- Contract-based recruitment for Waves Film Bazaar 2026 in Mumbai, India.
- Positions include program management, coordination, editing, guest relations, and hospitality roles.
- Roles span across Co-Production Market, Viewing Room, Work-in-Progress Labs, Knowledge Series, and Film Market operations.
- Temporary assignments from August to November/December 2026.
- Focus on film industry professionals with expertise in production, festivals, and event management.
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🎓 ITI
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Mass Communication Degree
🎓 Any Graduate
🎓 Any Post Graduate
Various Contractual Positions for Waves Film Bazaar 2026
National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC)
Total Vacancies
15
Job Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Apply Deadline
03 Aug 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) (NFDC) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | ITI (humanities-degree), Graduate (graduate), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Mass Communication Degree (mass-communication-degree), Any Graduate (any-graduate), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹40,000 - ₹70,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Senior roles (e.g., Senior Programmer, Sr. Executive): 8 years of relevant experience. - Junior roles (e.g., Junior Programmer, Jr. Coordinator): 4 years of relevant experience. - Desirable: Experience in international film festivals, production houses, or event management. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any post. - Applications must be submitted online via NFDC’s LinkedIn Portal. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate or Postgraduate in Mass Communication, Film Studies, Humanities, or related fields.
- Minimum 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in film festivals, production houses, or media organizations.
- Desirable: Experience in international film festivals, production coordination, or workshop design.
- Proficiency in editing software (for Editor role) and strong communication skills.
- Age limit: Up to 35 years (up to 45 years for Editor, Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series, and Senior Executive roles).
- Candidates must maintain an active email ID for at least one year post-application.
- Minimum 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in film festivals, production houses, or media organizations.
- Desirable: Experience in international film festivals, production coordination, or workshop design.
- Proficiency in editing software (for Editor role) and strong communication skills.
- Age limit: Up to 35 years (up to 45 years for Editor, Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series, and Senior Executive roles).
- Candidates must maintain an active email ID for at least one year post-application.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications must be submitted via NFDC’s LinkedIn Portal by 03/08/2026 (6:00 PM IST).
- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for interviews or further assessments.
- Final selection subject to verification of documents and eligibility.
- No responsibility for delays or loss of applications in transit.
- Management reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reasons.
- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for interviews or further assessments.
- Final selection subject to verification of documents and eligibility.
- No responsibility for delays or loss of applications in transit.
- Management reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reasons.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Proof of work experience (appointment letters, relieving letters, or experience certificates).
- Age proof (birth certificate, 10th/12th mark sheet, or Aadhaar card).
- Passport-sized photographs (recent).
- Any additional documents specified in the application form.
- Proof of work experience (appointment letters, relieving letters, or experience certificates).
- Age proof (birth certificate, 10th/12th mark sheet, or Aadhaar card).
- Passport-sized photographs (recent).
- Any additional documents specified in the application form.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any post.
- Applications must be submitted online via NFDC’s LinkedIn Portal.
- Applications must be submitted online via NFDC’s LinkedIn Portal.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Programmer (Co-Production Market) for Non-Feature Films?
The Senior Programmer is responsible for researching and studying delegate profiles applying to the Co-Production Market, drafting and creating templates for production-based requirements (such as social media and emailers), coordinating technical and production aspects for the Co-Production Market, communicating with evaluators and selected projects, and maintaining and updating meeting infrastructure for participants.
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for the position of Junior Programmer (Co-Production Market) for Feature Films?
Candidates must be graduates in Mass Communication, Film Studies, or Humanities, with at least 4 years of experience. Desirable qualifications include work experience in international film festivals or film production houses. The age limit is up to 35 years.
Q.
What does the role of a Jr. Coordinator – Viewing Room entail?
The Jr. Coordinator is responsible for accumulating and managing entries and data received during the application process for the viewing room and Work-in-Progress Labs, corresponding with filmmakers and applicants regarding their applications.
Q.
What are the educational qualifications required for the position of Editor for WIP/VR Lab?
Candidates must be graduates in Mass Communication, Film Studies, or Humanities, with training in using editing software. At least 4 years of experience is required, and prior work experience as an editor in a film production house is desirable. The age limit is up to 45 years.
Q.
What are the general conditions for applying to these positions at NFDC?
Interested candidates must fill out the application form on the NFDC LinkedIn Portal by August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India. Candidates must keep their email active for at least one year, and any canvassing will disqualify their candidature. Legal disputes will be subject to Mumbai courts.