Hiring Line Producer, UPM, Production Manager & 1st AD for SAG Indie Feature “FUEGO”

Crew Call for Line Producer, UPM, Production Manager, and 1st AD – SAG Indie Feature

Job Description
A character-driven, culturally rich romantic dramedy titled FUEGO is seeking experienced crew members for a SAG moderate budget feature currently in soft pre-production. Inspired by the emotional depth of Silver Linings Playbook and the energy of Shall We Dance?, this story centers on Gio, a bartender rediscovering his passion for dance while facing personal rivalries and unresolved grief. The production will shoot for 24 days in San Diego and is backed by a screenplay that won Best Screenplay at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival and was a finalist in the Urban World Film Festival.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-production, scheduling, and budgeting as Line Producer or UPM

• Manage daily operations on set and facilitate seamless coordination between departments

• Lead production team logistics and ensure smooth execution during filming

• Assist the director in planning and executing the vision with clarity and precision

Requirements

• Proven experience in film production, especially on SAG moderate budget features

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

• Available for a 24-day shoot beginning in late July in San Diego

• Passion for story-driven projects with a culturally grounded narrative

Compensation

• Paid positions, commensurate with experience and scope

• Work on a meaningful, award-winning, festival-recognized indie feature

• Interviews conducted via Google Meet