1st AC for Comedy Pilot — Deferred Pay, Brooklyn Set

BlockReel

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 101,000

Full time

16 hours ago
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Lunch provided
Snacks provided
Promising project opportunity

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a dedicated 1st AC for a 3-day pilot shoot in the New York area. Role includes pulling focus, maintaining gear, assisting with lens changes, and ensuring smooth camera department operations on a fast-paced set for an independent, high-production-value comedy/dramedy project.

Independent production, shoot scheduled for early November 2026. You must provide your own follow focus system and basic camera toolkit.

Qualifications

  • Experience on a narrative set preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Pull focus during shots.
  • Maintain camera equipment and workflow.
  • Assist with lens changes and camera department tasks.
  • Support DP and camera team with a positive attitude on a fast-paced set.

Tools

Follow focus system
Camera toolkit

Job description

BlockReel seeks a dedicated 1st AC for a 3-day pilot shoot in the New York area. Role includes pulling focus, maintaining gear, assisting with lens changes, and ensuring smooth camera department operations on a fast-paced set for an independent, high-production-value comedy/dramedy project.

Independent production, shoot scheduled for early November 2026. You must provide your own follow focus system and basic camera toolkit.

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