Director for Sci-Fi Pilot, Toronto

BlockReel; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 40.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Co-producer credit

Backend participation

Indie production environment

Descripción de la vacante

BlockReel in Toronto is seeking a skilled Director to bring a sci-fi drama pilot to life from day one. You will collaborate with the producer and DP, lead rehearsals, block scenes, and guide performances to establish the visual language for a potential series.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years directing, preferably on narrative shorts or pilots, and can demonstrate a directing reel. This is a partnership opportunity with co-producer credit and backend participation; the team provides a solid

Formación

• 3–5 years directing experience, ideally with narrative shorts or pilots.
• Directing reel demonstrating visual acumen and ability to elicit powerful performances.
• Ability to shape creative direction and establish visual language for potential series.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with producer and DP to realize creative vision.
• Lead rehearsals and block scenes.
• Guide performances to achieve the envisioned tone and style.
• Help establish visual language for a potential series pickup.

Conocimientos

Directing

Visual storytelling

Rehearsal leadership

Blocking scenes

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

We need a skilled Director to bring our sci-fi drama pilot to life from day one. This independent production offers a compelling narrative set in a near-future Toronto, blending gritty realism with subtle speculative elements. The tone is suspenseful and character-driven, exploring themes of surveillance and personal freedom. We're looking for someone with a strong visual style who can evoke a sense of unease and intimacy simultaneously. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the producer and DP, leading rehearsals, blocking scenes, and guiding performances to achieve our vision. You'll be instrumental in shaping the creative direction and establishing the visual language for potential series pickup. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of directing experience, ideally with narrative shorts or pilots, and a strong understanding of genre storytelling. Please provide a directing reel demonstrating your visual acumen and ability to elicit powerful performances. While we are a small production, we will provide a solid production team, necessary permits, and a comfortable working environment. Gear will be sourced by the production. Shoot dates are tentatively set for the last week of October 2026, with about 5-7 days of shooting. Prep will begin immediately. This is a partnership opportunity, compensated with co-producer credit and backend participation.

Budget Range