DP for Indie Drama Pilot, Nashville

BlockReel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity partnership

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a Director of Photography for an independent drama pilot shooting in Nashville, TN. The DP will bring a visually rich, intimate, and emotionally resonant style to the project, collaborating with the director on visual storytelling and establishing the look of the series.

You will manage camera and lighting crews, ensure technical excellence, and contribute to a project offered equity. The shoot is scheduled for 3–4 days with prep in late October and principal photography in

Qualifications

• Collaborate with the director on visual storytelling.
• Establish the look of the series.
• Manage camera and lighting crews.
• Ensure technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the director on visual storytelling.
• Establish the look of the series.
• Manage camera and lighting crews.
• Ensure technical excellence.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Camera operation

Lighting setup

Collaboration

Tools

Blackmagic

Sony

Canon C-series

Job description

Seeking a Director of Photography for an independent drama pilot shooting in Nashville, TN. This project explores themes of resilience and second chances within a small-town music scene, offering a compelling narrative that blends grounded realism with hopeful aspiration. We're looking for someone who can bring a visually rich, intimate, and emotionally resonant style to our story. Key responsibilities include collaborating closely with the director on visual storytelling, establishing the look of the series, managing camera and lighting crews, and ensuring technical excellence. We anticipate around a 3-4 day shoot for the pilot, with prep beginning around October 21, 2026 and principal photography around November 8, 2026. This is a partnership opportunity offering equity in the project, intended to grow with the series. Applicants should have access to a camera package suitable for narrative work (e.g., Blackmagic, Sony, Canon C-series, or similar), a basic lighting kit, and demonstrate a strong cinematic eye through a current reel or portfolio. While experience is a plus, we are open to working with passionate DPs at any stage of their career.

Budget Range

Equity partnership