JOIN THE GUELPH FILM FESTIVAL TEAM!

This page will be updated when there are job, volunteer or board/committee opportunities open. If there are any questions about joining the GFF team, please email Kyle Mackie at chair@guelphfilmfestival.ca

1. Artistic Director — Guelph Film Festival

Start Date: January 1, 2026 (with paid onboarding ideally October–December 2025)
Compensation: $28/hour, approximately 400 hours/year

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Brief Description: The Artistic Director (AD) plays a vital leadership role at the Guelph Film Festival (GFF), working in close collaboration with the Partnerships & Operations Director (POD), and reporting to the Board of Directors. This is a foundational, co-leadership position that oversees all artistic and curatorial aspects of the festival, including program development, community partnerships, and event execution.

The Guelph Film Festival is dedicated to embracing and celebrating diversity. We are committed to employment equity and diversity within our community and upholding an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The GFF welcomes and encourages applications from all visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, d/Deaf, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.   

Please submit a PDF of your cover letter and resume to:
chair@guelphfilmfestival.ca
If you would like support or have questions, please contact Kyle Mackie at chair@guelphfilmfestival.ca.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

2. Board of Directors - Expression of Interest

The Guelph Film Festival (GFF) is accepting expressions of interest for its Board of Directors. Joining the GFF Board of Directors is one of many ways to support the Guelph Film Festival. This document (which is also the Expression of Interest) was created to help you decide if and how you would like to be involved with the GFF.

Please email expressions of interest to chair@guelphfilmfestival.ca .
If you would like support to review or fill out this expression of interest, please contact Kyle Mackie at chair@guelphfilmfestival.ca.

Deadline for Expression of Interest: June 9, 2025