Volunteers

Volunteers (vol'ən-tîr') n. A person who performs or offers to perform a service.

How can you become a volunteer? It's simple.

1. E-mail Daphne at volunteer@reframefilmfestival.ca and request to be a volunteer.
2. Fill out and return the short volunteer survey that Daphne will provide via e-mail.
3. Based on the e-mail survey, you will be assigned a volunteer job.
4. Download the volunteer responsibility PDF. [.pdf 12kb]

Volunteering for the Festival

Volunteers are crucial to the smooth operation of the ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival. Each year, ReFrame depends on the skills and dedication of over 85 volunteers to fill various positions prior to and during the festival. We strive to be a friendly, inclusive team that shows our gratitude for the efforts of all our volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities

1. Planning Committee Volunteer

   New committee members are always welcome at our June meeting. If interested e-mail volunteer@reframefilmfestival.ca

   What is the expected commitment of a new Committee Member?

   A "Committee Member" attends monthly meetings and participates in a subcommittee. The subcommittee's are:

   • Programming Committee
   • Volunteer Committee
   • Media and Outreach Committee
   • Sponsorship Committee
   • REELkids Committee
   • Changing Our World Committee
   • Special Events & Bazaar Committee

2. Festival Weekend Volunteers

   Volunteer recruitment begins in early December. If interested e-mail volunteer@reframefilmfestival.ca

   What do you do as a Festival Weekend volunteer?

   A "festival weekend volunteer" is responsible for taking one or two work shifts during the festival. Weekend volunteers are generally responsible for taking tickets, doing audience counts, ushering, program distribution, patron assistance, and merchandise sales.

3. Festival Supervising Volunteers

   Volunteer recruitment begins in early December. If interested e-mail volunteer@reframefilmfestival.ca

   What's involved in being a Festival Supervisor?

   A "Festival Weekend Supervisor" takes two shifts during festival weekend, oversees the other volunteers during the shift, and introduces the film if it is not sponsored by a local organization. Supervisors are also responsible for solving any minor problems that arise while they are on duty.

In return for your time and dedication, ReFrame Film Festival offers our volunteers:

• The opportunity to contribute their skills and gain valuable experience and knowledge through participation in Peterborough's only film festival.
• The opportunity to contribute Peterborough's vibrant arts and cultural community.
• The chance to work in a high-energy environment featuring documentary filmmakers and industry professionals.
• Volunteer training.
• A free ReFrame Festival T-Shirt.
• Acknowledgement as a valuable team member.

Stay connected: Join ReFrame on Facebook and Twitter and check out our blog.

• ReFrame Facebook Group
• ReFrame on Twitter
• ReFrame on Blogger

Who makes a great ReFrame volunteer?

• someone who is friendly, interested in what's going on, and sensitive to the needs of others
• is a dependable and responsible team player
• has an ability to work well under pressure
• and, of course, is a film lover.

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Sponsors

Sponsors: spon•sor (spŏn' sər) v. The state or practice of being a sponsor: n. The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage

Don't miss the opportunity to sponsor of this great, made in Peterborough, cutting edge film festival. We pride ourselves on linking the local to the global. Read more and find out how you and/or your organization can get involved as a sponsor.

How to Sponsor.

The festival is scheduled to take place January 29, 30, 31, 2010, at three local Peterborough venues: Showplace, Market Hall, and the Peterborough Public Library.

Here is how you can support ReFrame, Peterborough's International Film Festival:

1. Become a sponsor by making a financial donation to the festival.

   Sponsors contribute an amount of their choosing ranging from $50 to $1000, but all sponsors receive the same benefits. Sponsors are listed prominently in the program and are welcome to display information in the Community Resources area of the festival. Sponsors also have the option of sponsoring a specific film or films and being listed in the program with that film. If they wish they can provide a live introduction at the film screening. Charitable tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $25. Please fill out the attached form.
   Please note: To be listed in the program, sponsors must confirm their contributions by September 30.

2. Place an advertisement in the festival program.

   A business-card-size ad is available for $40 and a double ad for $75. The programs are available about six weeks before the festival and are given to people when they purchase their festival passes. Please note: ad design must be provided by the business/organization by September 12 in one of the formats suggested in the attached info sheet.

3. Become a volunteer.

   Members of your organization can actively support the festival by volunteering before and/or during the festival. (link to the volunteer page)

4. Help to promote the festival.

   You can also help by putting up posters, announcing the festival at your upcoming events, and sending out a media release to your distribution lists.

Note: Organizations and businesses sponsoring and promoting the festival receive excellent visibility in the community. Support for the festival demonstrates a commitment to education, social justice, and environmental issues, all of which are so wonderfully documented in the films/stories shown during the three-day festival. ReFrame Film Festival hopes you will consider making a contribution and becoming one of our sponsors for the 2010 event.

Please send all sponsorship information and payment to:

ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival Attention:
Debbie Harrison
100 Benson Ave., #22
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 5X9

*Please Note: Sorry, we cannot accept cash.

Sponsorship information and forms as downloadable pdfs:

• Sponsorship Letter 2011 [.pdf 106kb]
• Sponsorship Form 2011 [.pdf 31kb]

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2010 Sponsors of ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival

Thank you for your generous sponsorship

Thanks also to our many other generous sponsors

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Advertisers

Why place an advertisement in the ReFrame program catalogue? This is the 7th year of a very successful, 3-day film festival The program is designed by one of Peterborough’s top design firms Advertisements are beautifully placed in the program catalogue which provides all festival goers with important festival information.

Advertisement Choices

Business card size	3 1/2" x 2"	$40
Double size	7"x 4"	$75

Submissions Due: September 15, 2010

How to Submit Your Advertisement

1. Repeat Advertisers Not Changing Graphic
   1. Fill in the Advertiser Form
   2. Send cheque, payable to: ReFrame, Peterborough International Film Festival
2. New Advertisers or Changing Graphic
   1. Send a graphic in one of the 5 formats listed below
   2. Email the graphic to daphne.ingram650@gmail.com
   3. Send cheque, payable to: ReFrame, Peterborough International Film Festival
   4. For further information contact Daphne Ingram T. 656-3820 E.daphne.ingram650@gmail.com

1. TIFF or JPEG file 300 DPI resolution
2. Illustrator EPS file with fonts outlined
3. High resolution PDF with fonts embedded
4. InDesign file for Macintosh with fonts and images (300DPI) included
5. Actual business card that can be scanned (mail with cheque)

• Advertiser Information
• Advertiser Form

For further information contact Daphne Ingram:
telephone: (705) 656-3820
email:E.daphne.ingram650@gmail.com

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Call For Submissions

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES AUGUST 15, 2010

If you have further questions, contact: info@reframefilmfestival.ca Downloadable application: new form see attached icon for pdf download [.pdf 29kb] [get Adobe Reader] [back to top]

Send Entry to:
ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival

Mailing address:
Attention: Krista English
1596 Champlain Dr.
Peterborough, ON Canada K9L 1N6

Phone: (705) 748-1680 (leave a message)
Fax: (705) 748-1681

Email: info@reframefilmfestival.ca

Special Notes about Submissions

• There is no entry fee.
• Entries will not be returned.
• ReFrame will pay minimal screening fees to all films selected for ReFrame 2011. The screening fee is calculated according to the number of minutes of the film (length of the film).
• Directors are always welcome to be present for a Q & A following the screening of their film. Unfortunately ReFrame doesn't have the budget for paying travel expenses.
• Submission deadlines:
  a) Early Bird: June 1, 2010
  b) Regular: August 15, 2010
  c) Late: Sept 1, 2010
  

If you have further questions, contact: info@reframefilmfestival.ca

Downloadable application: Call for Submissions [.pdf 29kb] [get Adobe Reader]

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