1st Assistant Camera — Feature Film (Austin) Backend %

BlockReel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Craft services

Crew transportation

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a skilled 1st Assistant Camera for an upcoming Austin-based feature. You will pull focus precisely, maintain camera gear, and generate camera reports, collaborating with the DP to achieve a gritty neo-noir look.

The role requires experience with Arri Alexa or Sony Venice, ownership of a basic toolkit, and strong communication. Shoot spans ~18–20 days across Nov–Dec 2026; meals, craft services, and local transport provided; backend backend percentage offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as 1st AC on narrative features or high-end shorts.
• Strong focus pulling and lens changes in dynamic scenes.
• Excellent communication and meticulous eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Pull focus accurately in demanding scenes.
• Maintain camera equipment and logs during shoots.
• Collaborate closely with the DP and crew; prepare camera reports.

Skills

Pull focus

Camera maintenance

On-set coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Toolkit ownership

Tools

Arri Alexa

Sony Venice

Job description

BlockReel is seeking a skilled 1st Assistant Camera for an upcoming Austin-based feature. You will pull focus precisely, maintain camera gear, and generate camera reports, collaborating with the DP to achieve a gritty neo-noir look.

The role requires experience with Arri Alexa or Sony Venice, ownership of a basic toolkit, and strong communication. Shoot spans ~18–20 days across Nov–Dec 2026; meals, craft services, and local transport provided; backend backend percentage offered.