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Development Producer
Finds and develops ideas, writers and scripts to the point of commission or financing.
Duties
- Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
- Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
- Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
- Source IP and writers
- Give script notes and run drafts
- Prepare pitch decks and treatments
Reports to
Head of Development / Producer
Works with
Writers, agents, Script Editors, Commissioners
Career path
Script Editor / Development Executive → Development Producer → Producer
Day to day
Reads submissions, gives notes, runs writer meetings and prepares pitches for commissioners.
Call times
Office hours; reading and writer meetings, with pitch days around commissioner calendars.
What to wear
Smart-casual in the office; practical layers and comfortable shoes on set.
Tools & kit
Laptop, phone, notebook, budget and schedule documents.
Tips
Confirm credit, fee, schedule of payments, exclusivity and any backend on a signed deal memo or contract before starting.
Software
- Movie Magic Budgeting / Excel
- Movie Magic Scheduling
- Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
- ChatGPT for draft letters and summaries (never for figures)
Related roles
Producer, Associate Producer
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