Job Description
An independent production team is staffing up for upcoming 2026 projects in Vancouver, including a music video and a narrative short film. The team is seeking experienced and collaborative crew members across multiple departments to support a low-budget independent production.
Honorarium will be provided per role, with meals, credit, and potential festival exposure included. The production is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and prioritizes POC and queer creatives while remaining open to all applicants.
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the director and creative team to execute production vision
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Fulfill department-specific duties throughout pre-production, production, and wrap
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Maintain professionalism and strong communication on set
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Support a safe, inclusive, and efficient working environment
Open Crew Positions
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Production Designer
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Set Dresser
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Costume / Wardrobe Stylist
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On-Set Sound
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BTS / Stills Photographer
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1st Assistant Director
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2nd Assistant Director
Requirements
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Relevant experience in the selected department preferred
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Ability to work on an independent, low-budget production
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Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Submit resume or brief bio, portfolio/website/IMDb (if applicable), and role of interest
Compensation Details
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Honorarium provided per role (based on scope and experience)
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Meals included
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Production credit
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Festival exposure opportunity
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Job Description
An independent sci-fi thriller proof-of-concept series is seeking passionate crew members to join a collaborative filmmaking team. The project follows a group of escaped experimental subjects uncovering connections between a covert government program and emerging wartime escalation protocols.
The production focuses on psychological tension, cinematic realism, survival storytelling, and natural-environment filmmaking. Multiple crew positions are available for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a festival-focused independent production.
Job Responsibilities
Available crew roles include:
- Co-Director
- Director of Photography (DP)
- Camera Operator
- Sound Recordist
- Film Editor
- Post-Production Supervisor
- Colorist / Color Grader
- VFX / CGI Artist
- Fight / Movement Coordinator
- Set Provider / Location Support
- Prop Master
- Production Assistant (PA)
- Lighting Assistant / Gaffer
- Composer / Sound Designer
- Behind-the-Scenes Photographer / Videographer
Responsibilities vary by role and may include production planning, camera operation, audio recording, editing, visual effects creation, location support, lighting setup, music composition, and overall production coordination.
Requirements
- Passion for independent filmmaking and collaborative storytelling.
- Ability to work effectively within a creative team environment.
- Relevant experience for the selected crew position is preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to contribute to a zero-budget independent production.
- Availability for production activities in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Portfolio, reel, or previous experience is considered an asset where applicable.
Compensation Details
- This is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity.
- Contributors will receive on-screen credit.
- Portfolio and reel footage access may be provided.
- Festival submission credits where applicable.
- Meals and snacks may be available on shoot days.
- Opportunity to gain collaborative experience on a cinematic independent production.