Line Producer Jobs in Coimbatore Film and OTT Production (Tamil)

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Line Producer positions in Coimbatore's private Film and OTT Production (Tamil) sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Tamil Film and OTT Content Production employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Take full on-ground production responsibility for Tamil film projects, overseeing the complete unit from pre-production through principal photography completion
• Manage the entire production budget on behalf of the producer, approving all department expenditures and maintaining detailed financial records
• Co-ordinate between the director, cinematographer, cast, and all below-the-line departments to ensure the daily shoot schedule is met without compromise
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with key vendors including equipment rental companies, post-production facilities, and location owners
• Identify and mitigate production risks including weather delays, permit issues, cast unavailability, and equipment failures during outdoor schedules
• Oversee the production manager and assistant directors to ensure all departments are aligned with the approved schedule and budget at all times
• Report directly to the executive producer and creative producer on shoot progress, budget status, and any issues requiring producer-level decisions
• Co-ordinate post-production handover by organising footage, sound recordings, and production assets for delivery to the editing and post-production team

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• 3 to 8 years of Tamil film or OTT production experience with at least 2 years in a production management or line producing capacity
• Graduate in Film Studies, Mass Communication, Business Management, or any discipline with a strong practical Tamil film production track record
• Demonstrated ability to manage full production budgets for Tamil feature films or OTT series from pre-production to principal photography wrap
• Strong established vendor and crew relationships in Coimbatore's Tamil film production ecosystem including equipment houses, studios, and location providers
• Ability to manage multiple departments simultaneously under high-pressure conditions during complex multi-location Tamil film shoots
• Excellent Tamil and English communication skills for dealing with directors, producers, crew, vendors, and authorities across all production stages
• Clear understanding of Tamil film industry contracts, payment norms, and production legal requirements including location permits and labour compliance
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

Diploma or Graduate in Film Directing or Mass Communication for assistant director roles; Diploma or Graduate in Cinematography for camera and DOP roles; Diploma in Sound Engineering for audio and sound design roles; Graduate in Visual Communication for editing and VFX roles; NFTS, LV Prasad Film Institute, or FTII courses for technical production roles; knowledge of Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro for editing roles; Nuke, After Effects, and Maya for VFX and animation; Tamil language fluency is essential for all creative and production roles in Tamil cinema