Cinematography for Pilot

BlockReel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a talented 1st AC to join our upcoming pilot project in Los Angeles. This dramedy with hints of magical realism investigates voice and connection in a bustling city, requiring precision focus and camera upkeep.

You will pull sharp focus, manage camera gear, assist the DP with lens changes and camera support, and bring your own follow focus unit, slate, and basic toolkit. A strong reel from narrative shorts or pilots is essential.

Qualifications

• Own a follow focus unit, slate, and a basic toolkit.
• Strong reel demonstrating focus pulling from narrative shorts or pilots.
• Experience on narratives or pilots is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pull sharp focus during takes.
• Set up, tear down, clean and organize camera equipment.
• Assist the DP with lens changes and camera support.
• Collaborate with the production team during prep and gear checks.

Skills

Focus pulling

Camera maintenance

Lens changes

Follow focus

Equipment setup/teardown

Slate operation

Tool kit ownership

Tools

Follow focus unit

Slate

Basic toolkit

Job description

An independent production team is seeking a talented 1st AC to join our upcoming pilot project. This dramedy, with touches of magical realism, explores themes of connection and finding your voice in a bustling city. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for focus and camera maintenance to help bring our visual story to life. Your primary responsibilities will include pulling sharp focus, managing camera equipment (setting up, tearing down, cleaning, organizing), and assisting the DP with lens changes and camera support. We require candidates to own their own follow focus unit, slate, and a basic tool kit. Previous experience working on narrative shorts or pilots is essential, and a strong reel demonstrating your focus pulling skills is a must. Shoot dates are approximately late October or early November 2026, over a 3-day period (10-12 hour days). Prep will involve a few meetings and gear checks. We will provide camera package, lenses, and all necessary production support. This is a paid position, offering $2000-3000 per week, depending on experience. Come help us create something special.

Budget Range

$2000-3000/week