Young Film Programmers 2024/25
Love film? Want to get involved in the world of cinema?
If you’re 16-25, this is your chance!
Young Film Programmers is a free weekly course for 16-25 year olds at Storyhouse in Chester, that runs from November 2024 – April 2025.
You’ll learn about organising events and get involved with a pop-up cinema in Blacon and the 2025 Chester International Film Festival at Storyhouse. Meet industry professionals, grow your confidence, make new friends and develop skills creating events for your local community.
No experience is needed – we’re looking for creative young people from all backgrounds.
‘There are no limits. We get to make choices about what we love.’
Phoebe, Young Programmer 2022.
Dates & Times
Tuesday November 12 2024 – Tuesday 15 April 2025 (term time), 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
Sessions will take place at Storyhouse, Chester across from the Town Hall.
How To Apply
To apply please complete the form below by midnight on Sunday 27 October 2024.
You may be invited to a recruitment workshop on the week commencing 28 October.
What you will do:
- Young Film Programmers will work to programme films to screen as part of the 2025 Chester International Film Festival.
- As part of the film festival, Young Programmers will plan and deliver a pop-up cinema event in a community location in Blacon.
- Learn how to plan an event and put together a marketing campaign.
- Meet industry professionals.
- Gain exclusive work experience in the creative arts.
- Be invited to Storyhouse events and shows.
- Work with a team of like-minded people towards your events.
- Learn in an accessible, inclusive and safe space.
- Have fun, make new friends and grow in confidence.
Who is Young Film Programmers for?
Storyhouse Young Films Programmers is for you if you’re 16-25 and you:
- Are interested in working in the creative arts industry.
- Are passionate about film.
- Want to develop a career in curating, event planning, marketing or arts administration.
- Would like to help shape what is happening in your local community.
‘It is place where I feel equal’ – Francesca
‘a place to develop your own identity’ – Mia
‘make new friends and build industry connections’ – Alice
‘Somewhere to express things you’re passionate about’ – Sam
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Previous Projects include:
Previous Young Film Programmers have gone onto work for organisations such as:
This house is your house.
Opening times
We’re open from early until late every day!
Our building is open from 8am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday.
On Sundays and Bank Holidays (excluding Christmas) we’re open from 9.30am to 11pm.
Food is served in The Kitchen from 9am to 9pm daily.
Storyhouse Card
£4.99 – 10% of most tickets and cinema, discounts in The Kitchen, and Priority Booking
Young Storyhouse Card
FREE – sign up for £5 cinema tickets, discounts in The Kitchen, and free hot drinks