Production Assistants for Independent Psychological Horror Short Film “Peripheral”

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Production Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film inspired by Ambrose Bierce’s The Damned Thing. The project follows a woman investigating a mysterious death and discovering evidence of an intelligent predator that cannot normally be perceived by humans. Production Assistants will provide general on-set support and help the crew maintain an organized production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general production and on-set assistance.
• Support crew departments as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient set.
• Assist with day-to-day production needs.

Requirements

• Production experience is helpful but not specifically required in the casting notice.
• Reliable and comfortable working collaboratively on set.
• Interest in independent film and psychological horror.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley filmmakers are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

An NYU student production is urgently seeking 1–2 Driving Production Assistants and 1–2 General Production Assistants for an experimental thesis short film filming between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California. The production is a continuation of an NYU student experimental thesis project and offers an opportunity for people looking to gain additional hands-on set experience. Driving PAs will assist with transportation from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree, while General PAs will provide broader production support during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the crew with general on-set production needs.
• Support production logistics and day-to-day operations.
• Driving PAs will assist with transportation between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree.
• Help the production team as directed throughout filming.

Requirements

• Seeking 1–2 Driving PAs and 1–2 General PAs.
• Driving PAs must have their own vehicle or be age 25+ for car rental purposes.
• General PAs may be considered with partial availability.

Compensation

Volunteer-basis PA positions with a stipend. Gas is compensated, and meals, housing, and transportation are provided.

Job Description:

A short film production is hiring Production Assistants for a one-day shoot in Inglewood, California on Saturday, July 25. This unpaid opportunity is ideal for aspiring film professionals looking to gain hands-on production experience while earning screen credit and content for their reel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the production team during filming.
• Support on-set operations as needed.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment.
• Perform general production assistant duties.

Requirements:

• Relevant production experience is a plus but not required.
• Include your name and relevant experience when applying.
• Use “Production Assistant – July 25” in the email subject line.

Compensation:

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Meal provided.
• Production credit.