Volunteer Screeners

SILVERDOCS, the “pre-eminent documentary festival in the US” (Screen International) seeks Volunteer Screeners to be an integral part of the programming team. Screeners review a minimum of 40 feature and short (combined) documentaries submitted to SILVERDOCS 2009. Potential Screeners should have a critical eye and knowledge of film, and be able to write articulate and concise evaluations of the films they review. Screeners must have a DVD player, reliable Internet access, and a qualified point-of-view. Regular access to a multi-region DVD player is a plus. Screeners are required to pick up films for review at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD during regular business hours.

If you would like to apply to be a Volunteer Screener, email Programming@SILVERDOCS.com with the following:

•    RESUME - highlighting any film experience/expertise/interest you may have;
•    COVER LETTER - detailing your interest in the Screener position, and your knowledge of documentary film in general and of SILVERDOCS in particular;
•    TWO FILM EVALUATIONS – 250 words each – of any two films that you've seen in the past six months.  This will give us insight into your writing style and critical perspective;
•    TOP TEN LIST – of favorite films of all time, with a particular emphasis on documentaries.
We are accepting Screener applications now through December 19th. Please send all of the application materials at the same time via email. The actual screening review process takes place early November through late March ’09.