Call for Rotterdam Curators (RTM Programme, IFFR 2027)

Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Open to
Creative individuals aged 18 and over who live in the Rotterdam region and have a strong interest in cinema. Applicants must be available to commit approximately 80 hours between 1 September 2026 and the RTM Day on 29 January 2027.

Application Fee
None stated.

What's Provided

• Opportunity to curate the RTM Day programme during IFFR 2027.

• Festival badge providing access to almost all films and events.

• A modest curator fee.

What the Applicant Must Cover
Not stated.

Duration
Approximately 80 hours of participation between 1 September 2026 and 29 January 2027.

Deadline
10 August 2026.

Additional Notes

• Curators will develop the programme vision, select films and other media, collaborate with the festival team, and host the RTM Day programme, including introductions and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.

• Introductory meetings are scheduled for 17–19 August 2026.

• All applicants will receive a response within one month after the application deadline.