Altitude Film Entertainment are looking for a creative, commercially astute and highly proactive Acquisitions Assistant, to take on a key role supporting both the international sales and UK distribution teams, reporting to the Head of Acquisitions.
We are a versatile, entrepreneurial company who welcome new challenges and strive to stay ahead of industry changes. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, passionate about film, and looking for a role in which to learn and develop.
Responsibilities:
· Read scripts/watch films and write eloquent, thorough, coverage assessing the project’s creative and commercial potential.
· Make reasoned, decisive judgements on all incoming material.
· Work closely with the Head of Acquisitions to keep track of all UK producers and productions and set meetings where necessary.
· Manage talent and project tracking lists, keeping them up to date.
· Identify new producers and talent relationships.
· Festival prep: organize and manage a tracking list of film titles ahead of each prominent film market i.e Sundance, Berlin, Cannes. Venice, Toronto & AFM.
· Festival prep: set meetings and manage the schedule during each film market.
· Research specific projects (e.g new media, audience trends etc) and write thorough reports.
· Look out for Event Cinema opportunities and be proactive in finding new partnerships
· Attend screenings & events, write reports and meet new contacts.
· Read the industry trades and research online to find information about upcoming films and identify other potential opportunities.
Skills needed:
• Able to read scripts or articles and provide feedback in a fast, efficient manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An active knowledge of the film industry, the changing media landscape and opportunities within independent distribution.
• Effective time management.
• The ability to multitask and work in a busy and dynamic environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills inc. Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills.
• A strong interest in the business of creative industries.
Salary
Entry Level: £20,000–£25,000
Please send your CV with a covering letter to info@altitudefilment.com by Friday December 3rd.
