Director, Sci‑Fi Pilot — Grounded Near‑Future Drama

BlockReel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks a skilled, mid-level director to helm an independent pilot in New York, NY. Principal photography is planned for 10–12 days in October 2026, with prep includes remote and on-site meetings.

The project is a gritty sci‑fi drama about corporate surveillance and personal freedom, with a grounded near-future aesthetic and strong actor collaboration. You will guide performances, translate the script to screen, and shape the visual style while ensuring efficient set operations.

Qualifications

• Experience directing narrative pilots or short films with sci-fi elements is essential.
• Mid-level director with a strong directorial vision.
• Ability to guide performances and work with actors.
• Translate the script to screen and shape the visual style.
• Maintain efficient set operations on a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Guiding performances on set.
• Translating the script to screen.
• Overseeing visual style and pacing.
• Maintaining efficient set operations with a small crew.

Skills

Directing

Visual storytelling

Actor collaboration

Script to screen

Job description

BlockReel seeks a skilled, mid-level director to helm an independent pilot in New York, NY. Principal photography is planned for 10–12 days in October 2026, with prep includes remote and on-site meetings.

The project is a gritty sci‑fi drama about corporate surveillance and personal freedom, with a grounded near-future aesthetic and strong actor collaboration. You will guide performances, translate the script to screen, and shape the visual style while ensuring efficient set operations.