Support the Industry Manager in delivering the festival’s expanding year-round talent development programme of events, including development labs, mentorship activities and pitching events.
Browsing: Film
Reading new book projects and assessing film/tv/documentary/podcast/live stage play potential. Based on assessment of film/tv potential and authors’ ambitions, assisting executives in devising submission strategies for new book projects and executing those strategies.
Oversee behind-the-scenes content capture, working closely with filmmakers, cast, and crew to develop meaningful, story-driven moments throughout production.
Handles daily incoming general calls, mail, faxes and e-mails regarding statements, cue sheets, membership, applications, publisher information and anything that pertains to film/TV royalties.
Conduct research related to the film program scope, including documentaries, experimental film, and animation. Work with internal team and external editor to source, compile, and share content for review.
Assist with the creative development of film and television projects. Track submissions, scripts, notes, meetings, and project milestones. Coordinate with writers, executives, talent representatives, production teams, and other collaborators.
Serve as a cross-functional strategic partner, building strong working relationships across teams including creative development, physical production, business affairs, finance, programming, marketing, and PR.
Manage the executive’s calendar, including scheduling and confirming meetings internally and externally. Develop and maintain familiarity with all ongoing projects within the company. Liaise with executives, talent, and other assistants.
Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches. Recruit new creative talent. Work with writers to develop story and scripts.
Identify and proactively source commercial film & TV projects in the genre space including realistic paths to production at a contained budget level via meetings with writers, directors, agents, producers and wider entertainment industry network.