Film Commissioner, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media

Film Commissioner, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media

Salary : $115,000.00 - $130,000 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Primary Physical Work Address : 1600 Broadway, Suite 2500, Denver CO 80202

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : oedit.info@state.co.us

Type of Announcement : This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job

OEDIT is seeking a visionary and experienced individual to lead COFTM during this pivotal time of transition and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of film and creative industries within our state, leading and collaborating with a dedicated team and reporting directly to the Director of the Creative Industries Office. The Film Commissioner may maintain a dotted line reporting relationship with the Executive Director, ensuring strategic alignment and broad organizational support. The successful candidate will be instrumental in integrating the Film Office into the broader Creative Industries framework, ensuring continuity of service while identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Market Colorado as a destination for film, television and media production :
• Develop an OFTM marketing plan and budget that aligns with the Creative Industries Strategic Plan and priorities.
• Coordinate and staff conference panels, film festival sponsorship events, and similar events identified in the marketing plan.
• Develop and implement film-related tourism initiatives in coordination with the Colorado Tourism Office.
• Ensure that budgeting, monitoring and data tracking systems for OFTM marketing are in place and that the CCI strategic plan serves as the basis for financial planning.
• Develop a strategy to support current production models utilized in the state, while also creating forward thinking strategies that include emerging technologies such as generative AI.
• Manage and improve the Film Production and Film Festival Tax Credit Programs :
• Manage film incentive tax credit including inquiries, applications, presentations to the Colorado Economic Development Commission for approval, contracts, review and final payment.
• Work with the State Controller's Office and Attorney General staff to ensure contracts and forms are in compliance with state law and state fiscal rules.
• Track impact of incentives including production dollars and jobs generated, ensuring that incentive budgeting and monitoring systems for FTM incentives align with the Division's systems.
• Develop strategies to improve the Film Incentive and grow the fund, working with the CCI Director, OEDIT's legislative team, the Governor's Office and OEDIT Executive Director to propose new legislation as necessary.
• Manage the newly passed Film Festival Tax Credit for a Globally recognized Institution and existing Colorado festivals.
• Implement effective strategies that uplift the Film Festival and production ecosystems, including rural, tribal and underserved communities.
• Manage other OFTM service offerings specified in legislation :
• Locations scouting and permitting assistance to filmmakers and production companies working in Colorado.
• Liaison among production companies, state and local government agencies, and local businesses and individuals before, during, and after production activities.
• Assistance to local governments and communities in promoting their locations, developing permitting criteria, and working with filmmakers and production companies.
• Educational and workforce development programs to promote and develop the film industry in Colorado.
• Increase access to public and private sector financial and professional development assistance to support and grow the film, television and media sectors in Colorado :
• Convene and solicit input from Colorado production companies, film festivals, independent filmmakers, digital agencies and others in the industry to understand their needs with respect to financial support and professional development.
• Create enhanced and new programs in response to industry needs and develop alliances with other state agencies, corporate and business leaders, service providers and private funders to extend agency resources to serve the industry.
• Work with the Division Director and OEDIT Director to propose new legislation as necessary.
• Work with Division staff to develop and coordinate professional development and networking opportunities for the FTM sectors, including online and printed tools.
• Administrative :
• Manage OFTM operating budget and oversee a team of 3 employees.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of the Creative Industries Office to ensure seamless integration of the Film Office within the broader Creative Industries strategy.
• Serve as Division expert on film incentives and other national issues and trends in film, TV and media production.
• Serve as Film, Television and Media liaison to Colorado Economic Development Commission and prepare policy recommendations for review as appropriate.
• Provide OFTM program updates to Colorado Council on Creative Industries, including written report for board book materials as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Qualifications :

Important Note for Applicants : As mentioned, our organization is undergoing a restructuring process contingent on updated legislation. This position is being offered with the understanding that the Film, TV, & Media Office will merge with the Creative Industries Office, and the reporting structure will be as outlined above.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

Salary Range : $115,000 - $130,000 Annually

This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws.

Benefits

The State of Colorado / Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including :