Director, Development (Production Disney Live Action)

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Job ID 10083809 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Jul. 02, 2024

Job Summary:

The Director, Development (Production) is responsible for overseeing aspects of Animated and Live Action film development for Disney Live Action.

Responsibilities:

Supports senior executives in the development of animated and live action for streaming and theatrical films
Sources and assesses creative submissions and identifies concepts that work with the Disney Live Action vision
Collaborates with senior executives to develop projects from idea through the production process
Builds and maintains relationships with outside sources, creative community, and internal creative counterparts
Identifies talent thru traditional and nontraditional research methods, inclusive of new and emerging technologies

Handles notes on films for senior executives
Completes research assignments for senior executives
Sources creative materials for review and development by senior executives
May pitch projects internally for development
May begin to develop their own projects to be shadowed by senior executives

Reports to a senior executive but services any senior executive on the team
May have a shared assistant

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Creative Executive in Animation and/or Live Action production
Proven ability to successfully source and assess potential creative concepts for production
Solid knowledge of the film production process

In-depth experience working with Talent (writers, directors, producers, actors)
Ability to access strong story lines and marketability
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with varied levels of management, talent, and staff
Understands the global and multicultural audience and how to adapt content to appeal to a wide audience

Ability to negotiate and effectively reach resolution
Highly organized with excellent follow through
Must be able to work on site 5 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:

Animation feature production experience highly preferred

The hiring range for this position in California is $115,500 - $149,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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