POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

ABOUT FRAMELINE Frameline’s mission is to change the world through the power of cinema. As a media arts non-profit, Frameline’s programs connect filmmakers and audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. Frameline’s integrated programs provide critical funding for emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers, reach hundreds of thousands of people with a collection of more than 250 films distributed nationally, and create an international stage for the world’s best queer cinema through the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival and additional screenings and cinematic events in person and online.

THE POSITION Frameline’s Director of Programming is a charismatic and community-minded person who represents the organization within the Bay Area LGBTQ+ and Film communities. The Director of Programming uses Frameline’s world leading programs to grow audience diversity, participation and engagement. Reporting directly to and working closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Programming is responsible for artistic, curatorial, operational, and budgetary oversight for Frameline’s Festival and Filmmaker Support programs. Frameline’s aspiration is to provide the space for every LGBTQ+ person to see themselves on screen. The Director of Programming understands how to curate events that reflect the entire diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, and will excel at programming both for national online audiences as well as for traditional theatrical audiences. This is a full-time, exempt, position with benefits. Work schedules require expanded hours and flexibility during peak periods, especially in the months prior to and during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, held each June. Frameline offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Reports to: Executive Director Salary: $84,000 Status: Exempt Regular Full Time Supervises: Operations & Systems Manager, Senior Programmer, Programmer, Program & Hospitality Manager, Publications Manager, and Travel Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum • Existing relationships with filmmakers, distributors, sales agents and studios • Direct experience of film festival production and management (5 years’ experience) • Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills • Strong management skills • Ability to independently manage multiple personnel and projects simultaneously while succeeding under pressure • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail • Strong competency in MS Office Suite, Filemaker Pro, and social media platforms Desired • Demonstrated success in arts programming, with prior film festival programming and/or curatorial experience (5 years’ experience preferred) • A commitment to Frameline’s mission and an understanding of its programs and role in the broader LGBTQ+ movement, queer communities, and film industry • Ability to make strong connections to the diverse Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and Bay Area film community. National and international connections are also important • Ability to attract diverse audiences to Frameline events and screenings • Aptitude to be both engaging and professional when making presentations at events and meetings • Ability to program for national online audiences, plus for local theatrical audiences. • Ability to curate film screenings that are engaging community events (with visiting talent, parties, are special in some way, etc) • Flexible, creative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Capacity to take initiative, build consensus and work effectively cross-departmentally

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

FILM FESTIVAL & YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES – 85%

Festival Programming • Responsible for all aspects of curating the annual Film Festival including soliciting, screening, selecting, securing, slotting and scheduling films, as well as planning panels, seminars and special events • Program the festival for audience growth, to represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, and for the changing festival structures Covid has created • Curate film industry initiatives to center Frameline as a core industry hub for national and international filmmaking talent. • Oversee Festival Submissions process and integrity of data within the database • Coordinate with and host filmmakers and talent and lead discussions, panels, Q&A’s • Ensure high level of operational execution and exhibition presentation quality • Supervise all Programming staff and contractors inc. Senior Programmer, Programmer, Program & Hospitality Manager, Publications Manager, and Travel Coordinator

Frameline Year Round Screenings/Cultivation Events • Direct the implementation and programming of all non-festival programs & projects including monthly screening series and advance/sneak previews • Oversee organization and selection of films for Frameline’s year-round programs including tracking, identifying and securing films • Maintain relationships with collaborating partners and venues • Pro-actively work with Studio/Distribution partners in securing advance/sneak previews for members and fundraising purposes

Programming Department Year-Round • Establish a presence / leadership role in the international film field, through ongoing engagement & relationships with curators, film organizations & filmmakers • Serve as one of key representatives of Frameline at meetings of peers and colleagues, domestic and international festivals/markets, conferences and to the public • Cultivate & maintain effective distributor & exhibitor relations & manage negotiations with distributors, producers, filmmakers, & sales agents to secure films for exhibition • Work with external partners to share programming ideas and to develop projects/initiatives • Ensure high level of operational execution and exhibition presentation quality

Communications & Marketing • Oversee of Festival Publications Manager in coordinating the production of various printed and digital Festival publications • Strategize programming related content, including alumni information and upcoming releases, for Frameline’s website, blog, eNews and social media • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Communications Department in the development of the Festival Identity branding/marketing campaign and Trailer production for the Festival • Work with Communications Department and Festival Publicists to generate coverage and maximize Festival publicity • Represent the Festival and Frameline to local, national and international press

FILMMAKER SUPPORT – 10%

Frameline Completion Fund • Design, implement and oversee the operations of annual granting program • Oversee grants submission process, processing and evaluation of applications, integrity of data within Films Database • Act as main contact for all inquiries regarding the Completion Fund • Collaborate with Communications department on outreach to filmmakers/industry contacts and drafting of press releases regarding the Fund • Organize an independent jury to review short list and award grants, facilitate jury deliberation meeting and viewing of short list • Oversee the distribution of grant funds and ensure responses to all applicants

Frameline Film Festival Awards • Oversee the Festival Awards program including Juried and Audience Awards as well as annual Frameline Award honoree • Assemble members of Festival Juries, manage screening, and deliberation processes • Oversee the distribution of award funding to recipients

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – 5%

Planning, Coordination and Records • Play a key role in the ongoing management of Frameline as a member of the senior staff group, and in the long-term development of Frameline by participating in long- term organizational strategy, budget, and Board meetings • Work with Executive Director & other appropriate staff on long-range planning Participate in determining content for and assist in the writing of grants for Exhibition related funding • Develop and manage departmental budgets (Festival, Exhibition, and Filmmaker Support), monitor expenses and revenues, keeping within budget guidelines • Conduct interviews, oversee hiring process, and training for Programming team • Organize, plan and lead Festival meetings

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume via email to: James Woolley, Executive Director [email protected] Subject: Director of Programming Search

Application Deadline: 5pm, November 27, 2020

Frameline is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state and local employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. Frameline strictly prohibits against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or expression, , height and weight, disability, marital status, partnership status and any other characteristic protected by law.