Film Booker
British Film Institute
London
Salary: £34,602 - 40,545
The BFI is looking for a Film Booker to join the Distribution & Programming Operations team in the Programme & Distribution department.
Role details
- Full time
- Permanent
- For full details of this role, the BFI, and their commitments to fair hiring, please see the BFI’s Film Booker job description
Role responsibilities
- To administer all aspects of the bookings process, including advising customers on film & TV holdings, negotiating terms, invoicing, shipping (in liaison with Despatch Manager), researching copyright clearance where unknown.
- To promote titles from BFI collections pro-actively to programmers and bookers, recommending programming alternatives and strategies.
- To advise exhibitors on the technical aspects of film (digital and analogue) including formats, ratios, running speeds, film handling.
Person specifications
- Proven experience in theatrical and non-theatrical film distribution particularly cultural and/or archive film, with good knowledge of standard industry practice and film copyright clearance.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the full range of UK and international exhibitors, including festivals (general and specialist) and non-traditional spaces.
- Good communication (oral and written), administrative, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
- Knowledge of the technical aspects of film (both digital and analogue).
A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.
How to apply
To find out more and apply, please see the BFI’s Film Booker job description
First interviews will be held in the week beginning 3 February 2025.
The closing date for this position is 24/01/2025 at 23:59