Camera for Short Film

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Local travel covered

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a skilled 1st AC to join our upcoming dark comedy short, a character-driven piece with a quirky cast and off-kilter tone. You’ll handle camera build, maintenance, lens changes, focus pulling, and camera support gear, ensuring sharp focus throughout the shoot.

We expect 3–5 years of 1st AC experience and a strong reel; familiarity with Arri or Sony camera systems is ideal. The 2–3 day shoot is planned for late November 2026 in Los Angeles, with meals and local travel covered

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of 1st AC experience required.
• Strong reel showcasing your work is essential.
• Familiarity with Arri or Sony camera systems preferred.
• Owner/operator gear experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Camera build and prep of all rig components.
• Maintenance and care of camera equipment throughout the shoot.
• Change lenses as required and manage lens lineup.
• Pull focus and maintain precise focus marks during takes.
• Oversee camera support gear and related rigging.

Skills

Camera operation

Focus pulling

Maintenance

Lens changes

Camera builds

Tools

Arri cameras

Sony cameras

Job description

We need a skilled 1st AC to join our upcoming dark comedy short film. This project is a character-driven story about a bizarre misunderstanding at a funeral, featuring a quirky cast and a visually engaging, slightly off-kilter tone. Your immediate focus will be on ensuring sharp focus pulls and maintaining our camera equipment. Key responsibilities include camera build, maintenance, lens changes, focus pulling, and managing camera support gear. We're looking for someone with at least 3-5 years of 1st AC experience, a strong reel showcasing your work, and ideally, experience with Arri or Sony camera systems. While we have a camera package, familiarity with owner/operator gear is a plus. We anticipate a 2-3 day shoot towards the end of November 2026, with flexible pre-production prep. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and we'll cover meals and local travel. We are aiming to make a decision by November 16, 2026.

Budget Range

Negotiable