Short Films Producer

**All Peoples Church**
**& World Outreach**

319, 2nd Floor, 7th Main, HRBR Layout, 2nd Block, Kalyan Nagar

Bangalore 560 043, INDIA

**SHORT FILM PRODUCER**

**SUMMARY**

APC’s short films will address specific audience groups, life issues, and social themes, from a Biblical and practical standpoint. The objective is to communicate Biblical truth in a contemporary, relevant, and engaging manner. The Short Films Producer has overall responsibility of this area of ministry, leading, managing, and executing ministry objectives with the help of the short films team comprising of script writer(s), video editor(s), other IT and media personnel, and volunteers from APC’s church community.

**VISION**

To create short films that communicate Biblical truth and values to specific audiences in relevant ways. Please review the APC Organization Chart available on OUR TEAM page (apcwo.org/about-us/our-team).

**ROLE DESCRIPTION**

The responsibilities of the Short Films Producer are below, but not limited to the following: 1. Oversee all elements of pre-production, production, and post-production, including release, promotion and digital distribution of the short films that are created.

2. Review and manage scripts, storyboard, budget, allocate resources, set deadlines, and select optimal forms of media for projects.

3. Plan video shoots: scout, select and reserve shoot locations.

4. Host and run casting sessions and selecting actors.

5. Communicate clearly and effectively with everyone involved in the project.

6. Coordinating the activities of script writers, managers, actors, media team and other personnel throughout the production process.

7. Reading and editing scripts.

8. Interpreting a script and understanding the story and narrative style.

9. Plan and run rehearsals, check teams progress and adhering to a production schedule.

10. Coordinate with the camera crew, art directors, costume designers, and musical composer to ensure consistent creative execution.

11. Estimate costs and prepare budgets.

12. Working closely with the production team to create the film in its final form.

13. Plan and coordinate with other teams for the release, marketing, and promotion of the short films.

14. Manage video libraries.

15. Evaluate analytics and work on continuous improvement of productions

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Must have a definite call of God to this kind of ministry role, with a strong passion for God’s Word and depth in the Spirit.
- Must be passionate about local church ministry, discipling, equipping and empowering people for Kingdom purposes.
- Must be a visionary to see opportunities where APC as a local church and ministry can grow and fulfill its God’s given mandate.
- Must have prior experience in producing short films, with hands-on involvement in the entire production lifecycle, industry knowledge, and technical expertise in film production.
- Video: Must understand various types of cameras, different lenses and how to create a particular shot. Familiarity with professional cameras (Sony Venice, Canon C500 Mark II or similar) or prosumer camcorders (Sony PXW-FS5M2 or similar), various HD and SD formats, preproduction/planning, studio and field production, lighting/grip and photography
- Audio: Must understand small format mixers, compression, EQ, effects processors, audio recording techniques for studio and field, multi-track, and waveform editing.
- Post-production: Must have worked hands-on with digital video editing, still and motion graphics design, and video compression for multiple delivery platforms.
- Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
- A strong command of the English language. - The ability to handle productions additionally in Hindi will be a huge plus, though not required.
- Must be able to come up with new ideas and envision what a film would be like before it is made.
- Ability to research and gain a good understanding of various target audiences, so that short films can be relevant, engaging, and impactful for target audiences.
- Good attention to detail, ability to multitask with strong creative thinking skills and ability to think conceptually.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in creative writing/film production or equivalent work experience.
- Prior experience in producing Bible based short films will be a huge plus.
- Preference will be given to those who have been actively involved at APC, Bangalore.
- Being able to work under pressure, and work long hours to meet deadlines.

As APC is a local church and Christian ministry, all positions require people who are passionate about Jesus Christ, and who are called, anointed, and committed to serving Him and people to see lives touched and transformed into Christlikeness.

**Salary**: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pr