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The programming team serves as the nucleus of MulanIFF, and turns our artistic and curatorial visions into engaging and unique programming of our annual festival and year-round events. In the role of Coordinator, Programming Operations, you will be responsible for coordinating an effective film selection process and the execution of every screening. Reporting to Artistic Director, you will work on:

• Managing a database of film submissions and tracking invitations
• Assisting filmmakers in the submission process, addressing any issues, and ensuring a seamless experience
• Liaising with the programming team and marketing team to organize publicity materials
• Coordinating meetings, technical testing and guest travels
• Planning filmmaker networking events as directed

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Demonstrated interest, experience, and/or academic background in Film/Media Studies or other humanities disciplines such as literature, fine arts, and philosophy
• Working knowledge of emerging and established filmmakers, and key players in the Asian film industries
• Demonstrated research skills and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent professional communication skills in English and Chinese

Only candidates based in Canada will be considered for this role.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach a copy of your resume. Please also include a cover letter, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Industry development is crucial for our mission to nurture the next generation of filmmakers and establish critical industry connections to support Chinese-language filmmaking. In the role of Coordinator, Industry Outreach & Event, you will be responsible for industry registration and communication with industry professionals. Reporting to Manager, Industry Outreach & Event, you will work on:

• Developing and maintaining industry relations
• Managing the industry registration process for our annual festival
• Developing and planning the industry programmes, coordinating and leading industry event operations
• Developing surveys, collecting and analyzing feedback to improve industry programmes, while maintaining well-organized records of event materials and internal documentation

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required
• Demonstrated interest, previous experience, and/or academic background in Film/Media Studies or Film Production
• Excellent professional communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role. Candidates who will be available during the daytime of our festival are strongly preferred.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach a copy of your resume. Please also include a cover letter, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Sponsorship from corporations and small businesses is a major source of financial support for MulanIFF. In the role of Account Manager, Sponsorship, you will be responsible for each and every step of the journey of sponsorship. Reporting to Senior Director, Sponsorship, you will work on:

• Establishing initial contact with potential sponsors via cold calls, emails or social connections
• Leading the entire sponsorship process with your leads, including negotiation and closing the deals
• Participating in the development of our sponsorship strategy and packages
• Liaising closely with confirmed sponsors to ensure fulfillment of all aspects outlined in the sponsorship agreement to their satisfaction;
• Maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is required
• Experience in sponsorship-related activities, especially those related to artistic events, is a strong asset
• A basic understanding of sponsorship process and business negotiation
• Self-starter characters with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• A positive attitude with the ability to deal with frustration
• A bias towards action
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, time management, and teamwork skills

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Media partners, whether specialized in film or of general interests, play a critical role in helping MulanIFF deliver its core mission and daily operations. In the role of Coordinator, Media Relations (Non-Chinese Language Media), you will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with non-Chinese language media partners and managing all media-related activities with them. Reporting to Senior Director, Public & Government Relations, you will work on:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with non-Chinese language media partners
• Leading the development and operations of our media partner programme
• Liaising closely with confirmed media partners to ensure fulfillment of all aspects outlined in the media partner packages
• Managing the media registration, press conferences, media preview, film critic interviews, and our media presence with all non-Chinese language media
• Produce high-quality press and media releases in English

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• A basic understanding of the public relations process and business negotiation
• Knowledge and experience in general and film-specific media is a strong asset
• Interest, previous experience, and/or academic background in Film/Media Studies or Film Production is a strong asset
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• A positive attitude with the ability to deal with frustration
• A bias towards action
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, time management, and teamwork skills
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is an asset

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself. An English writing sample is also required.

Managing the ins and outs of the many digital and physical film media is fundamental to the smooth operation of our screening events. In the role of Coordinator, Print Traffic, you will be responsible for the secure and timely inbound and outbound traffic of all film media we handle. Reporting to Manager, Print Traffic, you will coordinate with our programming team, filmmakers and distributors on the transfer of film media, and securely managing the logistics of the media while they are under our custody.

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Prior experience and knowledge working/volunteering with film festivals is an asset
• Knowledge of the technical details of various digital and physical film media and formats is a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to handle highly confidential and proprietary information
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for staying organized
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of pan-Chinese cinema
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is required

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role. Visits to our screening venues in downtown Toronto are required.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 6 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Marketing of an event-based organization is not for the faint of heart–the success of any of our products depends on you. Either bask in the glory of a full house or get hit over the head by a dwindling turnout, you will have nowhere to hide but fight together with the team. In the role of Coordinator, Marketing – Chinese Market, you will be tackling the everlasting challenge of spreading our messages to the right people, converting them into our customers, and making them come back for more, all with a small budget and your relentless pursuit of results. Reporting to Director, Marketing, Chinese Language, you will work on some of the following, depending on your unique mix of skills:

• Managing our social media presence and posting schedules in the Chinese market, including WeChat, RED, Weibo and Thread
• Drafting and reviewing our social media posts, in text- or video-form, to the Chinese market
• Initiating and managing marketing-related activities, e.g. ticket give-away
• Participating in the development of marketing strategies for our annual festival and each title
• Coordinating with our marketing and community partners
• Participating in the write-up of the Chinese version of our subscriber newsletters

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding passion for Chinese-language films
• A basic understanding of and passion for data-driven and/or social media marketing
• Experience in marketing-related roles, especially those related to artistic or film events, is a strong asset
• Experience in managing social media accounts is a strong asset
• Demonstrated abilities in creating text- or video-based content for social media in Chinese are a strong asset
• Experience in film festivals is an asset
• A bias towards action
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is required

Remote candidates are welcome to apply.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Please also submit a writing sample in Chinese, according to the following requirements:

请从上一届木兰国际电影节的长片中任选一部影片，为其撰写一篇适用于小红书的宣传推荐文案（须包含标题）。

文案需符合木兰一贯的内容风格与品牌调性，同时自然贴合小红书平台的内容表达方式，具备一定的吸引力和传播效果。

我们将主要从以下几个方面进行评估：

• 对影片及其核心看点的理解
• 对木兰内容风格与品牌调性的把握
• 标题与整体文案的吸引力和宣传效果

Marketing of an event-based organization is not for the faint of heart–the success of any of our products depends on you. Either bask in the glory of a full house or get hit over the head by a dwindling turnout, you will have nowhere to hide but fight together with the team. In the role of Coordinator, Marketing – Non-Chinese Market, you will be tackling the everlasting challenge of spreading our messages to the right people, converting them into our customers, and making them come back for more, all with a small budget and your relentless pursuit of results. Reporting to Director, Marketing, Non-Chinese Market, you will work on some of the following, depending on your unique mix of skills:

• Managing our social media presence and posting schedules in the non-Chinese market, including Instagram, Thread, TikTok, X (Twitter), and Facebook
• Drafting and reviewing our social media posts, in text- or video-form, to the non-Chinese market
• Initiating and managing marketing-related activities, e.g. ticket give-away
• Participating in the development of marketing strategies for our annual festival and each title
• Coordinating with our marketing and community partners
• Participating in the write-up of the English version of our subscriber newsletters

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Demonstrated knowledge and outstanding passion for Chinese-language films
• A basic understanding of and passion for data-driven and/or social media marketing
• Experience in marketing-related roles, especially those related to artistic or film events, is a strong asset
• Experience in managing social media accounts is a strong asset
• Demonstrated abilities in creating text- or video-based content for social media in English are a strong asset
• Experience in film festivals is an asset
• A bias towards action
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is an asset

Remote candidates are welcome to apply.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Please also submit a writing sample in English, according to the following requirements:

Choose one feature film from last year’s Mulan International Film Festival line-up and write a promotional post for Instagram.

The post should reflect Mulan International Film Festival’s voice and content style while feeling natural and engaging for an English-speaking social media audience.

We will mainly evaluate your sample on:

• Your understanding of the film and what makes it stand out
• How well the writing fits Mulan’s voice and content style
• How engaging and effective the copy is for Instagram

From graphic assets on our social media and newsletter to event poster, these are the magnets and faces of our marketing efforts. In the role of Marketing Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for producing consistent, comprehensive, and high-quality graphic assets for all channels of marketing. Reporting to Manager, Marketing Graphic Design, you will work on implementing our brand and visual design guidelines, coordinating within marketing on their graphic design needs, and producing the graphic assets for our marketing needs.

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Prior experience and knowledge in graphic design and/or layout is required
• Technical proficiency with graphic design software (we mostly use Canva) is required
• An artistic vision that is aligned with the direction of MulanIFF
• General knowledge of the film industry and film festivals is an asset
• Passion and knowledge in pan-Chinese cinema is an asset
• Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver high-quality results
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is a strong asset

Remote candidates are welcome to apply.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Please also include your portfolio OR previous graphic design works.

A film festival is more than the films we screen—it is also about the experience we create around them, and the relationships we build with the people who attend. In the role of Coordinator, Event & Festival Experience, you will help us make the Mulan experience more engaging, welcoming, and memorable, both during the festival and beyond. Reporting to Manager, Event & Festival Experience, you will work on audience-facing events and activations, post-screening experiences, community engagement, and the on-site execution of special festival initiatives.

Your work may include helping plan and run post-screening salons and audience discussions, making sure these gatherings are thoughtfully organized and provide a welcoming environment for audiences, filmmakers, and guests to interact. You will also help us explore ways to build a stronger year-round relationship with our audience, as well as smaller audience-facing activities and special activations throughout the year.

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Outgoing, approachable, and comfortable initiating conversations with audiences, filmmakers, guests, and festival supporters
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make people feel welcomed and included
• Prior experience in planning or running in-person events is an asset, especially art, cultural, community, or film-related events
• Prior experience in audience engagement, community engagement, hospitality, social media, marketing, or event production is an asset
• Genuine interest in film, cinema culture, and creating meaningful experiences around film
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when coordinating event logistics and audience-facing activities
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and remain calm, professional, and personable in a fast-paced festival environment
• Comfortable working collaboratively with different festival teams while taking ownership of assigned initiatives
• Interest in experimenting with new ways to engage audiences before, during, and after the festival
• Fluency in both English and Chinese is strongly preferred, including the ability to communicate comfortably with audiences and guests in both languages

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 5 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.

Put simply, it would be nearly impossible to run a successful film festival without successful event operations. In the role of Coordinator, Event Operations, you will be responsible for making sure all aspects of our event operations are well planned and executed, and our event-day volunteers are well-informed, -prepared, and -taken-care-of. Reporting to Manager, Event Operations, you will work on the planning, logistics, and execution of events, and the recruitment, training, and management of our event-day volunteers.

Below is the list of skills, knowledge, and characters that we think will make one a successful candidate. Worth noting is that both quantity and quality matter here—we do not expect you to have all of them, and if you are an absolute star in only one, we also encourage you to apply and chat with us.

• Prior experience in planning and running in-person events of any scale is an asset, especially art, cultural and film-related events
• Prior experience in managing volunteers or volunteering in a supervisory role is a strong asset
• Prior experience in volunteering for events, especially screening events and film festivals, is an asset
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills 
• Ability to think quick on your feet and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Fluency in Chinese and Mandarin is a strong asset

Only candidates based in Toronto, Canada will be considered for this role.

This is a volunteer position, with a minimum weekly commitment of 3 hours during the regular season and 6 hours during our festival season, which begins approximately four months before the festival.

To apply, fill out the form below, and attach either: your resume, OR a few paragraphs outlining your experience and skills, OR a short video, no longer than 5 minutes, introducing yourself.