Job Title: Fundraising Film Director - Emotive Documentary Focus

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Freelance / Project-Based / Part Time

About the Role

Atomized Studios are seeking a skilled and emotionally intelligent Film Director to develop a treatment for a 4-5 minute fundraising documentary ahead of a key stakeholder meeting in late November. The film will explore sensitive and historically significant subject matter, requiring a director with a proven ability to craft thought-provoking narratives and conduct powerful interviews.

The successful candidate will also direct the shoot on location in Poland (early February) and New York (date TBC), working with local crews. They will collaborate closely with an editor throughout February and March, guiding the film through multiple rounds of feedback from stakeholders to ensure the final cut meets emotional, narrative and strategic objectives. Final delivery of the film is expected by end of March.

Responsibilities

Develop a compelling treatment that captures the emotional and thematic core of the project

Collaborate with producers and stakeholders to refine narrative direction

Direct shoots in Poland and New York, working with local crews to ensure high production value

Conduct and direct interviews with key contributors, some of whom may be discussing deeply personal or traumatic experiences

Oversee post-production to ensure the final film meets creative and emotional objectives

About You

Proven experience directing short documentaries or fundraising films with emotional depth

Strong storytelling instincts and editorial judgement

Comfortable working with sensitive subject matter and conducting interviews on difficult topics

Experience directing international shoots and working with local crews

Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

A valid O-1 Visa is an advantage

Desirable

Experience with Holocaust-related or historical content

Familiarity with Polish and/or US production environments

Multilingual abilities (especially Polish, German, Hebrew, or Yiddish)

Background in journalism or documentary filmmaking

Our Commitment

We are committed to respectful, inclusive, and historically accurate storytelling. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with a personal connection to Holocaust history or experience working on similarly sensitive topics.

About Atomized Studios

Atomized Studios creates content for brands, organisations and broadcasters. We bring the traditional elements of a production company to operate as a forward-thinking content agency perfect for today's creative industries. Our mission is to make meaningful content, and we do so by partnering with key broadcasters, purpose-led institutions and big brand partners including NHS/PHE, KFC, EY, B&Q and the Sustainable Markets Initiative.

We are part of Freuds Group - an independent family of creative agencies that partner with clients to identify and pursue significant opportunities and to help tackle their biggest challenges.

Working Arrangement: Part-time and hybrid

Contract Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

To Apply:

Please send CVs and relevant work samples.
We work with organisations and businesses all over the world and actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.