London Short Film Festival are recruiting for a Young Programmer to take up an exciting role within the LSFF team from November 2016. The successful candidate will curate, produce and deliver an event that will take place at the ICA during LSFF 2017, with support and guidance from senior LSFF staff.

We want Young Programmers to come to us with an event idea, which LSFF staff will help to shape and realize for LSFF 2017. The resulting event will bring together film and creativity with an understanding of representing diversity and appealing to under-represented audiences. For further reading on diversity, please review the BFI’s diversity standard guidelines: http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/policy-strategy/diversity/diversity-standards

We would expect your proposed event to feature one or more ideas that showcase and represent diversity.

LSFF has a reputation for programming challenging and unusual events, featuring everything from British filmmakers to cat films to groundbreaking International artists. When applying, it may be useful to reference the LSFF 2016 programme to get an idea the kind of events LSFF already programme: http://shortfilms.org.uk/lsff13/

Applicants should be aged 18-25, London-based, with a keen interest in independent festivals and programming. No previous programming experience is necessary – this is an entry-level role, designed to develop the successful applicant’s skills and experience within a festival environment.

The Young Programmers role will give the successful candidate a good overview of programming and producing a successful event. Responsibilities will include:

-Developing an event for LSFF 2017, which will aim to appeal to diverse audiences
-Contributing to marketing ideas and plans for the event
-Contacting filmmakers and industry partners
-Managing a small event budget
-Planning the event, which will be produced by LSFF
*All responsibilities will be fully supported and supervised by LSFF staff

Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining (on no more 1 page of A4) a proposal for the event you would host if you are successful in applying for this role, and send to info@shortfilms.org.uk.

Your event should be maximum duration 120 minutes, to take place in Cinema 1 at ICA, and will feature a film element. The application process is as a creative brief, and we’re looking to be impressed!

The Young Programmers role at LSFF is part of talent development activity supported by the BFI.