Job Description
A production team is seeking a Director of Photography (DOP) to join the crew of an upcoming Nightwing-inspired short film. The selected cinematographer will help bring the film’s visual style to life by working closely with the director and production team to capture dynamic, cinematic footage. The team is particularly interested in professionals who have their own equipment kit and experience shooting narrative or action-driven projects.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as Director of Photography for a short film production.
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Collaborate with the director and creative team to establish the visual style and tone of the film.
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Plan and execute lighting setups and camera movements for cinematic storytelling.
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Operate or oversee camera operations during production.
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Manage camera equipment and ensure footage meets production quality standards.
Requirements
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Experience working as a Director of Photography or cinematographer on film projects.
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Preference for candidates who own or have access to their own camera and lighting kit.
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Strong understanding of cinematic lighting, camera composition, and visual storytelling.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with a creative production team.
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Must be based in or able to work in Melbourne.
Compensation
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Paid opportunity (details discussed with selected candidate).
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Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the Director of Photography/Cinematographer for the film.
- Collaborate with the writer, director, and production team to establish the visual style of the project.
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- Assist in developing the visual storytelling approach for key scenes.
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- Help bring the film’s dramatic narrative to life through compelling cinematography.
Requirements
- Experience as a Director of Photography, Cinematographer, or Camera Operator.
- Strong understanding of narrative filmmaking techniques.
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- Ability to work collaboratively within a low-budget production environment.
- Must provide a reel, website, portfolio, or examples of previous work.
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Compensation Details
- Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates.
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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Compensation Details
- Volunteer position.
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The role combines elements of a strong Indigenous female leader with the commanding presence of a notorious crime figure, creating a unique and compelling character for a dramatic project.
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Requirements
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a featured actor or background performer in a vertical series production.
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Compensation Details
- Compensation details not specified.
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Job Description
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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Job Description
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- Collaborate with directors, cast members, and crew.
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- Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.
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Dante (Featured)
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- Ambitious, intelligent, and charismatic.
- Confident and driven with an intense presence.
Mark (Featured)
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Requirements
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- Headshot required.
- Résumé preferred but not required.
- Acting reel or additional acting materials welcome but optional.
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- Comfortable working on a student film production.
Compensation Details
- Unpaid opportunity.
- Meals provided during production.
- Valuable on-set experience and networking opportunities.
- Non-union production.
Job Description
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- Appear as a background extra in a filmed scene.
- Follow direction from the director and production team.
- Maintain professionalism while on set.
- Be available for the full filming schedule assigned.
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Compensation Details
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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- Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
- Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver emotionally authentic performances.
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Requirements
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Stella appears kind and friendly on the surface, but can be rude and judgmental underneath. Eager to fit in and stay relevant, she mirrors the opinions and behavior of whoever she is with, especially her best friend Mandy. She craves approval and fears being left out.
Trey’s Father (Day Player)
- Male, White, ages 25–40.
- Strong, intense screen presence.
- Appears in flashback scenes involving difficult family dynamics.
College Students (Background Extras)
- All genders, ages 18–25.
- All ethnicities welcome.
- Portray students in campus, library, and party scenes.
Submission Requirements
- Headshot.
- Résumé.
- Demo reel (if available).
- Specify the role(s) you are interested in.
Compensation Details
- Paid roles.
- Non-union production.
- IMDb credit.
- Copy of footage for acting reel use.
- Film festival exposure through submissions to festivals across the United States.


