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Director of Photography (DP)

Pay: $700/day

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Hillsdale, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

— B&W period monochrome with texture short (non-union) Single-scene proof-of-concept for an original feature script. 1952 Toledo, shot black-and-white.

DATES:

March. 7-8, 2027. One rehearsal/tech day, two-day shoot.

LOCATION

Hillsdale, Michigan. Practical downtown storefront interior dressed as a period jewelry store.

RATE:

$700/day. Lodging provided for out-of-area. Mileage covered. Camera and lighting package quoted separately.

THE SCENE.

One location, four actors plus extras. Opens on a frame from inside the store, looking out through the front window to the street. The heart of the scene is a wise guy and his girlfriend buying an expensive necklace. Mirrors, display-case glass, and reflections play a prominent role throughout. There's a silent exchange between two women, carried in eye contact, played primarily in a mirror.

REFERENCE

Ripley (2024). Composed, patient, period-authentic monochrome. Deliberate, intentional, artistic.

CREW:

The DP's own 1st AC, gaffer, and key grip are welcome and budgeted. Collaborative set — camera and lighting decisions are made together.

INCLUDE:

black-and-white reel (especially narrative), whether you own or have access to a package (quote separately if the latter), and your availability March. 7-8.