Director, Film & TV
Culver, CA - USA
Job Summary
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation were part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
PlayStation Productions transforms the stories characters and worlds of PlayStation into ambitious film and television.
Following the success of adaptations such as The Last of Us our slate continues to growand we are looking for an accomplished creative and production leader to help shape what comes next.
As Director Film & TV you will oversee a portfolio of premium adaptations from initial concept through development production post-production and delivery. Working closely with Sony Pictures Entertainment PlayStation Studios franchise teams and leading creative talent you will help turn globally recognised PlayStation properties into compelling entertainment for audiences around the world.
This is a senior individual-contributor role with significant autonomy visibility and influence across PlayStation Productions and the wider Sony entertainment ecosystem.
Guide film and television projects through development greenlight production post-production and final delivery.
Evaluate scripts treatments pitches cuts and production plans providing clear and constructive creative direction.
Identify new opportunities aligned with PlayStations franchise priorities and portfolio strategy.
Keep projects progressing through key milestones with pace focus and sound judgement.
Anticipate creative production and strategic risks and recommend practical solutions.
Provide senior creative and production oversight across multiple projects at different stages.
Use your hands-on producing experience to navigate challenges and maintain creative momentum.
Shape decisions across story character tone world-building and production approach.
Help identify and evaluate writers directors producers showrunners performers and other creative partners.
Protect the integrity of PlayStations intellectual property while enabling each adaptation to succeed in its own medium.
Balance creative ambition with budget schedule production and delivery considerations.
Partner with PlayStation Studios and franchise leaders to support the long-term vision for each property.
Understand how individual screen projects fit within wider franchise roadmaps.
Create new entry points for audiences beyond gaming while deepening engagement with existing fans.
Balance the needs of individual productions with the priorities of the wider PlayStation Productions slate.
Provide informed recommendations to support investment and prioritisation decisions.
Serve as a senior day-to-day partner to Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Build trusted relationships with filmmakers writers producers studios networks platforms agencies and other industry partners.
Represent PlayStation Productions confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Bring together creative commercial production and franchise perspectives to enable timely decisions.
Support selected entertainment and gaming partnerships where strategically relevant.
Collaborate with Legal Business Affairs Finance Marketing Franchise Communications and other internal teams.
Help establish consistent development and production processes milestone reviews and governance.
Give stakeholders clear visibility of project progress important decisions risks and dependencies.
Support the continued development of a disciplined scalable Film & TV portfolio.
Extensive senior-level experience in premium film or television development production or a studio environmenttypically gained over 12 or more years.
Hands-on experience producing premium feature films or scripted television through physical production post-production and final delivery.
A strong track record of developing and overseeing high-profile scripted projects across the creative and production lifecycle.
Deep knowledge of feature-film and premium scripted-television development and production.
Exceptional creative judgement and the ability to assess scripts pitches talent packaging production materials and cuts.
Experience working closely with filmmakers producers creative teams and studio partners.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to align people around complex creative commercial and operational decisions.
The confidence to lead high-profile projects without relying on formal reporting authority.
Sound independent judgement and the ability to make clear well-reasoned recommendations.
Strong communication skills and credibility with senior executives and creative partners.
A genuine passion for premium storytelling and the potential of PlayStation franchises to reach audiences beyond gaming.
Experience working with established franchises major intellectual property or premium entertainment brands would be especially valuable. An established network across the film and television industry would also be advantageous.
Although this role does not currently have direct people-management responsibility. Your leadership will come through expertise judgement influence and ownership.
You will:
Operate independently while remaining closely aligned with the VP PlayStation Productions.
Act as a trusted Film & TV expert and adviser.
Bring clarity and momentum to complex cross-functional projects.
Make thoughtful recommendations across creative direction production talent and portfolio strategy.
Build credibility with senior executives filmmakers producers and creative partners.
Champion quality thoughtful franchise stewardship disciplined execution and collaboration.
This is an opportunity to help define the next chapter of PlayStation Productionshonouring the worlds players love while creating distinctive film and television that can stand alongside the very best in entertainment.
If you are excited by ambitious storytelling creative partnership and the challenge of bringing interactive worlds to the screen we would love to hear from you.
PlayStation is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and assess candidates on their skills experience and potential. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please let us know.
At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for SIEs top-tier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401(k) paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$214100 - $267600 USD
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Director
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