Executive producer - a job post by Maria Calado

About the job

Seeking an Executive Producer to oversee all financial, legal, and logistical operations for this ambitious short film. This is a non-creative EP role focused on production management and funding strategy. Director retains full creative control; the EP ensures the production is funded, legally safe, and operationally strong.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage the production budget

• Oversee grants, funding applications, and crowdfunding strategy

• Manage all financial workflows (expenses, invoices, payments)

• Handle insurance, risk assessments, and compliance

• Oversee production schedule and logistics in collaboration with Line Producer

• Support permit acquisition for public/street filming

• Coordinate post-production handoff (composer, sound, editor, colorist)

• Ensure all legal documentation and contracts are completed

• Maintain smooth communication between departments

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience producing or managing finances for short films or indie productions

• Strong budgeting, planning, and organisational skills

• Familiarity with UK/Wales funding bodies (Film Cymru, BFI NETWORK) is a plus

• Comfortable working with sensitive, emotionally intense queer themes

• Excellent communication

• UK-based preferred, but remote candidates welcome

COMPENSATION

This is a paid role contingent on secured funding (grants + crowdfunding).
Once funding is confirmed, rates will align with industry-standard short film compensation.

This is not profit sharing and not deferred payment.

Travel support provided for any required in-person days.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• All applicants must be 18+ due to R-rated thematic content

• Zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind

• Production is intimacy-free (no sex or nudity), though themes are emotionally intense

• Remote collaboration welcomed; Cardiff-based applicants encouraged

TO APPLY

Please include:

• Your CV

• A short note about your experience and interest

• Your general 2026 availability

• Links to past projects or credits (Stage32, Vimeo, IMDb, etc.)