Various Submission Pre-Selectors

Salary: Fixed fee

Open City Documentary Festival creates an open space to nurture and champion the art of creative documentary and non-fiction filmmakers. Over 4,000 people attended last year’s festival to enjoy some of the very best in contemporary and international documentary. The festival hosts screenings, workshops, Q&As and networking events. During each edition we present an emerging international filmmaker award and grand jury award and a Best UK Short award to the filmmaker who demonstrates the most exciting, innovative and compelling approach to short-form documentary. The 8th edition of the festival will take place between 4-9 September 2018.

Open City Documentary Festival is looking for individuals to join their film submissions pre-selection panels. They are seeking committed individuals with a proven interest in non-fiction cinema and short film programming. This opportunity is suitable for those with some experience in festival environments who are seeking to develop their skills in film programming.

Open City Documentary Festival Short Submission Pre-Selectors (x3 Positions)

Submission Viewers will support the Shorts Programmer and will be expected to watch 25 hours (around 100 short films) between March and June 2018. They will also be expected to attend an introductory meeting as well as one meeting per month at the Open City Docs offices in Bloomsbury, London. The meetings will involve discussion around reviewed submissions and will be led by the programming team. Candidates must be UK-based; London-based is desirable.

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter as well as a review of your favourite short documentary (up to 200 words) to info@opencitylondon.com before the closing date below. Please include ‘Festival Shorts Submission Viewer’ in the subject line.

Fixed fee: £270

Open City Documentary Festival Feature Submission Pre-Selectors (x3 Positions)

Submission Viewers will support the Head of Programme and will be expected to watch 85 hours (around 60 feature films) between March and June 2018. They will also be expected to attend an introductory meeting as well as one meeting per month at the Open City Docs offices in Bloomsbury, London. The meetings will involve discussion around reviewed submissions and will be led by the programming team. Candidates must be UK-based; London-based is desirable.

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter to info@opencitylondon.com before the closing date below. Your application should also include the following;

A short review of a documentary you’ve seen recently that you liked (up to 200 words)
A short review of a documentary you’ve seen recently that you did not like (up to 200 words)
Please include ‘Festival Features Submission Viewer’ in the email subject line.

Fixed fee: £880

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds but particularly welcome applications from candidates from BAME backgrounds. The closing date for these positions is noon on Monday 5th March.

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The closing date for this position is 05/03/2018 at 12:00