Development Executive
DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
After 4 years as a key member of the Development Team Hone Kouka is leaving the NZFC in June. His replacement will be someone who may bring different experiences with them but will definitely share Hone’s wide knowledge of and deep passion for film and for storytelling in general.
This position focuses on:
- Script and project reading and reporting
- Liaison with film-makers whose projects are in development at the NZFC
- Participation in script development financing committees
- Preparation of script and project notes and letters as required
- Preparation of policy documents and papers to the NZFC Board as required
- Advising film-makers on the application processes for feature film development and production in conjunction with the Head of Development
- Liaison with the various industry guilds and organisations supported by the NZFC Organisation of professional development and training initiatives
This is a varied and busy role demanding a high level of commitment to the job and to the New Zealand film industry. The position is Wellington based and requires regular travel to Auckland and occasionally to other places in NZ and overseas. In the first instance employment will be offered on a fixed 12 month contract.
The successful applicant will be directly responsible to the Head of Development. To be successful in this role you will have:
- A passion for cinema
- A demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in the development of film scripts, or scripts in another dramatic medium
- A wide knowledge of dramatic writing in film & other media
- A knowledge and understanding of feature film development and production in NZ
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good organisation skills
- Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- A demonstrated commitment to working as a team
Experience in short or feature film writing and/or production would be an advantage.
Experience in short or feature film writing and/or production would be an advantage.
For a complete Job Description please email: shane@nzfilm.co.nz
All applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and referees.
Please forward to the Head of Development, NZFC, PO Box 11-546, Wellington, marked “Private and Confidential” or email:shane@nzfilm.co.nz
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM MONDAY 19 APRIL 2010
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New Zealand Film CommissionThe NZFC provides loans and equity financing to New Zealand film-makers to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films being made in New Zealand. The Film Commission does not itself produce films. The Film Commission is also active in the sales and marketing of New Zealand films, and it assists with training and professional development within the industry.
