Executive Producer in Cardiff

Executive producer

Seeking an Executive Producer to oversee all financial, legal, and logistical operationsfor this ambitious short film. This is a non-creative EP role focused on production management and funding strategy. Director retains full creative control; the EP ensures the production is funded, legally safe, and operationally strong.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage the production budget

Oversee grants, funding applications, and crowdfunding strategy

Manage all financial workflows (expenses, invoices, payments)

Handle insurance, risk assessments, and compliance

Oversee production schedule and logistics in collaboration with Line Producer

Support permit acquisition for public/street filming

Coordinate post‑production handoff (composer, sound, editor, colorist)

Ensure all legal documentation and contracts are completed

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience producing or managing finances for short films or indie productions

Strong budgeting, planning, and organisational skills

Familiarity with UK/Wales funding bodies (Film Cymru, BFI NETWORK) is a plus

Comfortable working with sensitive, emotionally intense queer themes

UK‑based preferred, but remote candidates welcome

COMPENSATION

This is paid role contingent on secured funding(grants + crowdfunding).
Once funding is confirmed, rates will align with industry‑standard short film compensation.

This isnotprofit sharing andnotdeferred payment.

Travel support provided for any required in‑person days.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

All applicants must be 18+ due to R‑rated thematic content

Zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind

Production is intimacy‑free (no sex or nudity), though themes are emotionally intense

Remote collaboration welcomed; Cardiff‑based applicants encouraged

TO APPLY

Please include:

Your CV

A short note about your experience and interest

Your general 2026 availability

Links to past projects or credits (Stage32, Vimeo, IMDb, etc.)