Are you...

🍿 Aged 18 – 26?

🍿 A fan of films?

🍿 Looking to learn more about cinema programming?

🍿 Keen to meet like-minded young people?

Then join the LUMI Programmers to curate, run and host film events for young people at Queen's Film Theatre.

LUMI PROGRAMMERS- APPLICATIONS CLOSED.

Our annual call for applications will re-open in early October 2027.

What is LUMI Programmers?

LUMI Programmers is an opportunity for you to take control of a bit of QFT. The group will take the lead in creating film events and content for young people at QFT.

LUMI Programmers have been around since 2019 (so you know there was a while we were a bit quiet). In the past year we've organised events like:

Our monthly LUMI Presents screenings- decided by majority LUMI Programmer vote, we'll highlight films, directors and issues that are important to you.
LUMI x NI Science Fest– For the past four years, LUMI Programmers have created out-of-this-world events for NISF including accompanying art exhibitions, artifacts from Ulster Museum and hosting guest Q&A panels.
Pattern Recognition- Films, but make it fashion. Our big event of 2026 that explored everything from classic Hollywood glamour to modern environmental couture. The season featured giveaways in conjunction with Ulster Museum's 'Ashes to Fashion' exhibition, henna art demonstrations and an environmental fashion fayre.
Fix Your Hearts- A mini season created for Trans Pride NI exploring the history of films made by, for, with, and about transgender women. Marketing also included the creation of the 'This Booklet Contains Transexual Cinema' zine.

Now we’re looking for a new group of programmers to come in and create events you genuinely care about and would go to see yourself. Initially we’ll be learning the ropes, what it takes to put together a great event from deciding who, what, when, why, how, to show brilliant cinema and how you make people care about it.

There’ll be monthly opportunities to test out your ideas and skills, then by the end of the year, you’ll have organised something spectacular as a group. We’ll leave it up to you what that looks like, so bring your imagination and amazing programming ideas.

Who’s it for?

You! (If you’re interested in film and aged 18-26!)

The aim is to have a group of people with all sorts of different interests, but all share a love of cinema. We’re not just for film buffs, although we do love you guys!

If you're also into content creation, writing, illustration and graphic design- we want to hear from you. We get funding for each screening to bring your ideas to life so we want to work with you to create something great, whether that's printing posters and stickers or promoting posts. We hope people from a range of backgrounds apply, our diversity is our strength.

What you get

Learn about independent cinema programming, marketing and events management.
Plan, run, market and host film screenings in our cinema- we’ll give you the venue and access to funding to make your own successful events.
Meet others who enjoy or are passionate about film.
Develop and strengthen your entrepreneurial and film curating skills.

❌ Please note we will *not* be making films. Please do not apply if you're only interested in film production.

What we ask from you

This is a commitment; you must be passionate and engaged.
Work as a team to organise and run cinema events together.
Meet as a group between two and four times a month at Queen’s Film Theatre from end of October 2026.
To apply you must be aged 18 to 26 years old. Our meetings are held in-person at QFT so please only apply if you are living in NI and can get to Queen's Film Theatre regularly.