Director, Creative Development
Sony Pictures
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Director, Creative Development
Summary:
This position will be the creative executive working directly for the EVP of Tristar Production. The Director, Creative Development must have a keen understanding of film narrative, and knowledge of current audience tastes and future trends.
Job Description:
• They will develop and cultivate relationships with industry contacts (i.e. screenwriters, agents, directors and studio executives) in order to source ideas which will be developed into scripts.
• This position will review scripts, negotiate with agents to purchase the right to develop scripts, and bring together key players (director, lead actors, producers, etc.) who will commit to producing the film.
• Once a script is optioned, this position will oversee the development of the script.
• The Director will pitch the idea to the studio for approval and if the film is green-lit, will supervise the film through the various stages of production (pre-production, production and post-production).
Job Requirements:
• An ability to successfully search out new talent, and cultivate creative relationships with screenwriters, agents, directors, and actors
• A keen understanding of tone and genre, of the underlying structure and language of film narrative, and of the emotional impact different types of films have on various audiences
• Ability to identify projects with artistic and commercial potential, and use their contacts and skills to transform the initial premise into a compelling screenplay
• Ability to read screenplays, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and prepare clear development notes to help screenwriters address these weaknesses without undermining the screenplay's strengths
• An understanding of the needs of the production department, so that screenplays reach fruition at the most opportune moment, and so that the company is never left without good projects to package, finance and produce
• If necessary, they should also be able to identify where the development/production process has gone astray, and troubleshoot story difficulties/personality conflicts.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios