LFF Expanded Senior Production Coordinator (Programme)

British Film Institute (BFI); Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Expanded Senior Production Coordinator to support the delivery of immersive art and videogames installations for a prestigious film festival. This role involves collaborating closely with production teams and artists, ensuring the highest standards in technical specifications and installations. With a focus on XR technologies, you will play a vital role in bringing innovative experiences to life. Join a cultural charity that values storytelling and creativity, and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave, childcare support, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year

BFI pension scheme

BFI Childcare Scheme

Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave

Complimentary tickets to screenings and events

Free BFI Player subscription

Discount on DVDs and merchandise

Qualifications

• Experience in cultural organizations or festivals, particularly in production roles.
• Knowledge of XR and videogames technologies and file formats.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with artists on technical specifications for installations.
• Managing the delivery of the festival's UK-wide programme access points.

Skills

Event Production

XR Technologies

Videogames Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Job description

LFF Expanded Senior Production Coordinator (Programme)

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Base pay range

Salary: £34,602 per annum

We are looking for an Expanded Senior Production Coordinator who, working closely with the LFF Expanded Production Manager, Festivals Production Team and LFF Expanded Programmer, will support on the delivery of the festival’s public programme XR, Immersive Art and Videogames installations.

BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry & Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with artists on the technical specifications of works, including build specifications and file delivery. Ensuring works are presented to the highest of standards, taking consideration for any special requirements and ensuring these are communicated and factored into the overall design of installations
• Working with the LFF Expanded Production Manager, Festival Production Teams, LFF Expanded Programmer, and Production partners on the design, build and launch of the physical installations. Carrying out research for possible production solutions, where required
• Overseeing technical testing and sign-off of digital and physical access points, ensuring solutions are technically sound and any issues are resolved promptly by the technical production support team
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of the festival’s UK-wide programme access points, as required, including installation specifications, artist communications and briefing marketing requirements

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Significant experience working in a cultural organisation or festival in a events or production role, including demonstrable experience of working with XR, immersive technologies, and/or videogames.
• Sound knowledge of XR and videogames technologies, file formats and devices
• A passion for and working knowledge of storytelling through immersive technology and videogames.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage and meet challenging deadlines

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.

About the BFI

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets

Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.

Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 14 May 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 May or Wednesday 28 May 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Movies, Videos, and Sound

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