Volunteering at the Camera Action Festival is an opportunity to gain experience, meet interesting people and see what the organisation of a cultural event looks like from the inside. Every role matters.
You can join one of four sections:
- Information Section (help desk: issuing accreditations and helping festival-goers navigate the festival programme),
- Audience Services Section (checking accreditations and tickets, ensuring audience comfort),
- Media Section (preparing reviews and reports on festival events),
- Audience Research Section (talking to participants about their festival experiences).
This is an opportunity not only to gain experience in organising cultural events, but also to get to know the festival team and participants and exchange views on films. During breaks from their assigned duties, volunteers can attend film screenings, discussion panels and accompanying events free of charge.
For students, there is also the possibility of having the volunteer work recognised as an internship and receiving a certificate confirming participation in the volunteering programme.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026. Detailed information about the recruitment process and the application form are available on the Camera Action Festival website.
Discounts for the University of Lodz Community
As part of the partnership with the Camera Action Festival, members of the University of Lodz community can take advantage of festival passes at special prices.
The Industry Pass is intended, among others, for students and graduates of Cultural Studies and Film Studies, as well as students and graduates of arts schools, filmmakers and individuals professionally connected with the cultural and film sectors.
Holders of the UniLodz Alumni Card can benefit from the Promotional Pass.
With the festival pass, you receive:
- full access to all on-site events of the 17th Camera Action Festival,
- the opportunity to take part in workshops,
- full access to the online edition of the Camera Action Festival,
- access to the online edition of the Media Festival “Man in Danger”,
- guaranteed participation in meetings with filmmakers and discussion panels,
- priority access to 70% of seats at festival venues,
- discounts at the festival’s partner venues.
The programme for this year’s edition is already available on the Camera Action Festival website.
The presence of the University of Lodz is an example of cooperation between science and culture in practice. We are delighted both by the involvement of our experts and by the commitment of students who contribute to the organisation of the festival, helping to create its unique atmosphere.
Source: Camera Action Festival
Edit: Agata Dawidowicz, Centre for External Relations and Social Responsibility of the University, University of Lodz
