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1/13
Film Festivals
Film (Short)
Starts Jan 29
For 3 Day(s)
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Rate:
Low Budget ($250.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Horror short film looking to hire experienced Gaffer. This will be a three day shoot, January 29th, 30th and 31st all at one location in Sherman Oaks, CA. Must be local hire. Must be fully vaccinated.
Writer/producer/director team previously responsible for several shorts and one feature film streaming on Amazon Prime.
We are offering $250 per day. Thanks so much.
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