Film Programmer

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

BFI

1 open role

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Our summary

Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 a year
About £2,430 - £2,800 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 4 November
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: 5% employer pension

Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Significant and demonstratable experience of feature film programming in a film festival environment that serves a broad public audience.
Demonstrable knowledge of international cinema and historical film.
Significant contacts and demonstratable working relationships across UK and international film industries.
Proven ability for self-guided research including tracking films in various stages of production, writing reports and meeting briefs, analysing box office data.
Proven experience with viewing and decision making on feature films (including work-in-progress material).
Significant and demonstratable experience in scheduling film programmes and events.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum

Fixed Term Contract: (18 January 2027 - 05 November 2027)

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
Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets
For most of our roles we operate a hybrid working model, more information can be found on the job description

Plus more!

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.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Film Programmer who will support the artistic vision of the festival and bring a creative and considered approach to welcoming existing and new audiences to a wide range of work.

Working closely with the Festival Artistic Director and programme team this role will devise and deliver a programme that differentiates the BFI in terms of quality and relevance to dialogue and debate around the moving image, while also working to meet the box office and audience targets of all of BFI's Festivals. The role will actively engage in all elements of the programme including film selections, public programmes, writing for festival publications, hosting Q&A's and events.

What you'll do

Research & Viewing

Actively research films from initial project phase and maintain festival database to ensure information is accurately recorded.
View Feature and Short films including Work in Progress titles and write viewing notes with clear indications of potential audiences

Programming

Champion films, discuss them, and take an active role in the decision-making process.
Write lively, enticing, and accessible marketing copy about the films and programme. Support the brochure production process.
Host informed and accessible on-stage introductions, Q&As and panel discussions with filmmakers and industry guests.

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