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Assistant, Theatrical Music

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production ...

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Post-Production Intern

Richmond, VA · On-site

Interns will work alongside our post-production team for the length of the program, gaining hands ... Provide entry-level motion graphic skills on edits that require them * Proficiency in Adobe ...

POOLHOUSE

Post-Production Intern

Richmond, VA

Interns will work alongside our post-production team for the length of the program, gaining hands ... Provide entry-level motion graphic skills on edits that require them * Proficiency in Adobe ...

Kodak

Technical Support Specialist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$27 - $28.50/hr

Work will primarily focus on Motion Picture film products, but activities may span into other film product lines as required to benefit AMC Industrial Films & Chemicals Division improvement ...

Lionsgate

Assistant, TV Production

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

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The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

Paralegal

Burbank, CA · On-site

$72K - $96.50K/yr

... motion picture, television, and streaming productions. The successful candidate will assist attorneys with multi-faceted legal support by working with business units and other professionals in the ...

The Walt Disney Company

Paralegal

Burbank, CA

$72K - $96.50K/yr

... motion picture, television, and streaming productions.The successful candidate will assist attorneys with multi-faceted legal support by working with business units and other professionals in the ...

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Manager, Acquisitions & Co-Productions

Manager, Acquisitions & Co-Productions

Lionsgate

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Summary of Position
Lionsgate is currently seeking a Manager, Acquisitions & Co-Productions who reports to the two Co-Heads of Acquisitions and Co-Productions.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the preparation for top tier film festivals and markets (Sundance, Berlin/ EFM, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, TIFF, AFM):
    • Identify and track high-priority titles in all stages: script package, promos, completed films.
    • Evaluate high-priority projects as early as possible and alert colleagues in our department and other key company stakeholders (e.g., marketing, international sales) to promising titles.
  • Focus on film projects with theatrical release potential.
  • Target is to identify 10-12 projects a year and team up with other execs to convert at least a third of them to acquisitions or co-productions.
  • Between markets/festivals, continue to track, source, and evaluate projects that maximize our distribution models.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of our economic models and customary business affairs parameters in order to support colleagues negotiating deals.
  • Proactively approach producers and sales agents with our content priorities and build strong relationships with a wide external network of suppliers, including directors, writers, and other types of creators.
  • Cultivate an extensive network of industry peers to have an ear to the ground about projects and what are competitors are up to.
  • Follow audience trends and formulate insights that are applied to our evaluation process.
  • Encourage cooperation and proactive communication within the team and cross-functionally across Lionsgate.
  • Be a brand ambassador for acquisitions at Lionsgate both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Four-year college degree B.A./B.S.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an acquisitions, production, or film sales role. In addition, feature film producing and/or development experience is a plus.
  • In-depth understanding of the inner workings of the major film festivals and markets.
  • Has watched a lot of independent movies and is conversant about specific genres, filmmakers, fan bases, etc.
  • Discerning taste that creatively aligns with theatrical moviegoers.
  • Has sizable network within the independent film industry of producers, agents, filmmakers, other buyers, and financiers.
  • Solid understanding of film ultimates, windowing, and the overall film monetization ecosystem.
  • Has a meaningful understanding of the key commercial terms that need to be negotiated in an acquisition.
  • Sound analytical judgment and effective communication skills to be able operate with a reasonable degree of autonomy.
  • Effective communicator who can prioritize what is salient when advocating for a project with different internal and external stakeholders.
  • Process-oriented to work efficiently and respond in a timely fashion to incoming inquiries.
  • Having a curious mind that is open to figuring out better ways of working.
  • Team player who puts the company and the team's goals first.

About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster's Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
Our Benefits
  • Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching

Compensation
$80,000 - $90,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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