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Director of Photography – Short Film

Job Description
A short film production is seeking a skilled Director of Photography (DOP) to lead the visual storytelling process. This is a paid opportunity for mid to experienced-level talent with a strong eye for cinematic detail and a deep understanding of camera operation, lighting, and visual mood. The role includes full creative involvement throughout the pre-production, shoot, and post-production phases, specifically color correction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the director to execute the visual narrative

  • Lead camera, lighting, and lens setup during production

  • Participate in a 2-week prep schedule prior to shoot

  • Provide creative input in post-production for color correction

  • Ensure consistency of visual tone and cinematic quality

Requirements

  • Experienced or mid-level Director of Photography

  • Availability for 1-week shoot and 2-week prep in January 2026

  • Ability to work on-site in Mumbai

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic work

Compensation

  • ₹12,000 per day

  • Paid opportunity covering shoot and additional prep/post responsibilities

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Paid Lifestyle Content Creators

Job Description

Brands are seeking lifestyle content creators for paid collaborations with authentic, engaging personal brands. This opportunity is ideal for creators who enjoy sharing real everyday moments, producing high-quality content, and building meaningful connections with their audience. If you’re passionate about lifestyle storytelling and brand partnerships, this could be your next paid collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create authentic lifestyle content for brand campaigns.
  • Produce high-quality photos and videos for social media.
  • Share genuine, unscripted stories that resonate with audiences.
  • Collaborate with brands on paid content partnerships.
  • Maintain a consistent and engaging personal brand.

Requirements

  • Open to all lifestyle content creators.
  • Strong content creation and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to produce high-quality visual content.
  • Engaged and active social media community.
  • Consistent personal brand and authentic online presence.

Compensation

  • Paid brand collaboration.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description:

Ink to Real Productions is casting lead, supporting, and day player roles for the upcoming non-union short film ‘Til We See the Sun, written and directed by Shanna Johnson. Filming will take place in Miami, Florida over three days in early September. The production is seeking talented South Florida local actors, with a strong emphasis on performers of Black, West Indian, and Caribbean descent. Certain roles require fluency in Haitian Creole or Jamaican Patois.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a lead, supporting, or day player role in the short film.
  • Attend all scheduled rehearsals and filming dates.
  • Deliver authentic performances while following the director’s creative vision.
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
  • Perform stunt-related actions for applicable roles with a stunt coordinator on set.

Available Roles:

Lead Roles

  • Widnel: Male, 35–40, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Proud Haitian American landscaper. Must speak Haitian Creole.
  • Nadine: Female, 35–40, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Jamaican American teacher. Must speak Jamaican Patois.

Supporting Roles

  • Donovan: Boy, 12–16, Black, West Indies/Caribbean.
  • Rosie: Female, 50–60, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Must speak Haitian Creole.

Day Player Roles

  • Mirlande: Female, 30–40, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Must speak Haitian Creole. Stunt scene.
  • School Administrator: Any gender, 35–45, any ethnicity.
  • Troy: Male, 40–50, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Must speak Jamaican Patois.
  • Marc: Male, 30–40, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Must speak Haitian Creole.
  • Kervens: Male, 25–35, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Must speak Haitian Creole.
  • Parent: Female, 30–40, all ethnicities.
  • Agent #1: Male, 30–40, African, Black, West Indies/Caribbean. Stunt scene.
  • Agent #2: Male, 35–45, Eastern European, Hispanic, or White. Stunt scene.

Requirements:

  • Available for filming in early September 2026 (3-day shoot).
  • Fluency in Haitian Creole or Jamaican Patois is required for applicable roles.
  • Comfortable performing stunt actions for designated roles (stunt coordinator provided).

Compensation:

  • Paid.
  • IMDb credit.
  • Copy of the film.
  • Meals provided.
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Job Type:
Dancer
Skills:
Dancing

Job Description:

Taylor Made Global is seeking female dancers for a 6-month contract in Mumbai, India. Selected performers will have the opportunity to appear in Bollywood film shoots, music videos, VIP events, IPL cheerleading, and other high-profile entertainment projects. This international opportunity includes travel and living support while working with some of India’s leading choreographers and production teams.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform in Bollywood film productions, music videos, and live events.
  • Participate in VIP events and IPL cheerleading performances.
  • Rehearse and perform under the direction of professional choreographers.
  • Represent Taylor Made Global with professionalism throughout the contract.

Requirements:

  • Female dancers.
  • Minimum height of 5’5″ (165 cm).
  • Able to commit to a 6-month contract in Mumbai, India.

Compensation:

  • Accommodation provided.
  • Food provided.
  • Flights provided.
  • Visa provided.

Job Description:

Boys with Ties is seeking a real basketball referee to appear in an independent time travel movie filming in Belmar, New Jersey. This is an opportunity for an authentic referee to bring realism to an on-screen basketball scene. The production is unpaid, and applicants must provide their own referee uniform.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a basketball referee during filming.
  • Wear your own referee uniform.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Be available for the scheduled filming time.

Requirements:

  • Must be a real basketball referee.
  • Any age.
  • Must provide your own referee outfit.

Compensation:

  • Unpaid.

Job Description:

The independent romantic comedy short film ZDRAVO is seeking an actor to portray Aaron, a supporting male character. While performers of all backgrounds are welcome for this role, the production encourages talented actors interested in an authentic, character-driven story to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray Aaron in the film.
  • Participate in rehearsals and a two-day shoot.
  • Work closely with the cast and director.
  • Follow creative direction on set.

Requirements:

  • Male, late 20s to early 30s.
  • Actors of all backgrounds welcome.

Compensation:

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • Screen credit.
  • Copy of the completed film.

Job Description:

ZDRAVO is casting Natalie, a supporting female role in an independent romantic comedy exploring love, family, and cultural identity. The production welcomes actors interested in meaningful, character-focused storytelling.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform the role of Natalie.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming.
  • Collaborate with the cast and production team.
  • Follow the director’s creative vision.

Requirements:

  • Female, late 20s to early 30s.
  • Macedonian/Balkan heritage encouraged.
  • Shortlisted actors will receive audition materials.

Compensation:

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • Screen credit.
  • Copy of the completed film.

Job Description:

The production is casting Mara, a supporting female character in ZDRAVO, an independent romantic comedy celebrating Macedonian-Australian culture and family traditions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray Mara during the two-day production.
  • Attend rehearsals if required.
  • Work collaboratively with the cast and crew.
  • Follow production direction.

Requirements:

  • Female, mid to late 20s.
  • Based in or able to work in Sydney.
  • Macedonian/Balkan heritage encouraged.
  • Audition required for shortlisted applicants.

Compensation:

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • Screen credit.
  • Copy of the film.

Job Description:

The independent romantic comedy short film ZDRAVO is casting Branko, a supporting male role, for a heartfelt story celebrating Macedonian-Australian culture, family, and identity. Filming will take place in Sydney in early October 2026. Actors of Macedonian or Balkan heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray Branko in an independent short film.
  • Collaborate with the director and cast during rehearsals and filming.
  • Attend a two-day shoot in Sydney.
  • Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements:

  • Male, mid-20s to early 30s.
  • Macedonian/Balkan heritage encouraged.
  • Shortlisted actors will receive audition sides.

Compensation:

  • Unpaid.
  • Meals provided.
  • Screen credit.
  • Copy of the completed film.
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Job Description:

QALB Jewels is casting for the role of Sister for a dialogue-free short film campaign filming in Manchester, UK. The production is looking for an actress with a natural, understated presence who can communicate powerful emotion through visual performance. Selected talent will receive travel reimbursement, meals, professional stills, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray The Sister in a dialogue-free short film.
  • Perform emotionally expressive scenes without dialogue.
  • Attend scheduled filming dates in Manchester.
  • Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements:

  • Female, late 20s to early 30s.
  • South Asian, Middle Eastern, or mixed heritage preferred.
  • Natural, unaffected presence.
  • Comfortable performing without dialogue.

Compensation:

  • Travel and food expenses covered.
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Job Description:

QALB Jewels is casting for the role of Son for a dialogue-free short film campaign filming in Manchester, UK. The production is seeking an expressive actor capable of delivering a compelling visual performance. This expenses-paid opportunity includes travel, meals, professional stills, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray The Son in a dialogue-free short film.
  • Convey emotion through visual storytelling.
  • Attend scheduled filming dates in Manchester.
  • Collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements:

  • Male, early to mid-30s.
  • South Asian, Middle Eastern, or mixed heritage preferred.
  • Athletic build.
  • Strong non-verbal acting skills.

Compensation:

  • Travel and food expenses covered.
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Job Description:

QALB Jewels is seeking an actress for the role of Wife in a dialogue-free short film campaign filming in Manchester, UK. The production is looking for a graceful performer who can communicate emotion through subtle visual performance. Selected talent will receive travel reimbursement, meals, portfolio stills, and a copy of the finished film.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray The Wife in a visual storytelling campaign.
  • Perform expressive, dialogue-free scenes.
  • Attend scheduled filming dates in Manchester.
  • Work collaboratively with the production team.

Requirements:

  • Female, late 20s to early 30s.
  • White European, Mediterranean, or Eastern European heritage preferred.
  • Graceful with a warm, natural presence.
  • Comfortable performing without dialogue.

Compensation:

  • Travel and food expenses covered.
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Job Description:

QALB Jewels is casting for the role of Father for a dialogue-free short film campaign filming in Manchester, UK. This emotionally driven visual project seeks an actor who can convey depth and strength through expressive performance. This is an expenses-paid portfolio opportunity that includes travel, food, professional stills, and a copy of the completed film.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray the role of The Father in a dialogue-free short film.
  • Deliver emotional, visual storytelling through performance.
  • Attend scheduled filming dates in Manchester.
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements:

  • Male, early to mid-30s.
  • South Asian or Middle Eastern heritage preferred.
  • Athletic build with a commanding physical presence.
  • Strong expressive acting ability without dialogue.

Compensation:

  • Travel and food expenses covered.

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08-23-2025

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