• (a)To formulate strategies in collaboration with the trade and industry associations of the film sector in administering Film Development Fund (FDF) related to the development of film, streaming platform and other forms of content;
• (b)To lead and coordinate with other sections for cross-sectoral projects for the long-term development of film industry and nurturing of talents;
• (c)To administer funding schemes under FDF including but not limited to the Other Film-related Projects Scheme, First Feature Film Initiative, Content Development Scheme for Streaming Platforms and Scriptwriting Incubation Programme, including vetting applications, preparing papers for seeking approval from Fund Vetting Committee/Film Development Council, preparing assessment/progress/completion reports and monitoring of project progress;
• (d)To drive and support delegations on talent nurturing to the Chinese Mainland and overseas film festivals and markets;
• (e)To formulate strategies and draw up implementation plans to support the film industry in creation of intellectual property (IP), nurturing IP production and IP trading for exploring business/commercialisation opportunities and yielding economic values; and
• (f)To head the Film Development Section for its daily operation and represent the team to attend and officiate events when necessary.

Note:

• (1)Subject to the exigency of services, the appointee may be required to work irregular hours and overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• (2)Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written test and/or an interview.

Candidate should have:

• (a)a bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
• (b)attained Level 3 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent results ;
• (c)a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification full-time work experience in film and/or creative industries, with at least eight years at managerial level or above;
• (d)broad knowledge of, and solid experience and extensive networks in film and/or creative sectors;
• (e)strong leadership and management capabilities as well as good interpersonal and communication skills to connect with private associations/companies, government authorities and non-governmental organisations local and abroad to cultivate and promote the film and creative sectors;
• (f)good command of written Chinese and English, and fluency in spoken Cantonese, Putonghua and English; and
• (g)strong problem-solving, analytical, organising, communication and management skills, and the ability to work independently.