Young (Film) Programmers Project
A comprehensive peak into Film Festival programming, from screener to screening.
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to announce the return of our Young (Film) Programmers training project!
CIFF is looking for four young cinephiles interested in joining the CIFF2024 team as part of our Young (Film) Programmers Project.
Under the tutelage of CIFF’s Programming Team, a panel of four young people will learn about the curatorial process of film festivals, developing a comprehensive understanding of festival programming, from screener to screening, along with marketing, licensing and distribution, event management and networking.
CIFF’s Young (Film) Programmers will support our Programming team in the selection of the films eligible for our Festival Youth Jury Award, and will present the Youth Jury Award Programme at our Festival in November 2024.
The aim of this project is to provide young cinephiles with a professional training opportunity to engage with the film festival industry, and engage with cinema programming for young people, by young people.
To apply for this programme, please send the following to si@corkfilmfest.org by Friday, 19th April, 2024:
- A cover letter detailing why you are interested in the programme and in cultural cinema.
- A short (200 words max) review of a feature film that you have watched in the last year.
- Confirm that you are eligible to be part of the programme, as per the following requirements:
- 18 – 24 years old at the time of application
- Strong interest in Irish and international cultural cinema
- Cork-based and available to attend 4-5 meetings in-person in Cork between May and September. The meetings will be scheduled taking into account participants’ availability.
- Availability to watch 10-12 feature films and provide feedback on each between May and September.
- Availability to attend the 69th edition of Cork International Film Festival 7th-17th November 2024 and introduce the relevant screenings.
