The National Film Development Corporation, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has opened a single contractual position of Head - Programming, Film Bazaar, based in Mumbai. The role involves leading the programming of the Film Bazaar, the co-production and film market platform held alongside IFFI, covering labs, knowledge series, pavilions and industry coordination.
NFDC Head - Programming, Film Bazaar Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026ADV-71/Contractual/14/10/2026
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1
Last Date
24 Oct
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Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
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About NFDC Head - Programming, Film Bazaar Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Film Development Corporation
- Advertisement No.
- ADV-71/Contractual/14/10/2026
- Post Name
- Head – Programming, Film Bazaar
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 10 years Senior Management experience of organizing film markets or film/entertainment industry related events, film organizations, production houses and their activities, including direct experience in organizing film pavilions abroad.
- Pay Scale
- Consolidated pay of Rs. 2,00,000 per month
- Tenure
- Two years
Vacancy Breakdown
Head – Programming, Film Bazaar
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Head – Programming, Film Bazaar | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Head – Programming, Film Bazaar - Qualification and Experience
Graduate in any discipline, preferably in Film Studies/Film Direction/Media/Mass Communication/Humanities/MBA. At least 10 years Senior Management experience of organizing film markets or film/entertainment industry related events, film organizations, production houses and their activities, having domain expertise and regular direct experience in organizing film pavilions abroad, commercial and operational knowledge of the production and post-production activities. Experience in leading and developing a team with a focus on mentoring, performance and collaboration. Strong judgment and decision making skills.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head – Programming, Film Bazaar - Qualification and Experience | Graduate in any discipline, preferably in Film Studies/Film Direction/Media/Mass Communication/Humanities/MBA. At least 10 years Senior Management experience of organizing film markets or film/entertainment industry related events, film organizations, production houses and their activities, having domain expertise and regular direct experience in organizing film pavilions abroad, commercial and operational knowledge of the production and post-production activities. Experience in leading and developing a team with a focus on mentoring, performance and collaboration. Strong judgment and decision making skills. |
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years
Age Relaxation
Management reserves the right to relax the age and qualifications of deserving candidates.
Salary Structure
Consolidated pay of Rs. 2,00,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Visit the NFDC LinkedIn Portal
- 2Fill up the online application form on or before 24 October 2026 till 6:00 pm
- 3Keep your email ID active for at least one year for all future correspondence
Important Details
- The contract hiring will be through an outsourced agency selected by NFDC Ltd.
- Though the initial place of posting is Mumbai, selected candidates will be required to serve in any part of India as per the discretion or requirement of NFDC.
- Candidates must keep their email ID active for at least one year and no change in email ID will be allowed once entered; all future correspondence will be sent by email or to the permanent address given in the application form.
- Any corrigendum or amendment to the advertisement will be made available only on the NFDC LinkedIn Portal.
Job Responsibilities
- Focus on Film Bazaar verticals such as Knowledge Series, Screen Writers Lab, Promotions & Marketing, Sponsorship, VFX & Animation & Tech Pavilion, Promenade Development, IT related applications for Film Bazaar, Book to Box Office, and getting more sales agents, distributors, purchasers and other buyers to the Film Bazaar
- Overall in-charge of Films Bazaar, providing guidance and leadership to different teams, team leads and functionaries of the Films Market at IFFI, and finalizing the Films Bazaar programme, allocation of stalls, pavilions and projects in discussion with the festival director
- Overall personnel, financial, logistical and publicity supervision and control over the Co-Production Market, Viewing Lab, Knowledge Series, Book-to-Box-Office, Work-In-Progress Lab and other parts of the film bazaar
- Coordination with other Section Heads of IFFI and other international film markets, and proposals and coordination for setting up Indian stalls and pavilions in foreign film markets
- Artistic management, extending invitations and follow-up of senior film fraternity guests, and coordination for their hospitality and grievance redressal
- Management of Film Bazaar registrations, publications and distribution
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