We’re
Hiring!
We’re Looking for a Programmer!
POSITION:
Programmer
DESCRIPTION: Working with the Screening Committee, Executive
Director, and Board, the Festival Programmer will select the
films for the festivals that create a balance of tone & form,
and aim to start a conversation with the audience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage the Screening Committee with the Chair for the main
Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in October,
Queer-in-Color (BIPOC) Mini-Fest in June, and Trans Gender
Film Festival Mini-Fest in March 2023.
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Secure and make recommendations for the Monthly Community
Film Screenings.
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Work with the Executive Director, Screening Committee Chair,
and Board on the final selection and film schedules for all
the Festivals.
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Arrange and coordinate selection of visiting filmmakers &
talent to attend the festival.
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Create a media spreadsheet with all film titles, video links,
PR contact information, film capsules, loglines, film awards,
and names of notable filmmakers & talent associated with each
film.
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Write film capsules for all films selected for all the Festivals.
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Be “in residence” for an agreed upon portion of the main festival
in October.
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Work with the Hospitality Committee during the Festival for
filmmaker/talent relations.
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Select and manage the Festival Jury.
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Meet established deadlines throughout the year.
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Work with Film Trafficking to ensure all titles arrive and
depart in a timely manner.
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Work with the Festival Manager on all details regarding talent
travel to and from the festival.
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Work with Screening Chair and Executive Director in scheduling
film introductions and Q & A’s at the festival.
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Work with the Executive Director and Festival Manager in securing
film contracts for the Festival. Travel (as negotiated) to
represent the Festival.
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Work within festival budgets that are set by the board. Maintain
a professional and respectful presence at all times while
representing the Festival.
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Provide accountable receipts for expenses and work within
the expense accounts set by the Board and Executive Director.
MISSION:
To showcase films by, for, or about the LGBTQ+ community
that Entertains, Empowers, and Enlightens the audience and fosters
a greater sense of community.
REQUIREMENTS: Min. 5-years programming experience of
at least two weekend long festivals.
COMPENSATION: Dependent on experience; year long contract
position paid monthly.
CONTACT: Executive Director Victor Gimenez at victor@tiglff.com
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Victor Gimenez
TIGLFF Executive Director
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