Film Category Director for Indie Creators

80Twenty; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

80Twenty is seeking a senior professional to own the film category for a 20-week leave coverage, overseeing acquisition, retention, and positioning within the independent film community in Los Angeles. You will report to the Creator Outreach head and operate with an established network and credibility.

You will drive partnerships, manage priority creators, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to propel campaigns, events, and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional film experience with an active industry network.
• Track record owning a category or portfolio with measurable targets.
• Public presence: comfortable presenting to groups and to press.
• Based in Los Angeles; ready to start mid-December 2026.
• Experience as a working filmmaker or creator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the film category strategy and growth targets.
• Build relationships with top-tier filmmakers and engage priority creators.
• Identify and pitch prospective creators; re-engage those exploring alternatives.
• Develop partnerships with film institutions and industry organizations.
• Represent the company at events, panels, and with press.
• Lead category education and develop best practices.
• Track industry trends and translate insights into outreach strategy.
• Drive adoption of new product features among priority creators.
• Champion creator needs and relay feedback to product/ops teams.
• Curate standout projects and success stories with marketing.

Skills

Category ownership

Relationship building

Public speaking

Industry network

Strategic thinking

Job description

80Twenty is seeking a senior professional to own the film category for a 20-week leave coverage, overseeing acquisition, retention, and positioning within the independent film community in Los Angeles. You will report to the Creator Outreach head and operate with an established network and credibility.

You will drive partnerships, manage priority creators, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to propel campaigns, events, and industry engagement.