The Film Studio Manager plays a pivotal role in bringing our award-winning productions to life—on screen and behind the scenes. Reporting to the Director of the Film Studio, this position is the heartbeat of our studio operations, ensuring every detail of production and distribution runs smoothly. From budgeting and contracts to shoot schedules and festival submissions, you’ll be at the center of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where art meets innovation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties in addition to other duties as assigned.
Administrative:
- Financial Systems: Manage departmental finances, including accounts payable, accounts receivable (invoices and payments), budget tracking and forecasting, labor tracking, and submitting payment requests.
- Contracts and Intellectual Property: Manage intellectual property rights and licenses associated with film projects, including clearances, deadlines, expirations, take-downs, and payments.
- Contract Management: Manage Film Studio contract life cycles, deadlines, and deliverables, including labor, equipment, venue, distribution, and licensing.
- Cross-Departmental Expenses: Assist in managing cross-departmental film expenses, including orchestra, stagehand, artist, production, and technical expenses.
- Film Tax Credit (FTC) Process: Help manage the film tax credit process including application, data management, deliverables, requirements, and paperwork.
- Deadline Tracking: Keep track of internal deadlines for deliverables, communications, licenses, contracts, payments, FTC compliance, and paperwork.
- Equipment Inventory: Help manage Film Studio equipment inventory.
- Supplies and Materials: Assist in managing supplies and materials.
Production:
- Film Production Logistics: Assist in managing logistics for film production, including field productions, schedules, post-production deliverables, and assignments.
- Project Integration: Assist cross departmental communication and logistics
- Production Services Logistics: Help manage the logistics of production services provided to other companies.
- Film Shoots and Post-Production: Assist in film shoots, recordings, and post-production as required.
Content Management
- Content Inventory: Maintain a current and up-to-date content inventory and directory.
- Content Coordination: Receive, manage, and fulfill cross-departmental content requests.
- Content Distribution: Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to facilitate sponsorship, licensing, distribution, and other revenue generating initiatives.
- Streaming Platform Maintenance: Help maintain the streaming platform as necessary.
- Festival Submissions: Assist in submitting content for festivals and awards.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in film production, distribution, operations management, or a related role.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of contracts and intellectual property management.
- Familiarity with film production logistics and scheduling.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a creative environment.
- Proficiency in using film production software and tools.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Attributes:
- Creative and flexible mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Passion for film and digital content production.
How to Apply:
Please email resume with cover letter and references to resume.filmstudio@atlantaopera.org. Include “Film Studio Manager” in the Subject Line. (No phone calls please.)
