DARKODE GLOBAL | UK / Remote | Part-time / Flexible
DARKODE STUDIOS is looking for an experienced film sales and distribution professional to help build DARKODE GLOBAL — our international sales and distribution arm.
DARKODE STUDIOS is an independent UK film production company developing and producing commercially driven, internationally focused films.
DARKODE GLOBAL
is being established to take those films beyond production and into the international marketplace — through sales, licensing and distribution across theatrical, streaming, digital, television, physical and festival channels.
We are now looking for an experienced Sales & Distribution Executive to join us at this early stage and help build the division from the ground up.
THE ROLE
This is initially a freelance, part-time and flexible position, suitable for an experienced industry professional who may also have other professional commitments.
We are not looking for someone who simply understands film distribution in theory.
We are looking for someone who knows the market, knows the business and knows the people.
The ideal candidate will bring established relationships with relevant buyers, distributors, sales agents, platforms, broadcasters and other industry partners, together with a proven track record in selling, licensing or distributing independent films.
Working closely with the founder of DARKODE STUDIOS, you will help shape DARKODE GLOBAL's commercial strategy and establish the relationships and infrastructure required to develop it into a functioning international sales and distribution operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement sales and distribution strategies for DARKODE GLOBAL's slate.
- Identify and approach suitable international buyers, distributors, sales agents, platforms, broadcasters and licensing partners.
- Develop and maintain meaningful industry relationships across relevant territories.
- Identify appropriate markets, territories and release opportunities for individual titles.
- Lead or support commercial negotiations for sales, licensing and distribution agreements.
- Advise on rights, territories, exclusivity, terms and commercial positioning.
- Assess incoming sales and distribution opportunities.
- Advise DARKODE STUDIOS on distribution considerations during development and production where appropriate.
- Explore theatrical, TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, television, physical and other relevant exploitation opportunities.
- Represent DARKODE GLOBAL at appropriate film markets, festivals and industry events where commercially justified.
- Help establish and maintain DARKODE GLOBAL's professional buyer and partner network.
- Work alongside external legal, delivery, localisation, QC and other specialists when required.
- Provide commercial insight and regular recommendations as the division develops.
- Contribute to building DARKODE GLOBAL into a sustainable independent sales and distribution business.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You should have demonstrable professional experience in film sales and/or distribution.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- A proven track record of selling, licensing or distributing independent films.
- Existing relationships with distributors, buyers, sales agents, platforms, broadcasters or other relevant industry contacts.
- Experience taking films to market and negotiating commercial opportunities.
- A strong understanding of international film rights and territory-based licensing.
- Knowledge of international film markets and festivals.
- An understanding of contemporary digital distribution.
- Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently and take initiative.
- A genuine interest in building something rather than simply operating within an existing structure.
Experience with independent genre film — particularly horror, thriller or commercially driven cinema — would be advantageous.
Most importantly, we want someone who can bring real industry relationships and real-world experience to DARKODE GLOBAL.
THE STRUCTURE
This is initially a freelance, part-time and flexible engagement.
As DARKODE GLOBAL is a newly established division, the initial compensation structure will be performance and revenue based, with an agreed commission relating to qualifying sales and distribution revenue generated through the executive's work.
A performance-driven annual bonus structure may also apply, subject to agreed objectives and the development of the division.
The precise structure will be agreed with the successful candidate.
As DARKODE GLOBAL grows, there is the opportunity for this role to develop into a formal Head of Distribution position with an expanded remit and compensation structure.
WHY JOIN DARKODE GLOBAL?
You would be joining at the beginning.
This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence over how a new independent sales and distribution operation is built — from its commercial strategy and industry relationships to the way individual films are taken to market.
We are looking for someone who wants to help build something long-term.
Someone who can look at a film and understand not only whether it can be sold, but where, to whom, how and when it should be sold.
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