Creative Producer- Films- Gujarati

The Creative Producer  at STAGE (Gujarati) will lead the overall creative vision, strategy, and execution of film content across formats — short films, mini-feature films, and feature films. The role demands a visionary storyteller who deeply understands cinematic language, audience psychology, and cultural nuances, while maintaining creative excellence and market relevance.

The Creative Director will be responsible for ideating and developing high-impact original IPs, supervising the full content lifecycle, and ensuring every story aligns with STAGE’s mission — “Entertainment First in Culture.”

1. Creative Strategy & Vision

• Drive the creative vision for STAGE Films, ensuring all projects align with the platform’s cultural and entertainment goals.
  

• Lead ideation and development of original IPs across genres with strong emotional and cinematic value.
  

• Work closely with screenwriters, directors, and producers to develop highly engaging and culturally resonant scripts.
  

• Ensure creative consistency, strong storytelling structure, and high production quality across all stages — from concept to scripting, production, post, and release.
  

2. Content Development & Execution

• Responsible for content commissioning as per STAGE’s overall strategy and creative roadmap.
  

• Ensure smooth execution of projects within defined budget and TATs, maintaining excellence in storytelling and visual quality.
  

• Maintain a yearly content pipeline, pre-planning content commissioning and licensing in sync with business and cultural objectives.
  

• Supervise the pre-production, production, and post-production stages of film content to ensure alignment with creative vision.
  

3. Team Supervision & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of associate creative directors, writers, producers, and content strategists, fostering innovation and creative ownership.
  

• Supervise cross-functional teams (internal & external) through all phases — from ideation and scripting to marketing and release.
  

• Collaborate with marketing, insights, and analytics teams to align creative output with performance goals and audience insights.
  

4. Platform & Audience Insights

• Monitor content trends, audience behavior, and performance data to refine content strategies.
  

• Scout emerging formats, genres, creators, and storytelling trends to keep STAGE ahead of the curve.
  

• Analyze content performance metrics and deliver stories with high engagement and completion rates. Identify opportunities for IP expansion, spin-offs, or multi-platform storytelling to strengthen STAGE’s brand footprint.
  

Qualifications & Skillset

1. Creative & Storytelling Skills

• In-depth 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.
  

2. Technical & Process Understanding

• Deep understanding of Pre-Production (casting, budgeting, locations, costumes, treatment).
  

• Strong knowledge of Post-Production (editing, sound design, BGM, DI, VFX).
  

• Ability to maintain storytelling quality across production pipelines.
  

3. Strategic & Analytical Strengths

• Strong understanding of market trends and audience insights.
  

• Skilled in using data and analytics to shape creative decisions and assess content performance.
  

4. Leadership & Decision-Making

• Proactive problem-solver with strong creative judgment.
  

• Excellent team management and multi-tasking 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 on learning, high on passion, and driven by creative innovation.
  

Cultural Understanding

• Deeply rooted understanding of Gujarati culture or broader Hindi-speaking belt sensibilities.
  

• Ability to translate cultural authenticity into mass, relatable storytelling.
  

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a visionary creative leader who lives and breathes cinema — someone with the rare blend of creative instinct, analytical acumen, and cultural depth. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building a cinematic universe that entertains, represents, and elevates regional India on a global scale.