Experienced Producer for Short Film

Job Description
A short film exploring immigration, labor rights, and structural injustice is seeking a seasoned producer with a passion for socially engaged storytelling. This character-driven drama centers on the lived experiences of Chinese immigrant women in Canada and incorporates a documentary-style aesthetic with stylized narrative filmmaking. Ideal candidates have experience in both production and strategy for high-impact projects targeting festival circuits.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the film from development through post-production

• Coordinate budgeting, scheduling, and crew logistics

• Assist with grant writing, funding submissions, and festival strategy

• Contribute to creative collaboration and execution of the protest scene shot with Steadicam

• Guide submission planning to major film festivals and manage impact distribution

Requirements

• Must be age 40 or older

• Strong background in independent film production

• Previous work selected by Berlinale or Sundance is highly preferred

• Familiarity with Canadian and international film funding and festivals

• Experience with grant/funding applications (e.g., Telefilm Canada, TIFF Talent Lab)

• Ability to manage multiple phases of the production process with professionalism

Compensation

• Compensation based on applicant expectations

• Open to discussing stage-based payment terms (development, production, post)