Crew call! camera & lighting (dp, 1st ac, gaffer, grip) Crew call! camera & lighting (dp, 1st ac, gaffer, grip)

Filmvacatures; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full logistics coverage

Catering on set

On-set support by Camera PAs & Grip A

Professional set with experienced crew

Job summary

Filmvacatures seeks a Director of Photography for a professional production in Amsterdam. The role focuses on balancing high-tempo comedy blocking with intimate, emotionally rich close-ups on a compact apartment set.

Shooting will occur over 2–3 days within the Oct 16–Dec 13, 2026 window. Please indicate owned gear, access to gear, and rental needs in your submission.

Qualifications

• Owner-operator cinema camera package (e.g. Alexa Mini, RED, FX6/FX9) and fast prime lenses.
• Own or access to a basic lighting kit for clean interior high-key setups.
• On-set support with Camera PAs and Grip Assistants available.
• Please specify what gear you own, have access to, or would need to rent in your submission.

Responsibilities

• Balance two GEARS: high-tempo comedy blocking in an apartment space and emotional close-ups with nuanced shifts.
• Collaborate on equipment logistics and sourcing with the production team.
• Coordinate with dedicated Camera PAs and Grip Assistants on set to manage gear and runs.

Job description

Crew call! Camera & Lighting (DP, 1st AC, Gaffer, Grip)

(auto-translated from Dutch Dutch )

Story & Aesthetic

After a passionate one-night stand, two lifelong friends are thrown into a chaotic, high-energy morning-after game of hide-and-seek when a heartbroken sister unexpectedly crashes the apartment.

Visually, we are aiming for a sun-drenched Mamma Mia! (2008) warmth mixed with the clean, deliberate framing of a Nordic-Dutch co-production (see attached mood board!)

What we offer

• Full Logistics Coverage: Full reimbursement for all travel and gas costs within the Netherlands.
• Catering: Full stomach, warm meals and snacks provided on set to keep the crew fueled.
• On-Set Support: Dedicated Camera PAs and Grip Assistants to handle heavy lifting, cable running, and gear management.
• A High-Caliber, Professional Set: Step onto a production where 90% of the crew is already locked, including experienced Production Design, Movement Direction, Wardrobe, and Sound teams.
• Total Director Protection: A highly organized production infrastructure managed by a Co-Producer, allowing you to focus entirely on your craft.
• Premium Showreel Material: High-production-value footage showcasing complex lighting, fast-paced comedy blocking, and intimate, shallow depth-of-field close-ups.
• IMDb Credit & Copy: Full screen credits and a high-resolution copy of the final film for festival and portfolio use.

Type

Professional production / lowbudget

Location

Amsterdam

Description

We are operating at a very high production standard, and our stellar, high-caliber crew is already 90% locked down (including Production Design, Movement direction, Wardrobe, Sound, talent).

Due strictly to a last-minute scheduling conflict within our previous camera department, we are opening up a selective few slots to complete our team.

We need a Director of Photography (DP) who can balance two distinct gears:

1. The High-Tempo Comedy: Capturing snappy, energetic blocking and physical comedy within an apartment space.
2. The Emotional Shifts: Creatively capturing deep sensitivity in close-ups. The high rom-com energy frequently breaks away to reveal vulnerable shifts in the atmosphere, tracking the characters' decade-long history and emotional arcs.

Period

Shooting Dates: 2-3 filming days total over one weekend within the Oct 16 - Dec 13, 2026 window (Exact weekend TBC based on crew availability)

Job requirements / profile

1. Camera & Lenses: DPs with access to their own owner-operator cinema camera package (eg, Alexa Mini, RED, FX6/FX9, or equivalent) and a set of fast prime lenses are highly preferred to capture our shallow depth-of-field close-ups.
2. Lighting & Grip: Gaffers and Grips who own or have access to a basic lighting kit suited for clean, interior high-key setups (eg, strong LED fixtures, softboxes, diffusion grids) to create that bright, morning sun-drenched look are a major plus.
3. On-Set Support: We are prepared to collaborate on equipment logistics and sourcing. To support our incoming team, we have dedicated Camera PAs and Grip Assistants available on set to assist with heavy lifting, gear management, and logistics.
4. !Please specify what gear you own, have access to, or would need to rent in your submission!

Spoken / language requirements

• English