Film Crew for Proof-of-Concept Short Film
Job Description
A proof-of-concept short film is seeking passionate crew members to join an ambitious production led by a Carnegie Mellon Film Production/Drama director. The project is a bold, neon-styled story set during a live TV award show where a shocking accident sparks a chaotic and highly publicized spiral. As the story unfolds at an exclusive creator party, a high-tech environment filled with lasers and livestreamed moments turns into a dramatic and intense spectacle. The production is looking for dedicated collaborators interested in gaining hands-on experience while working on a visually striking independent film.
Job Responsibilities
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Support various departments during the film production process
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Assist the director and department leads during filming
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Help maintain smooth on-set operations and production workflow
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Contribute creative and technical skills to the project
Requirements
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Passion for filmmaking and collaborative storytelling
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Ability to work on location with the production team
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Interest in contributing to an independent film project
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Open crew roles include:
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Art Department Assistants
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Onsite Editor
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Camera Assistants
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Makeup Artist
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Visual Effects Artist
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Sound Recordist
Compensation
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Unpaid opportunity
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On-screen IMDb credit
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Meals provided on set
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Networking opportunities with emerging filmmakers
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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


