Experienced Casting Assistant
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Experienced Casting Assistant
Heather Basten Casting is looking for an experienced casting assistant to start ASAP until November 2022.
You will be responsible for supporting a busy and friendly office. We are looking for someone who has a great work ethic, friendly, self-driven and able to jump straight in. A laptop or computer will be provided.
The role will be full-time subject to a 1 week paid trial perioud.
Key Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience as a casting assistant
- Extremely high attention to details and strong admin skills
- Great knowledge of UK and US agents
- Able to mostly work from our studio in Hackney Wick, London
- Google Drive, Apple and tech proficient to handle uploads/ editing.
- Possibly running casting session at times
Benefits: Picturehouse Central + Mubi Membership
Pay commensurate with experience but above London living wage.
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Now Hiring Crew for Independent Feature Film “No Way to Home”
Job Description
An independent feature film, No Way to Home, is hiring experienced and passionate crew members to support its production. This emotionally charged social drama explores themes of homelessness, fractured morality, and survival in a modern urban setting. The project is currently in development and pre-production, with filming expected to begin in late 2025 in London. Crew members with a deep connection to human stories and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the director and production team to execute a grounded, cinematic vision
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Bring technical expertise to a character-driven, low-budget indie film environment
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Adapt to flexible production needs and creatively problem-solve on set
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Support storytelling through lighting, sound, design, editing, and more
Requirements
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Positions available:
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Assistant Director (1st AD)
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Production Designer / Art Director
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Sound Recordist & Boom Operator
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Gaffer / Lighting Crew
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Script Supervisor
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Editor
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Composer (urban/ambient tone preferred)
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Production Assistants
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Social Impact Outreach Coordinator (optional)
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Experience with indie or social issue-driven projects preferred
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Ability to work with low-budget resources in a high-impact creative environment
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Must be reliable, passionate, and open to storytelling collaboration
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Some roles may be remote or open to support from India
Compensation
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Low-budget project: Expenses covered
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Profit-share and deferred payment options available