Read and evaluate scripts, find new talent and emerging voices. Create lists of directors, writers, and actors for projects in development.
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The Production Assistant cuts soundbites and VOs, helps producers gather elements for in-house packages, and orders and creates graphics.
We specialize in Book adaptations but are working on several Originals too.
Our Literary Scout will collaborate with all team members (including senior staff), as well as Amazon Studios TV and Film development teams and Business Affairs to help guide, steer, and target properties that will transform over time into high quality, surprising, and exciting Films and Series.
Provide creative materials to HOD candidates and schedules interviews with Creative and Production Executives.
Oversee development, some current and casting for Comedy and Adult Animation Series. Field pitches, identify trends, and help establish the strategic development goals for the department.
Write concise coverage of scripts, help assess a wide range of material, and provide constructive feedback to Manager for representation consideration and development of producing projects in Film and Television.
Reading scripts/ script coverage. Review ongoing/current projects and provide notes/feedback.
Responsibilities include script coverage, tracking writers/directors, sitting in on pitches, as well as other tasks as they arise.
Serve as lead problem solver with TV studio and outside producers on all production issues from prep through production and post. Liaise with each network/cable/Streaming partner on all notes for scripts, outlines, and written materials.
Duties include script reading and research, scheduling, etc. Should also be eager to read and provide feedback on material varying from project drafts to incoming submissions.
Coordinates/arranges domestic & international travel and hotel accommodations for executives, writers, directors, and producers. Requests and tracks script coverage for upcoming material.
Read and evaluate scripts, find new talent and emerging voices. Create lists of directors, writers, and actors for projects in development.
Daily tasks include scheduling, booking travel, covering scripts, research, and note taking.
Partner with the development team and studio leadership to oversee, guide and problem-solve all phases of development from reviewing prospective productions through network sales and pilot production.
Managing writers to develop treatments, scripts, and pitches. This includes developing existing and internal concepts into elevated Films and Series.
The ideal applicants have experience and relationships within the Animation industry, strong convictions about the future of Animation, and are scrappy, passionate, Creative, excited about trying things in new ways, and curious about a wide range of genres, mediums, and ways to build immersive new story worlds.
Identifying and sourcing key talent for various development projects including writers, Studios, artists, and directors.
Administrative duties such as: answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling, and scanning/mailing documents.
Structure, negotiate and execute mid to large-sized deals for inbound Film/TV rights needed for projects on the platform, as well as negotiate deals at Networks/Streamers/Buyers when we sell our Audio to 3rd party financiers.
Create a slate of Films across genres while growing MVE’s buyer relationship both in the US and abroad. Bring and build connections with the creative community to further grow MVE’s slate of Film and expand its roster of writers and directors.
Responsibilities: administrative tasks, reading, and providing notes on materials with opportunities to create idea lists and give feedback on IP and projects.
Applicants should have experience acquiring and developing IP, sourcing and supervising writers, developing first-class screenplays, as well as tracking and packaging valuable directors and actors.
Work closely with the President and VP to build and support a growing slate across Film and Television. Write coverage, outgoing submission letters, and notes on outlines, scripts, dailies, and cuts.
Collaborate with key creatives (producers, directors, writers) on development projects, taking initiative to move projects forward.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire to be promoted internally to Literary Manager, and is skilled at giving notes, industry networking, and interacting with writers.
Coordinate with Creative Producers and Production Management to prepare daily and weekly to-do lists in accordance with production deadlines.
Proactively solicit new material for Television adaptation and development e.g., scripts, books, articles, new media.
Gathering information on open writing assignments, directing assignments, staffing and other opportunities for clients. Servicing an existing roster of Film and Television writers and directors.
Includes handling phones, calendar, filing, drafting correspondence, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
