PRODUCTION CREW
Director of Photography
- At least three years of experience on a feature film or short film
- Works closely with the director and the camera/lights team
- Must have a creative vision of the film and to be able to implement it through clear communication within the team
- Must have a deep understanding of film techniques and camera equipment
- Develops visual approach / style of the film together with the director
- Must possess advanced visual thinking and the ability to create a "look book”, light contrasts to determine (lighting ratios), break and develop (breakdown) of the scene and camera choreography
- Responsible for the lighting, exposure, and composition of the film
- Responsible for the filming. It is desirable ability to work with a light meter and experience with light and gaffer
- Must submit a reel of previous work
1st AD – First Assistant Director
- Being the Director's right-hand person, taking responsibility for a number of important practicalities so that the Director is free to concentrate on the creative process
- Breaking down the script into a shot-by-shot storyboard, working with the Director to determine the shoot order, and how long each scene will take to film
- Drawing up the shooting schedule (a timetable for the filming) and making sure it’s kept to To do this role, you will need to:
- Be an authoritative team-leader and motivator and an approachable team player
- Have exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Trouble-shoot and pay close attention to detail
- Be an excellent communicator
- Have tact and diplomacy skills
- Routinely deal with problem or even crisis situations
- Prioritize tasks but can multi-task
- Work long and often unsocial hours
• Have a positive approach
2nd AD/Slate/ Script Supervisor (local)
- At least 2 years of experience
-Assists the director with production needs
- Helps director and 1st AD to make calling list
- Follows the course of the shooting process, working with a movie slate and is keeping a record of captured doubles
-Responsible for the continuity of the actors' actions, makeup and props from scene to scene
- Experience with a movie slate is a major plus
- Must be intermediate with computer software and own a PC
1st AC/Cameraman
The "right hand" of the director of photography (DP)
- At least 1 year of experience as a 1st AC/Cameraman on a previous film project
- Responsible for camera equipment, monitors its performance
- Controls focus on the camera, and the camera itself, if necessary
-Should well-versed in the shooting equipment (camera, lens, etc.), be a team player and observe etiquette shooting
Sound Engineer
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Gaffer
- At least 2 years of experience
- Must be an expert of lights and works closely with the director of photography
- Responsible for lighting technology and controls the lighting
- Should have knowledge of the 220v electrical system
- Should a good understanding of electrical and lighting equipment
- Should a good understanding of the nature of light, be able to work with a light meter and be able to translate the creative vision of the director of photography through the proper installation of light
Grip
- At least 1 year of experience
- Works closely with the director of photography
- Responsible for hardware, assembling and installation of all shooting equipment, from cameras fasteners in non-standard locations to control a dolly
- Creativity and the ability to find creative solutions when installing the equipment are welcome.
- Relevant work experience is desirable
PA – Production assistant
- Provides general, the necessary assistance in the production
- Carefully perform all assigned tasks
- Must be disciplined, organized, and a proactive team member
- Must understand and abide to filming etiquettes and principles on site
- Must help the filming process to go smoothly and troubleshoot problems when needed
- Closely working with the crew and actors, coordinating extras if needed
- Have a car or the ability to drive is a plus
- Must speak Russian and Kyrgyz. English is major plus