Location
Toronto, ON | Canada
Job description
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Producer, your responsibilities will span from pre-production planning to post-production. You’ll collaborate with various teams, manage budgets, hire and supervise crew members, negotiate contracts, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Development:
- Selecting Projects : Identify and evaluate potential software projects for production.
- Script Evaluation : Review project scripts, assess feasibility, and provide input on creative aspects.
- Budgeting : Collaborate with stakeholders to create and manage project budgets.
- Crew and Talent Management:
- Hiring : Recruit and hire directors, developers, designers, and other team members.
- Crew Oversight : Supervise crew members during production, ensuring smooth collaboration.
- Talent Selection : Participate in casting decisions and collaborate with state or film crews.
- Production Coordination:
- Scheduling : Create and maintain production schedules, ensuring timely execution.
- Logistics : Coordinate logistics such as location scouting, equipment rentals, and travel arrangements.
- Risk Management : Anticipate and address potential production challenges.
- Financial Management:
- Budget Creation : Develop detailed production budgets, considering all expenses.
- Cost Control : Monitor expenses throughout the production process.
- Contract Negotiation : Negotiate contracts with vendors, crew, and talent.
- Creative Input and Quality Assurance:
- Script Editing : Collaborate with writers and developers to refine project scripts.
- Performance Oversight : Ensure high-quality performances from talent and crew.
- Post-Production Review : Review edited content, special effects, and overall quality.
- Promotion and Distribution:
- Festival Submissions : Submit finished projects to film festivals and other relevant events.
- Marketing and PR : Work with marketing teams to promote completed software products.
- Distribution Strategy : Plan distribution channels and release strategies.
Skills and Qualities:
- Familiarity with industry-standard software for video editing, sound mixing, and visual effects (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer).
- Understanding of color grading, compositing, and motion graphics.
- Knowledge of digital cinematography, camera equipment, and lighting techniques.
- Experience with green screen technology and virtual sets.
- Basic understanding of audio recording, mixing, and post-production.
- Ability to work with sound designers and composers to create impactful audio.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello) to track production timelines, tasks, and resources.
- Awareness of copyright laws, licensing agreements, and intellectual property rights.
- Ability to handle contracts, permissions, and clearances.
- The film industry is dynamic, and unexpected challenges arise. Being adaptable and resourceful is crucial.
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