Director - Head of Film Studio - Culture SPA 240

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural investment firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director - Head of Film Studio to oversee strategic and operational management. The role involves developing cultural film initiatives, managing production processes, and collaborating with artistic communities. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of film production management experience, a degree in a related field, and proven leadership skills to inspire creative teams while maintaining high quality standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in film production management, focusing on cultural content.
• Strong understanding of cultural landscape and ability to translate vision into strategies.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and resource allocation in film production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the film studio's operations.
• Develop strategic vision for cultural projects aligned with company's mission.
• Establish partnerships with talent and filmmakers to enhance studio output.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing of projects.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Ensure all projects meet high artistic and technical standards.
• Represent the company at industry events to promote projects.
• Monitor industry trends to keep the studio cutting-edge.

Skills

Film production

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Arts Management or related field

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Director - Head of Film Studio - Culture. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the strategic direction and operational management of our film studio dedicated to culture projects, ensuring that Qiddiya remains a leader in the entertainment landscape. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing innovative cultural film initiatives, managing production processes, and fostering collaborations with artistic communities. You will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative, creative direction, and executive functions of our projects, ultimately enriching the cultural fabric of Qiddiya's offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the film studio's operations, including project development, production management, and post-production.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for cultural projects that align with Qiddiya's mission and objectives.
• Establish partnerships with local, regional, and international talent, filmmakers, and creative professionals to enhance studio output.
• Oversee the budgeting, scheduling, and resourcing of projects to ensure timely delivery within financial constraints.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence among studio staff and production teams.
• Drive quality assurance processes to ensure that all projects adhere to the highest artistic and technical standards.
• Represent Qiddiya at industry events, film festivals, and cultural conferences to promote our projects and strengthen industry relationships.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to keep the studio at the cutting edge of cultural film production.

Benefits

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in film production and management, with a focus on cultural content.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing large-scale film projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of the cultural landscape and an ability to translate artistic vision into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation in film production.
• A deep passion for culture and storytelling, coupled with the ability to inspire and lead creative teams.