Programmer
/Organization:
Out On Screen
Deadline:
Until Filled
Organization Description:
Out On Screen is a registered charity and queer arts organization, operating on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations colonially known as Vancouver, BC. Our mission is to iIlluminate, celebrate, and transform 2SLGBTQIA+ lives through film, education, and dialogue. Our vision is an equitable society where 2SLGBTQIA+ people are respected, valued, and protected across all our intersections of identity. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the communities we serve.
Currently we pursue our mission with two core programs:
• The Vancouver Queer Festival is a vibrant space for queer arts, culture, and community. The Festival celebrates and promotes authentic authorship and representation that uplifts, empowers, and furthers the liberty, culture, and justice of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
• Out In Schools is an award winning education program that brings age-appropriate 2SLGBTQIA+ cinema into school classrooms and communities across BC to combat homophobia, transphobia, and bullying, and to provide the language and tools for inclusion. Since its inception in 2004, we have reached more than 120,000 youth and adults across BC.
One of Out On Screen’s three goals, as identified in our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, is to cultivate anti-oppressive practices. This includes strengthening our framework around decolonization, disability justice, and anti-racism. We completed an external decolonization audit of our organizational policies and governance documents and have begun revising them to better align with this goal. We have additional work to do in this area, including building and restoring relationships with Indigenous peoples. This is dependent on if and when Out On Screen is able to create sufficient trust and safety.
We welcome questions and further conversation about our work in this area from candidates who are interested in applying, and within our interview process.
Website:
Job Description:
— Job Summary —
Programmers work with the Artistic Director and programming team to evaluate submissions from local, Canadian, and international artists and collectively curate and host approximately 50 screenings and up to 5 industry events at our 11-day festival.
— Compensation—
This is an independent contractor position. Out On Screen pays an hourly wage of $25.68 for meetings, copywriting, and general labour as scheduled by the Artistic Director.
Film evaluations are paid on a per-review basis, per the following rates:
• < 5 min =$5
• 5 to 20:00 min =$10
• 20:00 to 40 min = $17.12
• 40:00 to 60 min = $25.68
• 60:00 to 90 min = $38.52
• > 90 min = $51.36
Out On Screen will offer credits as follows:
• Festival Programmer Credit: evaluating a minimum of 80 features + 250 shorts
• Associate Festival Programmer Credit: evaluating a minimum of 40 Features + 120 shorts
— Reporting —
Reports to Charlie Hidalgo, Artistic Director.
— Expected Schedule —
• Evaluation & Programming: Feb - June 2024 [Remote or In-Person]
• Festival: September [In-person required]
• The Festival & Q&A schedule is set collectively by the Operations and Programming team.
— Office Accessibility —
Our office is in Chinatown, available for use in a hot-desking style with the following features:
• Elevators up to the unit
• Gender neutral washrooms
• All doors are unpowered and a minimum of 30” wide
• Our office is scent-reduced, but communal spaces are not
• A communicable disease plan is in place and is available upon request
• Secure bike parking is available on-site
Responsibilities:
• Read the Out On Screen Programmer guidelines document.
• Participate in all programming meetings.
• Watch, score, and write evaluations for short and feature-length narrative and documentary films and episodic series on Filmfreeway.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Festival Programmers in the curation of the 36th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, which includes special presentations, feature film screenings, short film and episodic programs, performances and Q&As.
• Write curatorial support materials, including program blurbs for use in film guides, website, and other promotional materials.
• Correspond with filmmakers and artists to solicit submissions, offer waivers, extend invitations, and negotiate fees.
• Adhere to all programming deadlines.
• Assist in proofreading the film guide, press releases, and marketing materials.
• Establish trusted relationships with filmmakers and executives and work closely with them and their teams to leverage their vision and strategy.
• Prepare and host in-person post-screening Q&As.
• Provide a wrap report.
Qualifications:
— Knowledge, Skills, Abilities —
• Solid copywriting skills.
• Confidence and experience with public speaking and facilitating.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ language, issues, and tools for inclusion through an intersectional lens.
• Comfortable using Macbooks, PCs, presentation technology, and software, including projectors, sound, PowerPoint, Canva, and Zoom.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative and pay close attention to detail.
• Committed to the values of creativity, courage, respect, intersectionality, and anti-oppression.
• Ability to travel, sometimes up to 10 days.
— Training and Experience —
• 3+ years experience in film programming.
• Understanding of the challenges and barriers underestimated filmmakers face.
• History of working or engaging with queer communities and sold queer competency.
• Solid Media analysis skills, specifically around queer narratives.
• Comfortable addressing an audience, crafting talking points, and moderating post-screening Q&As.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of details concurrently.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure.
• Ability to apply anti-racist and anti-oppressive principles.
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
How to Apply:
Please apply with your resume and cover letter through our web portal (https://careers.risepeople.com/outonscreen/).
We expect this hiring process to follow these guidelines:
•Review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• One round of interviews is held virtually, an hour in length.
• Reference checks
• We would like to have the selected candidates start as soon as possible.
Out On Screen strives for meaningful employment from all communities and for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Indigenous people, Black people, people of colour, and people across the spectrums of gender, sexuality, age, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
We thank all candidates for applying. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please look to our website for employment updates.
Remuneration:
Based on $25.68/hour. Please see the job description above for specifics.
Contact Name: Piper Fawkes
Contact Email: employment@outonscreen.com
Contact Phone: (604) 844-1615
