Director, Film Development

FIFTH SEASON•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Director, Film Development oversees film development projects from inception through pitch, greenlight, production, and post-production. Reporting to an SVP or VP, the Director takes day-to-day responsibility across Creative, Production, and Business Affairs. The role provides creative input and notes on scripts and other reading materials, tracks and sources potential film material, and builds relationships with writers, artists, directors, producers, management companies, and talent agencies. The Director represents the department in pitch and general meetings as needed and collaborates with executives and colleagues across the department, Business Affairs, and Production. The role also helps oversee the greenlight and production process, addresses issues that arise during production, and provides notes on dailies and cuts.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in film development and/or production, ideally in both independent and studio sectors.
Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly when liaising with filmmakers and writers and giving creative notes.
Leadership ability.
A proven track record of developing quality content.
Strong understanding of the marketplace and the appetite of buyers and audiences.
Strong relationships with producers, talent agencies, managers, and studio executives.
Proven project management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both the independent and studio sectors.

Responsibilities

Oversee development projects from inception through pitch, greenlight, production, and post-production, taking day-to-day responsibility across Creative, Production, and Business Affairs.
Provide notes and creative input on a high volume of scripts and reading materials, applying knowledge of story structure and character development.
Build and maintain relationships with management companies, talent agencies, and producers to identify writers, artists, and directors.
Track and source books, articles, pitches, scripts, and other material for consideration in future film projects.
Liaise with covering agents and book scouts on weekly calls.
Take pitch meetings and writer, director, and talent general meetings on behalf of the department as needed.
Collaborate with other executives and department colleagues to support and improve projects in development.
Work with SVPs and the VP to manage Coordinator and Assistant workflow.
Collaborate with Business Affairs and Production colleagues to bring project deals to a successful conclusion.
Help SVPs and the VP oversee the greenlight and production process, address production issues, and provide notes on dailies and cuts.