HEAD – PROGRAMMING, FILM BAZAAR

National Film Development Corporation of India, a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the central agency established to encourage the good cinema movement in the country. The primary goal of the NFDC is to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of the Indian film industry and foster excellence in cinema. Over the years NFDC has provided a wide range of services essential to the growth of Indian cinema. The NFDC (and its predecessor the Film Finance Corporation) has so far funded / produced over 300 films. These films, in various Indian languages, have been widely acclaimed and have won many national and international awards. The corporation invites application for the post of HEAD – PROGRAMMING, FILM BAZAAR with the following job details.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Will focus on the following verticals in the Film Bazaar like Knowledge Series, Screen Writers Lab, Promotions & Marketing, Sponsorship, VFX & Animation & Tech Pavilion, Promenade Development, IT related applications for Film Bazaar, Book to Box Office, Getting more Sales Agents, Distributors, Purchasers and other buyers to the Film Bazaar . 2. Overall in-charge of Films Bazaar, thereby providing guidance and leadership to different Teams, Team-leads & functionaries of the Films Market at IFFI, finalization of Films Bazaar programme, allocation of stalls, pavilions, and projects in discussion with festival director 3. Overall personnel, financial, logistical and publicity supervision and control in respect of different parts of films bazaar like Co-Production Market, Viewing Lab, Knowledge Series, Book-to-Box-Office, Work-In-Progress Lab, etc. 4. Coordination with other Section Heads of IFFI, Other international film markets, proposals and coordination for setting up of Indian stalls/pavilions in foreign film markets 5. Artistic management and extending invitations and follow-up of Senior Film Fraternity Guests, coordination for their hospitality and grievance redressal 6. Management of Film Bazaar registrations, publications, and distribution.

Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline, preferably in Film Studies/Film Direction/Media/Mass Communication/Humanities/MBA

Experience: At least 10 years Senior Management experience of organizing of films markets or films/entertainment Industry related events, film organizations, production houses, and their activities, having domain expertise and regular direct experience in organizing film pavilions abroad, Commercial, and operational knowledge of the production and post – production activities. Experience in leading and developing a team with a focus on mentoring, performance, and collaboration. Strong judgment and decision making skills.

Remuneration:- Consolidated pay of Rs. 2,00,000/- per month all inclusive.

For more details please go through the NFDC Contractual Advertisement or refer careers page in the NFDC Website.