Directing for Pilot

BlockReel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Local travel provided

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a senior 1st Assistant Director to help bring a coming-of-age sci-fi drama to life in Atlanta. You will create and manage the shooting schedule, collaborate with the director and department heads to optimize workflow, and ensure the set runs efficiently and on time.

You should have extensive experience as a 1st AD on at least 2–3 significant short films, pilots, or features, and be comfortable using industry-standard scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a 1st AD on 2–3 significant shorts, pilots, or features.
• Proficiency with industry-standard scheduling software.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with a strong reel.
• Prep starts early October 2026; willing to commit to shoot window in late Oct–early Nov 2026.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the shooting schedule.
• Collaborate with the director and department heads to optimize workflow.
• Ensure the set runs efficiently and on time.
• Wrangle cast and crew with a positive, productive atmosphere on set.
• Provide leadership and problem-solving on set.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

A coming-of-age story set in a near-future Atlanta, where a young woman discovers her unique ability to manipulate digital realities, this sci-fi drama pilot blends grounded character work with ambitious visual storytelling. We are seeking a senior 1st Assistant Director to help bring this independent production to life. Your primary responsibilities will include creating and managing the shooting schedule, collaborating closely with the director and department heads to optimize workflow, and ensuring the set runs efficiently and on time. We need someone who can maintain a positive and productive atmosphere under pressure while expertly wrangling cast and crew. You should have extensive experience as a 1st AD on at least 2-3 significant short films, pilots, or features. While we provide essential production equipment, you should be comfortable using industry-standard scheduling software and possess a proactive, problem-solving mindset. A strong reel or list of verifiable credits demonstrating your leadership and organizational skills is essential. Prep will begin in early October 2026, with principal photography scheduled for 10-12 days over two to three weeks in late October 2026 and early November 2026. Compensation is $200-400 per day depending on experience, with meals and local travel provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to an exciting project with potential for future series development.

Budget Range

$200-400/day