Young creatives

The Young Film Programmers are a group of around 12 people, aged between 16 to 25. The group will meet online, via Zoom, four times a month from October 2020 to March 2021.

As a Young Film Programmer you will be equipped with the skills to put on film events, find out exactly what it takes to create your own cinema event and spend quality time with a group of people who are as enthusiastic about film as you are.

Course Leader Suzy Gillett has worked in independent film for over twenty-five years as a curator, producer and educator. She is an expert in nurturing and empowering emerging film talent. Each month she will be joined by Barbican Curators or film industry guests.

During the six month course, you are required to watch many films from around the world, widening and honing your tastes and acquiring programming skills, moving on to collectively programme, market and deliver Chronic Youth film events either online or at the Barbican Cinema. You will be given a subscription to festivalscope and occasional free tickets to watch films on the Barbican Cinema on Demand platform.

Applications for 2022/23 are now open. Apply now.

You must be a Young Barbican member to participate. Sign up for Young Barbican for free and access discounted tickets to amazing art and entertainment.