Script Supervisor

Skydance•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Script Supervisor to be the keeper of the master production script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and consistently track and update revisions in real-time. The Script Supervisor must have excellent organizational skills, ability to manage shifting priorities, and managerial experience. This position requires strong and constant attention to detail.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Script Supervisor on an animated feature production
Managerial experience in an animation production setting
High proficiency with Final Draft and Microsoft Office
Exceptionally strong attention to detail and follow-through
Quick identification of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work autonomously and in a team-oriented setting
Must be a knowledgeable and effective communicator throughout the production pipeline
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong level of discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Manage and support the Writer(s) schedule and delivery priorities with goals set by production leadership, keep on-task, assist in casting for scratch, and building character descriptions for casting/marketing packets
Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as “guardian” of development and script material
Closely partner alongside Director, Producers, Writers, Editors with understanding position’s significance in supporting production
Regularly incorporate all approved notes and changes to script material
Attend applicable meetings and Director reviews for script and story revisions
Track specific Writer contribution for appropriate crediting
Supervise and mentor Production Coordinators and Assistants, manage workflow and logistics for department
Manage and implement the master VO schedule along with the Casting and the Post Production Supervisor
Attend Production dialogue recording sessions, update script with review notes, prep and distribute recording materials for Talent, Director, and other attendees
Track dialogue recording status and provide summaries including outstanding character line count to production leadership and Editorial
Update Producers with all notable story and script changes as they occur
Notation and communication to Editorial of Director’s preferred takes (line readings)
Track scratch dialogue based on story deliveries, script revisions, and director and/or editor requests
Create an archival “milestones” conformed script after every story reel screening
Liaise with Legal to ensure scripted material is within established copyright guidelines
Provide critical attention to security of distributed scripted material