Film Crew Members for Non-Union Short Film
Job Description
A non-union short film production is seeking crew members for an upcoming project filming in San Diego County. The film blends romance, dramedy, and science fiction elements while exploring themes such as mental health, therapy, relationships, heartbreak, grief, and female-driven storytelling. The production will take place across several locations including a school, beach, and vehicle scenes. This opportunity is ideal for filmmakers looking to gain hands-on experience and expand their professional portfolios on a creative short film project.
Job Responsibilities
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Assist with various film production tasks depending on assigned crew role
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Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming
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Help support on-set operations and maintain production workflow
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Contribute to the overall visual and technical quality of the film
Requirements
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Passion for filmmaking and collaborative storytelling
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Ability to work on location in San Diego County
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced film production environment
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Open to various crew positions across the production team
Compensation
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Unpaid opportunity
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On-screen credit
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Footage for reels and professional portfolios
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Meals provided on set
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Job Description
The upcoming dark cinematic fantasy short film Salt In Her Throat is now seeking crew members for a summer production filming in North Alabama. Set in a grounded, atmospheric coastal world, the story follows a little mermaid 21 years after losing her voice, blending fantasy elements with emotionally restrained storytelling.
The production team is looking for creative collaborators with experience in period, fantasy, or immersive world-building productions. The film aims to create a lived-in visual atmosphere inspired by grounded fantasy and cinematic realism.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the director and production team throughout pre-production and filming
- Help build the visual and technical atmosphere of the film
- Contribute expertise in production design, wardrobe, sound, cinematography, and on-set coordination
- Maintain professionalism and teamwork in an independent film environment
- Assist in creating an immersive fantasy world grounded in realism
Requirements
Positions Needed
- Production Design / Set Decoration
- Props Master
- Costume Designer
- Wardrobe Stylist
- Hair & Makeup Artist
- Director of Photography
- Production Sound Mixer
- Boom Operator
- 1st Assistant Director
- Script Supervisor
- Still Photographer
Additional Preferred Positions
- 1st AC / 2nd AC
- Gaffer
- Key Grip
- Production Coordinator
- Production Assistants
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with period pieces, fantasy productions, or immersive world-building preferred
- Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and set decoration experience strongly preferred
- Collaborative and creative mindset required
- Passion for independent filmmaking encouraged
Compensation Details
- Production is actively seeking investment and producing compensation
- Compensation is expected for crew members as funding progresses
- Opportunity to work on an ambitious independent fantasy short film project