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Job Description
The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Gaffer for an upcoming low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by Hollywood’s golden age, Paradiso is a modern noir following Xavier, an aspiring young actor whose pursuit of success brings him face-to-face with the darker side of the film industry. The production is looking for a crew member interested in dark, moody filmmaking and a run-and-gun independent production style.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as Gaffer for the short film production
- Support the cinematographer and director with lighting needs
- Help establish the production’s dark, atmospheric noir aesthetic
- Assist with lighting setups across different filming locations
- Work efficiently within a run-and-gun production environment
- Collaborate professionally with the camera and production teams
Requirements
- Experience or working knowledge of film lighting and gaffer responsibilities
- Interest in dark, atmospheric, and noir-inspired filmmaking
- Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded production
- Filmmakers looking to expand their portfolios are encouraged to apply
Compensation
Unpaid / Volunteer
Job Description
The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Sound Recordist to join its volunteer production crew in Los Angeles, California. The self-funded, low-budget short film is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. It follows an aspiring actor named Xavier as a promising career opportunity draws him into the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production will use a run-and-gun indie filmmaking approach while shooting at various classic Hollywood locations.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as Sound Recordist during production
- Capture production audio throughout filming
- Coordinate with the director and other crew members
- Support filming at multiple Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
- Adapt to a fast-moving, independent filmmaking environment
- Maintain professional and collaborative conduct throughout production
Requirements
- Sound recording experience or relevant production knowledge
- Comfortable working within an independent filmmaking environment
- Interest in low-budget and portfolio-building film projects
- Interest in noir and atmospheric filmmaking is a plus
Compensation
Unpaid / Volunteer
Job Description
The independent short film Paradiso is seeking a Cinematographer for a low-budget, self-funded production filming in Los Angeles, California. Paradiso is a modern noir inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. The story follows Xavier, an aspiring young actor who receives a rare opportunity to star in a television series after a difficult week of auditions, only to confront the darker side of the entertainment industry. The production plans to film at classic Hollywood locations and is looking for someone interested in run-and-gun independent filmmaking and dark, moody visual storytelling.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as Cinematographer for the short film
- Collaborate with the director on the film’s visual approach
- Help create a stylish, dark, modern-noir aesthetic
- Capture footage across various Los Angeles and Hollywood locations
- Work effectively within a run-and-gun indie production environment
- Collaborate professionally with the production team
Requirements
- Cinematography experience or a strong interest in developing cinematography skills
- Interest in noir, dark, and atmospheric visual storytelling
- Comfortable working on a low-budget, self-funded independent film
- Portfolio-building filmmakers are encouraged to apply
Compensation
Unpaid / Volunteer
