Visionary Sci‑Fi Short Film Director (Deferred Pay)

BlockReel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Local travel covered

Job summary

BlockReel in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an imaginative Director for a sci‑fi short film planned for late January to early February 2027. The 2–3 day shoot will be on a modest budget with deferred pay, meals and local travel covered.

You’ll lead the creative interpretation of the script, guide actor performances, and collaborate with the crew to realize a melancholic, futuristic story. Pre-production meetings begin around November 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Directing reel or portfolio required.
• Demonstrated ability to guide performances and tell a story.
• Strong collaboration skills with crew and actors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative interpretation of the script.
• Guide actor performances and blocking.
• Collaborate with the crew to realize visual and thematic goals.
• Attend pre-production meetings and planning sessions.

Skills

Directing

Creative vision

Collaboration

Leadership

Job description

BlockReel in San Francisco, CA, is seeking an imaginative Director for a sci‑fi short film planned for late January to early February 2027. The 2–3 day shoot will be on a modest budget with deferred pay, meals and local travel covered.

You’ll lead the creative interpretation of the script, guide actor performances, and collaborate with the crew to realize a melancholic, futuristic story. Pre-production meetings begin around November 11, 2026.