Practical Effects / Puppet Assistants for Psychological Horror Short Film “Peripheral”

Job Description

Darkened Stage Productions is seeking Practical Effects / Puppet Assistants for Peripheral, an independent psychological horror short film using a practical-effects approach to its creature work. The production already has VFX and makeup personnel attached and is looking for additional crew to support the physical creature effects. Assistants will help with practical puppet operation, puppetry, creature manipulation, and other on-set effects. Candidates with backgrounds in puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, practical horror effects, or theater puppetry are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with practical puppet operation.
• Support creature manipulation and puppetry.
• Help execute practical effects on set.
• Collaborate with the existing effects and makeup teams.

Requirements

• Experience with puppetry, creature work, animatronics, stage effects, or practical effects is preferred.
• Comfortable working with physical creature effects.
• Theater artists and puppeteers are encouraged to apply.
• Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley applicants are particularly encouraged.

Compensation

Compensation and arrangements will be discussed individually based on position, experience, and production budget.

Job Description

A paid action short film is casting two Assistant Camera (1st AC) professionals to support Camera A and Camera B during production in the Los Angeles area. The production is looking for dependable camera crew members who thrive in fast-paced filming environments and have a strong understanding of camera operations. You’ll work closely with the Director of Photography and camera team to help maintain efficient workflows and deliver high-quality cinematic footage throughout the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the camera department during production.
• Prepare and maintain camera equipment.
• Support focus pulling and camera organization.
• Coordinate with the Director of Photography and camera crew.
• Help ensure efficient camera operations throughout filming.

Requirements

• Two Assistant Camera (1st AC) positions available.
• One opening for Camera A and one for Camera B.
• Previous camera department experience preferred.
• Organized, dependable, and collaborative.

Compensation

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Professional action short film production experience.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced filmmaking team.