Position
New Blood Creators Forum Coordinator
Updated August 2026
Position Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team on a one week contract with the Blood in the Snow Film Festival as our New Blood Creators Forum Coordinator. This person will help us run the logistics and be the ambassador to a small group of delegates in our New Blood Creators Forum (opens in new tab) through the six days and nights of the festival. This position offers a unique opportunity to experience the festival from the inside while helping emerging filmmakers make the most of their participation.
Availability
- Pre-time with the Festival Director and onboarding the delegates (approx. 2 hours).
- Must be available for all scheduled New Blood Creators Forum activities, including daytime events at the Tranzac Club (opens in new tab) and evening screenings at the Isabel Bader Theatre (opens in new tab) (approx. 38 hours).
Key Duties
- Work with the Festival Director to provide an online presentation to the selected New Blood Creators delegates.
- Coordinate with the New Blood Creators delegates on providing information and logistics for any accessibility needs.
- Meet delegates at both venue locations at the scheduled times to host and guide them through their festival experience.
Skills Needed
- Must be a self starter with positive energy.
- Excellent people and public speaking skills.
- Must be comfortable travelling between festival venues in downtown Toronto.
- Strong written communication and email correspondence skills.
- Knowledge of the Canadian film industry would be an asset.
- Prior experience in event coordinating is also an asset.
- Previous attendance at Blood in the Snow Film Festival and/or BITS Deadly Exposure is strongly preferred. Applicants should have a strong understanding of the festival's mission, culture, and programming.
Success in This Role
- Delegates feel welcomed and supported throughout the festival.
- Programming runs smoothly and on schedule.
- Participants make meaningful industry connections.
- Delegate feedback is collected and reported following the event.
About the New Blood Creators Forum
The New Blood Creators Forum (opens in new tab) is a national initiative designed to bring emerging Canadian genre filmmakers inside the beating heart of BITS. Built for creators with projects in early-stage development, the Forum offers a fully curated immersion into the BITS Horror Development Lab (opens in new tab), the Deadly Exposure Industry Conference (opens in new tab), and the festival's public program. Throughout the week, delegates are guided by a dedicated Forum Coordinator, moving through the festival as a cohort with facilitated introductions and structured opportunities to connect with peers and industry guests. The Forum is designed to demystify the industry space, break down barriers to entry, and build real belonging within Canada's horror and genre community.