We are a Human Experience Agency based in Philadelphia, PA. We’re passionate about removing the friction that can exist between products and people, through a combination of strategy, creative communications, and product development.
Responsibilities
- Managing video and motion graphics projects from concepts into finishing.
- Organizing and planning live-action shoots.
- Supporting project management to keep projects on tracks.
- Supporting the team of designers, writers, animators, editors, voiceover talent, and finishing freelancers (sound mix, color, captions).
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in film production, ideally with some marketing experience
- 75% of this role is post production functions – exposure to animation and editing
- Knowledge of production pipelines from start to finish
- Exposure to Frame io, Slack, Asana
- Expert in remote media management
- Detail obsessed (if you can memorize a brand’s hex #, that’s a bonus)
DAY-TO-DAY
- Running daily AM and PM touch-bases with film and motion team. Discuss any deliverables, roadblocks, and needs for each project with everyone.
- Attend any kick-off meeting.
- Attend weekly account status meetings.
- Set up any production kick-offs for each project.
- Working with project management team to set up and maintain project pipeline.
- Making sure the artist has all the appropriate assets they need to get the project done.
- Forecasting and keeping owners in loop about any production or support needs.
- Managing freelancer and internal hours, invoices, and receipts from production.
- Be the liaison between sound mix, voiceover, captioning, colorist, and other freelancers.
Production Duties
- Setting up production kick-off for video team.
- Touching base with account managers and project management about scope and any additional budget needs.
- Booking appropriate crew to get job done.
- Booking any additional freelancers to get job done.
- Facilitating any location scouts and any prep days prior to shoots.
- Holding and booking any crew and gear—within scope of budget.
- Booking any travel and any crew meals for production dates.
- Creating call sheets, schedules, and any appropriate documents.
- Purchasing any duplicate media or harddrives needed for DIT,assistant camera, and/or director of photography. Smaller shoots you will be required to dump footage.
- Transferring footage on shared server and nearline drives and/or handing off to editor to set up project.
- Working with editor or assistant editor to create transcription files to then submit to castingwords.com to then make transcriptions (see below for login)
- Coordinate with intern/PA to return any unneeded purchases.
- Logging Expenses.
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1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) Needed for Student Film Pilot
Job Description
A new student film pilot is seeking a skilled and motivated 1st Assistant Camera (1st AC) to join the crew and assist with pulling focus during production. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate on a creative project, gain hands-on experience on set, and earn IMDB credit for your work. The film is non-union and designed for emerging professionals looking to build their portfolios while working in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Pull focus and support the Director of Photography during filming
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Assist with camera setup and maintenance throughout production
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Collaborate with crew to maintain shot consistency and camera performance
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Adapt to schedule changes and contribute to an efficient shooting process
Requirements
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Prior experience or training as a 1st AC preferred
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Strong understanding of camera focus systems and tools
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Ability to work with a student team and flexible shoot schedule
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Must be based in or able to work in Los Angeles
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Open availability between shoot dates or willingness to communicate your schedule
Compensation
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IMDB credit for your work
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On-set meals provided
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Final copy of the film for your portfolio