Head, International Partnership and Distribution | ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc.  

Profile Summary:

The International Content and Partnerships Head strategizes the long-term business strategies and short-term operational tactics related to furthering the international film initiatives of ABS-CBN Films. The strategies are developed with the individual creative and production units, supervised by the Head of International Sales, and approved by the Managing Director.

Responsibilities:

• Handle and manage ABS-CBN Films international co-productions and partnerships
• Negotiate/pave the way for ABS-CBN Films’ content’s entry to festivals and therefore leading to expansions of brands to the regional markets and introduction to potential partners for content
• Present ABS-CBN Films’ and create business relationship with other film producers particularly for regional/international expansion
• Offer our content to potential partners for syndication, licensing, etc. – outside the realm of theatrical distribution – local / international
• Handle negotiations and deals with producers and film auteurs all over the world for possible partnerships
• Present ABS-CBN Films in film festivals and film markets
• Influence management to acquire, license foreign content for co-production
• Oversee local production for international release
• Manage international production shoots intended for the international market
• Oversee outsourced partners in delivering content for the non-Filipino
• Synthesize learning and cascade all these to the ABS-CBN Films officers and key staff
• To establish the presence, image and brand of ABS-CBN Films, and monitor the progress of these deals until final fruition.

• Have created/produced/acquired content in long or short form
• Were exposed to local and international film markets (Mainstream, Indie or Maindie)
• Have joined film festivals before- either as content creator or as producer (Mainstream, Indie or Maindie)
• Have established industry connections- particularly in Film (local and international circles)