RTBFF's 2026 season.
Free access to enjoy the screenings and sessions you've helped support.
Work alongside a small, dedicated team and connect with WA's filmmaking community.
Head to our contact page and include the following in your message:
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