The WDIYFF 2016 juggernaut has begun to roll and we need YOU! We’re looking for friendly, motivated and reliable people with a passion for queer films and arts to join our small team of committed queer film enthusiasts. You don’t need years and years of experience, but we do ask that you have an investment in the queer community and an interest in being involved with Wotever World.
All roles will require a commitment of 5 hours a week initially, increasing as we approach the festival. It is also essential that you have at least one Tuesday evening free per month as meetings will be held before our weekly Bar Wotever night at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. In return you’ll gain great experience in delivering a queer film festival and meet some really awesome people. This year’s festival will be held in September or October – date TBC.
Please apply to Theresa at woteverfilm@gmail.com with a covering email and CV. You should include the following: why you feel you would be suitable for this role, why queer film and festivals are important to you and any relevant experience you have.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd Feb and Tuesday 1st March between 5-8pm
Closing date: 21st February
Marketing and Social Media Assistant/Intern
This is a great chance to gain valuable experience working alongside our highly experienced Marketing and Press Manager. You will be responsible for helping to build our profile throughout the year and communicating news of the festival to the press and general public. Duties will include updating the website, writing and sending newsletters to our mailing list, building our presence on social media, writing press releases, creating and maintaining press contacts and securing press reviews and coverage of the festival.
Essential
Commitment to queer arts and community
Good written English
Confidence speaking on the phone and when meeting new people
Ability to stick to deadlines
Fundraiser/Sponsorship Manager
You will have a working knowledge of the funding landscape to help us secure funding for this year’s festival. Responsibilities will include writing funding applications, identifying and approaching potential sponsors and maintaining relationships with existing sponsors. You will also work with the marketing and production team to develop this year’s crowd-funding strategy.
Essential
Commitment to queer arts and community
Good written English
Some knowledge of the funding landscape
Confidence speaking on the phone and speaking to new people
Website Designer (Paid role)
Please help us sort out our website! At present we’re using Weebly, which is evil. We’d like to migrate to WordPress or similar and we’d like the website to look pretty whilst being simple to use and navigable for users. Please note - we are unable to pay standard rates but we will offer £50 towards expenses. As such, strong preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a strong commitment to the queer community and who would benefit from this role.
Programmer
This is an opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced programmer in a creative and exciting role. You will be responsible for developing the programme for this year’s festival and as such must have an excellent knowledge of queer film and culture. Responsibilities will include working with the team to maximise the reach of this year’s call for submissions, logging submissions as they arrive, viewing all films and creating original programmes. You will also be required to find and suggest films from other sources. Please be aware that programming is a hugely demanding role, particularly a the festival approaches, and is not for the faint hearted!
Essential
Excellent knowledge of queer film
Good communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
PERFORMANCES CONFIRMED!
We're delighted to confirm two performances at this year's WDIYFF! On Saturday night the gorgeous Danish trans guy band, New Male Privilege (pictured above) will be singing, dancing and generally ribbing cissexism after the screening of Gender Riot. This event will be free but priority will be given to Gender Riot ticket holders. Catch them from 9pm at the Cinema Museum.
Closing this year's festival is Danish glitter activist troupe, Glitterlickin - expect the post-humanist, techno-feminism and a LOT of glitter.
