Freelance Production Consultant

• The BFI and Film4 Future Takes offers support for higher-budget live action, short form work from teams of writers, directors and producers based in the UK. After a successful pilot round, the second round of the fund will support six films in production between April 2026 until March 2027.
• We are looking to engage a small pool of highly experienced and supportive
• Production Consultants / Mentors to work with the filmmakers on their funded films.
• This freelance role is designed to provide high-level, advisory support to funded producers and projects, helping them navigate the development and production process with confidence.
• The Production Consultants will support the Future Takes cohort across development, production, and delivery of their funded projects, applying hands-on production experience to assist producers in delivering projects on time, on budget,
• and in line with BFI and Film4 processes and industry standards.
• This includes providing comprehensive production support in a mentorship role:
• reviewing and analysing production materials and paperwork and overseeing projects through pre-production, shoot, and post-production.
• We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the UK film landscape, a passion for talent development, and a track record of producing impactful and successful work. This role is ideal for those who enjoy mentoring and empowering emerging producers, and who can offer strategic, creative, and practical guidance across development, production, and delivery. Their role is advisory, not managerial, and is designed to empower producers while offering a confidential and experienced sounding board.
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Key Responsibilities

Key Deliverables

• Support producers on all Future Takes productions in collaboration with

BFI/Film4 Execs

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• Ensure productions are appropriately and sufficiently budgeted and scheduled
• Identify and flag potential practical, financial and creative risks
• Advise producers (and line producers) on shaping budgets, contracts,

schedules and production plans

• Troubleshoot production challenges with producers and financiers
• Work closely with BFI/Film4 Production, Business Affairs and Finance teams to ensure projects are robust and ready for greenlight
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with BFI and Film4 Execs
• Ensure budgets meet BFI/Film4 requirements including adequate legal fees,

insurance, producer, director, crew and cast fees

• Advise on HODs, crew and casting
• Advise on cashflows, cost reports, call sheets and progress reports
• Delivery support, clarification of deliverables and best practices
• Attend key meetings including cost report calls, production meetings, tech recces and financier production process meetings
• Provide ongoing advice and problem-solving support where required and within scope of role
• Ensuring alignment with BFI and Film4 guidance

Additionally

• Maintain a professional approach at all times
• Maintain effective working relationships with BFI/Film4 Executives and external partners
• Promote and support diversity and inclusion across all activities
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Person Specification

Essential

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• Significant production experience in Feature Films (e.g. a ‘producer’ or
• ‘produced by’ credit on at least one theatrically distributed feature film. We will also consider applications from producers where the feature film is currently playing festivals.)
• Proven experience working with public funders and broadcasters (e.g. BFI,

Film4, BBC Film)

• Proven experience working with Film budgets, schedules and production paperwork and applied knowledge of the UK Independent Film Tax Credit
• Thorough knowledge of the UK independent film production sector including facility companies and crew with established production contacts across the

UK

• A demonstrable interest in supporting new and emerging talent and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines with the ability to work under pressure with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven people management skills
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and budgeting/accounting software

Compensation

£73,000 - £114,000 / year