📢 Volunteer Opportunities

• Film Programming

• Marketing

• Graphic Design

• Videography (on-site only)

This is your chance to support the 4th MINT CFF 2026 while developing your skills and unlocking your potential.

📅 Commitment

Work Cycle: 5 December 2025 – mid-March 2026

Workload: Minimum 40 hours of remote voluntary work over the period. Preference given to candidates who can commit to the full volunteer period.

Specific Schedules:

• Film Programming: Key tasks assigned between 6 December and mid-January, with additional work leading up to the festival opening.

• Marketing: Flexible, ad-hoc tasks from late December to early March.

• Graphic Design: Immediate start preferred. Flexible tasks in December, with more structured tasks from January to early March.

• Videography (on-site only): 5–9 March, Kendal, UK, with festival accommodation provided.

📌 Role Details

Film Programming:

• Assist in reviewing and evaluating film submissions

• Write curatorial notes and prepare interview questions

• Support the festival team with other curation-related tasks

• Contribute to the curation of festival workshops and events

Marketing:

• Assist with festival marketing activities and creation of promotional materials

• Conduct media and audience research

• Help with copywriting and social media content

• Contribute to event photography on-site during the festival if possible

Graphic Design:

• Collaborate with the festival team and lead visual designer to create promotional materials

• Contribute to the design and production of visual and marketing assets

Videography (on-site only):

• Shoot and film the live event footage, producing a short festival video capturing highlights of the 3-day festival

📌 Additional Information

• Volunteers should apply for one primary position, but may express interest in secondary roles if they can manage the workload and guarantee sufficient time to complete all tasks for their primary role.

• In special circumstances, responsibilities can be adjusted with prior communication as appropriate.

• Interested in working on-site during the festival? Let us know your availability when filling in the application via the Google form! 

📌 How to Apply

Submit the following via the Google Form by 29 November 2025:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

• One-page Cover Letter (max 400 words) explaining:

            1)Your motivation for volunteering at MINT CFF

           2)How your skills, experience, and knowledge match the role(s)

           3)What you hope to gain from the experience

• Portfolio (required for Graphic Design and Videography applicants)

About Primary and Secondary Positions: We will match you with the role that best suits your skills, interests, and experience. You can apply for one primary position or indicate interest in multiple roles if you’re confident about managing additional responsibilities.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Language Skills:

• Native Chinese speakers fluent in English (spoken and written), or bilingual in Chinese and English

Educational Background:

• Preference for students at UK universities

• Applications also welcome from students at European and international universities outside the UK, as well as GAP year students

Passion and Interests:

• Enthusiasm for film festivals, Asian cinema, Chinese culture, and creative industries

• Interest in hands-on learning about film festivals and creative projects

• Experience in film festivals or similar arts/cultural/community events is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace

• Graphic Design roles: Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop

• Videography roles: Experience in videography or event video shooting preferred; skills in filmmaking or documentary making required; candidates must bring their own equipment to the festival set.

Communication and Writing Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, preferably with experience or excellent ability in creative writing (Chinese and/or English)

• Translation skills are a plus

Organizational Skills:

• Highly organized, able to multitask, and manage time effectively

• Flexible and capable of problem-solving

• Responsible and able to work independently or as part of a team

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Collaborate with a supportive festival team and gain insight into curatorial, operational, and marketing aspects

• Watch and engage with films from global Chinese and Asian creators

• Access to inclusive learning and training opportunities, including:

Festival training sessions with valuable knowledges from festival organizers and curatorial peers

Hands-on experience in programming, curatorial, organizational, operational, and marketing roles at a UK-based organisation

Future opportunities for UK-based internships or project-based roles

Volunteer Perks:

• Festival Volunteer Certificate upon successful completion

• Complimentary festival tickets for you and your plus one

• Access to film submission databases

• Opportunities to connect with curators, film professionals, artists, Chinese cinema experts, and like-minded collaborators

🗓 Volunteer Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: 29 November 2025

• Final Selection Notification: Before 4 December 2025 (via email)

• Training Session: Online Volunteer Training and Curatorial Writing Workshop on 6 December 2025

This is an unique opportunity to contribute your skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with others passionate about film festivals and Asian culture!

🌟 Apply today and become part of our 2026 festival team!