Film Programmer Trainee

Reelworld Screen Institute; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Reelworld Screen Institute seeks a passionate Film Programmer Trainee to support the annual Reelworld Film Festival and year-round programs. This hybrid role, tailored for First Nation, Métis, or Inuit applicants, offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the Canadian film industry while learning at all levels. Candidates should possess a good understanding of filmmaking, along with relevant festival experience and strong initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience programming or curating for film festivals or arts organizations.
• Good understanding of the local and global filmmaking community and industry.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize artistic information for festival activities.
• Assist in project coordination and programming.
• Use FilmFreeway for organizing programming meetings.

Skills

Initiative

Judgment

Social Media Navigation

Film Research

Relationship Development

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location : (Hybrid : 3 days in-office per week)

250 Wellington, Toronto, ON M5V 0V1

Reports to : Program Director

Starts : April 1st, 2025

Compensation : $40,194 annually ($22 / hr)

The candidate MUST be First Nation, Métis or Inuit.

Job Description :

Candidates MUST reside in the GTA and identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Reelworld is seeking a creative, competent individual who is passionate about media arts and the Canadian film industry to join our team as a Film Programmer Trainee. In this position, you will be working at all levels to ensure the success of our annual Reelworld Film Festival as well as our year-round programs.

This position is based on a grant; the candidate MUST be First Nation, Métis or Inuit.

Film Programmer Trainee Duties :

• Collect and organize artistic information pertaining to festival, summit, and year-round activities.
• Assist in project coordination and year-round programming.
• Use FilmFreeway to organize programming meetings and files and use contacts within the media arts to search out new films.
• Recommend films to the relevant Lead Programmer according to established judging protocol.
• Become familiar with invited films (must screen all invited films), including the companies attached and the guests that will be attending the Festival.
• Attend Festival Programming meetings when required and requested by the Senior Manager of Festival Programming.
• Support all activities pertaining to Reelworld as required.

Requirements :

The candidate MUST reside in the GTA and identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit.

• Good understanding of the local and global filmmaking community and industry.
• Experience programming or curating for film festivals or arts organizations, or relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and show good judgment.
• Ability to navigate through social media platforms, conduct film research, and develop relationships with filmmakers.

Please send a cover letter and resume to [emailprotected] . Please clearly indicate the position to which you are applying. Please indicate in your cover letter whether or not you reside in the GTA and are either First Nation, Métis or Inuit.