Alabama Production Jobs

We are producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market as part of an ongoing independent narrative project. We are shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August, and are looking for a director for one of the segments.

We're looking for someone to be involved via e-mail/phone/video call throughout pre-production. Will be involved with casting, design and other creative pre-pro decisions. Shoot is 1 day. Director will run set and be responsible for shot listing, staging, blocking, running set, and ensuring day is made. Film features 6 teenage actors. Experience with teenage and child actors a big plus. Film is educational, aimed at young teens and tweens. Experience in films aimed at kids/teens, and/or educational films a big plus. This will be a TV-like arrangement, with producers show running with big picture creative control. Producers will also be responsible for logistics, hiring, casting, pre and post production.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $400 flat for the one shoot day. The rate also includes pre and post production.

We are looking for a Location Sound Mixer for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

We have 4 shoot days scheduled, beginning July 29th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $140/day, exempt from overtime. If you own any sound gear, we can discuss a kit rental rate.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for a Grip & Electric for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

We have 4 shoot days scheduled, beginning July 29th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $100/day, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for a Second Assistant Camera/B-Cam Operator for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

We have 8 shoot days scheduled, beginning July 27th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $100/day, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for a Second Assistant Director for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

We have 8 shoot days scheduled, beginning July 27th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $100/day, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for a First Assistant Director for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

We have 4 shoot days scheduled, beginning July 29th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $100/day, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for an Assistant Art Director for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

This position would include a week of prep starting the week of July 20th. We then have 8 shoot days scheduled, beginning on July 27th.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $250 flat for the prep week and $100/day for the shoot days, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

We are looking for an Assistant Editor for an independent narrative project, shooting in North Alabama in the Decatur and Huntsville areas in late July & early August. We will be producing a number of science-focused adventure shorts for the young adult market.

The AE will be responsible for logging and metadata.

Please be aware that most of the locations will be outdoors, including in the woods.

The rate is $100/day flat, exempt from overtime.
Must be able to work as a local, meaning no accommodation or transportation will be provided.

Production assistant works closely with the lead producer of the event, bringing a professional attitude to a variety of production-related tasks including but not limited to assisting with set-up and wrap, running and taping cables, general computer work, and going on runs. Experience in live events/reality TV/documentary preferred. General knowledge of sports and production also preferred.  Must be able to help with lifting and carrying heavy gear. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Primary audio engineer, responsible for setting up and live mixing of microphones and direct feeds for FloMarching live streams. Must meet FloMarching guidelines on setup day to ensure the highest quality audio. Works with A2 (PA) on live day to ensure full coverage of audio systems from every organization. A1 needs to have experience with Allen & Heath SQ-5 mixer, wireless audio integration, and be familiar with FloCaster. Must have reliable transportation.

Uses the camera as instructed by the Director. They ensure the required action is correctly captured in the frame and must react instinctively as the proceedings take place. The camera operator also helps establish the theme and appearance of the show. Must have reliable transportation.

The TD’s job is to switch video sources, perform live digital effects and transitions, and insert pre-recorded material, graphics and titles as instructed by the Director. Calls shots between cameras. Must have reliable transportation.

Production assistant works closely with the lead producer of the event, bringing a professional attitude to a variety of production-related tasks including but not limited to assisting with set-up and wrap, running and taping cables, general computer work, and going on runs. Experience in live events/reality TV/documentary preferred. General knowledge of sports and production also preferred. Must be able to help with lifting and carrying heavy gear. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. Must have reliable transportation.

Uses the camera as instructed by the Director.  They ensure the required action is correctly captured in the frame and must react instinctively as the proceedings take place.  The camera operator also helps establish the theme and appearance of the show.  Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Production assistant works closely with the lead producer of the event, bringing a professional attitude to a variety of production-related tasks including but not limited to assisting with set-up and wrap, running and taping cables, general computer work, and going on runs. Experience in live events/reality TV/documentary preferred. General knowledge of sports and production also preferred.  Must be able to help with lifting and carrying heavy gear. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.