Dasha Emory

Job Description
A visually captivating short film is seeking passionate and skilled crew members to join a non-union, creative project centered on memory, identity, and emotional storytelling. The story blends surreal visuals and natural lighting in a 1950s-inspired setting, creating a poetic cinematic experience with layered emotional depth. Ideal for emerging creatives looking to build their portfolios with meaningful, hands-on work destined for the festival circuit.

Job Responsibilities

• Translate the director’s artistic vision into striking cinematic visuals

• Operate with a strong sense of atmosphere, lighting, and visual storytelling

• Capture ambient sound and natural dialogue with clarity and nuance

• Collaborate closely with a professional and creatively supportive team

Requirements

• Director of Photography: must have own camera equipment and a sharp visual eye

• Sound Recordist: must have own gear and confidence in sound capture and mixing

• Portfolio or past work samples preferred

• Open to students or emerging creatives looking to gain professional experience

Compensation

• Non-union, unpaid role

• IMDb credit and a copy of the finished film provided

• Meals and refreshments on set

• Hands-on experience on a visually-driven, collaborative production

• Commitment: 6–7 shoot days across a 2–3 week span (late July to early September)

Job Description
A compelling short film is seeking a male actor (age 16–19) to portray the love interest of the main character. Set in a 1950s-inspired world, the film explores memory, identity, and generational connection through dreamy visuals and emotionally layered storytelling. With minimal dialogue and a focus on expressive performance, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a meaningful, cinematic project bound for festival submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Embody the love interest in poetic, dreamlike scenes with emotional subtlety

• Convey character depth through physicality and facial expressions

• Collaborate with a passionate and supportive crew on a visually stylized set

Requirements

• Male actor between ages 16–19

• Ability to convey emotion through subtle, non-verbal performance

• Comfortable working with a minimal-dialogue script

• Headshot and resume preferred (but not required)

• Open to students and emerging talents seeking screen experience

Compensation

• Non-union, unpaid role

• Full IMDb credit for participation

• Hands-on experience in a creatively driven and professional environment

• Ideal for portfolio building and networking

• Shoot duration: 6–7 days over a 2–3 week span (late July to early September)

• Meals provided