The LUX Audience Award Cinema Young Professionals programme offers 27 professionals under 35 working in film theatres the opportunity to attend training and networking events and promote the LUX Audience Award at the national and European levels.

What is it

The fully-funded programme kicks off in Strasbourg, France, between Monday, 5 and Thursday, 8 October 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed) at the announcement of the LUX Audience Award nominated films. The programme will include informative sessions with key partners, stakeholders, and relevant film organisations (filmmakers, distributors, producers, critics, etc.) about the European Parliament and the LUX Audience Award.

Eligibility criteria

• Be a permanent employed, or hold long-term contracts, in roles directly connected to cinema exhibition, programming, communication, marketing, social media, film education, or audience outreach and development
• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be ctizens or residents of an EU Member State
• Be available to fully participate in both modules of the Programme: 1) Training Module, taking place in Strasbourg in October 2026; and 2) the Communication Campaign, consisting of promoting national engagement in the film industry and organising communication activities between October 2026 and June 2027.

How to apply

Fill in the application form

Deadline: 1 July 2026.

Read more here.

Opportunity offered by: LUX Audience Award - Europa Cinemas