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Director, AFI Exhibition
American Film Institute
Los Angeles, CA
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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, AFI Exhibition is charged with pioneering the future of exhibition and charting a course for AFI to play a leadership role in celebrating the art form to the benefit of artists and audiences alike.
Day-to-day, the Director is also responsible for the artistic and operational oversight of AFI's current film festivals and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Exhibition/Film Festivals (AFI FEST, AFI DOCS, Meet the Press Film Festival)
o Provide a collective vision for AFI film festivals that supports the goals of the Institute while leading the evolving landscape of film exhibition.
o Develop a dynamic ''voice'' for each festival in support of a singular voice for AFI.
o Observe, track and share emerging trends in global exhibition.
o Inspire and manage the Programming and Operations staff.
o Guide the negotiation of vendor agreements.
o Construct and oversee the budget for each film festival.
o Maximize earned revenue across AFI Exhibition programs.
o Through public speaking and writing, serve as an AFI spokesperson to articulate the programmatic vision and guiding principles of the exhibition program. Includes thoughtful film and panel presentations.
o Establish and maintain relationships with key film community professionals, including distributors/streamers, talent, publicists, agents and managers.
o Collaborate with AFI Advancement to build relationships and secure commitments from AFI sponsors, donors, foundations and members.
o Collaborate with AFI Communications to develop messaging, key art and marketing plans for AFI Exhibition programs.
o Additionally, manage relationship with other public relation teams.
o Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by AFI President & CEO.
• Silver Theatre and Cultural Center:
o Oversee budgeting and programming of AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center to ensure institutional efficiencies and the power of partnership.
o Foster productive collaboration between staff members in Los Angeles and Silver Spring.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years hands-on, executive experience managing and programming a nationally recognized film exhibition program.
• Expert knowledge of commercial, independent and international film communities and a strong network of film community contacts to rely upon to celebrate diverse and compelling content.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of film festival programming as well as the operational logistics of a film festival both online and in person.
• Proven ability to ''think outside of the box'' and provide visionary leadership, while also demonstrating superior management skills.
• Mastering of managing budgetary expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to rapidly shifting priorities and strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and procedures in simple terms.
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong diplomacy skills and consistent professionalism are mandatory; this includes ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
• Possess a positive and professional attitude with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Personal integrity and the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
SUPERVISION:
The Director, AFI Exhibition performs all duties and responsibilities under the guidance and supervision of the President and CEO.
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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, AFI Exhibition is charged with pioneering the future of exhibition and charting a course for AFI to play a leadership role in celebrating the art form to the benefit of artists and audiences alike.
Day-to-day, the Director is also responsible for the artistic and operational oversight of AFI's current film festivals and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Exhibition/Film Festivals (AFI FEST, AFI DOCS, Meet the Press Film Festival)
o Provide a collective vision for AFI film festivals that supports the goals of the Institute while leading the evolving landscape of film exhibition.
o Develop a dynamic ''voice'' for each festival in support of a singular voice for AFI.
o Observe, track and share emerging trends in global exhibition.
o Inspire and manage the Programming and Operations staff.
o Guide the negotiation of vendor agreements.
o Construct and oversee the budget for each film festival.
o Maximize earned revenue across AFI Exhibition programs.
o Through public speaking and writing, serve as an AFI spokesperson to articulate the programmatic vision and guiding principles of the exhibition program. Includes thoughtful film and panel presentations.
o Establish and maintain relationships with key film community professionals, including distributors/streamers, talent, publicists, agents and managers.
o Collaborate with AFI Advancement to build relationships and secure commitments from AFI sponsors, donors, foundations and members.
o Collaborate with AFI Communications to develop messaging, key art and marketing plans for AFI Exhibition programs.
o Additionally, manage relationship with other public relation teams.
o Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by AFI President & CEO.
• Silver Theatre and Cultural Center:
o Oversee budgeting and programming of AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center to ensure institutional efficiencies and the power of partnership.
o Foster productive collaboration between staff members in Los Angeles and Silver Spring.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years hands-on, executive experience managing and programming a nationally recognized film exhibition program.
• Expert knowledge of commercial, independent and international film communities and a strong network of film community contacts to rely upon to celebrate diverse and compelling content.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of film festival programming as well as the operational logistics of a film festival both online and in person.
• Proven ability to ''think outside of the box'' and provide visionary leadership, while also demonstrating superior management skills.
• Mastering of managing budgetary expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to rapidly shifting priorities and strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and procedures in simple terms.
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong diplomacy skills and consistent professionalism are mandatory; this includes ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
• Possess a positive and professional attitude with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Personal integrity and the ability to inspire confidence and trust.
SUPERVISION:
The Director, AFI Exhibition performs all duties and responsibilities under the guidance and supervision of the President and CEO.
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