Young Programming Assistant
Margate Film Festival
Kent
Salary: Voluntary with expenses covered
Margate Film Festival are looking for two passionate young people aged 18-26 to join as Young Programming Assistants
Margate Film Festival are looking for two passionate young people aged 18-26 to join as Young Programming Assistants
You’ll have the chance to discover and evaluate the best films for Margate Film Festival, watching both feature and short films while sharing your ideas about what should be shown and helping decide what audiences will watch. You’ll be able to get involved behind the scenes, learn how a festival is organised, and meet others who enjoy films too. You don’t need any special experience—just an interest in movies and a willingness to join in.
Margate Film Festival welcomes everyone, especially if you’ve never done anything like this before. The role is flexible, so you can fit it around your studies, work, or other commitments. If you love film, want to be part of something creative, learn new skills, and have your voice heard, this could be a good fit for you.
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 4 months
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Watch and assess feature films and short films submitted to the festival
- Help evaluate which films are suitable for Margate Film Festival audiences, forming the foundations of the short film programme themes & titles
- Share your opinions and insights about the films you watch
- Attend 1-hour programming calls with the festival programming committee (1st Wednesday of each month at 5pm)
- Meet with the festival director to discuss the short film selections
- Research and suggest films that would work well for our festival
About You
- Aged 18-26 years and based in, or from, Kent
- Genuine passion for film and storytelling
- Ability to clearly and confidently share your opinions and articulate your thoughts on movies
Required:
- Access to a computer and internet connection
- Ability to attend three 1-hour online monthly programming calls
- 15-20 hours availability between now and mid-September to watch and provide feedback on films
What’s In It For You:
- Flexible, self-directed hours that fit around your schedule
- Travel expenses covered to attend festival events
- Behind-the-scenes experience in film curation
- Chance to influence what films get shown to local audiences
- Networking opportunities in the film industry
- Opportunities to get involved in other areas of the festival’s production and delivery
To apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to hello@margatefilmfestival.co.uk, explaining
- What interests you about this position
- What area of film most excites you (genres, themes, styles, etc.)
- Why you’d be great at evaluating films for their audiences
If you don’t have prior work experience, feel free to share any activities, projects, or interests that demonstrate your skills or passion for this role.
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The closing date for this position is 12/07/2026 at 17:00