What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Agent/Manager position at Lima Films?
About Lima Films
Lima Films is an independent film and television production company developing original, creator-driven projects across features, scripted series, and digital media. We partner with studios, networks, and streamers to build strong co-productions and bring distinctive stories to market.
As our slate expands, we’re seeking an experienced Entertainment Manager or Agent to act as a strategic partner—someone with deep industry relationships who excels at packaging, pitching, and placing content.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a manager or agent who enjoys working closely with material and wants to be hands-on in shaping where projects land. You’ll represent Lima Films and its slate in the marketplace, lead buyer conversations, and play a key role in developing long-term studio and network relationships.
What You’ll Do
- Represent Lima Films and its slate with studios, networks, streamers, and production partners
- Pitch, package, and circulate film and television projects for development, co-production, financing, and acquisition (primary focus of the role)
- Identify strategic buyers, emerging platforms, and partnership opportunities aligned with the slate
- Help attach talent, directors, writers, and key creatives where appropriate
- Support deal-making efforts in coordination with business affairs and legal counsel
- Provide input on evaluating new material that aligns with Lima Films’ creative vision and growth strategy
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of experience as an entertainment manager, agent, or in content sales, studio relations, or business affairs
- Strong existing relationships with studios, networks, streamers, financiers, and production companies
- Demonstrated success placing or packaging film and television projects
- Excellent pitching, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple submissions and conversations simultaneously
- Passion for discovering, championing, and elevating creative material
Compensation & Structure
- Competitive commission on all successfully packaged, financed, sold, or co-produced film and television projects brought in through Lima Films’ slate or representation efforts.
- Commission Range (Market Standard):
- Tiered commissions ranging from 5%–15% of producer fees, packaging fees, sales commissions, or Lima Films’ backend participation, depending on deal structure and level of involvement.
- Performance Bonuses
- Additional bonus compensation tied to:
- Completed sales to studios, networks, or streamers
- Successful co-production or financing arrangements
- Talent attachments that directly lead to packaging or deal closure
- Strategic partnerships that result in greenlights or development funding