2026 Reelworld Festival & Summit Volunteer Application Form
Welcome to the 26th Annual Reelworld Film Festival! We welcome everyone to celebrate this milestone with us!
For 26 years, the Reelworld Film Festival has spotlighted the boldest voices in Canadian cinema. T
he summit takes place
October 20 & 21, 2026
. The festival takes place
October 22 - 25, 2026
, and our digital day is
October 26, 2026
T
he festival has launched careers, sparked important conversations, and showcased unforgettable stories on screen. Discover an unforgettable lineup of films by Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, and racialized Canadian creators, each offering powerful, deeply personal perspectives from across the country.
If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the form below, providing your availability, dietary needs, and any accessibility requirements.
Contact Info
First Name
Last Name
Pronouns
Age
Phone number
Email
City
Which race do you best identify with?
Black
Indigenous
Latin American
East Asian
South Asian
Southeast Asian
West Asian/North African
White
Do not know
Prefer not to answer
Other
Do you require any accessibility accommodations?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Do you have any allergies/dietary restrictions?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Volunteer Roles
Which roles are you interested in? We will be selecting applicants for these roles on an as-needed basis.
Guest Services & Crowd Management
Positions such as
Greeter, Crowd Controller, Usher, Service Liaison, and Floater.
Registration
Positions such as
Check-In and VIP Check-In
Photography & VIP Experience
Positions such as
Step-and-Repeat Wrangler, VIP Escort, Green Room Wrangler, Panellist Photo Wrangler, and Post-Screening Photo Wrangler.
Festival Operations
Positions such as Festival Check-In
Availability (
Please select each day and time slot you're available for
)
Summit, Day 1 - Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
7 am - 12 pm
11 am - 5 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
Unavailable
Summit, Day 2 - Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
7 am - 11 am
11 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 5 pm
Unavailable
Festival, Day 1 - Thursday Oct 22, 2026
5 pm - 11 pm
Unavailable
Festival, Day 2 - Friday Oct 23, 2026
10 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
7 pm - 11 pm
Unavailable
Festival, Day 3 - Saturday Oct 24, 2026
10 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
7 pm - 11 pm
Unavailable
Festival, Day 4 - Sunday Oct 25, 2026
10 am - 3 pm
3 pm - 7 pm
7 pm - 12 am
Unavailable
Questions
Are you a returning volunteer?
Yes
No
If yes, what was your role?
Why do you want to volunteer at Reelworld?
Do you have experience volunteering at entertainment events and/or in the volunteer roles listed?
Yes
No
If yes, please tell us a bit more about your background and where you volunteered at.
How do you handle disagreements or conflicts with other volunteers, staff members, or patrons?
Please share an example of effective team work in your past experiences.
Please upload your Resume/CV
Thank you for your interest! We will reach out by September 24, 2026.
Contact Information