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.” Key Responsibilities 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.