VIFF Screening Committee Member
/ORGANIZATION:
Vancouver International Film Festival
DEADLINE:
Jan. 28, 2026
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round program at the VIFF Centre. We thank the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations for their continued stewardship of the unceded and occupied land on which our work takes place.
VIFF is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada. Driven by curatorial excellence, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We produce screenings, talks, and events as a catalyst for a diverse community to discover, discuss, and share the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen.
We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://viff.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Running October 1–11, 2026, the 45th edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival will showcase 150 feature films and 90 shorts drawn from multiple genres and originating from every corner of the globe. To narrow down the thousands of films in consideration to the select group of official selections, VIFF’s programming team relies upon the enthusiasm and expertise of an expansive, diverse screening committee. Every effort is made to align assignments with each screening committee member’s interests, knowledge, and/or lived experiences.
To ensure the committee encompasses an array of perspectives, we encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including folks who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Screening committee members will receive a weekly selection of online screeners and file their reports via a web-based dashboard. Given this, regular access to the internet and a viewing device (laptop, tablet, etc.) will be a requisite, as well as moderate to advanced computer skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possess a strong knowledge of contemporary cinema and a familiarity with VIFF’s film programming.
Write concise evaluations that address both empirical (i.e., technical merits) and subjective (i.e., timeliness of subject matter) merits of a given submission.
Balance personal preferences with an understanding of what might appeal to VIFF’s diverse audience members and communities.
Demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines and a commitment to volunteering approximately 6–8 hours per week (with an understanding that intermittent allowances can be made for vacations or other absences).
Respect confidentiality guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Regular access to high-speed internet and a viewing device (laptop, tablet, etc.).
Moderate to advanced computer skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via email to screening@viff.org with a message that includes:
A preference between watching feature or short films.
The reason for interest in joining the screening committee and any particular area of interest and/or expertise that will benefit the screening process (i.e., documentary, Scandinavian cinema, LGBTQIA2S+ directors, etc.).
A brief overview of past experiences with film (e.g., filmmaker, film student, academic, regular festival attendee).
