HIRING: The Luminal Theater is Looking for an Associate Film Programmer
The Luminal Theater is seeking an energetic and eager individual to be our new ASSOCIATE FILM PROGRAMMER.
The Luminal Theater is a nomadic microcinema that centers its screenings of Black independent films in Black communities due to the arts in these neighborhoods being continuously underserved. By providing fully-curated exhibitions and perspectives of these diverse and complex films of the Black/African diaspora, we allow these artists to present their work within our unique brand of shared audience experiences. By continuing the life of Black independent films beyond the art house, film festivals, and streaming services, The Luminal helps community members to expand their minds, increase their bonds, and to imagine possible, unlimited futures. See more about us at: www.LuminalTheater.org
In providing administrative and creative aid, the ASSOCIATE FILM PROGRAMMER for The Luminal will be responsible for various duties, which include:
- Soliciting filmmakers and film distributors for films
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with filmmakers, multimedia artists, and artists of other disciplines
- Soliciting and organizing signed filmmaker agreements
- Assessing, and sometimes managing, film event technical and marketing needs and guidelines (to be provided), including print, social media, and video
- Maintaining programming calendar
- Posting programming on the organization’s website & event pages
- Assisting with virtual meeting space setups & scheduling, including for Q&A’s
- Overseeing virtual and live event polling & surveys
- Moderating events (potentially)
- Opening and closing of venues, when applicable
- Occasional setup of equipment (within weight/size limits)
The position is Part-Time and would require no more than 10-15 hours of work on a typical week; the ideal candidate needs to be U.S. based and preferably-based on the Eastern seaboard (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Southeast) or Midwest (central time zone) regions of the United States.
This role is designed and suitable for remote, independent work – systems and tools are cloud based, team meetings are 100% virtual and are scheduled as needed. However, if live Luminal events occur in your geographic area, we encourage you to take part in them.
Our associate film programmer should have:
- one (1) or more years of experience in film programming (paid or unpaid) in a festival or cinema context
- a clearly demonstrated knowledge of Black cinema past and present
- knows film/cinema, filmmaking, and its rhythms,
- extensive experience with the Google suite and Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Adobe Acrobat, and some experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software
- possesses strong writing skills and possesses some talent in public speaking,
- is used to working with and for others
- is committed to delivering high quality work to the organization, our filmmakers, and our audiences
- and someone who also wants to learn and grow into the role
The Associate Film Programmer will report to The Luminal Theater’s executive director and will be assisted by the entire Luminal team-at-large.
Please send your resume and/or CV and a cover letter stating your intentions to The Luminal’s executive director Curtis Caesar John support@luminaltheater.org
Please contact them at that same email should you require more information.