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Film Programming Director
2 months ago
The Whistler Film Festival Society is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Director of Film Programming. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of one of Canada's premier film festivals.
Responsibilities:- Oversee the programming team and be responsible for all film programming, including feature and short films, industry initiatives, and year-round events.
- Assist the team in determining and developing the organization's direction and programs, ensuring alignment with the Society's mission and goals.
- Program up to 40 feature films and 50 short films for the Festival, selecting, reviewing, and booking all films, and managing submissions.
- Write programming notes for films and industry initiatives for publications and the website.
- Communicate with internal departments regarding critical path deadlines for programming events, publications, and the website.
- Work with the Executive Director and industry consultants to develop film programs, advise on industry and talent programs, and set and manage budgets and curricula.
- Provide, maintain, and grow a database of contacts domestically and internationally, cultivating long-term relationships for partnering, consulting, speaking, attending events, guests, and juries for all programming initiatives.
- Coordinate visits of guest artists and speakers with the Film Program Manager and Guest Manager.
- Advise on publicity for all screenings and guest artists with the PR team.
- Create and regularly revise a timeline/critical path required to carry out the programming and development work of the festival and to fulfill the milestones set out in this schedule.
- Work with allocated programming budgets, maintaining detailed records of programming costs.
- Attend and provide status and budget reports at staff meetings.
- Keep accurate and easily accessible records of all work to ensure organizational continuity.
- Attend industry events and festivals as required.
- Conduct follow-up post-Festival with all contributors.
- Attend a Festival post-mortem meeting and provide a post-event report.
- Degree in Film Studies, Business, or Communications (or similar) is an asset.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the film industry (international and domestic preferred).
- 10 years of management and administrative experience.
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international film distribution and marketing, film funding practices, co-productions, and international film festivals and industry markets.
- Strong familiarity with domestic and international filmmakers, programming, and working in film festival environments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain satisfying industry and international relationships and contacts.
- Live event and special event production experience is preferred.
- Exceptional computer skills, with significant experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). Experience with large databases is an asset.
- Exemplary communication and organizational skills, with the natural ability to work efficiently on many projects with varying deadlines, manage budgets, and anticipate priorities.
- Previous experience with production, broadcast, publicity, distribution, cultural agency, and film studies is an asset.
- Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends as required.
- Considerable contacts in the Canadian and international film community.
- Available to travel domestically and internationally to represent WFF.
- Excellent leadership abilities, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic.