Film Booker

Salary: £30,141 - £35,662 per annum

The BFI is seeking a Film Booker to join its Distribution & Programming Operations Department on a fixed term basis until May 2023.

Key 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 bookers, recommending programming alternatives and strategies.
• To advise exhibitors on the technical aspects of film (analogue, on-line and digital), including formats, ratios, running speeds, film handling.

Skills & experience

• 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 analogue and digital)

The BFI recognises that now more than ever there is a need for more tangible actions in response to racial inequality and/or disability. The BFI supports diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from their under-represented groups; those who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are ethnically diverse. The BFI guarantees a first interview to candidates from these under-represented groups who meet their minimum requirements.

The BFI operates a hybrid working model. Exact working arrangements for this role are to be agreed with the hiring manager.

You will enjoy benefits such as our pension scheme, excellent support for working parents, 28-33 days annual leave, tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.

More details & apply

This is a full-time role on a fixed-term basis until May 2023.

For full details including a downloadable job pack, visit BFI jobs and opportunities.

First interviews will be held on Tuesday 07 June 2022.

The closing date for this position is 30/05/2022 at 23:59