Embedded Files
Projectionists are in charge of setting up the film, projector and peripherals for every film we show at Film Unit. They must be calm, quick-to-learn and able to use their initiative.
Projectionists are in charge of setting up the film, projector and peripherals for every film we show at Film Unit. They must be calm, quick-to-learn and able to use their initiative.
Projectionist training is specifically for Film Unit Staff ONLY: external applicants are welcome, but this is not a free course for career development. It is designed for those who enjoy Film Unit and wish to learn and contribute!
Projectionist training slots are currently: CLOSED.
Projectionist training is specifically for Film Unit Staff ONLY: external applicants are welcome, but this is not a free course for career development. It is designed for those who enjoy Film Unit and wish to learn and contribute!
Projectionist training slots are currently: CLOSED.
Sign up for training
Sign up for training
To train as a projectionist, you will need to be at least a Fire Officer and have demonstrated consistent commitment to Film Unit screenings. You don’t need previous experience, but you will need to attend at least five training sessions with us until you can qualify. If you are interested in this role, send our friendly Chief Projectionists an email (film.unit@sheffield.ac.uk), and if slots are open, they will get back to you about dates.
Once you qualify, you can start volunteering to project films, signing up via our Staff Spreadsheet, found in our Film Unit Whatsapp Community.
Arrive 45 minutes before the screening
Arrive 45 minutes before the screening
45 minutes before the screening, the projectionist arrives to set up the DCP format film, set up the playlist of adverts and trailers for the screening, and check the picture and sound are working properly.
Your role
Your role
We use our projector many times a week and have multiple films stored on the computer, so projectionists must be responsible in caring for our expensive equipment.
The projectionist brings the lights up and down for the house speech and also get to choose what music to play in the auditorium as the audience come in. The projectionist is not as visible to our visitors but they are essential to showing films.
The benefits
The benefits
Similarly to house staff, once you are qualified you get a complimentary seat to every film we show. This is in addition to getting in free to any film you work at. If you work a screening you can get a friend in for free.
You can also come to all of our Film Unit socials!
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