Volunteer at Encounters 2025

Are you passionate about short films and animation? Encounters Film Festival is looking for volunteers to support the team with the delivery of this year’s festival. You’ll gain hands on experience in the running of a film festival, as well as an opportunity to explore the programme!

What You’ll Do:

  • Box Office assistance

  • Event Management - helping to set up spaces and rooms for panel discussions and masterclasses

  • Cinema Ushering

  • Information Desk - supporting Passholders and answering any questions they might have about the Festival

Why Get Involved?

  • Gain invaluable, behind the scenes experience in running a film festival at one of the UK’s leading short film festivals.

  • Receive a free Festival Pass to Encounters Film Festival 2025.

  • Join a community of film lovers and industry professionals.

  • Meet other film fans from across the industry

This is an unpaid volunteer role. You will need to be available to work a minimum of two shifts from Wednesday 24 - Sunday 28 September.

📌 Deadline to apply: 5pm Tuesday 19 August.