Production for Pilot

BlockReel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-producer credit

Backend participation

Production office space & insurance

Job summary

BlockReel in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Line Producer to lead an independent pilot. The 4-day shoot is set for the last week of October 2026, with ~3 weeks of prep. Remote hours flexible.

You’ll oversee budgeting, scheduling, locations, crew, and payroll, translating the creative vision into production reality. Requirements include substantial Line Producer credits on narrative shorts or features and a proven track record managing budgets and schedules in NYC.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Line Producer on narrative shorts or features.
• Strong understanding of New York City production resources.
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on budget and on schedule.
• Resume outlining previous work and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the budget for the production.
• Oversee all production logistics from scheduling to locations and crew.
• Manage payroll and on-set operations.
• Translate creative vision into tangible production.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Logistics planning

Payroll management

Production management

Job description

Seeking an experienced Line Producer for a captivating independent pilot shooting in New York, NY. This is a partnership opportunity offering Co-producer credit and backend participation, suitable for a senior-level professional. We're looking at a 4-day shoot during the last week of October 2026, with about 3 weeks of prep leading up to it, flexible on hours. We need someone who can hit the ground running with strong financial oversight and logistical planning. Our project is a darkly comedic drama, a character-driven story with a quirky, offbeat tone, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery. We aim for a refined indie aesthetic with high production value given our resources. Key responsibilities include creating and managing the budget, overseeing all production logistics from scheduling to securing locations and crew, managing payroll, and ensuring a smooth, efficient set. You'll be instrumental in translating our creative vision into a tangible production. Requirements include significant experience as a Line Producer on narrative shorts or features, a solid understanding of New York City production resources, and a proven track record of bringing projects in on budget and on schedule. Please provide a resume outlining your previous work and budget management experience. We will provide a production office space for prep and all necessary production insurance.

• Co-producer credit and backend participation
• We will provide a production office space for prep and all necessary production insurance.

Budget Range