Cinematographer

Job Description

A production team is seeking a cinematographer to work on an upcoming short thriller film scheduled to shoot in Los Angeles. The project is designed as a festival-bound short film and will take place at a single filming location. The selected cinematographer will collaborate closely with the director and creative team to capture cinematic visuals and bring the story’s suspenseful tone to life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as the cinematographer for a short thriller film production.

  • Collaborate with the director to establish the visual style and mood of the film.

  • Operate camera and oversee lighting and shot composition.

  • Coordinate with the production team to capture high-quality footage throughout the shoot.

  • Maintain visual continuity and cinematic storytelling during filming.

Requirements

  • Experience working as a cinematographer or director of photography on narrative film projects.

  • Strong portfolio or narrative reel demonstrating cinematography work.

  • Ability to collaborate with directors and creative teams on visual storytelling.

  • Familiarity with lighting, camera equipment, and shot composition.

  • Availability for the scheduled filming dates.

Compensation

  • Copy of the completed film.

  • Film credit.

  • Meals provided during production.

  • Opportunity to contribute to a festival-bound short film project.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a teenage basketball player in a portrait-style scene.
  • Follow posing and performance direction from the production team.
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  • Collaborate professionally with the production crew.

Requirements

  • Black male talent.
  • Age 18 or older.
  • Must be able to convincingly portray a teenager.
  • Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
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Compensation

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Job Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Perform a scene involving an interaction with police.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Deliver realistic reactions and body language appropriate to the story.
  • Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

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Compensation

  • $125 per day.
  • Hotel accommodations provided.
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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the scene.
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Requirements

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Perform natural background action appropriate to emergency response scenes.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and remain prepared for an active filming environment.
  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Compensation

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Compensation

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Job Description

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Compensation

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain a professional and consistent on-camera presence.

Requirements

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Compensation

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