California Production Jobs

Looking for a drone operator available mid/end of May.

Must have an FPV drone and will be shooting up close landscapes / buildings.

MUST have kit, insurance and proper licensing.

Seeking a Production Designer/Art Director for low budget indie sci fi feature. Preferably candidate will have experience and reel/credits in sci-fi, but not required. Candidate needs to be crafty and great coming up with creative solutions on a budget.

Hiring Clearance Manager for Network Game Show. Candidates MUST be proficient in Pilotware, BOX and Excel. Looking for an individual who is highly organized, can track large numbers of images and has experience in clearance deliverables.

Looking for a story producer with home reno background for a new HGTV series.

This will be a story heavy show and candidate needs to work out of our los angles office.

The ideal candidate has a minimum 1-2 years experience as a Field Coordinator with International Experience

Some responsibilities but not limited to:

- Coordinating travel for crew sized 40+.
- Experience with Carnets
- On-set production coordination and logistics.
- Tracking travel on grids in google drive
- Sending travel memos to crew/talent
- Petty cash and credit card expense reporting.
- Coordinating locations, equipment, rentals, and other resources locally and on the road.
- Ensuring releases are obtained, organized, and delivered to post.
- Manage production assistants.
- PRs

Ideal candidates have:

- Professional attitude, excellent people skills, and demonstrates ownership over their work.
- Great with Excel & Google Docs

We are seeking a skilled Visual Effects (VFX) Artist or Team to play a pivotal role in our upcoming low budget independent feature film. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in VFX production, with a proven track record of creating visually stunning effects for films.

We require an on-set VFX Supervisor, who will oversee all aspects of visual effects on the set, ensuring seamless integration of digital and practical effects with live-action footage.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with the director and cinematographer to develop the film's visual style, designing VFX to enhance the narrative, and supervising the execution of effects during filming to ensure the highest quality output. This role requires a deep understanding of VFX software and technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. If you are passionate about filmmaking and eager to contribute to a creative and ambitious project, we would love to hear from you.

When:
Pre-Production in June
Production in July or August

Where:
Los Angeles

Genre:
Sci-fi, Thriller

Estimated rate. Paid in checks or preferred payment method.

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

Looking for a researcher who can help our team craft ~6 investigative political interviews for an Israeli show.

Paid opportunity. 3-5 days of work in LA - planning on June.

Hebrew speaker preferred.

If you think you're a good fit, let's talk!

1099 worker. 3-5 days of work.

Title: Social Video Maker/Curator
Edutopia, the influential publisher of videos and stories about what works in education, is seeking a video creative to work with us on short-form and social media videos.

We’re on the hunt for a freelancer who can regularly plug in to our small group of filmmakers to:

1. Develop and create (mostly) vertical reels and shorts: tabletop, archival/stock/repurposed footage with graphics, and other fresh formats we haven’t thought of yet;

2. Curate reels and shorts made by classroom teachers, combing through Instagram for compelling and useful content for our audience of preK-12 educators.

Must live and breathe short vertical formats, be extremely comfortable with scrappy one-person production yet have a strong sense of art direction, and possess a talent for pitching, writing, and identifying relevant micro-content hidden in our other work.

Experience editing vertical video both in-platform (Instagram, for example) or out-of-platform (Capcut, for example) as well as phone shooting is essential. Aesthetically pleasing handwriting, good sketching ability, and knowledge of the preK-12 education space are pluses. Must also have the patience and diligence for video curation and willingness to dig deep for the gold.

****Please make sure to include links to 3 vertical (and at least one tabletop) videos in your cover letter. Applicants without vertical tabletop video examples will not be considered.****

What more you should know:
Our range for this remote role is $45-$70/hour depending on location, experience, and skill level. Weekly hours are negotiable.

About the George Lucas Educational Foundation:
The George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to transforming prekindergarten through 12th grade (preK-12) education so all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, the Foundation takes a strategic approach to improving pre-K to 12 education. A nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, we welcome all who are devoted to improving education.

Seeking a hair/makeup lead for an indie music film shooting in Los Angeles.

The project features a small cast in a contained coming-of-age story, requiring mostly natural makeup looks with a few glamour/beauty days for the musical showcase scenes.

No any prosthetics or VFX makeup will be required. Project shoots 19 days starting mid-June.

We're seeking a production sound mixer for our independent music film. Currently scheduled for 19 days of filming.

Narrative overview: A struggling LA music producer navigates a career-defining showcase and sudden guardianship of his newly discovered half-sister. Music plays an integral role in their journey of healing and connection.

Sound Needs:
-Heavy emphasis on live music recording (vocals and various instruments).
-Skill in capturing the energy and nuance of both intimate and showcase performances.
-Experience and comfort with on-location sound mixing.
-Budget available for a sound partner/boom operator of your choice at the same rate.

**MUST BE LOCAL TO THE SACRAMENTO, CA AREA**
Tentative Dates: 5/22 - 5/25


We are small crew looking for a Production Assistant local to the Clearwater area. Previous
set experience is preferred.

This position will require driving of company minivans and cargo
vans, along with crew and gear. Eligibility will be based on a driving/background check.

Should be knowledgeable about the area and freeways. Must be comfortable going on
runs and assisting with crew meal. As well as assisting with different departments on an as needed basis. Strong communication skills and a "can do" attitude" are a plus.

Must provide a valid drivers license & reliable transportation.

Hiring sound mixer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles

Makeup artist for vertical short drama.
Some scenes require special effects makeup for wounds and blood.

Prop master for vertical short drama.
$400/day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles

Hiring Gaffer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles

Klein Creative Media is a local Redondo Beach production company that specializes in (but is not limited to) real estate, business, and drone videos. We are currently seeking someone to permanently fill the position of Office Assistant. Typical responsibilities of the office assistant include: creating call sheets, coordinating with clients and crew members, organizing and filing around the office, doing simple errands, and being the overall right-hand to the owner of Klein Creative Media.

This job requires someone who can multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and work both independently and as a collaborative team. This is an entry-level position.

Preferred skills/abilities:

- Experience working in Adobe Acrobat
- Experience working in Canva
- Experience working in Microsoft Office
- Ability to think fast and on the spot
-Ability to time manage and keep track of inboxes, meetings, and project deadlines

Preference will be given to the candidates residing in the local South Bay area. A driver's license and a form of reliable transportation is required.

We are currently offering between 20-30 hours per week, M-F, with the possibility of the hours extending into full-time. The starting compensation is above California minimum wage.

True Crime series starting production on 8th season in search of art department team!

We are a Los Angeles based company that will be starting on true crime recreations in early June, running through August. Our series covers crimes from various time periods and locations, writing recreation scripts based on the interviews which have been shooting since January.

This series shoots figuratively and artistically whenever possible. There are few actors, mainly tonal vignettes or tableaus of crime scenes. We strive to match the real archival material as closely as possible.

Production designer and art director generally have two weeks of prep, before shooting 1 week with a third set decorator joining the team on set. We are a small crew of about 15, and block shoot 3x episodes at a time.

Please reach out with reel/resume with any relevant experience. Looking forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a Post Production Sound Designer for our independent music film. The script is fairly contained to mostly indoor locations, but does feature diegetic singing.

A responsibility of this job will also include delivering a fully filled M&E.

The ideal candidate will join our team before filming commences to ensure a seamless and successful workflow.

Looking to hire a creative and intuitive Los Angeles editor with an eye for detail and actor performance for an indie thriller/action film. Aprox 90 min.

Movie has a few Jason Bourne fights in it and needs a clean steady smooth flow like a David Fincher film. Work closely with director. Premiere or Avid but not looking for Final Cut.

2 month turnaround. Someone with a good attitude

Must be able to work with out rate our please do not reply.

Returning reality show needs and experienced music supervisor. We need someone who can familiarize themselves with our existing music library and help choose the best tracks for our cuts. As well we need someone to liaise with our composer and work with him in the creation of custom cues.

I need of a 4 man team to capture live event footage for a large live music event in partnership with a large brand.

In need of 4 man crew
- Producer / Director ( to wrangle and direct the action)
- 2 x iPhone shooters (likely shooting on gimbals)
- Editor to cut the footage on Reels and upload the posts

Live event coverage will happen for 1-2 days in LA .

Corporate Event Photography, 8-10 hour days, May 12-15, approximately 25 total headshots and a lot of candid shots, light photo editing.

ISO unscripted Editors for a new daily syndicated Crime Series. Please only apply if you have prior True Crime Credits

Please send resumes
Thank you!