Development Executive
Scythia Films Inc
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/5/2021 9:30:00 AM PST
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Scythia Films & Stellar Citizens Inc.
Stellar Citizens and Scythia Films, one of Canada's most prolific production companies and managers of a private equity development fund, are seeking an experienced development executive. They will shepherd both business and creative aspects of a diverse slate of feature film and series projects (scripted and non-fiction) towards production alongside the Toronto based team.
The ideal candidate has relationships within the screenwriting community and has strong strategic and organizational skills. They should also be passionate about creative in TV, Film, and adjacent disciplines (books, theatre, comedy, etc.). Someone who holds a curiosity for the changing content landscape with an eye to where audiences are going, and how to meet them there.
Work will be conducted remotely, operating as a Los Angeles presence liaising with the companies Toronto head offices.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the development team to assess new properties for the domestic and international market.
- Lead submissions of new projects with an ability to extrapolate company principals' ideas into actionable projects.
- Identify concepts and stories with high artistic ambitions and/or commercial potential.
- Procure and negotiate rights on various properties in collaboration with producers
- Provide creative feedback on scripts, pitch materials, and other creative materials throughout the development process.
- Manage the priorities of the slate on time and within budget, working with the team to realize our goals.
- Discover new talent and foster potential partnerships, particularly with writers and directors.
- Maintain strong relationships with key contacts within the film & television industry including broadcast development executives, studios, creators, writers, and agents.
- Attend domestic and international markets to pitch projects, maintain as well as continuously enhance our network appending it with executive contacts