Now Hiring Videographer (DOP) in Melbourne, Australia

Job Description

A luxury island resort in the Maldives is hiring a professional female singing pianist for a festive season contract. The selected performer must be able to provide both live piano performances and vocals for scheduled holiday events. The contract includes international flights, meals, and accommodation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live piano and vocal sets during scheduled resort events.
• Deliver professional musical performances for holiday guests.
• Maintain a polished stage presence throughout the contract.
• Work with the resort’s entertainment team to ensure smooth performances.

Requirements

• Professional female singing pianist.
• Strong live piano and vocal performance skills.
• Able to commit to the full contract period.
• Submit:
  • Departure city
  • Total fee (USD)
  • Recent photos
  • Videos or links to live performances

Contract Details

• Location: Maldives (Luxury Island Resort)
• Contract Dates: December 24, 2026 – January 6, 2027

Performance Schedule

• December 24 – 1 hour 45 minutes
• December 25 – 2 hours 30 minutes
• December 27 – 1 hour
• December 31 – 2 hours 30 minutes
• January 3 – 1 hour 15 minutes
• January 6 – 1 hour 30 minutes

What’s Included

• Round-trip international flights
• Meals provided by the hotel
• Shared accommodation with another female musician

Compensation

• Applicants must submit their desired total fee in USD.
• Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered.

Nutcracker Ballet Auditions for Dancers

Job Description

Dancers of all experience levels are invited to audition for a professional holiday production of The Nutcracker. This exciting opportunity welcomes performers from across the Tampa Bay community to share the stage with a professional ballet company while gaining valuable performance experience. Auditions are open to children, teens, and adults, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring dancers to participate in one of the season’s most beloved productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the scheduled audition.
• Perform choreography as directed during the audition process.
• Participate in rehearsals and performances if selected.
• Work collaboratively with the artistic team and fellow dancers.
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and performances.

Requirements

• Open to dancers ages 7 through adults.
• No prior professional experience is required.
• Auditions are mandatory for all participants.
• Adults interested in participating may register without previous dance experience or an audition requirement, as specified by the production.
• Must register before attending auditions.

Compensation

• Opportunity to perform alongside a professional ballet company.
• Gain valuable stage and performance experience.
• Participate in a full-scale holiday ballet production.

Mediterranean Men for Insurance Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking older men of Mediterranean background to appear in an upcoming insurance campaign filming in Sydney, Australia. Casting directors are looking for authentic personalities who are comfortable delivering a simple line on camera. This is a paid opportunity for mature talent with a natural presence and strong on-screen appeal.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent in an insurance commercial.
• Deliver a short scripted line on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Men of Mediterranean background.
• Ages 60–80.
• Must be comfortable speaking a simple line on camera.
• Must be based in or able to work in Sydney, Australia.
• Authentic personality and on-camera confidence are preferred.

Compensation

• $8,000 AUD for one 10-hour shoot day.
• Superannuation included where applicable, less tax.

Kids and Siblings for Insurance Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking outgoing children to appear in an upcoming insurance campaign filming in Sydney, Australia. Casting directors are looking for both real siblings and individual children for a variety of speaking and non-speaking roles. This is a paid commercial opportunity for energetic young talent with natural personalities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in speaking or non-speaking roles for a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in scheduled filming days.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude on set.

Requirements

• Children must be between 7 and 10 years old.
• Open to real siblings and individual children.
• Must be based in or able to work in Sydney, Australia.
• Outgoing personality and confidence on camera are preferred.
• Must be available for two to three filming days.

Compensation

• $2,000–$2,500 AUD per person.
• Two to three paid shoot days, depending on the role.

Basketball Player for Insurance Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a tall male basketball player to appear in an upcoming insurance campaign filming in Sydney, Australia. This paid commercial opportunity is ideal for athletes with basic to moderate basketball skills who have a strong on-camera presence. Selected talent will participate in a one-day shoot for a nationally produced advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a basketball player in a commercial production.
• Demonstrate basic to moderate basketball skills on camera.
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams.
• Attend the scheduled shoot and participate in all required scenes.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–30.
• Must be noticeably tall.
• Basic to moderate basketball skills are required.
• Must be based in or able to work in Sydney, Australia.
• Must be available for one scheduled shoot day.

Compensation

• Talent fee of $3,750 AUD for one 10-hour shoot day.
• Superannuation included where applicable, less tax.

Everyday Australians for Government Campaign

Job Description

A government campaign is casting everyday Australians for an upcoming commercial production based in Sydney. Casting directors are seeking warm, authentic, and relatable people from all backgrounds and ethnicities to appear in a paid campaign. This is a great opportunity for local talent to participate in a professionally produced government project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a government campaign production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Portray authentic, everyday Australians on camera.
• Attend the scheduled filming day if selected.

Requirements

• Everyday Australians, ages 35–55.
• Open to all backgrounds and ethnicities.
• Must be based in or able to work in Sydney, Australia.
• Must be willing to undergo police and social media background checks.
• Comfortable appearing in a government campaign.

Compensation

• AUD $8,500 talent fee (plus super, less tax).
• Paid commercial opportunity.
• One filming day.

Women for Pool Slide Research Study

Job Description

A paid research study is seeking women to participate in pool slide testing in Orlando, Florida. Casting directors are looking for participants between the ages of 25 and 40 who meet specific height and weight requirements. This is not a film or commercial project but a research opportunity involving repeated use of a waterslide while wearing swimwear and, if required, a small instrumentation device.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a pool slide research study.
• Walk up the slide stairs and ride the waterslide multiple times.
• Follow all safety instructions provided by the research team.
• Wear a one-piece swimsuit during testing.
• Wear a small instrumentation device if required.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–40.
• Height between 5’2″ and 5’3″.
• Weight between 200 and 210 pounds.
• Must know how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
• Must be able to wear a one-piece competition-style swimsuit.
• Must be local to Orlando, Florida, as no travel is provided.

Compensation

• $225 for approximately 6 hours.
• Paid research study.
• Local opportunity in Orlando, Florida.

Job Description

A sci-fi horror animated short film is casting a female voice actress for a supporting role in Sydney, Australia. The production is seeking a Mediterranean Australian actress to voice Nurse Maria Minnetti, a compassionate nurse whose character plays a key role in the story. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and emerging voice actors, as no physical acting is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Record voice-over dialogue for an animated short film.
• Deliver emotional vocal performances, including screams and other expressive sounds.
• Follow creative direction during recording sessions.
• Bring the supporting character to life through voice acting alone.

Requirements

• Female Mediterranean Australian actress.
• Ages 20–35.
• Strong vocal performance skills.
• Comfortable performing emotional dialogue, coughing, gasping, and a horror scream.
• Submit:
  • Headshot
  • Showreel (if available)
  • Voice message if you are new to voice acting

Compensation

• $100 payment.
• Screen credit.
• Paid voice acting opportunity.

Job Description

A food brand is seeking Australian UGC creators for a gifted collaboration promoting its gluten-free meal kits. This opportunity is ideal for foodies, busy parents, and lifestyle creators who enjoy creating engaging Instagram content. Selected creators will receive a digital voucher to purchase featured meal kits and produce authentic social media content showcasing their experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Create an Instagram Reel or carousel post featuring the meal kits.
• Showcase your experience using the products at home.
• Produce authentic, engaging lifestyle content.
• Share content that aligns with the campaign guidelines.

Requirements

• Based in Australia.
• Food, lifestyle, parenting, or gluten-free content creators preferred.
• At least 2,000 Instagram followers.
• Active Instagram profile with engaging content.
• Submit your Instagram profile link by email.

Compensation

• Gifted collaboration.
• Digital voucher to purchase featured meal kits.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a nationally distributed food brand.

Kids for Upcoming Production

Job Description

A new production is casting children and teens for upcoming roles. Casting directors are seeking boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 who are interested in appearing in a professional production. This is a great opportunity for young talent looking to gain on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional film or television production.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Perform naturally in assigned scenes.
• Be available for production if selected.

Requirements

• Boys and girls ages 5–18.
• Must have a natural, friendly on-camera appearance.
• Comfortable following creative direction.
• Recent, natural head-and-shoulders photo required during the application process.
• No previous acting experience required unless otherwise specified.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity if selected.
• Professional on-set experience.
• Opportunity to build acting experience and industry credits.

Story Assistant Producer (Paid)

Job Description

A paid Story Assistant Producer opportunity is now available through the SBS Talent Escalator Program in partnership with ITV Studios Australia. This 12-week placement is designed for emerging production professionals from underrepresented backgrounds who are ready to advance into story producing. Working under the mentorship of an experienced Story Producer, you’ll gain hands-on experience in narrative development, story structure, post-production workflows, and editorial processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Story Producers with narrative development and story tracking.
• Mark up timelines and organize footage using Avid.
• Summarize raw footage into clear story notes for field and post-production teams.
• Review and analyze production footage to identify key narrative arcs.
• Participate in story meetings and contribute to editorial discussions.

Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be at least 18 years old and not a current student.
• Previous production experience is required.
• Must identify with one or more underrepresented groups.
• Strong interest in story producing, post-production, and television development.
• Must be able to work in Pyrmont, Sydney during the placement.

Compensation

• Paid 12-week placement.
• Structured mentorship from experienced Story Producers.
• Professional training in Avid, story structure, and post-production workflows.
• Opportunity to advance into higher-level editorial and story producing roles.

Job Description

A production company is seeking an experienced behind-the-scenes documentary videographer to capture the making of Season 2 of the web series Pretty Girl Secrets in Los Angeles. This role involves documenting the entire creative process, from pre-production and rehearsals to filming days and cast interactions. It’s an excellent opportunity for videographers with a passion for documentary storytelling and behind-the-scenes content.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture behind-the-scenes footage throughout the production.
• Document pre-production, rehearsals, filming days, and cast interactions.
• Create authentic documentary-style content that tells the story of the production process.
• Work independently while collaborating with the production team.
• Provide your own camera and basic audio equipment.

Requirements

• Experience shooting documentaries, behind-the-scenes content, or unscripted productions.
• Strong storytelling and visual filmmaking skills.
• Comfortable filming cast, crew, and production activities.
• Able to work independently and capture candid moments.
• Must have your own camera and basic audio equipment.
• Available to work in the Los Angeles area during the production schedule.

Compensation

• Approximately $300 per day.
• Rate is negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a returning web series with an established audience.
• Gain professional behind-the-scenes production credits.