Film Screener

Salary: Voluntary

Dublin International Film Festival is looking for people interested in learning about the film industry and the festival process to join their team as Festival Screeners.

The submissions screening process will start in July 2025, with the majority ofviewing and screenings taking place from August to November. Participants will have regular access to the programming team for guidance.

Role details

• Screeners will watch films from July to early December 2025
• For more information on the Festival Screener role, please see the job description, and to find out more about DIFF, please visit their website.

Role responsibilities

• Watching submissions as assigned on FilmFreeway.
• Providing written feedback on the films screened.
• Active participation in fortnightly online and in-person programming meetings (12) between July and December.
• Helping with film synopsis/copy as needed.
• Watching out for and taking note of themes or recurring elements within submissions, particularly those that have been flagged as of interest for DIFF 2026.
• Hosting Q&As and participating in panels during DIFF 2026

Person specifications

• Passion for and understanding of film.
• General knowledge of Irish and International film and/or film industry.
• Wide range of interest in film genre.
• Must be a self-starter, comfortable watching films in their own time and working with hard deadlines.
• Podcast experience not essential but an advantage.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Comfortable with public speaking (if needed).
• Strong writing and analytical skills are a plus.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• Open minded and eager to learn.
• Creative thinker who is excited to think outside the box and pitch ideas

How to apply

Please send CV and a covering letter outlining your experience for the role to jobs@diff.ie.

Deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday, 13 June 2025.

Interviews will take place online on Thursday, 19 and Friday, 20 June 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Dublin International Film Festival is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and communities.

The closing date for this position is 13/06/2025 at 17:00