AI Filmmaker

TrueShort, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

TrueShort, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking AI Filmmakers and AI Animation Artists to shape original series and films using AI-native workflows. You will translate scripts and shot lists into polished sequences and work across animation, live action, and experimental formats.

The role sits at the heart of our production pipeline, demanding a strong cinematic eye, fast iteration, and collaboration with editors and the showrunner. Proficiency with AI tools and Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with AI image-generation tools (e.g., Midjourney, Seedream)
• Experience with AI video-generation tools (Seedance, Kling)
• Strong eye for cinematography, composition, and storytelling
• Experience translating scripts, storyboards, or shot lists into visuals
• Familiarity with Photoshop and After Effects

Responsibilities

• Translate scripts and shot lists into visual sequences
• Create storyboards, compositions, and animated shots using AI tools
• Execute cinematic framing, camera movement, pacing, and visual continuity
• Iterate rapidly based on creative feedback and production needs
• Maintain consistency across characters, environments, and visual style
• Collaborate closely with editors and showrunner
• Help refine and improve evolving AI production workflows

Skills

AI image-generation tools

AI video-generation tools

Cinematography & storytelling

Scripts/storyboards to visuals

Tools

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

About TrueShort

TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series and films constantly. No development purgatory.

Built for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across an expanding slate of genres, reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.

Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation, live action, and emerging storytelling formats.

Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan (A24), Khosla Ventures, and others.

Role Overview

We’re looking for AI Filmmakers and AI Animation Artists to help bring original series and films to life across a wide range of genres and formats.

This role sits at the center of our production pipeline and is responsible for translating scripts, storyboards, and shot lists into polished visual sequences using AI-native creative tools.

Projects may include animation, cinematic storytelling, experimental formats, comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, romance, kids & family, and more. We’re looking for artists who are excited by storytelling, filmmaking, visual design, and fast-moving AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate scripts and shot lists into visual sequences

• Create storyboards, compositions, and animated shots using AI tools

• Execute cinematic framing, camera movement, pacing, and visual continuity

• Iterate rapidly based on creative feedback and production needs

• Maintain consistency across characters, environments, and visual style

• Collaborate closely with editors, and showrunner

• Help refine and improve evolving AI production workflows

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with AI image-generation tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, Flux, etc.)

• Experience with AI video-generation tools (Seedance, Kling, etc.)

• Strong eye for cinematography, animation, composition, and storytelling

• Experience working from scripts, storyboards, or shot lists

• Familiarity with adobe products such as Photoshop and After Effects

• Passion for filmmaking, animation, internet culture, and emerging creative technology

Compensation & Details

• Contract Role

• Potential for long-term employment or full-time role

• $1,000–$2,000 per week

• Los Angeles (hybrid/in-person)