Discovery Young Programmers 2025
Age 15–19 and interested in film? Apply to join our exciting summer programme!
Interested in films and how films get selected for film festivals? Thinking about a career in cinema, arts or culture? Join our Discovery Young Programmers team and learn about film programming, marketing, distribution and how to put on a film event for a festival.
Discovery Young Programmers take part in a two-week programme to learn about film programming and film festivals.
You will learn from a range of film professionals and work with a cohort of young people, culminating in a public Discovery Young Programmer's screening event that you will develop and lead together, taking place during Discovery Film Festival 2025.
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DYP programme details
Programme dates: Monday 4 – Friday 15 August (weekdays only)
Programme cost: Free
Location: Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA), 152 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DY
Number of places: 5
Applications open: Wednesday 30 April
Applications close: Friday 13 June
Applicants notified: Friday 27 June
What you'll learn
- How a film festival works behind the scenes
- How different teams (programming, marketing, front-of-house) work together to bring events to audiences
- How to design and deliver a film event as part of Discovery Film Festival
- How to think about audiences, objectives and risks when planning an event
To take part, you need to:
- Be 15 – 19 years old on the first day of the course (4 August 2025)
- Available in person on these dates: Monday 4 – Friday 15 August (weekdays only, for our learning programme), 25 & 26 October and 1 & 2 November (to take part in Discovery Film Festival)
- Able to travel to DCA (In line with our environmental policy, we encourage participants to use public transport when possible. We have some travel bursaries for participants who need them to access the programme)
- Not at university or enrolled in university when the programme starts
- Have a passion for film!
How to apply
To apply, fill out the application form below by midday Fri 13 June 2025. Please note that there are only 5 places available, but all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
Click here to fill in the Discovery Young Programmers application form
If you require this information or application form in an alternative format please email amaya.marco@dca.org.uk or call 01382 213757.