An annual, multi-day, interdisciplinary film festival focuses on socially critical debut films and ecocinema. The festival aims to provide fertile ground for both new film talent and (climate) activism, and exclusively programs fiction films. For the sixth edition of this event, the programming team is being strengthened.
What you do
As a film programmer, you will collaborate with the artistic director on film selection for the upcoming festival edition. Your tasks include:
- conducting film research and maintaining the film database
- selecting films for the festival program
- coordinating screening fees with rights holders and distributors
- requesting DCPs and marketing materials
- writing film texts, primarily in English
You will primarily work with the artistic director. Due to the small size of the organization, you are also expected to contribute ideas on side programming, marketing, and positioning. Where necessary, you may moderate Q&As with filmmakers.
What they ask
- endorses the ecological mission of the festival
- responsible and proactive, and able to work independently within a team
- good at managing deadlines
- experience with film research and/or film programming
- knowledge of ecocinema, especially fiction films (preferred)
- experience with writing film texts (preferred)
- experience with moderating Q&As (preferred)
Practical
You will become part of an ambitious and committed team of cultural freelancers. The organization is characterized by an open atmosphere with attention to each other and the shared mission. The compensation is € 3,000 excluding VAT for the full festival edition. This is an assignment for one festival edition, with the possibility of extension. The team strives for diversity in perspectives and backgrounds.
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