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How much do film development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for film development in Florida is $52,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $67,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is film development?

Film development refers to the process of taking a film project from the initial idea or script through various stages of planning and preparation before production begins. This includes activities like securing rights, assembling a creative team, refining scripts, finding financing, and creating a production plan. Professionals in film development work closely with writers, directors, producers, and studios to shape a project and evaluate its potential for success. Their goal is to ensure that films are fully prepared and viable before moving into the actual production phase.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in film development?

To excel in Film Development, you need a solid understanding of storytelling, script analysis, and market trends, usually supported by a degree in film, media, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Final Draft, scheduling tools, and rights management systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback set top professionals apart. These competencies are crucial for identifying promising projects, nurturing creative relationships, and guiding films from concept to production.

How does a professional in film development typically collaborate with writers, directors, and producers during the early stages of a project?

In Film Development, professionals work closely with writers to refine scripts, providing feedback and guidance to align the story with production goals and market trends. They also collaborate with directors to ensure the creative vision is achievable within budget and logistical constraints, and with producers to assess project viability and secure necessary resources. Regular meetings, script notes, and pitch sessions are common, fostering a team-oriented environment where open communication is key to moving a project from concept to greenlight.

What is the difference between Film Development vs Film Production?

AspectFilm DevelopmentFilm Production
Primary FocusConcept creation, script development, securing fundingActual filming, editing, and post-production
Required SkillsCreative writing, project planning, industry knowledgeTechnical skills, project management, coordination
Work EnvironmentOffice, meetings, script workshopsOn-set, filming locations, editing suites
Common EmployersStudios, production companies, independent filmmakers

Film Development involves creating the story, securing funding, and preparing the project for filming. Film Production focuses on executing the filming process, managing crews, and completing the movie. Both roles are essential in the filmmaking process but differ in their focus and activities.

What are popular job titles related to Film Development jobs in Florida?

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Infographic showing various Film Development job openings in Florida as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,570 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Online Instructor - Character Animation

Winter Park, FL โ€ข On-site

The Los Angeles Film School
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Purpose:

Online Instructors are industry professionals who develop and teach curriculum that integrates technical knowledge, artistic exploration, creativity, and industry-relevant workflows. The online learning environment includes video content, project-based assignments, discussion boards, quizzes, instructor-led live sessions, and meaningful one-on-one student interaction. Faculty are also expected to provide supportive coaching and mentoring that helps students build confidence, improve their work, and progress successfully through the program.

This position is currently remote but may require occasional in-office attendance in Winter Park, Florida. A commutable distance from Winter Park is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (those that must be performed with or without an ADA Accommodation):

  • Serve as instructor for assigned courses or course sections
  • Perform all Online Faculty responsibilities with a high degree of quality and professionalism
  • Provide expertise in assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the related field
  • Develop and/or revise curriculum according to course design standards
  • Create course materials that ensure academic quality and that support successful student attainment of learning outcomes
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration
  • Possess an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of Los Angeles Film School
  • Download and use the school's chosen communication methods
  • Efficiently and professionally support students with clear communication, concerned care, creative and timely solutions to problems
  • Provide excellent and timely student support
  • Maintain accurate academic records, including grades and student communications
  • Utilize student feedback to continuously improve course instruction and make curriculum recommendations
  • Work to resolve student issues to ensure academic success

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities (those that must be performed with or without an ADA Accommodation):

  • Attend functions that are needed to support The Los Angeles Film School community.

Other Responsibilities: 

  • Other duties as assigned by Manager. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • N/A

Competencies | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities:

  • Be proficient in Autodesk’s Maya.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and Unreal Engine is a plus
  • Expert understanding of 12 Principles of Animation, industry pipelines, 3D techniques and practices.
  • Basic understanding of Python Scripting
  • Must provide a portfolio with samples. 
  • A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in a related field is required.
  • Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
  • Demonstrate teaching and organization skills
  • Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
  • Demonstrated English communication abilities, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated physical, visual, and auditory capacity to work on a computer and communicate effectively with students via telephone and computer.

Education | Experience:

  • REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution required.
  • REQUIRED: Must have 4+ years of verifiable work experience in a related field is required.

Computer Skills:

  • Proficiency using Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, and Zoom.
  • Proficiency using Autodesk’s Maya.
  • Experience with Photoshop and Unreal Engine is a plus.
  • Preferred experience in online/distance teaching.

Physical Demands (are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation):

  • Demonstrated ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10 pounds
  • Ability to travel to LAFS online offices in Winter Park, FL when required
  • Demonstrated physical, visual, and auditory capacity to work on a computer and communicate effectively with students via telephone and computer
  • Demonstrate physical ability to use a computer, a mouse and Wacom
  • Demonstrate ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand

Emotional & Mental Demands (are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation):

  • Supporting students with positivity and empathy
  • De-escalating student issues
  • Exposure to stressful and/or emotional student circumstances
  • Meeting deadlines for various tasks including grading and curriculum development
  • Teaching and developing curriculum can be challenging at times within excelled time frames
  • Sense of isolation if not accustomed to remote work
  • Stress related to self and time management
  • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.