Creative Director – Programming and Communications, ReFrame Film Festival

Creative Director (Programming and Communications)
ReFrame Film Festival

ReFrame Film Festival is seeking a Creative Director to lead festival curation and creative programming for the 2027 festival season and beyond. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in a co-directorship model alongside the Executive Director, this role stewards the artistic vision of the festival and leads communications and community engagement.

Key Details

• Full-time, salaried (average 35 hours/week)
• Location: Nogojiwanong / Peterborough, Ontario (hybrid/remote possible; local preferred)
• Salary: $49,000–$55,000 + health benefits (75% employer-paid)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 5pm

About Reframe

ReFrame Film Festival is a community celebration of documentary film and media art centred on social and environmental justice. Each winter, audiences gather in Nogojiwanong / Peterborough—and online across Canada—to engage with powerful stories and the conversations they inspire.

Now in its 23rd season, ReFrame has grown from a grassroots screening series into a nationally recognized, justice-driven festival. Alongside the annual festival, ReFrame presents year-round programming, develops community partnerships, and offers professional development opportunities for artists.

The Role

The Creative Director leads the artistic and curatorial vision of ReFrame Film Festival, while also overseeing public-facing communications and contributing to organizational leadership.

This includes:

• Leading the development of the annual festival program, including film selection and guest programming
• Working with a volunteer Programming Advisory Committee to review submissions and shape a cohesive program
• Designing the festival schedule across screenings, talks, panels, performances, and exhibitions
• Building relationships with filmmakers, distributors, and community partners
• Leading ReFrame’s communications strategy, including writing, storytelling, and media engagement
• Overseeing the creation of festival materials (film guide, website content, promotional assets)
• Managing programming budgets and coordinating guest logistics
• Serving as a public representative of the festival

This is a dynamic role that balances curatorial care, creative vision, and organizational collaboration within a small, dedicated team.

Who You Are

You bring a strong connection to documentary film and contemporary arts practice, alongside a deep commitment to social and environmental justice.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in film programming or a related field
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience developing or contributing to communications strategies
• A collaborative, community-minded approach to leadership
• Experience working with artists, partners, and/or community organizations
• An ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

Experience with grant writing, working with a Board of Directors, and familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite (or Canva), WordPress, and Airtable are assets.

Application Process

Please submit the following as a single PDF:

• CV (maximum 4 pages)
• Writing sample
• 1-page cover letter

Send to: careers@reframefilmfestival.ca
Subject line: Creative Director

Applications are due June 1, 2026 at 5pm.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy. ReFrame does not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applications.

Equity and Access

ReFrame welcomes applicants of all identities and backgrounds and strongly encourages applications from equity-deserving communities, including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Accommodation is available throughout all stages of the hiring process. Please let us know how we can support your application.

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