Job Description
A short film in development is seeking passionate collaborators for The Quiet of May, a grounded, character-driven drama centered on working-class motherhood. The story follows May, a single mother juggling multiple jobs while navigating exhaustion, financial pressure, and emotional strain. When a family crisis pushes her already fragile stability to the edge, the film offers an intimate, realistic look at sacrifice, resilience, and love under systemic pressure. This project is ideal for creatives drawn to meaningful storytelling, realism, and collaborative filmmaking.
Job Responsibilities
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Contribute creatively to the development or production of a narrative short film
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Collaborate closely with a small, story-focused creative team
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Support a realistic, emotionally grounded tone throughout the project
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Fulfill role-specific responsibilities during pre-production and production
Requirements
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Actors interested in dramatic, character-driven material
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Writers and story collaborators
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Director of Photography and camera crew
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Editor and sound team members
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Makeup and hair artists
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Production assistants and additional crew
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Open to students, emerging creatives, and experienced filmmakers
Compensation
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Independent passion project
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Compensation details to be discussed
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Strong portfolio and collaboration opportunity
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Job Description
A173 West Studios is seeking crew members for the upcoming short film In the Backyard, directed by Ben Cruz. The emotionally driven coming-of-age film explores childhood memories, family relationships, and the realities of aging through the eyes of a young boy during the summer of 2010.
Production is now hiring passionate and creative crew members for several key behind-the-scenes positions. This is a non-union volunteer opportunity with catering provided.
Job Responsibilities
On-Set Sound Mixer / Boom Operator
- Handle on-set audio recording during filming
- Operate boom microphones and lavalier systems
- Ensure clean and professional sound capture throughout production
VFX Supervisor / Animator
- Create and supervise visual effects for a featured scene
- Design animation involving a shadow extension effect with movement
- Collaborate with the director to execute the visual concept
Key Hair / Key Makeup
- Design hair and makeup looks fitting the early 2010 setting
- Apply aging makeup effects for grandparent characters
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
Requirements
- Prior experience in the relevant crew department preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for independent filmmaking
- Ability to work collaboratively in a production environment
- Reliable availability during filming weekends
Compensation Details
- Non-union volunteer position
- Catering provided on set
- IMDb and Letterboxd credit provided after completion
- Behind-the-scenes photos included