Festival Audiovisual and Technical Producer

About Us:
Since its grassroots beginnings in 2012, ICFF has evolved into a diverse, multicultural organization celebrating various arts. With its IncluCity Festival in Toronto, it now represents over 15 local communities, attracting 51,000+ attendees. Through unique events spanning design, music, art, and cinema, ICFF promotes Canada as a vibrant cultural destination. Year-round, ICFF proudly brings together a vibrant community to celebrate movie magic, multiculturalism, and diversity. Boasting an incredible lineup of outdoor glamorous screenings, insightful conferences and jaw-dropping special events, the festival offers an unparalleled slate of experiences that are simply unmissable.

Job Description:

As the Audiovisual (A/V) Technical Producer at ICFF, you will lead technical operations critical to the seamless execution of our festival. Your role extends to orchestrating technical operations for a high-quality cinematic experience, producing our organization’s video promotional content, and overseeing matters related to movie screenings, including editing, ingesting, subtitling, and testing video content.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical operations vital for the successful execution of the ICFF festival.
• Orchestrate technical aspects to ensure a superior cinematic experience.
• Produce video promotional content for the organization.
• Oversee various tasks related to movie screenings, such as editing, ingesting, subtitling, and testing video content.
• Ensure the seamless integration of audiovisual elements throughout the festival.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to enhance the festival’s audiovisual experiences.
• Uphold standards of quality and professionalism in all audiovisual productions and operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to coordinate technical requirements and resolve any challenges.
• Serve as the day-of projectionist, ensuring the flawless operation of projection equipment during screenings.
• Research and suggest technical materials to be purchased by the festival, ensuring compatibility and suitability for the event’s needs.
• Coordinate with movie distribution companies to ensure seamless delivery of films.

Requirements:

• Ability to operate video equipment, including cameras, lenses, lights, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proficiency in managing both encrypted and non-encrypted DCP content, including KDMs and cinema certificates.
• Knowledge of video technologies, encompassing encoding and decoders, playback, video formats, codecs, networking, and routing, is essential for effectively managing and troubleshooting technical aspects of video production and distribution.
• Content creation expertise, involving video editing, compositing, and mixing, to craft engaging and visually appealing content that aligns with the organization’s objectives and audience preferences.
• Proficiency in operating audiovisual equipment, including projectors, sound systems, and editing software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during the festival period.
• Knowledge of industry trends and technologies in audiovisual production and cinema.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating leadership when necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in audiovisual technical production, in the context of film festivals, events, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating a variety of audiovisual equipment, including projectors, sound systems, and editing software.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software for video editing, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effect, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with audiovisual setup and troubleshooting during live events, ensuring seamless technical execution.
• Knowledge of film production processes, including editing, ingesting, subtitling, and quality control.
• Understanding of technical requirements for different types of screenings, including digital formats, aspect ratios, and resolution standards.
• Basic understanding of Italian preferred; fluency is welcome to effectively communicate with Italian distribution companies for movie delivery and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience in a non-profit organization is preferred.