Director's Researcher - Dubai - ref. q4201719
Dejavu Dubai
Job Description
Dejavu is a globally recognized production company with offices in the United Arab Emirates / Lebanon / Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / India specializing in various genres like TV Commercials, Documentaries, Corporate Films, Branded Content and Music Videos.
Over the last 17 years of its existence, Dejavu has won numerous awards at prestigious shows such as Cannes, NY Festivals, LIA, ADC and many more. Having its own post department with a team of editors and online artists is what separates Dejavu from other production houses and it enables them to monitor all aspects of the project right from the pre-production planning all the way to the final output delivery.At Dejavu we bring together the best talent to do the best work brilliantly, combining craftsmanship, data and technology to bring creativity to life and achieve the best results.
We aspire never to stop innovating and to be happy giving everything while doing what we like.
Responsibilities:
- Lead research to maintain and expand the companys director and creative talent database.
- Stay updated and have strong knowledge of prominent Film/TVC Directors, Documentary Filmmakers, Content Creators, and Photographers globally.
- Manage incoming briefs and source the most relevant talent (Director/DOP/Photographer) for projects.
- Expand the talent pool across the MENA region, USA, UK, Europe & South America.
- Reach out to various talent sourcing agencies, maintain relationships, and foster future collaborations.
- Scout and identify emerging creative talent, including AI-native filmmakers and digital-first creators.
- Utilize AI tools for: Script-to-board (STB) generation/ AI-driven animatics and pre-visualizations/ Visual moodboards and concept development
- Data-driven insights for director/ creator matching
- Recommend and integrate new AI-powered software to streamline research, presentations, and creative development.
- Collaborate with directors, producers, and creative teams to enhance pitches, treatments, and project ideation using AI.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a film production house or creative studio.
- Strong understanding of latest commercials, media campaigns, films, and industry trendswith awareness of how AI is reshaping them.
- Solid knowledge of filming techniques and production processes.
- Proven experience with AI tools for creative workflows (e.g., Runway, MidJourney, Pika Labs, Stable Diffusion, Kaiber, etc.).
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and Keynote; familiarity with AI-enhanced tools/plugins is a plus.
- Basic editing skills (Premiere/Final Cut/DaVinci Resolve, or AI-driven editing platforms).
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Media, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated AI expertise in applying tools to creative development, storyboarding, and production workflows.
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