Coordinator for Independent Film Tour 2026

Creative Scotland; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A film production company is seeking a Freelance Screening Tour Coordinator for a UK tour of an independent documentary. This remote role requires strong organizational skills and experience in film exhibition. You will research venues, communicate with cinemas, and help shape the tour schedule. The fee is £150–£200 per day, with a total project fee of £2,000–£2,800 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in film exhibition, event coordination, or cultural programming.
• Understanding of grassroots arts environments.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential screening venues across the UK.
• Initiate communication with cinemas and community venues.
• Track availability and requirements for screenings.
• Maintain a planning document or spreadsheet.
• Advise on logistics for independent screenings.
• Support the creation of a preliminary tour schedule.

Skills

Clear written communication

Strong organisational skills

Experience in film exhibition

Confidence in contacting venues

Job description

Deadline: 01 February 2026 at 01:35

Seeking a freelance coordinator to support venue outreach and scheduling for a small-scale UK tour of an independent documentary in 2026. Remote role, flexible hours.

Unsolicited Films is seeking a Freelance Screening Tour Coordinator to support the early-stage planning of a small-scale UK screening tour for a completed 57-minute independent documentary by filmmaker Zac. The tour is planned for 2026 (exact dates flexible), with screenings intended for independent cinemas, community arts spaces, grassroots venues and alternative cultural organisations across the UK.

About the Film

The documentary is a personal, reflective work exploring early childhood memory, urban landscapes, and the filmmaker’s long and difficult relationship with underground music subcultures in Beijing. The tour aims to connect with audiences through intimate, community-focused screenings rather than mainstream festival or commercial channels.

About the Role

This freelance role is focused on remote coordination and venue communication, not on technical or on-site delivery. The Coordinator will research suitable venues, initiate contact, gather availability and logistical requirements, and help shape a preliminary route and schedule for the tour. The role requires clear written communication, strong organisational skills and familiarity with independent film exhibition or arts programming.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify potential screening venues across the UK
• Initiate communication with cinemas, arts centres and community venues
• Track availability, requirements and potential screening dates
• Maintain a simple planning document or spreadsheet
• Advise on basic logistics and expectations for independent screenings
• Support the creation of a preliminary tour schedule

This role does not involve travel, technical work, projection, or event hosting.

Person Specification

We welcome applicants with experience in film exhibition, event coordination or cultural programming. Confidence in contacting venues, an understanding of grassroots arts environments, and the ability to work independently are essential. Early-career freelancers are encouraged to apply.

Fee / Salary

£150–£200 per day, equivalent to a total project fee of £2,000–£2,800 depending on experience.

Approx. 25–35 hours of work, delivered flexibly over a 2–3 month planning period.

Location

All Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Deadline

The deadline is Sunday 01 February 2026 at 01:35.

TAGGED

Audience Development / Film / Participatory Practice