Assistant Camera (1st AC) Jobs for Action Short Film in Los Angeles

Job Description

“Bloodline,” an independent student short film with supernatural horror elements, is seeking a 1st Assistant Camera for production in Inglewood, California. The project follows a fractured vampire family confronting its past during a tense reunion. The 1st AC will support the camera department throughout production and help ensure camera operations run smoothly during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the camera department throughout the shoot.
• Assist with camera preparation and operation.
• Perform standard 1st AC responsibilities as required.
• Coordinate with the cinematography team during production.

Requirements

• Camera department experience preferred.
• Familiarity with 1st AC responsibilities.
• Reliable and comfortable working on a student production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

A student supernatural short film titled “Bloodline” is seeking a 2nd Assistant Camera in Inglewood, California. Selected crew will join a production exploring a tense family reunion between estranged vampire brothers and the legacy that continues to haunt them. The 2nd AC will provide camera department support and assist the team with smooth organization and operation throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the camera department during production.
• Support camera preparation and organization.
• Perform standard 2nd AC duties as assigned.
• Work closely with the camera team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Camera department experience preferred.
• Familiarity with 2nd AC responsibilities is helpful.
• Reliable, organized, and collaborative.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Practical Effects / Puppet Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film using a practical-effects approach to its creature work. The production already has VFX and makeup personnel attached and is looking for additional crew to support the physical creature effects. Assistants will help with practical puppet operation, puppetry, creature manipulation, and other on-set effects. Candidates with backgrounds in puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, practical horror effects, or theater puppetry are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with practical puppet operation.
• Support creature manipulation and puppetry.
• Help execute practical effects on set.
• Collaborate with the existing effects and makeup teams.

Requirements

• Experience with puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, or practical effects is preferred.
• Comfortable working with physical creature effects.
• Theater artists and puppeteers are encouraged to apply.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley applicants are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

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

Job Description

A paid action short film is casting two Assistant Camera (1st AC) professionals to support Camera A and Camera B during production in the Los Angeles area. The production is looking for dependable camera crew members who thrive in fast-paced filming environments and have a strong understanding of camera operations. You’ll work closely with the Director of Photography and camera team to help maintain efficient workflows and deliver high-quality cinematic footage throughout the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the camera department during production.
• Prepare and maintain camera equipment.
• Support focus pulling and camera organization.
• Coordinate with the Director of Photography and camera crew.
• Help ensure efficient camera operations throughout filming.

Requirements

• Two Assistant Camera (1st AC) positions available.
• One opening for Camera A and one for Camera B.
• Previous camera department experience preferred.
• Organized, dependable, and collaborative.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Professional action short film production experience.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced filmmaking team.