Quick Facts
Location: Kosovo
Program Focus: Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues, particularly through art, education, film, media, and technology.
Task Focus: Hospitality & Program Management, Event Coordination, PR, Digital Marketing & Communications, Education & Youth Development, Journalism & Multimedia, Art, Animation & Film Education
Program Length: 9+ Weeks
Program Overview
Intern at the largest film festival in Kosovo and the top film event in South East Europe!
DokuFest, (International Documentary and Short Film Festival), established in 2002, fosters media literacy through documentary films across Kosovo. DokuFest addresses cultural, educational, and activist initiatives focused on fostering strong cultural policies and alternative education systems in Kosovo.
Since 2002, the festival has grown into a cultural event that attracts international and regional artists and audiences. Films are screened throughout the nine-day festival. They are accompanied by programs, activities, and workshops, including DokuPhoto exhibitions, DokuNights, DokuKids, and rich programs of socially engaging debates, master classes and Q&A sessions after the screenings.
Since 2019, DokuFest has earned the esteemed status of being a BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) qualifying festival for short films. In 2022, DokuFest became a nominating film festival for the European Film Awards in two categories, short film and documentary film. This annual event is supported by the passion and energy of a large local and international community that buzz around every corner of Prizren.
Tasks Included
Depending on the Intern’s skill set and interest, the Intern will be assigned to one or more of the following projects associated with the DokuFest festival in Kosovo:
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Hospitality & Program Management
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Event Coordination
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PR, Digital Marketing & Communications
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Education & Youth Development
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Journalism & Multimedia
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Art, Animation & Film Education
Requirements
Isla seeks interns who share a commitment to fostering change and addressing social issues, particularly through art, education, film, media, and technology.
Skills & Abilities include:
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University undergrad and graduate students, and young professionals working on a degree (or who have graduated in fields) such as communications, media, art, education, or related areas.
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Willingness to take initiative and work under minimal guidance in both office and field settings.
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Motivated and committed to work effectively as part of an inter-cultural team
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Excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn.
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Be flexible and work to understand diverse cultures, history, and relative current events.
What Is Covered
Isla will work closely with your university to assist with academic credit requirements for your internship and in regard to the transfer of credit for participation in classes at the university. The following is included within the program so that you can focus primarily on the work at hand and be supported each step of the way!
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Pre-departure guide and assistance with preparations (packing list, language modules, cultural guidance, etc)
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Quality internship placement with a customized scope of work
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Airport pickup and in-country orientation
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Welcome lunch/dinner
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Housing, internet, and one-time fully-stocked kitchen
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Travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
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Local SIM card/phone plan (optional)
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Monthly passes for daily bus transportation (optional)
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Local language classes (optional)
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Tuition to study at the national university for 4 ECTS/3 US credits (optional)
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Mentorship from local professionals
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24/7 support from Isla team
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Bi-weekly internship and cultural experience reflection sessions
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Scheduled team lunches/dinners with all interns and the Isla team with relevant professionals and stakeholders
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Support in organizing and planning travel/in-country social activities
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Cultural and social activities as available
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Certificate of completion and letter of references upon completion of internship
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Continued mentorship post completion of internship (according to field of interest)
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Additional support depending on country of internship and academic requirements
