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About the Role

Tribeca is seeking a Seasonal Shorts Programmer for the 2027 Tribeca Festival. This role involves reviewing short film submissions, curating shorts programs, identifying emerging filmmakers, and shaping the festival's shorts lineup. The ideal candidate possesses a strong knowledge of short films, a curatorial perspective, and an understanding of audience and industry interests. This seasonal position runs from September to June, requiring film screening, participation in programming meetings, and on-site involvement during the festival.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and recommend short film submissions for the 2027 Tribeca Festival.
Contribute to the curation of short film programs, including identifying themes and pairing films.
Participate actively in Shorts Programming meetings and discussions.
Identify and track promising short films for Festival submission.
Track shortlisted projects for eligibility, premiere status, and Festival requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with filmmakers, producers, and creatives.
Communicate with prospective and selected filmmakers regarding the submission and selection process.
Build relationships with relevant cultural and arts organizations for filmmaker outreach.
Work with the seasonal Shorts screening team, monitor highly rated films, and organize discussions.
Maintain accurate film and programming information within the Festival database.
Participate in short film programming and events during the 2027 Tribeca Festival, including introductions and Q&As.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in the film industry, preferably including short film programming or programming for film festivals.
Strong knowledge of the short film landscape and an understanding of festival programming and selection.
Familiarity with Tribeca’s Shorts Programming and curatorial approach.
Established industry relationships with filmmakers, producers, distributors, sales agents, and other industry professionals.
Strong curatorial judgment and the ability to evaluate films thoughtfully, consistently, impartially, and fairly.
Ability to watch, review, and provide recommendations on a high volume of short films according to established deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort collaborating through Slack and other team communication tools.
Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned areas of work.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with filmmakers, industry professionals, and colleagues.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Short film programming
Film evaluation
Curation
Relationship building
Communication (written and verbal)
Collaboration
Organizational skills
Database management

Location

New York City

Work Type

Seasonal
Hybrid
On-site during festival

Experience Level

3-5 years

Salary/Compensations

$1,100-1,275 / week

About the Company

Tribeca is a film festival seeking a Seasonal Shorts Programmer to join the Programming team for the 2027 Tribeca Festival.