This role will be focused on designing and delivering a programme of activity to identify and support emerging talent, as well as providing hands on support to filmmakers at the development and production stages. You will support filmmakers to access funding; provide editorial expertise on funded projects; contribute to professional development, including progress from short films towards features; and promote opportunities available through BFI NETWORK and beyond.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with a second Talent Executive based at Showroom Cinema, Sheffield and a Talent Coordinator based at Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne to ensure a joined-up and comprehensive approach to talent development in the North. We would prefer the position to be based in our office at the Tyneside Cinema, but we can be flexible about location, depending on the successful candidate’s wishes. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team dedicated to discovering the most creative and distinctive new voices in the region.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: vacancies@filmhubnorth.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 3 December. Interviews will take place at Tyneside Cinema on Tuesday, 11 December. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we cannot offer feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

If you would like to discuss this post before applying, please contact: BFINETWORK@filmhubnorth.org.uk.