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Action/thriller Film.

Looking for a talented DP with a great eye for light & composition.

Filming an indie Action/Thriller film for 12 shoot days end of April.

5 day work weeks

Prefer a DP who also comes with a camera and an enthusiastic approach to their work.

We are not looking for a DP who hasn't shot a feature or have a reel for us to watch.

Please do not apply if you won't work with our rate.

We are seeking a talented and resourceful Director of Photography for an upcoming low-budget independent feature film project. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of visual storytelling, with the ability to deliver compelling imagery within budgetary constraints. You should have proven experience in a variety of shooting conditions, have previously shot one or more feature films, a creative eye for framing and lighting, and a collaborative spirit to work closely with the director and production team.

This role demands a passionate individual who can inspire and manage a small crew, ensuring artistic coherence and technical quality from pre-production through to the final cut. If you are ready to bring your unique vision to a dynamic indie film production, we would love to hear from you.

Also, you will be working with a VFX Supervisor for certain shots as this is a science fiction project.

When:
Production in July or August

Where:
Los Angeles

Genre:
Sci-fi, Thriller

In need of a local DSLR crew (DP and Audio). It'll be in a nursing home with an older lady, so we want to keep gear/lighting/etc super simple so as to not overwhelm her or the other residents. For the same reasons, it also won't be a very long shoot - probably arrive at 9am and finish the interview by 11:30am.

Looking for a DP for a b-roll shoot of a well known luxury watch brand.

Date: April 23rd - April 26
City: Palm Beach, Aventura, Boca Raton & Miami
Position: Director/DP
Call Time: To be confirmed (likely as early as 5:30AM), 10-hour Shoot
Gear Required: Camera, Tripod, Slider or Stabilizer, Lighting
Rate: $1000/10h

Seeking a thoughtful documentary DP, experienced with follow doc style verite, as well as sitdown/formal interviews. Due to content and subjects being filmed, we will be prioritizing BIPOC crew, if you're comfortable indicating such in your submission.

Planning 2-6 shoots in DC now until November. Most immediately looking at a few days around May 4th.

This is aimed to be a feature documentary revealing a grassroots level journey alongside a diverse group of protagonists in red, blue and purple states working in similar ways with non-partisan ballot measures advancing electoral reforms. These reforms vary by state and include opening primaries and ranked choice voting.

Rate range w/ gear package: $900-1,700/12hr day

Please reply with the below
A link to your reel/relevant experience
A note to your interest and fit in this project
If you have a standard camera package you prefer/own, what is that?

Seeking a *LOCAL* DP with gear, for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-25 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a DP on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience lighting/ shooting proper sit-down interviews. Must have references, MUST BE LOCAL, MUST LIVE WITHIN 40 MIN DRIVE FROM PALATINE, IL. (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website, reel, and/or IMDB.

Thank you!

Looking for an experienced ad spot DP for a 1 day shoot in Danbury CT.
Shooting a small sports collectible ad on a Sony FX6. Please send examples of previous ad work. We will need portfolio or reel links with your resume.

You'll get 1 scout/prep day, and 1 shoot day. No gear is needed at the moment.
Shoot will happen either sometime next week or the following week. The date is TBD right now. Let us know your avails in your application.

Looking for an experienced DP/Editor to shoot & edit on Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd in Detroit, MI, for a live TV broadcast combat sports production.

Must be able to both shoot and edit in a fast-paced environment. Must be comfortable with a fluid schedule.

Please send a description of your experience, gear, and your rate. Must be able to work as a local to Detroit, MI.

Looking for a DP/Director for a half day to conduct interviews + b-roll.

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
City: Indianapolis
Position: DP
Call Time: TBD, 5 hours
Gear Required: Camera, Tripod, Slider or Stabilizer, Three-Point Lighting, External Recorder (if you do not have two-audio channels on camera), LAV Mic, and Boom Mic with Mic Stand
Rate: $500/5h + Gimbal/Ronin rental fee

We are currently looking for a director of photography to join our crew to help capture an event on June 1, 2024. We will be capturing several different types of shots throughout the event, including interviews and b-roll.

Please include your rate with and without equipment fees.

Hey there, we're looking for a solo filmmaker who can do it all.

For this project you will be recording a talking head style interview with our client and grabbing some action shots around their home. You'll be responsible for setting up lights, running audio, and operating a teleprompter. The director will handle the creative, but you'll be responsible for everything technical on set.

We are looking for someone who has all of their own equipment for cam, lighting, and audio. If you have a teleprompter, great, and if you need to rent one we can likely cover the cost.

The shoot is in a rental location on Tuesday 4/23 (NOTE: NOT 4/18 - I can't edit that...) and possibly at the client's home for some action shots. Please confirm your availability when you apply.

Rate is USD $1000 for a 10-hour day (likely less), including gear.

I'm looking for a director of photography with expertise in filming food - grilling even better for a 2 day shoot just outside of Spokane.

I'm filming an outdoor shoot for a new grill company, and we need to make the grill and the food look amazing.

This is going to be a heavy duty shoot in terms of content load, all outdoors, so we'll mostly need to be run and gun.

Crew will be small, but we can discuss needs if there's a skill match.

Thanks!

Looking for an experienced DP and 2DP for a tentative shoot in Bethesda, MD

Needs to have their own camera package.

DP will provide G&E.

APPLICANT must be local or willing to work as a local - accommodations will not be provided.

Must have experience with 2-camera shoots and shooting docu-follow style. Experience on HGTV shows a plus.

EOE. This company is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition, military and veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.

Looking for an Director of Photography with extensive verite documentary experience for an upcoming Development shoot in Chicago, IL. We are planning on filming with a Canon C300 or Canon C500 and have a deal with a local vendor already in place.

Please send over your reel, credit list, and please highlight your verite experience when applying.

Looking for an experienced DP for a tentative shoot in Centreville, VA 4/19 - 4/21

Needs to have their own camera package.

DP will provide G&E.

APPLICANT must be local or willing to work as a local - accommodations will not be provided.

Must have experience with 2-camera shoots and shooting docu-follow style. Experience on HGTV shows a plus.

EOE. This company is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition, military and veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.

Looking for DP for interview + b-roll shoot in Belleaire, OH. This is for a second season of a true crime series for Investigation Discovery. Will hire local AC for support- together you will be responsible for audio and lighting and media management.

Must have their own gear - cameras, lighting, and audio
Will be responsible, with the AC, for media transfer and DIT

2 camera interview set up - FS7 or similar

Shoot Dates - 4 days TBD (start date tentative)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

The shoot will be a small two-camera shoot where we will have the talent, DP, 1st Assistant Camera, and Sound Mixer on set. Two camera setup with a 9x16 frame safe. One camera will be wide and one camera will be for close-ups. Each recipe will be shot twice.

Producers will be patched in on Zoom; we will need to see what is on the camera and be able to speak with the talent via Zoom; We will need you to set up any lights that need to be set up; The shoot should be around 6-8 hours including setup, shoot, and breakdown.

We will pay a kit fee for cameras and G&E gear/equipment.

One day shoot and also one day for prep.

Low Budget
$1000.00/12-hour per day

Gear:
2 Camera Package - $1000/shoot day
G&E Package - $200/ shoot day

All crew members will be paid on a timecard.

Seeking a local DP with gear, for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-30 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a DP on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience lighting/ shooting proper sit-down interviews. Must have references, must be local, (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website, reel, and/or IMDB.

Thank you!

Seeking a local DP with gear, for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-30 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a DP on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience lighting/ shooting proper sit-down interviews. Must have references, must be local, (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website, reel, and/or IMDB.

Thank you!

Seeking a local NJ/NY DP with gear for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-30 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a DP on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience lighting/ shooting proper sit-down interviews. Must have references, must be local, (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website, reel, and/or IMDB.

Thank you!