About this role
The Head of Film & Global Distribution leads inDrive's global film initiative as an end-to-end owner. The role sets strategic direction and drives execution across two pillars: (1) the nomadic Alternativa Film Festival, and (2) the newly launched Impact Scouting, Creation & Distribution program. Success means (1) positioning Alternativa as a globally recognized player in impact cinema, building a credible international brand, and (2) establishing a sustainable system for bringing transformational films from the Global South to a global scale, maximizing audience reach through multi-platform distribution. You will be responsible for the strategic development and building a global system for scouting, creating, and distributing transformational films and series. The ambition is to reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide and, through that, help reduce major social problems. We are looking for someone with strong experience in the film industry and the ability to build systems, not just run projects. Lead and drive the full project lifecycle: from strategic design to hands-on execution of a large-scale impact initiative. Distribution Build-Out: Build the new Scouting, Creation & Distribution direction from the ground up in partnership with the Head of Scouting, Creation & Distribution — design the operating model, build pipelines, and establish distribution partnerships. Develop and execute a distribution strategy at scale. Strategic Oversight of the Festival: Provide strategic and curatorial guidance for the next phase of the Alternativa Film Festival in close partnership with the Head of Festival and a strong team — strengthening Alternativa’s global positioning and industry credibility, evolving the nomadic format, and shaping the long-term geographic roadmap. Build strategic partnerships to strengthen the project’s reach and credibility, including relationships with global and regional players such as platforms, distributors, sales agents, A-list festivals, and foundations. Representation: Represent the initiative externally as its principal voice in the film industry. Design behavioral change programs that harness the power of film, media, art, storytelling, and digital platforms to shift public perception and cultural norms. Ensure alignment and collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders to deliver measurable, sustainable results.