Volunteer Pre-Selector

Salary: N/A

Encounters Film Festival is looking for Volunteer Pre-Selectors to help review submissions for the 2025 edition of the festival!

As a Pre-Selector, you’ll play a key role in shaping the festival programme by watching and assessing 100, 150, 200 or 250 short films, depending on your availability. This is a flexible, remote volunteer role, perfect for those eager to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and discover exciting new filmmaking talent.

Role details

• Flexible hours and workload depending on availability
• Open to applicants worldwide, with a special encouragement for those in the South West of England.
• Learn more about Encounters Film Festival via their website.

Role responsibilities

• Watch and evaluate 100, 150, 200 or 250 short films between February – June 2025.
• Provide critical feedback to help shape the festival’s International Competition – a BAFTA, BIFA, and European Film Award qualifying event.
• Participate in optional online discussions with fellow pre-selectors and the festival team.

Person specifications

• Film enthusiasts with a keen eye for storytelling and originality.
• Individuals who can critically engage with fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films.
• Organised and committed volunteers who can meet agreed deadlines.
• We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in the film industry and are committed to widening access to film curation.

Why get involved?

• Gain invaluable experience in film programming at one of the UK’s leading short film festivals.
• Discover emerging talent and contribute to a globally recognised festival.
• Receive a free pass to Encounters Film Festival 2025.
• Join a community of film lovers and industry professionals.
• Be part of a pathway – previous pre-selectors have gone on to programme professionally at other festivals and cinemas.

How to apply

Please fill in this application form to be considered for the role.

If you have any questions, contact hello@encounters.film

The closing date for this position is 24/02/2025 at 17:00