Regent Park Film Festival
Programming Assistant
The Programming Assistant will assist the Programmer at the Regent Park Film Festival in
coordinating the submission and selection process as well as providing programming
related administrative support. This is a six month position; it is part time from June to
September, full time from September to end of November.
Responsibilities:
Selection Process & Festival Programming:
-‐ Assist the Programmer in interviewing, training and coordinating the Selection
Committee
-‐ Coordinate the selection committee, and play a active role in assessing all
submissions to create a short list for the selection committee to assess
-‐ Organize all submissions online, and prepare all short listed films to be distributed to
selection committee
-‐ Assist Programmer in liaising with all applicants and selected filmmakers
-‐ Assist Programmer in undertaking any programming related research
Assist the Programmer and Marketing/Outreach Coordinator in coordinating and
implementing advance community screenings
Administrative:
-‐ Act as key point person in all print and digital film traffic
-‐ Ensuring all content for festival program book (including photos, bios, program
notes etc) are delivered on time
-‐ Play an active role in maintaining the festival database
-‐ Support Programmer in all administrative programming tasks (including liaising with
all distributors, filmmakers, guest speakers etc)
-‐ Working closely with Marketing & Outreach Coordinator to set up PR appearances
for festival staff and filmmaker
Key skills required:
-‐ Strong attention to detail with superior verbal and written communication skills
-‐ Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
-‐ Strong team player with a demonstrated ability to work independently
-‐ Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management and familiarity with media
and video software
-‐ Familiarity with film festival industry standards and Canadian and international film
distribution
-‐ Passion for independent film and community development
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Attn: Hiring Committee – Programming Assistant
Deadline: May 8th, 2015
No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Regent Park Film Festival
585 Dundas Street East, Suite 240, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B7 T 416. 599. 7733