Volunteer with FORM

We’re gearing up for another exciting year of movement-on-screen at FORM 2025, and we need your support to make it all happen!

Taking place from November 7th to November 22nd, 2025, this year's festival will feature in-person events across so-called Vancouver, with screenings also available online through our Digital Library
Sign up by October 20th 11:59 PM PST

Whether you're passionate about film, movement, or just love being part of a creative community, we’d love to have you on board as a volunteer!

Sign up here!

Documentation of 2019 Festival with Lori Lai, SOphia Mai Wolfe, and Flory Huang by Sheng Ho

Explore Our Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a variety of volunteer roles, tailored to fit your interests and availability. A 4-hour volunteer shift will grant you access to a Screening Pass and Digital Experience Pass, giving you the full FORM 2025 festival experience!

Here’s a breakdown of our volunteer opportunities and the roles we need help with:

    • Have your own equipment? Capture the energy and excitement of FORM 2025 by documenting our events. This role is flexible to fit your availability. Let us know when you’re free and we’d love to have you document this year's events.

    • Please attach a resume, portfolio and/or Instagram username as part of our sign-up form.

  • Help us set the scene for our festival events and receptions, from decorating to organizing catering. Stay for the festivities and assist with closing up as the evenings wind down.

  • Help with selling raffle tickets and raising funds to keep FORM going! This role is perfect for outgoing volunteers who enjoy interacting with festival goers.

  • Attend one of our workshops or events and help engage and connect with audiences as you participate in events

  • Be the friendly face that welcomes our guests! Help with checking tickets, directing audiences into the cinema, and keeping track of attendance during screenings.

  • Help us spread the word by distributing posters around the city. This role is flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace leading up to the festival.

Documentation of 2022 festival with Erin Lum, Danielle mackenzie long, and Tamar zehava tabori


Our volunteers roles will support us at the following FORM 2025 event(s):

Tracing the FORM: An Anniversary Celebration
Friday, November, 7th 2025: 6PM - 10PM PST @ VIVO Media Arts Centre

FORMations
Sunday, November 9th: 11AM - 4:30PM PM PST @ What Lab

Dreammaking in Frame (Online Event)
Saturday, November 15th, 2025: 5PM -  6:30PM PST (4:45PM Doors)

Technology and Interaction: Impetus
Monday, November 17th: 7PM - 9PM PST @ Scotiabank Dance Centre

Commissioned Artists’ World Premiere Screening + Talkback
Saturday, November 22nd: 7PM - 9PM PST (6:30PM Doors) @ SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian Theatre

Closing Festival Reception and Party
Saturday, November 22nd: 9PM - 11PM PST @ SFU World Arts Centre (2nd Floor)


Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the festival, your contribution is invaluable. We can’t wait to collaborate with you and create something special for our audiences and artists!