Director Film Development

About FIFTH SEASON

FIFTH SEASON is an entertainment industry leader specializing in the development, production, financing, and distribution of premium films, television series, and documentaries. Known for its artist-first approach, the company has produced critically acclaimed films such as Book Club, The Lost Daughter, Nonnas, and Friendship, as well as award-winning series like Severance, His & Hers, Nine Perfect Strangers, Omnivore, and Tokyo Vice. FIFTH SEASON operates with a full-service worldwide distribution infrastructure and boasts a vast network of production hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to its successful slate of original productions, FIFTH SEASON’s global distribution arm handles a robust third-party library of hundreds of titles, including hit series such as Killing Eve, Normal People, The Morning Show, and The Night Manager. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, New York, and London, with offices worldwide. Shareholders include CJ ENM, Toho, and Endeavor.

Our Culture: 

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up. 

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry. If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees development projects from inception - from pitch to greenlight to production and post-production, reporting into SVP or VP but taking on the day-to-day project responsibility across Creative, Production and BA.
• Provides notes and creative input on a high volume of scripts and reading materials with a strong knowledge of story structure and character development.
• Builds rapport and maintains relationships with management companies, talent agencies and producers to find new writers, artists, and directors.
• Tracks and sources new material, including books, articles, pitches, and scripts for consideration in future film projects.
• Liases with our covering agents and book scouts on weekly calls.
• Takes pitch meetings and writer/director/talent general meetings on behalf of the department as needed.
• Collaborates with other executives (SVPs, VP, Manager, Coordinator and Assistants) on projects and works well in a team setting to support and improve all projects in development, and works with SVPs and VP to manage Coordinator and Assistant work flow.  
• Collaborates with Business Affairs and Production colleagues to ensure project deals reach a successfulconclusion.
• Helps SVPs and VP oversee greenlight and production process, dealing with issues that may arise during production and giving notes on dailies and cuts.

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in development and/or production in film, ideally in both the independent and studio sectors.
• The ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written),particularly when liaising with filmmakers and writers to give creative notes, and leadership ability.
• A proven track record of developing quality content.
• A strong sense of the marketplace and the appetite of both buyers and audiences.
• Strong relationships with producers, talent agencies, managers and studio executives
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Compensation Range: $110K - $140K / year