Freelance Videographer – Documentary Interview

Twine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Twine is seeking an experienced videographer for a documentary-style interview in Los Angeles. The project features an Australian dialect coach and US actor, focusing on storytelling and visual clarity.

You will shoot interviewer and subject, include a wide shot, and ensure high-quality lighting and sound, delivering raw footage and potential edits for review. October 2026 availability and on-site collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in documentary or interview-style videography.
• Proficiency with professional video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Strong understanding of shot composition and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work efficiently on-site and adapt to changing conditions.
• Experience working with talent and directing on-camera subjects.
• Availability for a mid-October 2026 shoot in Los Angeles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work in similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Film a documentary-style interview on location in Los Angeles.
• Capture two single shots: head-and-torso and close-up of both interviewer and subject.
• Record a wide two-shot or full-body wide shot of the actor.
• Ensure professional lighting and audio quality throughout the shoot.
• Deliver raw footage and, if required, basic edits for review.
• Collaborate with the client to ensure all creative and technical requirements are met.

Skills

Documentary videography

Lighting expertise

Audio capture

Visual storytelling

On-site coordination

Tools

Professional video cameras

Lighting equipment

Audio gear

Job description

This role is for an experienced videographer to capture a documentary-style interview in Los Angeles, featuring an Australian dialect coach and a US actor. The project requires a professional who can deliver high-quality footage with a focus on storytelling and visual clarity. The shoot will involve capturing both single shots of the interviewer and subject, as well as a wider shot to provide context and dynamic coverage. The project is scheduled for mid-October 2026 and may lead to additional opportunities.

Deliverables

• Film a documentary-style interview on location in Los Angeles
• Capture two single shots: head-and-torso and close-up coverage of both interviewer and subject
• Record a wide two-shot or full-body wide shot of the actor
• Ensure professional lighting and audio quality throughout the shoot
• Deliver raw footage and, if required, basic edits for review
• Collaborate with the client to ensure all creative and technical requirements are met

Requirements

• Proven experience in documentary or interview-style videography
• Proficiency with professional video cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
• Strong understanding of shot composition and visual storytelling
• Ability to work efficiently on-site and adapt to changing conditions
• Experience working with talent and directing on-camera subjects
• Availability for a mid-October 2026 shoot in Los Angeles
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work in similar settings

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