Crew Needed for Short Film Production in Northern Virginia
Job Description:
An upcoming short film directed by Zara Darvish is now seeking crew members across all departments. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging filmmakers and professionals to collaborate on a creative project that will be submitted to film festivals.
Job Responsibilities:
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Support various departments including camera, lighting, sound, production design, and wardrobe
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Collaborate closely with the director and cast to bring the story to life
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Maintain a professional and organized work environment on set
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Contribute creative input to enhance production quality
Requirements:
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Must be based in or able to work in Northern Virginia
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Open to crew members of all experience levels
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Must specify your desired crew position(s) and relevant experience in your submission
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced filming environment
Compensation:
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Food and snacks provided on set
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IMDb credit and a copy of the finished project for your portfolio
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Job Description
A short film production titled “What They Don’t Say on the Floor” is seeking crew members in the Orlando area. The team is building a preferably all-female crew (all applicants welcome) and is looking for skilled production professionals to help bring a character-driven sports story to life. This project explores the emotional and physical toll of competitive cheer through the journey of an all-star cheerleader nearing the end of her time in the sport.
Job Responsibilities
Cinematographer / Director of Photography (DP)
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Develop the visual style and execute camera coverage for narrative scenes.
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Collaborate with the director and crew on shot design, lighting approach, and camera movement.
Assistant Camera (AC)
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Support camera operations, including focus pulling, lens changes, and camera prep.
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Assist with maintaining camera gear, slating, and on-set camera workflow.
Sound Mixer
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Capture clean on-location audio, including dialogue and ambient sound.
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Manage audio equipment and ensure proper levels and recording practices.
Boom Operator
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Operate boom mic placement and movement to capture clear dialogue.
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Work closely with the sound mixer and follow blocking changes.
Gaffers
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Support lighting setup, adjustments, and breakdown according to the DP’s plan.
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Maintain safe cable management and efficient lighting operations on set.
Sound Editor
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Edit and clean dialogue tracks, reduce noise, and assemble a polished sound timeline.
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Coordinate with production on sound deliverables.
Colorist
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Color correct and grade footage to match the film’s intended tone and continuity.
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Deliver final graded outputs to production specs.
Requirements
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Experience in your applied role (indie/short film experience preferred).
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Ability to collaborate professionally in a small-team production environment.
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Reliable transportation to the Orlando-area set locations.
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Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines (especially post roles).
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Interest in women-led filmmaking and sports/character-driven storytelling is a plus.
Compensation Details
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Unpaid at this time (production is currently crowdfunding).
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Selected applicants will receive additional project details and any updates to compensation as funding progresses.