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As the Creative Director - Films at STAGE (Haryanvi), you will be entrusted with leading the creative vision, strategy, and execution of film content across various formats such as short films, mini-feature films, and feature films. Your role will require you to be a visionary storyteller with a profound understanding of cinematic language, audience psychology, and cultural nuances while upholding creative excellence and market relevance. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Creative Strategy & Vision** - Drive the creative vision for STAGE Films in alignment with the platform's cultural and entertainment objectives. - Lead the ideation and development of original IPs across genres with strong emotional and cinematic value. - Collaborate with screenwriters, directors, and producers to craft highly engaging and culturally resonant scripts. - Ensure creative consistency, robust storytelling structure, and high production quality from concept to release. - **Content Development & Execution** - Commission content according to STAGE's overall strategy and creative roadmap. - Oversee project execution within defined budget and timelines while maintaining storytelling excellence and visual quality. - Manage a yearly content pipeline, pre-plan content commissioning, and licensing to meet business and cultural goals. - Supervise pre-production, production, and post-production stages to uphold the creative vision. - **Team Supervision & Collaboration** - Mentor and lead a team of associate creative directors, writers, producers, and content strategists to foster innovation and creative ownership. - Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout all phases from ideation to marketing and release. - Collaborate with marketing, insights, and analytics teams to align creative output with performance objectives and audience insights. - **Platform & Audience Insights** - Monitor content trends, audience behavior, and performance data to refine content strategies. - Identify emerging formats, genres, creators, and storytelling trends to keep STAGE at the forefront. - Analyze content performance metrics to deliver engaging stories and explore opportunities for IP expansion and multi-platform storytelling. **Qualifications & Skillset:** - **Creative & Storytelling Skills** - Profound understanding of characters, emotions, and visual storytelling. - Strong grasp of concept selection, narrative pacing, and audience connection. - Proven ability to develop culturally rooted, high-engagement content. - **Technical & Process Understanding** - Deep knowledge of Pre-Production and Post-Production processes. - Ability to maintain storytelling quality across production pipelines. - **Strategic & Analytical Strengths** - Understanding of market trends and audience insights. - Utilization of data and analytics to shape creative decisions and evaluate content performance. - **Leadership & Decision-Making** - Proactive problem-solving skills and strong creative judgment. - Excellent team management and multitasking capabilities. - Ability to balance creative ambition with business strategy and timelines. **Experience:** - Minimum 8+ years of experience in film/OTT creative leadership roles. - At least 5+ years of on-ground experience in film production and 3+ years in OTT/platform-based content creation. - High passion for learning, creativity, and innovation. **Cultural Understanding:** - Deep understanding of Haryanvi culture or broader Hindi-speaking belt sensibilities. - Ability to translate cultural authenticity into mass, relatable storytelling. This role is ideal for a visionary creative leader who possesses a rare blend of creative instinct, analytical acumen, and cultural depth. If you are passionate about building a cinematic universe that entertains, represents, and elevates regional India on a global scale, this opportunity is tailored for you.,
