Director for Atmospheric Horror Short Film

Stage 32, LLC; California; Remote; Full time

Job summary

Stage 32, LLC is seeking a director for an atmospheric horror short film intended for festival submission. Ideal candidates should have experience in indie horror, psychological thrillers, or atmospheric genre work, alongside strong visual storytelling abilities.

The director will work remotely with an independent writer focusing on collaboration to create a project aimed at festivals like Screamfest and Fantastic Fest. This is an unpaid role, perfect for creative collaborators looking to showcase their work.

Qualifications

• Experience in atmospheric or psychological horror.
• Strong visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to work with minimal resources.

Responsibilities

• Direct the atmospheric horror short film.
• Develop the project remotely.
• Collaborate effectively with the writer.

Job description

Director for atmospheric horror short film – a job post by Frank Farramola

This is a collaboration-based, unpaid position intended for festival submission. Looking for directors with experience in atmospheric or psychological horror, strong visual storytelling, and the ability to work with minimal resources. Must be comfortable developing the project remotely. Please include links to previous work or a reel.

About the Job

I’m an independent horror and mystery writer developing a short film adaptation of one of my published stories. I’m looking for a director with a strong sense of atmosphere, visual tension, and character-driven storytelling. The project is intended for festival circulation (Screamfest, Shriekfest, Fantastic Fest). I value collaboration, clarity, and a cinematic eye. Ideal candidates have experience in indie horror, psychological thrillers, or atmospheric genre work.

• Location: Remote
• Status: Development
• Type: Short film
• Genre: Atmospheric horror / psychological thriller

Curious to ask if you have a budget to produce this short?