Join SGIFF
Join SGIFF, where we value flexibility, collaboration, and a shared passion for film. We believe in what we do and that creativity and culture make life better.
We offer a hybrid work policy with time split between the office and working from home. This will enable you to work smartly while staying connected with the team. Closer to the festival dates and various events, more time may be required at the SGIFF office or at various venues.
If this sounds like the workplace for you, good news! We’re looking for candidates to fill the following positions. Send your CV to us at recruitment@sgiff.com. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Staff/Contract Positions
The Film Traffic Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient transfer of film materials and quality screenings of all festival films during SGIFF. This role is responsible for coordinating film traffic matters, managing test screening schedule and manpower, and preparing venues for screenings at selected sessions during the festival.
Period of Engagement: Contract for Hire 22 September – 19 December.
Interested applicants may send a copy of your CV, a picture of yourself and two references to recruitment@sgiff.com. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
Job Scope:
- Timely coordination of film prints, film master files or/and hard drives between the film’s rights holders, technical lab and festival screening venues
- Timely coordination and collection of any PEM certificates from cinema venues and KDM files from film’s rights holders
- Work closely with the Programme Team to manage film traffic master sheet
- Schedule test screenings at screening venues and co-manage test screening manpower
- Contribute to film testing at selected sessions during the preparation phase of the festival
- Contribute to venue and screening preparation at selected sessions during the festival
Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience in event operations, venue management, or logistics and operations planning
- Basic knowledge of video post-production or/and cinema theatre projection
- Proficient in basic scheduling tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Airtable).
Volunteer for SGIFF
Our volunteers are among the most valued members of our community. As a volunteer at SGIFF, you will have the opportunity to learn what happens behind the scenes of a film festival, meet industry professionals and be among the first audiences in Singapore to watch some of the best new independent films.
As part of our volunteer management policy, we also have a new volunteer rewards programme that includes perks such as a thank-you party, movie vouchers, merchandise, and more.
Volunteer Positions
There are currently no volunteer positions available. Volunteer recruitment will begin in September 2025. Stay tuned!