Volunteer Opportunity: Programming Pre-Screeners
Queer Screen is looking for Programming Pre-Screeners to assist with viewing film submissions, to help with programming for Queer Screen Film Fest (August 2025) and Mardi Gras Film Festival (February 2026). This is a volunteer position with a high level of commitment.
Candidates should have a passion for and strong knowledge of film and filmmakers, in particular LGBTIQ+ cinema. Education in film or experience in film festival programming, special events or gallery curation are considered a strong asset.
In order to encourage a diversity of point of views amongst the pre-screening team, to best reflect the diversity of the LGBTIQ+ community, we strongly encourage applications from people who are:
- Aged 18-30
- Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour
- Trans, non-binary and gender diverse
- Women
- People with disabilities
- Or those who have a particular interest in short films
Position: Programming Pre-Screener
Reports to: Programmer
Term commitment: Part-time for 8 months, from May 2025 – early December 2025
Time commitment: Minimum commitment of 8 hours of film watching per month, plus time to submit reviews of each film
How to apply: For full position description and instructions on how to apply click the button below. Expressions of interest can be submitted here or via the form below.
Applications close: Sunday 4 May 11:59pm
If you are looking for other volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteers Page for more information.