Film Festivals Executive
EST N8
London, ENThis is a Full Time Job
Film Festivals Executive
Full-Time · Remote (Global; Europe-based candidates preferred) · Immediate Start
--- The Role
EST N8 is seeking a Festivals Executive to support international festival strategy and execution across a slate of premium Asian films. The role focuses on festival positioning, submissions, relationships, and festival-driven visibility, working closely with filmmakers as well as internal sales and marketing teams.
This is a full-time, remote role (global; Europe preferred) with an immediate start, ideally suited for candidates with 2-3 years of experience in film festivals, sales, distribution, or PR.
--- Key Responsibilities
• Festival Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute global festival strategies per title, assessing festival fit, premiere potential, and section placement
Manage submissions and track festival calendars, deadlines, eligibility, and outcomes
• Relationships & Representation
Build and maintain direct relationships with festival programmers and teams
Represent EST N8 across all festival-facing communications and collaborations (talks, showcases, awards)
-PR & Festival Visibility
Lead festival-related PR, including announcements, selections, and premieres
Align messaging and track press coverage across the festival circuit
-Internal Coordination
Work closely with sales, marketing teams, and producers to align festival strategy
Maintain clear reporting and share insights as strategies evolve
--- Who You Are
2-3 years of experience in film festivals, sales, distribution, PR, or related roles
Strong knowledge of international film festivals and markets
Excellent written and verbal English; additional languages a plus
Highly organized, confident communicator, comfortable managing multiple titles remotely
Passion for international cinema and global film ecosystems
--- Next steps:
If your profile aligns with what we're looking for, we'll be in touch. Thank you.
To learn more about the company, visit our website to view the full slate.
Salary/Benefits
Perks
• Opportunities to attend major international festivals and markets
• Growth within a collaborative, international sales company
Additional Information
EST N8 is an international sales and distribution company that represents premium Asian films in the global marketplace, working directly with filmmakers, festivals, distributors, press, and industry partners on the B2B side of the film business. In collaboration with New York- and Bangkok-based N8 Studios, EST Studios showcases a diverse slate of Asian titles internationally, with recent highlights including "A Useful Ghost," which won the Grand Prize at Cannes Critics' Week; "The Hole," an Official Selection at the International Film Festival Rotterdam; "Dear Stranger," which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and stars Hidetoshi Nishijima; "Blood Brothers," which became Netflix's Global #1 Non-English Film; and "Pabrik Gula," the highest-grossing live-action Indonesian film of 2025. Festivals play a crucial role in how EST N8 builds visibility, momentum, and long-term value for its titles worldwide.
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