HippFest Producer (Freelance)

Falkirk Council are looking for a highly organised, detail-focussed Producer, to oversee all production aspects of the Festival, working as part of the friendly and dedicated HippFest 2027 team.

Fee: £14,685 - £16,020 (89 days @ £165 - £180 p/d) dependant on experience.

(FTE 0.38) (£38,316 - £41,800 pro rata)

Term: Temporary contract, Mon 14 Sep 2026 – Fri 1 Oct 2027

Closing date: 10am Mon 10 Aug 2026

Place of Work: Remote working in Central Belt Scotland with option to use Council offices

Interviews: Tue 25 August (secondary option Wed 26 Aug if necessary)

HippFest is Scotland’s first and only festival of silent film with live music, centred in and inspired by Scotland’s oldest cinema, featuring exceptional screenings, commissions, workshops, community events and touring.

This role is vital to achieving the high standards of presentation for the Festival. The successful candidate will be responsible for all production aspects, coordination and overall logistics for the Festival during core and extended dates, including the inaugural 2027 International Delegate programme and an International Tour.  Duties will include full Festival scheduling, tour scheduling, contracting and advancing artist contracts and artist/guest travel and accommodation arrangements.  You will lead on liaison with the Council’s Tech and Venue teams, Festival guests and the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator ensuring that all other parties have the relevant information, instructions and materials in order to present all screenings and events successfully. You will work closely with all members of the HippFest team to ensure that all facets of the programme are incorporated into the ‘master running order’.  You will lead on recruitment and management of the volunteers.

You will take overall responsibility for the quality of audience and guests’ experience, supported by the Falkirk Council Venue Team, including implementing accessibility measures in the Hippodrome (eg live captioning). Day-to-day work will involve budget monitoring and updating, and financial reporting. 

This is a great role for a highly organised and committed person with an unerring eye for detail and a passion for putting on exceptional events, to contribute to the continuing success of this much-loved and internationally respected film festival. 

If you have any questions, you can contact alison.strauss@falkirk.gov.uk before applying

HippFest has secured Creative Scotland Multi-Year funding for 2025-2028. 

Applications

Further information on the role, person specification, application and selection process are included in the Recruitment Pack which can be downloaded here.