Assistant Programmer

About the role

The programming team serves as the nucleus of MulanIFF, and turns our artistic and curatorial visions into engaging and unique programming of our annual festival and year-round events. In the role of Assistant Programmer, you will be responsible for forming an impeccable experience for our audience. From selecting films to planning post-screening Q&A, your curatorial vision will help shape the future of pan-Chinese cinemas.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Artistic Director, you will work on:

• Managing the festival submission process and organizing submission materials
• Liaising with filmmakers, distributors, and international sales to expand programming opportunities
• Identifying outreach opportunities to connect new audiences with emerging filmmakers
• Identifying potential presenting partners for specific films and programmes
• Writing and organizing all publicity information and materials related to films and screenings
• Introducing films to the audience and hosting Q&As with filmmakers

Qualifications & skills

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Demonstrated interest, knowledge, or academic background in Film/Media Studies or other humanities disciplines such as literature, fine arts, and philosophy
• A curatorial vision that is aligned with the direction of MulanIFF
• Working knowledge of emerging and established filmmakers, and key players in the Asian film industries
• Demonstrated research skills and organizational skills
• Excellent professional communication skills in English and/or Chinese

Schedule

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 8 hours during peak season (March, April, and May) and 5 hours during our festival season and other time (January, February, June, July, and August to December).

How to apply

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach a copy of your resume; AND a film review or film analysis of no more than 5 pages in English or Chinese. Remote candidates are welcome to apply.