Empowering Filmmakers

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.

Job Description
An experienced cinematography instructor is offering a hands-on learning opportunity for aspiring cinematographers, camera operators, and assistant camera professionals. With over 45 years of experience in cinematography and lighting, the instructor provides advanced training focused on narrative filmmaking, lighting techniques, composition strategies, and professional camera operation.

This opportunity is structured as a bartering agreement, allowing participants to gain access to classes and workshops in exchange for their time and commitment. The program is designed for motivated individuals who are serious about developing their skills and advancing in the film industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on cinematography and lighting workshops

• Learn advanced lighting techniques and composition strategies

• Gain practical experience building and operating professional cinema cameras

• Commit to attending sessions once or twice per week for several hours

Requirements

• Aspiring cinematographers, camera operators, or assistant camera professionals

• Strong interest in narrative filmmaking

• Commitment to consistent weekly participation

• Willingness to engage in a bartering-based training arrangement

Compensation Details

• Access to professional-level cinematography classes and workshops

• Hands-on industry training and mentorship

• Skill development in lighting, camera operation, and visual storytelling

Job Description
A student-produced dark thriller short film is seeking a Makeup Artist (MUA) to join the production team in Los Angeles. This project requires basic, camera-ready makeup for a small cast and is ideal for emerging or student MUAs looking to gain on-set experience in a narrative film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide clean, natural, camera-ready makeup for a small cast

• Maintain makeup continuity throughout filming

• Collaborate with the director and production team to match the film’s dark thriller tone

• Be available on set for touch-ups as needed

Requirements

• Experience or basic training in makeup artistry

• Ability to work efficiently with a small cast

• Comfortable working on a student film production

• Reliable, professional, and punctual

Compensation Details

• Paid position

• $50 per day stipend