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Job Description

An independent short film production is seeking a Director of Photography (DOP) to join a small and collaborative crew. The film follows a granddaughter spending a summer day in the garden with her grandparents and aims to capture intimate, naturalistic storytelling. Experience in documentary-fiction filmmaking is a plus but is not required. This opportunity is ideal for cinematographers interested in character-driven independent productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Photography for the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to establish the film’s visual style.
• Plan and execute camera setups, shot composition, and lighting strategies.
• Capture high-quality footage that supports the story’s emotional tone.
• Work efficiently with a small production crew.
• Assist in maintaining production schedules and workflow during filming.

Requirements

• Experience operating professional camera equipment.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small production team.
• Documentary-fiction experience is preferred but not required.
• Portfolio, reel, or previous work samples encouraged.
• Passion for independent filmmaking and creative collaboration.

Compensation Details

• Volunteer position.
• Potential honorarium available based on experience.
• Opportunity to gain credits and collaborate on an independent film project.

Job Description

An independent narrative short film production is seeking an experienced Director of Photography (DP) for a three-day shoot in Dallas, Texas. The project is looking for a cinematographer with proven experience filming African American talent in both indoor and outdoor environments and the ability to create visually compelling storytelling for a narrative film.

Candidates with film festival experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Photography for an independent narrative short film.
• Collaborate with the director to establish the visual style and look of the project.
• Plan and execute lighting setups for interior and exterior scenes.
• Operate or oversee camera operations during production.
• Ensure high-quality cinematic imagery throughout the shoot.
• Work closely with production staff to maintain filming schedules and creative goals.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Director of Photography on narrative film projects.
• Demonstrated experience filming African American subjects in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, lighting, and camera techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently during a three-day production schedule.
• Film festival experience is a plus.
• Professional portfolio or reel preferred.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates.

Job Description

Next Legacy Media Group, a women-forward production company based in New Jersey, is seeking talented women writers, directors, and production crew members to collaborate on a slate of upcoming micro drama productions.

The company is currently building a creative team and is particularly interested in writers with completed scripts or those who can develop content efficiently for production. The focus is on compelling stories in the YA, romance, family, drama, and character-driven genres.

In addition to writers, the company is looking to connect with female directors, assistant directors, cinematographers, camera operators, and other production professionals in the New Jersey and New York area.

Opportunities Available

Writers

• Seeking 4–5 writers
• Completed scripts preferred but not required
• Ability to write efficiently for production
• Interest in YA, romance, family, drama, and character-driven content

Production Team

• Directors
• Assistant Directors
• Cinematographers
• Camera Operators
• Other production professionals

Requirements

• Women professionals in film, television, or micro drama production.
• Writers with completed scripts or strong writing samples.
• Production professionals with relevant experience or a strong interest in micro drama content.
• Located in or able to work within the NJ/NY metro area preferred.
• Horror and explicit-content projects are not currently being considered.

Compensation

• Compensation details were not specified.
• Company states it offers favorable writer deals and is focused on long-term creative partnerships.