Freelance Wedding Filmmaker: 2-Camera Ceremony Coverage

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Anya Drew Event Cinematography is seeking qualified freelance wedding filmmakers to join our team. Most shoots are 6–8 hours and compensation is up to $50/hour; you will serve as the primary and often sole filmmaker, with 2-camera coverage during the ceremony and 1-camera for the remainder of the day.

Applicants must have shot at least 10 weddings solo, provide raw footage samples, proof of liability insurance, and own essential gear (2x4k cameras, lenses, mics, tripods, gimbal).

Qualifications

• Provide samples of raw unedited footage from recent weddings shot solo.
• Demonstrate 2-camera angles during the ceremony and audio from ceremony and reception.
• Provide proof of liability insurance.
• Own 2x4k cameras (Sony alpha preferred).
• Have a variety of fast lenses and enough batteries/memory cards for 8 hours.
• Ensure 2 lav mics with recorders and at least 1 shotgun mic.
• Carry 2 sturdy tripods and a slider or gimbal.
• Have a reliable vehicle and driver’s license.
• Availability to work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Be on call with the possibility of double rate when called.

Skills

Wedding videography

Solo shooter

2-camera coverage

Audio capture

Equipment management

Tools

Sony alpha cameras

Lavalier mics

Shotgun mic

Tripods

Gimbal/Slider

Zoom H1 or similar

Memory cards & batteries

Job description

Anya Drew Event Cinematography is seeking qualified freelance wedding filmmakers to join our team. Most shoots are 6–8 hours and compensation is up to $50/hour; you will serve as the primary and often sole filmmaker, with 2-camera coverage during the ceremony and 1-camera for the remainder of the day.

Applicants must have shot at least 10 weddings solo, provide raw footage samples, proof of liability insurance, and own essential gear (2x4k cameras, lenses, mics, tripods, gimbal).