FILM DIRECTOR – ART & CULTURAL PROJECTS
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About the Role
Arturo Palomba Gallery LLC seeks an experienced Film Director to lead high-quality films and documentaries promoting contemporary artists and exhibitions. The role requires directing documentaries, managing production teams, and creating cinematic content for international art fairs and digital platforms.
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Responsibilities
- Direct documentaries featuring internationally recognised and emerging contemporary artists
- Develop creative concepts for films, exhibitions and cultural storytelling
- Lead video productions from concept to final delivery
- Coordinate cinematographers, editors, photographers and production teams
- Produce cinematic content for exhibitions, international art fairs and digital platforms
- Create promotional films for collectors, museums and cultural institutions
- Manage production schedules and budgets
- Work directly with the Founder & CEO on international communication projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Film, Media, Cinematography, Directing or related discipline
- Proven experience directing documentaries, commercial films or cultural productions
- Strong storytelling and visual communication skills
- Experience managing film productions from pre production to post production
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or equivalent software
- Fluent English
- International travel availability
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About the Role
- Arturo Palomba Gallery LLC is seeking an experienced Film Director – Art & Cultural Projects to lead the creation of high quality films, documentaries and visual storytelling projects that promote contemporary artists, international exhibitions and the Gallery's global vision.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in building one of the most innovative visual communication programmes within the international contemporary art sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct documentaries featuring internationally recognised and emerging contemporary artists.
- Develop creative concepts for films, exhibitions and cultural storytelling.
- Lead video productions from concept to final delivery.
- Coordinate cinematographers, editors, photographers and production teams.
- Produce cinematic content for exhibitions, international art fairs and digital platforms.
- Create promotional films for collectors, museums and cultural institutions.
- Manage production schedules and budgets.
- Work directly with the Founder & CEO on international communication projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Film, Media, Cinematography, Directing or related discipline.
- Proven experience directing documentaries, commercial films or cultural productions.
- Strong storytelling and visual communication skills.
- Experience managing film productions from pre production to post production.
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or equivalent software.
- Fluent English.
- International travel availability.
We Offer
- Competitive tax free executive salary.
- Annual performance bonus.
- UAE employment visa.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance.
- Annual return flight ticket.
- International travel opportunities.
- Participation in leading international art fairs and cultural events.
- Creative freedom to develop original film projects.
- Executive mentoring and leadership development.
- Long term international career opportunities.
- Opportunity to shape the visual identity of an internationally expanding contemporary art gallery.
Salary
- AED 38,000 – AED 55,000 per month (Tax Free)
- Executive Performance Bonus
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