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LocalEyes LocalEyes is an established and rapidly growing production company where innovation is not only celebrated its part of our DNA.

The position:
We’re looking for a Director of Photography (Freelance) who has real-world experience shooting a variety of commercial and corporate work on productions of all different sizes and comes with their own cameras, lights, and axillary gear to carry a 22+ day shoot starting in July. Content will be shot in both English and Spanish and applicants must be fluent in both

You’re a great candidate if:
You’ve worked on enough sets to know that detailed preparation and great pre-pro are key to a fantastic finished product and are comfortable communicating directly with the client on set and even conducting interviews.

You’re comfortable wearing a lot of hats and being flexible.

You’re a collaborative leader on projects; you love working with your Producer/Director on each production to tackle creative and logistical challenges, and you’re an expert at managing your own crew on set.

Your dream is to produce amazing work, make sure everything runs smoothly.

You have an extensive background in producing video content and a firm understanding of content marketing strategy. They get excited at the idea of producing content for both small and large brands, and, ultimately, bringing the client’s vision to life.

You’re also just an all around great person who makes us want to work with you over and over again.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:
Read/Review shoot logistics, and attend Pre-Shoot Call(s) with producer and client to adequately prepare and set expectations
Secure all necessary gear, pack and be prepared for the unexpected (Not enough outlets? You have extra extension cords.. Memory card on the fritz? You brought an extra.)
Arrive early, prepared, and ready to communicate with the client
Manage, set up, and direct both narrative and non-narrative elements (interviews and b-roll)
Direct with clear story structures as well as dramatic arcs for emotionally engaging results in mind; while remaining true to the subject’s story
Be a master of light and always searching for ways to elevate the shot
Adhere to the visual, editorial, and technical standards as developed by the LocalEyes team, including but not limited to filming codecs, frame rates, and provided video file naming conventions
Instruct any additional camera operators regarding camera setup, angles, distances, movement, and other variables and signals cues for starting and stopping filming and ensure the overall quality of video captured across the team
Upload/deliver captured footage in a timely manner and notify the greater team of any anomalies ahead of time
Represent the LocalEyes team in a professional and approachable manner when in front of the client or crew
Always run the set with kindness and respect

Qualifications & Experience:
3+ years of experience as a Director of Photography
5+ years of experience creating commercial and/or corporate video projects
Strong verbal and written communication
A passion for ideas that have the power to move businesses and brands forward
Comfortable with client communication
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Self-starter
Problem solver

Preferred Qualifications:
Marketing/Advertising agency experience

Jupiter Entertainment seeks an experienced DP familiar with the FS7 and as local as possible to Toronto, ON to join us for a one-day pick-up sometime between 6/15 & 6/27 except 6/20. You will be joined by a Sound Mixer and a REMOTE Field Producer.

This shoot will consist of single on-camera talent with one camera for sit-down interviews (taking place indoors). Interview and true crime experience are strongly preferred.

If you are interested and available, please include your reel/credit list, rate for a 10-hour day as well as your rate for your full gear package (a complete list will be provided upon hire) along with your application. Thank you!

Looking for an experienced doc DP for a run-and-gun documentary shoot in Miami, FL. We'll be shooting verite footage and a sit-down interview. Must be comfortable with run-and-gun filmmaking. Schedule will be fluid.

News experience / ENG experience is a plus.

Looking for someone who can provide run-and-gun camera package (ideally a Canon c300 mkii, Canon c70, or similar), Zoom lens, ENG lighting package, and audio package (boom and lavalier mic).

Please send reel with similar work examples and your rate.

Hey there, we're looking for a small crew that can do it all

For this project you will be recording an interview with our client and capturing b-roll.

We are looking for someone who has a small crew with all of their own equipment for cam, lighting, and audio. If you have a teleprompter, great, and if you need to rent one we will cover that cost as well.

The shoot is in Eagle, ID

We're looking for a commercial DP who can light and shoot a 2-day production with a focus on food elements and lifestyle scenes.

Please provide a link to your reel and 1-2 references. If there is no food work on your reel, please provide 1-2 portfolio samples that show food capability/experience.

We're looking for a filmmaker to work with a small team (yourself and a production assistant) for a event video shoot.

The event is scheduled for June 4th. The event is a forum at the US Mayors Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The event will be an hour long. We will be filming two police Chiefs speaking. It will be a two-camera shoot, locked down on a tripod, one wide shot, and one close-up shot, both cameras will be manned. One by yourself and the other by the PA. For audio, you can hook up to the audio board and record via a lav mic on police chiefs. You will also need to monitor the audio.

You will be responsible for recording the event with our client, potentially capturing post interviews, capturing some b-roll, and also be responsible for setting up lights, and running audio. We really are looking for someone who can do it all.

We are looking for someone with all of their equipment for cameras, lighting, and audio.

The shoot is in Columbus, Ohio. The shoot date will be June 4th.

Rate is $1,000 for the full-day (up to 10 hours), including gear.

We're looking for a filmmaker to work with a small team (yourself and a production assistant) for a event video shoot.

The event is scheduled for June 4th. The event is a forum at the US Mayors Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The event will be an hour long. We will be filming two police Chiefs speaking. It will be a two-camera shoot, locked down on a tripod, one wide shot, and one close-up shot, both cameras will be manned. One by yourself and the other by the PA. For audio, you can hook up to the audio board and record via a lav mic on police chiefs. You will also need to monitor the audio.

You will be responsible for recording the event with our client, potentially capturing post interviews, capturing some b-roll, and also be responsible for setting up lights, and running audio. We really are looking for someone who can do it all.

We are looking for someone with all of their equipment for cameras, lighting, and audio.

The shoot is in Columbus, Ohio. The shoot date will be June 4th.

Rate is $1,000 for the full-day (up to 10 hours), including gear.

Looking for a DP with own gear for a 3-4 sitdown interview shoot in Zanesville Ohio. Would need audio gear as well.

Looking for a DP in the Los Angeles area. This is an indy film. Director and Producer are seasoned professionals looking to do their passion project while the industry is slow.

Need a DP for a 2 day shoot. This is a docu-style shooting where the Producer/Director will be asking kids to explain different topics. The kids will be playing on a playground so the DP must have experience following subjects around and shooting verite.

We're looking for a filmmaker to work with a small team (yourself and a production assistant) for a event video shoot.

The event is scheduled for June 4th. The event is a forum at the US Mayors Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The event will be an hour long. We will be filming two police Chiefs speaking. It will be a two-camera shoot, locked down on a tripod, one wide shot, and one close-up shot, both cameras will be manned. One by yourself and the other by the PA. For audio, you can hook up to the audio board and record via a lav mic on police chiefs. You will also need to monitor the audio.

You will be responsible for recording the event with our client, potentially capturing post interviews, capturing some b-roll, and also be responsible for setting up lights, and running audio. We really are looking for someone who can do it all.

We are looking for someone with all of their equipment for cameras, lighting, and audio.

The shoot is in Columbus, Ohio. The shoot date will be June 4th.

Rate is $1,000 for the full-day (up to 10 hours), including gear.

Looking for an experienced DP & 2nd DP for a tentative shoot in Madison, MS 6/3-6/4

DP needed 6/3-6/4
2nd DP needed 6/3 only.

Needs to have their own camera package.
DP will need to 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Looking for an experienced 2nd DP for a tentative shoot in Blain, MN 6/11

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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Sizzle shoot seeking a local Director of Photography experienced with practical interview setups for documentary/reality.

The ideal candidate owns camera (BlackMagic Ursa or 6kPro preferred but not necessary) & lighting gear for an interview setup.

Producer will shoot B-Cam on their BlackMagic 6K Pro.

Anticipating one shoot day taking place on either 6/13 OR 6/14

Rate: $800/12
Kit: Negotiable

Looking for a reality TV experienced DP Owner/Operator (C300/FX6/FX9 or similar) - for a home renovation 'Before' shoot in Bethlehem, PA. Kit will need Camera, lenses, tripod, and 2x lavs that can run straight to camera.

1 day shoot will involve filming a walkthrough with homeowners, OTF, pans/tilts of "Before" of rooms, and establishing broll of the home/town.

Rate: $750/12
Camera Kit $500
2x Lavs $75

We are a beverage marketing agency looking for a DP to work with on a celebrity beverage project in the bay area(locations haven't been locked yet but likely between Napa and San Francisco). We will be shooting one brand per day, and are looking for someone with experience shooting beverage/bottle content.

We are ideally looking for someone who has their own camera/lenses for rent, but it is not required. Please include a reel in your application to be considered for the job.

Hey there, we're looking for a small crew that can do it all

For this project you will be recording an interview with our client and capturing b-roll.

We are looking for someone who has a small crew with all of their own equipment for cam, lighting, and audio. If you have a teleprompter, great, and if you need to rent one we will cover that cost as well.

The shoot is in Seattle, WA

Looking for a DP, preferably with their own gear (can supplement) and access to a solid crew to shoot 3 days for an upcoming project.

Day 1 - Single cam verite at subject's home
Day 2 - 2-camera standups & broll.
Day 3 - 4-person roundtable. This would be a multicam shoot in a loft-style space TBD.

Looking for a DP/Cinematographer who is LOCAL to NY with crew for a pilot shooting in late July on Long Island, New York. This is a presentation pilot for network pick-up. This is a comedy. Tone is in the vein of DAVE & SCHITT'S CREEK.

5 day prep, 5 day shoot. Please message your day rate upon applying.

Filmmakers are Nicole Gomez-Fisher, Nicholas Cirillo & Matthew Montemaro.
Script upon request & mutual interest.

Thank you!