Round Top Film Festival

Join Us in Round Top, TX!

Volunteers are essential to the success of Film Festivals large and small, and as valued members of the team, you will receive fun perks such as film and event invitations, and volunteer merchandise. 

We will have many opportunities to get involved throughout the year, including pre-festival activities, the Festival itself (November 6 - 9, 2025) at venues and events, or even hosting visiting filmmakers and guests.

Please fill out this registration form so that we can log your information and we will be back with you shortly on details about current volunteer opportunities and scheduling. 

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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below requires a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.
First Name *
Last Name *
Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890
SMS (text) messaging:
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I want to be a: *
T-shirt size *
What city do you live in? *
What State do you live in? *
Will you require housing in order to be a Volunteer? *
Why are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the Round Top Film Festival? *
Are you able to lift at least 30lbs?Volunteers may be asked to move materials relevant to their assignment. This may include boxes of merch, magazines, consumable products, etc. *
Are you able to stand for long periods of time?* *Some shifts may require being on your feet for 5-6 hours. We want to place you in a role where you are most comfortable.*this does not exclude you from volunteering *
Are you able to walk up and down stairs easily?Some positions, such as ushering, may require you to walk up and down a flight of stairs.*this does not exclude you from volunteering *
Are you interested in volunteering for our pre-festival events? We have many events, such as Fundraisers and parties, taking place between June - October in Austin and Round Top, TX. *
Would like to be considered for a Volunteer Driver position? We may have a need for volunteer drivers as we get closer to the festival. Is this of interest? We will require a clean driving record and valid driver's license for this position. *
Tell us a little about yourself! *- Have you been to a Film Festival before? Tell us about your experience!- Have you volunteered for a film festival or big event before? If yes, what role?- What is your current occupation?- Do you have any special skills *
Do you Speak Any Foreign Language(s)? Please specify. *
Computer skills (beginner, intermediate or advanced) *
Are you 21 or older? *
Have you managed people in a festival/event before? Please explain the event/position you held as a manager? *
Are you interested in being a team/venue Lead? *
Is there a specific team you would like to be on? (Box Office Team, Theater Team, Events Team) *




Disclaimer

ROUND TOP FILM FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

READ BEFORE SIGNING

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the Round Top Film Festival (hereinafter “RTFF”) located in Round Top, Texas. I understand that my participation in the RTFF involves inherent risks of personal injury, property damage, and even death.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I AM AWARE THAT MY PARTICIPATION IN THE RTFF MAY INCLUDE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH, AND VERIFY THIS STATEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT.

RELEASE: As consideration for being permitted by the RTFF to volunteer for these activities and use the related facilities, I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of RTFF on account of injury or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, participant, or contractor of RTFF as a result of my participation in the RTFF. I hereby release RTFF from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributors, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury or damage resulting from my participation in the RTFF.

INDEMNIFICATION: I agree to defend and indemnify RTFF, its employees, agents, officers and directors and hold it harmless for any claim for liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees actually incurred) damages or injuries arising out of or resulting from my participation in the RTFF including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or property damage, even if RTFF, its employees, agents, officers, directors or program director are also negligent or otherwise at fault. Such obligation to indemnify and hold harmless RTFF, its employees, agents, officers, directors and program director shall survive the time of my participation in the RTFF.

NON DISCLOSURE/CONFIDENTIALITY: I will not, except as authorized or required by my duties hereunder, reveal or divulge to any person or entity any information concerning the organization, business, finances, transactions, or other affairs of RTFF or its affiliates, which may come to my knowledge during the continuance of this Agreement. Any confidential information received during furtherance of this Agreement will be treated in full confidence and will not be revealed to any other persons, firms or organizations unless, pursuant to a legal duty to do so.

PHOTOGRAPHY: I hereby give consent to have any and all photographs and any other audio/visual materials taken of me for promotional material, educational activities, exhibitions or for any other use for the benefit of the RTFF and such materials will be the property of RTFF.

SEVERABILITY: I further understand that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.

CONSTRUCTION: This Agreement is entered into and its construction and performance are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. The parties agree that the forum for any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be state court in Round Top, Texas and hereby consent to the jurisdiction of that court and venue. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been drafted by all parties and no rules of construction shall be applied against any party as the drafter.

KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: I CERTIFY THAT I AM OF LAWFUL AGE (18 YEARS OR OLDER) AND OTHERWISE LEGALLY COMPETENT TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE LEGALLY BINDING AND I CERTIFY THAT I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, AFTER HAVING CAREFULLY READ IT, OF MY OWN FREE WILL. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT:

I assume all risk of injury, wrongful death, or property damage I might suffer while participating in the RTFF, even if it comes as a result of the negligence or other fault of NVFF, its employees, agents, officers, directors and program director,
I absolve and release RTFF and its employees, agents, officers, directors and program director from the consequences of their negligence and or other fault, and
I will indemnify and defend RTFF and its employees, agents, officers, directors and program director against any legal actions or other claims for damages arising as a result of my conduct. I understand that I am forfeiting important legal rights and incurring important legal responsibilities.
In the event I use my personal vehicle for festival related activities, I certify that I have valid automobile insurance coverage.