Edinburgh International Film Festival Jobs
13 – 19 August 2026. One of the world's longest-running film festivals.
About the festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival is one of the world's longest-running film festivals, with the 79th edition taking place 13–19 August 2026. It's now run by Edinburgh International Film Festival Ltd (a registered Scottish charity), having returned to independent operation after the closure of its previous parent organisation.
Hiring tends to open in May and June for August contracts across cinema operations, festival front of house, guest and industry liaison, and press office support. Roles suit students and early-career professionals interested in film, distribution, and exhibition.
Who hires
The festival itself plus the venues and partners that recruit alongside it.
Typical roles
The kinds of jobs the Film Festival tends to recruit for.
Hiring timeline
The Film Festival recruits from May through Jul, with the festival running in Aug.
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Pay
Casual cinema operations and front of house £12–£14/hr. Guest liaison roles often day-rated.
For broader Edinburgh festival pay rates, see the Fringe pay guide.
Live jobs at Film Festival
No jobs currently listed for the Film Festival.
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