• Wildscreen Official Selection: Programmers Application

  • Programmers play a vital role in curating Wildscreen's Official Selection Programme 2026, shaping a line-up of approximately 25 productions. The films will be screened to public audiences in Bristol and Bath as part of the Wildscreen Festival 2026 and online via our Festival platform. This is a flexible, remote volunteer role, perfect for those eager to expand their hands-on experience in festival programming and discover original and creative stories about the natural world.

    The full role description can be found here.

     
    Contract: Freelance, fixed-term between 6 July –14 August 2026. 
     
    Location: Fully remote. This role is deliverables-based with flexible working hours across the contract period. The Programmer is expected to complete all viewing, meetings and curatorial responsibilities within agreed deadlines.
     
    Fee: £1,000 

    Application deadline: 5 July 2026, 23:59 BST

     

    N.B. This is role is focused on the Official Selection only and does not include any focus on the Panda Awards.

  • Date of birth*
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  • Are you able to commit to the role between 6 July –14 August 2026?*
  • What format would you prefer to programme?*
  • Have you ever programmed for a previous Wildscreen Festival?*
  • Our Official Selection is working to provide a platform for storytellers who are underrepresented in the industry. Do you identify as BIPOC, a womxn, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse, or living with a disability?*
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  • Thank you for your interest in becoming an Official Selection Programmer. Unfortunately you do not meet the eligibility criteria on this occasion. 

    Many thanks, 

    Team Wildscreen.

  • Click "submit" below to officially enter your details to apply for a programmer position with Wildscreen for our 2026 Official Selection. 

    This form will not send any confirmation of submission. We will be in touch soon to let you know if you have been successful. 

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