Cinematographer

Stage 32, LLC; Berlin; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Stage 32, LLC is seeking a cinematographer to capture 8–10 atmospheric exterior shots of old European cities for a short film. The project emphasizes realistic morning light, natural stone textures, and restrained visuals rather than touristic aesthetics.

Applicants should provide reel, rate, proposed timeline, and the city they will shoot in. Footage requires 4K minimum and locked-off or slow, controlled movement with each shot lasting 20–30 seconds.

Qualifications

• Reel showcasing cinematography in exterior European settings.
• Experience with establishing shots in historic urban environments.
• Ability to work with natural light and mornings in European cities.

Responsibilities

• Capture 8–10 atmospheric exterior shots of European cities.
• Maintain locked-off or slow, controlled camera movements.
• Deliver footage in 4K with minimum 20–30 seconds per shot and morning light timing.

Skills

Cinematography

Location scouting

Tools

4K capable cameras

Job description

Cinematographer - a job post by Ryan Martin

Location Strasbourg, France, Lisbon, Portugal, Brussels, Belgium and Berlin, Germany

Atmospheric European Exteriors for short film

Indie filmmaker seeking a cinematographer to capture 8-10 atmospheric exterior shots of an old European city for a short.

The footage becomes the visual foundation of Act 1 — the world the lead character moves through before her descent. Tone references are Personal Shopper, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Under the Skin. Realistic, atmospheric, restrained. Not tourist board. Not oversaturated. Real European stone, real morning light, real city.

Examples of shots we're going for (use as frame of reference — your eye and city knowledge will dictate the specifics):

• Cobblestone street at dawn, no people, soft directional light
• Narrow alley with morning light cutting through, wet stones
• Outdoor café terrace with ambient morning life — patrons, waiter, cyclist passing
• Stone bridge over a canal, locked off, water moving below
• A flower market or produce market with real vendor activity
• An empty market square before the crowds arrive
• A clock tower or architectural detail with weight to it
• Canal reflection shot, water moving, no tourist boats
• Cyclists or pedestrians threading through frame on a side street
• Rain or mist on cobblestones if weather cooperates

Technical requirements:

• 4K minimum
• Locked off or slow, controlled movement only — no fast pans, no zooms during shots
• Each shot held minimum 20-30 seconds for edit flexibility
• Morning light preferred — between 7:00 and 9:00 AM ideal but negotiable

What I'm offering:

• Day rate negotiable based on your reel and timeline
• Flexible on schedule — quality over speed

What I need from you:

• Your reel
• Your rate
• Your proposed timeline
• The city you're shooting in

The selected DP brings their eye and their city to this. I'm not micromanaging locations or framing — I'm trusting the cinematographer I hire to elevate the work. But the shot examples above are the language and tone I'm working in. Just want to make sure we're aligned before we shoot.