Illinois Production Jobs

Looking for production assistants to support us for filming in Chicago from 6/5 - 6/10 for a docu-follow series. Duties will include: airport runs, set & crew support, loading in / out of gear assistance, meal & supply shopping runs, and appearance release signing help. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

SHOW DESCRIPTION

In Depth with Graham Bensinger averages 3 million television viewers/episode and 2.5 million digital views/episode airing weekly across the U.S. on the local NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX stations. It re-airs on NBC Regional Sports Networks and FOX Sports Nets, YouTube, ESPN in Australia/Latin America/Caribbean, BT Sport in Ireland/UK and TSN in Canada. Recent episodes range from a few days in Serbia with tennis star Novak Djokovic, to a trip to Texas for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, to visiting Hong Kong with Arnold Schwarzenegger, to traveling to Monaco with Prince Albert, to the week in the Bahamas with Sir Richard Branson.

POSITION SUMMARY

In need of PA who can help with gear, transportation and meals.
Must work as a local.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to work under stressful and extreme conditions as well as quickly adapt to last-minute schedule changes
- Be teachable and willing to learn new workflows
- Ability to work under strict deadlines

SHOW DESCRIPTION

In Depth with Graham Bensinger averages 3 million television viewers/episode and 2.5 million digital views/episode airing weekly across the U.S. on the local NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX stations. It re-airs on NBC Regional Sports Networks and FOX Sports Nets, YouTube, ESPN in Australia/Latin America/Caribbean, BT Sport in Ireland/UK and TSN in Canada. Recent episodes range from a few days in Serbia with tennis star Novak Djokovic, to a trip to Texas for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, to visiting Hong Kong with Arnold Schwarzenegger, to traveling to Monaco with Prince Albert, to the week in the Bahamas with Sir Richard Branson.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture video on location using company provided equipment (we film on Canon 5D Mark IVs)
• Coordinate with producers regarding content

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to capture video without script or direction from producer
• Ability to work under strict deadlines

SHOW DESCRIPTION - 

In Depth with Graham Bensinger averages 3 million television viewers/episode and 2.5 million digital views/episode airing weekly across the U.S. on the local NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX stations. It re-airs on NBC Regional Sports Networks and FOX Sports Nets, YouTube, ESPN in Australia/Latin America/Caribbean, BT Sport in Ireland/UK and TSN in Canada. Recent episodes range from a few days in Serbia with tennis star Novak Djokovic, to a trip to Texas for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, to visiting Hong Kong with Arnold Schwarzenegger, to traveling to Monaco with Prince Albert, to the week in the Bahamas with Sir Richard Branson.



POSITION SUMMARY

- We film on Canon 5D Mark IVs.
- We record at 48000 khz, 24 bit, shoot at 29.97 drop-fps and do not require timecode jamming.
- Audio must be recorded to separate tracks - we have to be able to split audio. Mixdowns and backup tracks are welcome but no mixdown as primary track.
- Hops are not necessary but welcome if no additional cost.
- Minimum of (1) IFB required for the producer to monitor audio.
- At least two subjects, no more than four, requiring wireless lavalier microphones throughout the interview and following activities.
- Booming additional subjects and activities will be required.
-Mic redundancies required for sit-down interviews when there are 2 subjects (aka 2 lavs and 2 booms).
- We will provide an SD, CF card or both for each day we film and then collect upon wrapping.




REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS 

- Ability to troubleshoot technical difficulties
- Ability to work under stressful and extreme conditions, as well as quickly adapt to last-minute schedule changes
- Be teachable and willing to learn new workflows
- Ability to work under strict deadlines

Searching for production assistant to add to small crew shooting true crime documentary. Main responsibilities will include:

-Driving crew vehicle with one other crew member and gear.
-Picking up equipment and meals as necessary.
-Assisting field producer with obtaining releases, scanning archival material, etc.

This is a fast-paced job with some fairly long days. Looking for a candidate that is comfortable thinking on their feet and helping to problem-solve as things come up.

Most of the shoot will take place in Rockford, IL. Hotels from Chicago can be provided, priority would go to a local if there is one!

Shooting between 5/13-5/18. It will be a 5 consecutive day shoot, I will confirm final dates asap!

Day rate is $200/12 + OT

Looking for a sound mixer for a true crime series shooting in Rockford, IL. Hotels can be provided from Chicago for overnights on consecutive shoot days.

Main shoot set up is a 2 camera talking head interview, we shoot about 2 sit down interviews a day. Sometimes we will also shoot OTF interviews/walk and talks.

Gear requirements are 2x lav mics (for the occasional 2 head interview) and a boom for the interviews. We will not need comteks.

Shoot is 5/13-5/18, will be 5 days. Dates still slightly in flux.

Rate is $600/12 + $400 for gear.

Thank you!

Assistant floor manager for event in Chicago.

$200/day

Looking for a Production Manager / Coordinator in the Chicago area to work on an unscripted show (doc-follow) for 4-5 months. Team will be traveling in, and the lead Production Manager will need help in logistics, travel, scheduling, planning, and production support. Team will shoot in the Chicago area, and will also travel 5-6 hours away to shoot in another area. Will also need local Production Assistants as well.

Looking for a stills photographer to shoot at the same time we're filming interviews for a popular consulting agency in Bolingbrook, IL.

Date: May 8th, 2024
City: Bolingbrook, IL
Position: Photographer
Call Time: TBD, 10-hour shoot
Gear Required: Full Frame DSLR (Canon 5DM4 or Sony A7SII or equivalent) + basic lighting package 
Rate: $500/10h
 
We reimburse every mile after traveling 50 miles in each direction (not round trip) at $0.67 per mile.

Looking for an audio mixer with extensive documentary experience for a Development shoot. Looking for someone who is experienced working in fast paced environments and mic’ing multiple subjects with ease. Definitely need someone who is calm under pressure.

Ideal candidate will have their own equipment, 788T with minimum of 5 open tracks and a boom.

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

Filming will be taking place in Gary, IN.

Rate is $650/12 + $400/kit

Looking for a well-rounded Production Assistant who has experience supporting small crews. Ideal candidate doesn’t need to have a wealth of experience, just organized and ready to get the job done. We are looking for someone who has experience with basic PA duties: lunch orders, crew travel, fire watching, trash sweeps, etc.

We are a small crew with a light foot print, so it would be great to have someone that takes initiative in small things that need to get done.

We will be filming in Gary, IN so need someone who can work as a local there.

Rate is $250 / 12 and we will have a Production vehicle for any runs.

Experience with - Logistics and story. Getting releases from people that may initially be unsure about the idea of being filmed and experience assisting clients with capturing necessary story elements. Experience around politics and complicated topics helpful.

Planning 2-3 shoots in Chicago and nearby Wisconsin, specifically May 7th & 22nd with potential added days on either side.

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 based on experience and scope

Looking to hire a sound mixer (with kit/gear) for a shoot on May 8th in Woodstock, IL. We will be filming a few interviews + b-roll of students working together on a group project and finish with a walking tour of the town (C300 mkiii /mkii + drone).

Tentative Time 8:30am-2:30pm.

Rate is $500 for labor and $150 for audio kit.

Looking for a Sound Mixer with gear to help out on a documentary.

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 a local Production Manager in Chicago, IL. Must have extensive experience working feature documentaries.

Looking for a Associate/Field Producer with extensive documentary experience, political experience and experience navigating through complex court documents is a huge plus.

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.

Hello,

We are looking to shoot 2-3 interviews per day for a documentary in the Prospect Heights/Park Ridge areas. Red or Sony All interviews will be interior, at the subject's homes. We will want to shoot 30 minutes of handheld verite with the subjects after each interview as they go through old photo albums and look at other memorabilia.

We are looking for a DP who owns gear. Ideally, (2) camera packages, lenses, camera support and lighting for interviews.

Must have experience working on premium documentaries or series. Gear rental and rates are negotiable.

Seeking a Field Producer local to Palatine, IL for a small independent documentary following and interviewing local politicians. Must *LIVE* in IL, (not "willing to work as local", please.)
Schedule is sporadic, over the course May-Nov 2024. Approx 20 total days. Must have field experience working on a documentary or documentary series, must be a pro-active, team player! Experience w/ political projects a plus!
Some responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Assisting director w/ interviews & running certain verite shoots with a one man band DP
-Liaising between interviewees/on-camera talent
-Looking after the crew in the field, ie: being conscious of schedule/hours/meals
-Tracking story beats/hot sheets on any given shoot day

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 Chicago, IL.

This is a New Media Ad for a Large client of ours

They are a Farm that supplies their various companies with the ingredients they need for their products.

We are looking for a Boom operator/sound mixer for a 3-4 day shoot

We will be conducting interviews on a local farm as well as shooting Broll of farm operations

The shoot will take place sometime in May, we should have more specific dates in the week to come