Docs Pre-Screener, Festival Programming

This is a Full Time Job

Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox.

Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

TIFF DOCS PRE-SCREENER, FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Programming, the TIFF Docs Pre-screener is responsible for Pre-screening films and writing coverage for 25 international documentary Festival submissions each week, uploading coverage for each film to the relevant database record and recommending films to the relevant Programmers.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screening unsolicited international documentary Festival submissions on DVD or via online screeners;
• writing coverage on screened submissions, according to established templates;
• Uploading coverage for each film to the relevant database record in a timely manner;
• Recommending films to the relevant Programming Associate(s) and Programmer(s) according to established judging protocol;
• Attending Festival preview screenings and submitting notes as requested;
• Attending meetings with the Director of Programming and other Festival Programming staff as required;
• Participating in orientation/training sessions as required.

Minimum Requirements
• Knowledge of world cinema and the documentary form, in particular;
• Previous pre-screening or programming experience;
• Experience writing about film (criticism, essays, articles);
• Proven ability to provide high quality work within strict deadlines;
• Degree or diploma in Film Studies or related area, or relevant industry experience, preferred;
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Contract Dates
• May 7 – July 6, 2018

How to Submit & Application Deadline
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018.
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website tiff.net/careers.
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

TIFF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities and will work with applicants to meet their needs.