Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum Fixed Term Contract: (18 January 2027 - 05 November 2027) Full-time Location: London, BFI Southbank Hybrid working - 3 days onsite and 2 days work from home 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. 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. 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. Stakeholder Management Ensure that best practice standards for visiting filmmaker and industry guests are upheld in collaboration with the Guest and Hospitality teams. For more information, or to apply, please visit https://www.bfi.org.uk/jobs-opportunitiesJob Summary
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