Available Opportunities:

📢 Marketing Assistant (Trainee role) 

Applicants should be native Chinese speakers with fluency in English. Applicants based in Scotland are preferred, although applications from elsewhere are welcome. Recent graduates and early-career professionals with an interest in Chinese film festivals will be given priority.

Flexible remote work from late November 2026 to March 2027. On-site availability in Edinburgh is required in mid-March.

This is a hybrid, part-time trainee role with a fixed fee, to be discussed during the interview.

Skills and experience

• Some professional experience managing social media accounts (such as Xiaohongshu and Instagram)  is preferred.

• Proven ability to write engaging social media copy in Chinese and English.

• Strong skills in designing promotional materials using Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools  are essential; basic video-editing skills are also required.

• A good eye for visual composition and attention to detail is a plus.

How to apply

Please submit the following materials via the Google Form by 16 November 2026:

• CV in English.

• A one-page cover letter in English (max 350 words) explaining how your skills, experience, and knowledge match the role.

• Samples of your work, such as examples of social media accounts or campaigns you have managed. A portfolio is welcome. 

📢 Festival Volunteer Roles

We are recruiting volunteers for our Programming and Marketing teams. Both roles may also involve general on-site festival duties, depending on volunteers’ availability and interests.

Programming Volunteer

Related duties will include:

• Assist in reviewing and evaluating film submissions.

• Write curatorial notes and prepare interview questions. 

• Support other curatorial activities, including workshops and events.

Marketing Volunteer

Marketing volunteers can contribute across three areas of focus, outlined below. Please indicate your preferred area(s) in your application.

Promotion and Social Media

• Assist with festival promotion, marketing materials and social media content.

• Conduct media and audience research.

Photography and Videography 

• Photograph and/or film festival events on-site.

• Capture live event footage and highlights.

• Create visual content for social media and other festival communications.

Graphic Design

• Support the design and production of promotional materials.

*General On-site Festival Duties (for volunteers who are interested in continuing to support the festival in-person during the festival period) 

• Welcome audiences and guests at festival venues.

• Deliver film introductions and assist with audience Q&As.

• Support audience engagement and the smooth running of festival events in collaboration with the festival team and cinema staff.

📅 Volunteers Commitment

Commitment period: Late November 2026 – mid-March 2027

Time commitment: Approximately 35 hours of remote voluntary work in total. Volunteers who are interested in supporting the festival on-site will also be expected to commit to three days in Edinburgh in mid-March 2027. Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to the full period.

Work schedule:

Film Programming: Most tasks will take place during the first two months following training, with occasional ad hoc tasks in the lead-up to the festival.

Marketing: Flexible, ad hoc tasks throughout the commitment period.

📌 Additional Information

• You may apply for one primary role or express interest in multiple roles, provided that you’re confident committing to the associated responsibilities. We will match you with the role that best suits your skills, interests, and experience. 

• Interested in working on-site during the festival in Edinburgh? Please indicate your availability in the Google Form when submitting your application.

📌 How to Apply

Submit the following via the Google Form by  16 November 2026:

• CV in English

• One-page Cover Letter in English (max 350 words) explaining:

1. The primary role you’re applying for.

2. Your motivation for volunteering at MINT CFF.

3. How your skills, experience, and knowledge match the role(s) requirements.

4. What you hope to gain from the experience.

• For Marketing applicants hoping to work in the relevant areas: graphic design and/or photography/videography portfolio.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

Language and Communication Skills:

• Native Chinese speakers with fluency in spoken and written English, or applicants who are bilingual in Chinese and English.

• Translation skills are a plus.

Educational Background:

• Current students at UK universities are preferred.

• Applications are also welcome from students at universities elsewhere in Europe or internationally, as well as those on a gap year.

Interests and Experience:

• An interest in film festivals, Asian cinema, Chinese culture, gender studies or the creative industries. Relevant academic backgrounds are also welcome.

• Enthusiasm for gaining hands-on experience in film festival organisation, cross-cultural communication and audience engagement.

• Experience in film festivals or similar arts, cultural or community events is a plus, as is experience working in a team.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in creative writing in Chinese and/or English is an advantage.

• Graphic Design: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.

• Photography/Videography: Experience in event photography and/or videography. Please note that selected volunteers must bring their own equipment to the festival.

Organisational Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. 

• Flexibility and capacity to problem-solve efficiently.

• A responsible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Learn from an experienced and supportive festival team, and gain insights into the curatorial, operational, and marketing aspects of organising a film festival.

• Watch and engage with works by filmmakers from Chinese and wider Asian communities.

• Develop practical skills by taking part in training sessions led by festival organisers and curators, and gain hands-on experience in film programming, curation, festival operations and marketing.

• Potential opportunity to contribute to future UK-based internships or project-based roles. 

🌟 Volunteer Perks:

• Festival Volunteer Certificate upon successful completion of the programme.

• Complimentary tickets to festival events for you and a guest.

• Access to film submission databases.

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

• Travel bursaries for UK public transport and accommodation support for selected on-site festival volunteers, with particular consideration given to those travelling from rural areas and the Scottish Highlands.

🗓 Selection and Training Timeline

• Successful selection will be notified in late November 2026, via email

• Compulsory online training: late November to early December 2026, including volunteer induction and curatorial writing workshop.

This is an unique opportunity to contribute your skills, gain hands-on experience in film festival organisation, and connect with others who share your passion for cinema and Asian culture!

🌟 Apply today and become part of our 2027 festival team