FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Documentary Assistant & Editor – Bina Film and School of Arts (Film)
Closing Date: 22/02/2026

Bina Film is an independent company working on short films and research films. This is for a research project, filmmaking with Refugees in collaboration with Global Link. 

This internship offers a valuable opportunity for a student filmmaker to gain hands-on experience in documentary practice and community-engaged filmmaking, working closely alongside Dr Maryam Ghorbankarimi on a live creative project. 

The intern will support a short filmmaking workshop programme working with refugee participants. The role involves documenting the process through behind-the-scenes filming, assisting in workshops, and contributing to the early stages of editing a short documentary film. All interviews and participant-facing activities will be carried out in collaboration with an academic, and never independently. 

Due to the nature of the project, this role requires a high level of care, sensitivity, and professionalism, as well as an understanding of ethical working practices when filming with refugee communities. The intern will receive close supervision, guidance, and regular feedback throughout the project, making this a supportive learning environment. 

Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role. 

Preferred Start Date: 10 April 2026 
End Date:  30 May 2026 
Interview Date:  Likely 10 March 2026 tbc 
Working Hours / Pattern:  A total of 50 hours. Workshops typically run Mondays and Tuesdays 12.00-16.00. There will be one full-day trip to Liverpool. Editing work can be done flexibly and remotely.
Location: Hybrid remotely (in the UK), on the Lancaster campus and at the premises of an external organisation.

• • Film behind-the-scenes, documentary-style footage of workshops, activities, and events, working closely with the supervisor. 

• • Support the filming of interviews with participants, conducted jointly with an academic. 

• • Assist in the practical running of workshops and day-to-day activities. 

• • Act as an assistant to the project lead during sessions, events, and the day trip. 

• • Help organise and manage recorded material (basic logging and file management). 

• • Produce a first draft edit of the documentary film, responding to feedback and guidance. 

• • Work collaboratively, professionally, and ethically with staff and participants at all times. 

Essential: 

• • Confidence using digital video cameras and basic sound recording equipment. 

• • Working knowledge of editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred). 

• • Strong organisational and time-management skills. 

• • Excellent communication skills and a respectful, professional manner. 

• • Ability to work sensitively and responsibly with refugee participants. 

Desirable: 

• • Prior experience filming interviews or observational documentary footage. 

• • Interest in documentary, participatory, or socially engaged filmmaking. 

• • Awareness of ethical considerations when working with vulnerable communities.