Film Programme Adviser

As part of our long-term commitment to representation within the film industry and as part of our strategy to continually evaluate the voices and perspectives we have in place, we are launching a call to join our Film Programme team. While our team is a mix of British and international
Programme Advisers, these positions are for those living/working in the UK only.

We are seeking applications from UK-based, emerging or established professionals in film programming, filmmaking, criticism, acquisitions, commissioning or development to join our team of Film Programme Advisers for Sheffield DocFest 2026.

If successful, you will join a cohort of international Programme Advisers to view and assess films submitted to Sheffield DocFest. You will make recommendations to the Creative Director about films to be considered for the Festival programme.

Viewing and accessing the films we receive is an important part of the selection process and would be valuable to anyone interested in advancing their programming experience and/or expanding their knowledge of the breadth and depth of contemporary documentary filmmaking.