Director, Film Development

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees development projects from inception - from pitch to greenlight to production and post-production, reporting into SVP or VP but taking on the day-to-day project responsibility across Creative, Production and BA.
• Provides notes and creative input on a high volume of scripts and reading materials with a strong knowledge of story structure and character development.
• Builds rapport and maintains relationships with management companies, talent agencies and producers to find new writers, artists, and directors.
• Tracks and sources new material, including books, articles, pitches, and scripts for consideration in future film projects.
• Liases with our covering agents and book scouts on weekly calls.
• Takes pitch meetings and writer/director/talent general meetings on behalf of the department as needed.
• Collaborates with other executives (SVPs, VP, Manager, Coordinator and Assistants) on projects and works well in a team setting to support and improve all projects in development, and works with SVPs and VP to manage Coordinator and Assistant work flow.  
• Collaborates with Business Affairs and Production colleagues to ensure project deals reach a successfulconclusion.
• Helps SVPs and VP oversee greenlight and production process, dealing with issues that may arise during production and giving notes on dailies and cuts.

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in development and/or production in film, ideally in both the independent and studio sectors.
• The ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written),particularly when liaising with filmmakers and writers to give creative notes, and leadership ability.
• A proven track record of developing quality content.
• A strong sense of the marketplace and the appetite of both 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.

Compensation Range: $110K - $140K / year