Director for Dark Comedy Web Series | Revenue Share

BlockReel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue sharing

Production equipment provided

Dedicated production team

Job summary

BlockReel seeks an experienced Director for an independent web series filming in Austin, TX. The project comprises 6 episodes, each 10–15 minutes, with a shoot window of 12–15 days over 3–4 weeks. You will guide performances, shape tone, and maintain the artistic vision from pre-production through principal photography.

This passion project offers a revenue-share partnership and full production support, including gear and crew, aimed at festival submissions and platform distribution.

Qualifications

• Senior-level filmmaker with a proven track record of directing narrative content.
• Experience directing web series or short-form content is preferred.
• Strong reel showcasing ability to evoke tone, direct performances, and tell a visual story.

Responsibilities

• Direct the script to life and guide actors from pre-production through principal photography.
• Collaborate with the director of photography and department heads to maintain artistic vision.

Skills

Narrative directing

Web series directing

Collaborative leadership

Education

Film/Video degree

Tools

Digital cinema workflows

Job description

BlockReel seeks an experienced Director for an independent web series filming in Austin, TX. The project comprises 6 episodes, each 10–15 minutes, with a shoot window of 12–15 days over 3–4 weeks. You will guide performances, shape tone, and maintain the artistic vision from pre-production through principal photography.

This passion project offers a revenue-share partnership and full production support, including gear and crew, aimed at festival submissions and platform distribution.