Come to the June 8, Boston 48 "Best Of 2026" Screening!
The Finals!
Team Friendly Filmmaker's film "Thumbderdog" was accepted into the Best Of 2026 screening for this year's Boston 48 Hour Film Project! That means, the team of judges honored us with at least one nomination. Like every year, we have NO IDEA what delighted the judges, so it will be a surprise for all!
It really is an honor to be in the lineup! 72 teams made films this year (with all films submitted on time!), and only 18 made it to the Awards Screening.
We are very ... thumbled. (eh? eh?)
Come see the film Monday, June 8, at 6pm in the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville!
And also -- special shout out to several members of this newsletter whose teams ALSO made it to the Screening! Congratulations to you all and see you Monday!
Set Updates
I promised to update you about Set Life last time, so let me now share my excitement about more projects I've been working on in May:
Beats And Batters - Jean-Marie Neave's directorial debut film shot last month, and I am honored to report I played the character of "Mom" in the film. I rarely put myself out there for auditions, but I took a chance on this and I'm so glad I did. The entire script is beautiful, the shoot was awesome, the team was brilliant, and I can't wait to see the final film!
The Bird Puppeteer - Aaron Emmanuel (award-winning composer and long-time friend) pulled together a powerful team VERY quickly to shoot his 4-page-grew-into-23-page script packed full of action and spy shenanigans. I was excited to put my Assistant Director and Script Supervisor hats on, and we bagged every ambitious shot and then some! Plus the location was insane. Just you wait!
Manic - Amelia Favata's debut short horror thriller is in final revisions, and set to debut at the Shawna Shea Film Festival, and we've been working on Posters, Teasers, (and there will be a Finishing Fundraiser for it soon, stay tuned). Amelia just dropped the first poster online and it was a hit! We can't wait to share more.
Come to the World Premiere Screening on Saturday July 18 in Worcester!
And in the meantime, check out this amazing interview Amelia just did with the Historically Haunted Vodcast where she discussed the film!
Community Exclusive
The primary mission of the Paid Community is to foster healthy networking and put film folks in touch with each other, without algorithms or ads or bots messing things up. The Beta is going well! Our circle is small, but strong.
But I also wanted to offer filmmaking tools, resources, hangouts, courses, and even an app. And I've been building...
The first Resource just went live this week -- a Call Sheet Generator.
I programmed it to look tidy, organize key info in order of importance, and generate a PDF for you on demand. If you're in the Community, I can't wait to hear your thoughts! Initial reactions have been overwhelmingly positive :-)
(My favorite feature is when you enter the shooting date and location, it automatically looks up the sunrise time, sunset time, and weather for you! Because that's what happens when a computer programmer is also a filmmaker, haha)
Much more is coming.
The beta phase is almost over. If you want to be in the first batch of 100 in the Friendly Filmmaker Community, email me for an invite code sooner rather than later. I plan to end the beta phase this summer and open up the doors to the broader public September 1st (at which time, the price will go up for all new signups.)
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time!
JUNE 8
BOSTON 48 HOUR FILM BEST-OF SCREENINGS & AWARDS
SOMERVILLE, MA
6:30pm - Crystal Ballroom at the Somerville Theater
The Boston 48 Award Nominee films screen again! And then awards! Save the date!
It's official! "Thumbderdog" made it into the Awards Screening!
Even if you didn't make a film this year,
even if you didn't know about the 48 Hour Film Project at all,
this is a great screening and networking event to go to.
It's a guaranteed good time, with tons of great films to see and elbows to rub. :-)
TICKETS AND INFO HERE: https://www.2026boston48.com/
JULY 16-18
SHAWNA SHEA FILM FESTIVAL
WORCESTER, MA
Stay tuned! The annual event of the year!
"Manic" will Premiere on Saturday the 18th!
Full schedule here:
https://www.shawnafoundation.org/ssff-film-festival
JULY 25 & 26
CAMP DEAD
WORCESTER, MA
The Dead Of Winter festival was moved to summer!! Oh the irony!
Stay tuned for links and updates.
Friendly Filmmaker will have a booth!
"The Ride"
$1270/$2K
Filmmaker Ryan Nunes and writer/actor Paul Kandarian are making a new film that promises to be spectacular.
The film follows Gizzy, a grad student visiting her grandparents while carrying the weight of a deeply personal decision. Nervous and afraid of being judged, she turns to her grandmother for support, but their conversation reveals the complicated divide between love, faith, fear, and acceptance.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-ride-a-film-on-family-and-compassion
"Trash Queen"
$3,095/$20K
Filmmaker Gabby Rosson is directing a horror-comedy feature co-written by actor/writer Emily Tullock.
Trash Queen is a blood-soaked, female-driven horror-comedy about what happens when a woman who’s spent her entire life being overlooked…finally becomes impossible to ignore.
After a bite from a trash-dwelling alien cannibal leaves her craving human flesh, Sophia, a painfully underestimated office worker, spirals into a grotesque, hilarious transformation. When her washed-up musician boyfriend, Jack, is also infected and trapped in the Town Dump, she’s forced to chase after him and face off against the Trash King.
To survive, Sophia must stop trying to fit in and fully become something else. Something powerful. Something terrifying.
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/trash-queen/trash-queen-a-comedy-horror-feature-film
"My Favorite Creature"
$4,285/$12k
Boston-based filmmaker Matilda Morales is fundraising for her Drama Comedy short about a young girl named Mimi obsessed with her twenty-something-year-old trainwreck neighbor, Natty. When Natty suddenly falls silent on the other side of their shared wall, Mimi embarks on a child’s odyssey to save Natty from a fate she doesn’t fully understand.
The Seed&Spark just started, and it's already at 35%!
Follow and Donate here:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/my-favorite-creature
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ANIMATORS
Paid Stop-Motion Animation Mentorship in NYC! Hosted by Signe Baumane & Tongal.
This mentorship offers creators a rare opportunity to step inside the real-world production of an independent animated feature film and learn directly from acclaimed animator and filmmaker Signe Baumane. Through hands-on participation, observation, and collaboration inside her New York City studio, mentees will gain insight into the creative, technical, and logistical processes behind building a stop-motion animated feature from the ground up. You can learn more about Karmic Knot on the project's website.
ABOUT THE TONGAL BRANDED CONTENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM:
Tongal's Branded Content Mentorship Program is a new initiative designed to equip emerging creators with the tools and experience to excel in a branded content environment. By developing real-world lessons around branded content skill development and pairing emerging creators with seasoned Mentors from within the Tongal community, the program will teach Mentees how to pitch creative, interface with clients, meet deadlines, address feedback, and deliver a final product. Each Mentee will work towards developing a specific skill based on their Mentor’s lesson plan (e.g. editing a video for social, or animating a logo) that will help them further their career as a branded content creator. By the end of the program, each Mentee will walk away with a completed piece of content for their own portfolios.
CASTING
Buffalo Film Casting
Background/Extras Casting
Great American Family
Christmas at the Starlight
Starring: Mario Lopez & Tony Danza
SAG/AFTRA Feature Film
Shooting: 06/14/26–07/02/26
Location: Buffalo/Lewiston, NY
Pay Rates
- Union background: $224 / 8 hours
- Non-union background: $187 / 10 hours
- Work duration: 1 day or 2–3 days
Seeking all genders and ethnicities
Seeking extras to play:
- Small town locals & families (ages 18–70s)
- Upscale real estate workers (ages 18–60s)
- Church youth group members (ages 10–15)
- Business executives (ages 20s–60s)
- Special background performers: pianist, singer (ages 20s–60s)
- Real estate buyers (ages 20s–60s)
To apply, provide:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Headshot (recent photo)
- Resume (if needed)
- Height
- Basic measurements
- Availability
- Age (if under 18)
- Submit to: [email protected]
Child performer permit required if under 18.
Put the role you're submitting for in the subject line.
Storyline
A widowed Brooklyn real estate agent returns to his snowy hometown for Christmas to sell his larger-than-life father's iconic performance lounge. His carefully rebuilt life is disrupted by family revelations, a passionate historic preservationist, and the question of whether his future lies in the city he escaped or the roots he left behind.
CASTING - VOICE ACTORS
Dagaz Media is looking for voice actors for LAZULA, an original audio horror series by Fred Greenhalgh.
- Writer/Director/Producer: Fred Greenhalgh (STAR TREK: KHAN, DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN, BLOOD FOREST, NARCOSIS)
- Pay rate: $50/hr (hour estimate follows each role) – Non-union
- Record dates: Aug10-21 (Expected availability during business hours)
- Recording location: TK in Southern Maine (Cumberland and York county)
- Audition Deadline: EOD (11:59pm ET) Fri June 19.
- Travel/physical requirements: Performers are expected to have their own transportation and be able to commute to locations in Southern Maine. Reasonable transportation accommodation may be possible with advanced notice. Location recording means we’re recording the audio similar to a film, so there will be a greater deal of physical exertion than in a traditional studio voiceover project. We don’t currently have budget to house out-of-town actors.
- Non-AI disclosure: Artists can be assured their voices will not be used for AI training or to generate things they did not say.
The Story
In the 1980s, something happened to brothers Dell and Spencer that their family never spoke about again, but changed their lives forever. Now in 2026, after the death of their father, and their inheritance of a questionable legacy – an iconic but haunted Maine lighthouse – the brothers must confront what happened in their past, lest those horrors consume another generation.
LAZULA is an original liminal gothic work of audio horror by Maine native and celebrated worldwide audio fiction talent, Fred Greenhalgh.
Think: Midnight Mass x The Lighthouse x Pet Semetary x House of Leaves
How to Audition/What We’re Looking For
You can submit for multiple characters, however please send a new submission per character. That said we also might hear you audition for one character and cast you for another, so you don’t have to audition for multiple roles. Please slate the top of each audio file with your name, location, and the character you are auditioning for.
Ideally you’ll record with a scene partner. If you don’t have a scene partner, just read your character’s side of the scene with natural breaks where the other character would be speaking (in other words, please don’t read multiple parts in one take!). No need to edit or clean-up the performance. Video is OK but audio only is fine, too. Use Voice Memo App (or similar) on iPhone. Formats accepted: MP3, WAV/AIFF, MP4, MOV, AAC, W4A.
If you have questions you can email [email protected] (but please don’t ask any questions that are answered on this page).
Lead Roles
Dell: male, 30s. From a small town in Maine, Dell had big hopes to go out into the world and make it in the big leagues as an artist, but his career has plateaued in Los Angeles as a writer for branded commercial podcasts. He’s put an emotional wall around himself and become bitter and resentful for not achieving his dreams. He’s forced to confront all the aspects of himself he’d rather forget about after his father dies and he returns to Maine. (50hrs)
Spencer: male, 30s. Spencer is blue collar; he completed high school and immediately went into the trades working with his uncle and then founded his own independent contracting company. He’s got a good heart, but he’s hot-headed and struggles to deal with problems that aren’t solved with a wrench. His brother Dell is somewhat of an alien to him. While they were close growing up, when Dell left for college he basically vanished from the family scene, and Spencer struggles to forgive him for this. (50hrs)
Note: There are 20+ various roles in addition to the lead roles that are up for grabs, please read ALL details on each role and the audition process, via this detailed casting website! In the interest of not making this post 5 pages, we have cut this part short.
https://dagazmedia.com/casting-call-lazula/
EDITOR
EDITOR NEEDED — "Bar Car" | Connecticut Feature Film (PAID & FULLY FUNDED) - posted by Andrew Breunig
We are currently seeking an Editor for Bar Car, a character-driven independent feature film currently in pre-production.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Feature-length drama
• Approximately 65–70 page screenplay
• Editing timeline: Mid-August through late October 2026
• Connecticut-based applicants preferred, but not required
• Paid position
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Experience editing narrative films, shorts, or features
• Strong storytelling instincts and sense of pacing
• Understanding of narrative structure and how to tighten a story in the edit
• Familiarity with sound design and audio polishing
• Experience with color grading or color workflow
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the director
• Ability to balance performance, tone, and emotion throughout the edit
TO SUBMIT:
Email [email protected] with:
• Resume and/or relevant credits
• Reel or sample work
• Your typical editing rates
• A brief introduction about yourself and your experience
We're looking forward to finding the right creative partner to help shape this film in post-production.
CASTING
Asylum Casting - Now Casting!
Non Union Women, late 40's to mid 60's of Middle Eastern descent who have or can do an accent from the Middle Eastern region (Syrian, Turkish, Armenian, Lebanese, Iraqi, Kuwaiti, Iranian/Persian, Jordanian, Omani, Yemeni, Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian, Qatari, Saudi)
For a video that will be a part of a museum exhibit about work and culture.
Shoots in early July in greater Boston and pays $500 for a half day (4-5 hours). To submit email your resume and current photo to [email protected]!
EDITOR
Seeking a paid doc editor...
Michelle Meek is looking for an experienced documentary film editor comfortable working with a more poetic/meditative documentary form for her project "Impermanence".
From Michelle:
I have a 10-minute reel cut together that recently screened at Salem Film Festival's Docs-in-Progress that I'd be happy to share. I'm looking to work with someone toward a final cut of the film (40-50 minutes in length) over the next few months. Email me at [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn. Information on the project is at my website michelemeek.com or go to impermanenceofeverything.com for more info on the film.
CASTING
NYC / CT-based talent for UConn BFA thesis film!
SEEKING ACTORS FOR
- MOM (Lead) - paid role - Korean female, 30s-40s, must be able to do convincing Korean accent when speaking English
- FUNERAL ATTENDEES / RELATIVES (Background / Extra) - unpaid role, no experience required!
Locations: Albany, NY and Fairfield County, CT (specifics TBD)
Logline: After the sudden passing of her mom, nineteen-year-old Yuna retraces her shared memories with the woman she believed she would have a lifetime to understand.
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/8WvMvMdm3XMSrpmL7
Google Form closes on Sunday, May 31st
If you are also interested in helping out in any way (e.g., PA, HMU Artist), feel free to email and direct any questions regarding the roles to [email protected].
CASTING
HIRING FOR BOSTON PRIDE PARADE!
Branded Promo Talent, a leading experiential marketing agency, is seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and professional Brand Ambassadors to represent TD Bank at Boston Pride For The People Parade in Boston, MA!
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location:
Copley Square/Boston Common
Boston, MA 02116
Compensation:
Team Lead - $40/per hour
BAs ‐ $35/per hour
Attire:
Branded t-shirts will be provided. Black jeans, pants/shorts (length appropriate, no rips) and black comfortable gym shoes.
Event Details:
TD Bank is proud to sponsor Boston Pride For The People. Our parade team will help bring energy and excitement to the parade route through banner support, branded merchandise distribution, and a fun, positive presence while proudly representing TD Bank’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community support.
Staff Duties:
• March in the parade while representing the brand with energy and professionalism.
• Carry parade banners and support overall team coordination during the parade.
• Distribute branded merchandise and giveaways to parade spectators.
• Help create a fun, upbeat, and welcoming atmosphere while interacting with attendees.
• Proudly represent TD Bank’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community support.
Staff Expectations:
We want high-energy, outgoing, and engaging Brand Ambassadors who know how to hype a crowd and create great vibes. You must be punctual, professional, and ready to bring it from start to finish!
Application Process:
To be considered, email [email protected] with the following:
• Availability
• Resume
• Headshot
• Relevant experience
• A brief description of why you’re an excellent fit for this role.
Please use "TD Bank - Boston Pride Parade" as the subject of your email.
CASTING
ISO: Chinese American Actress 40+ that speaks Mandarin and English
HOT DANCING GRANNY is looking for a Chinese actress (45+) that speaks Mandarin and English to play our lead role: Sue. We’re targeting a late summer/early fall shoot in Boston, travel & lodging can be provided if needed. Open to SAG and non-union actors. This is a PAID role!
Fill out this form to apply:
https://forms.gle/iThY7Gg1i8ecVGYz5
Please DM us on Instagram @ hotdancinggranny with any questions!
HOT DANCING GRANNY is a short film dramedy about three generations of Chinese women — a well-intentioned, second-generation daughter; a skeptical, immigrant mother; and a spunky, secret-influencer grandmother visiting from Beijing — who scramble to film themselves dancing for a self-tape audition when long-buried tensions boil over.
CASTING
Casting Notice for Corporate Project
Dave Habeeb is directing a short film in June 2026 and looking to hire (3) non-union, Asian actors for the lead roles at a rate of $1,000/day (based on a 10-hour day).
We are looking to cast (2) females, (1) male, and the actors need to be able to portray characters, a CEO and her direct reports, a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), that are within the 30-to 60-year-old range.
This a corporate/educational-style project that will be rehearsed and filmed in the Boston area over the course of 1 to 2 days. Actors must be able to provide their own business attire wardrobe, but additional per diems will also be provided to cover parking, local-area mileage, or public transportation.
Craft Services will be provided for cast and crew on rehearsal and filming days. Seeking local hires only: no travel or other accommodations paid.
If interested, please email Dave Habeeb at [email protected] with your resume, headshot, reel, and availability no later than June 1, 2026.
CASTING
Now casting the LEAD ROLE in short film Duet For The Dead, a poetic love/ghost story about love, forgiveness and redemption by Jack Millard:
Seeking an actress 26 to 40 years old. Pretty, athletic, small town vibe (not glamorous). Being able to play the guitar is a plus.
Shoots June 12th, 13th, 14th, in New Hampshire.
Non-Union. $100 a day, gas/food/lodging, great tape for actor reel and film festival play and a wonderful creative experience.
Please send up to date headshot and resume. An acting reel is a big plus to [email protected]
CASTING
HEARTS IN HARMONY
Project Type: Short Film
Genre: Grounded Romance Drama / Indie Drama
Tone: Emotional realism in the style of A24-influenced indie films, and intimate character-driven storytelling.
Location: Baltimore, MD ( & surrounding areas )
Filming date: July 25th
Union Status: Non-Union
Shoot Duration: 1 Day Shoot / Single Location
Compensation: $200 / Copy, Credit, Meals
Production Type: Independent Short Film
LOGLINE
After a wedding night leaves lifelong best friends Chloe and Aiden alone in a quiet, emotionally charged moment, an unexpected confession of love forces them to confront buried feelings, past heartbreak, and the risk of destroying the only relationship that has ever truly felt like home.
CHLOE — LEAD
Female | 30-35 | Any Ethnicity | 5’5 or Shorter
Sharp, emotionally intelligent, guarded underneath warmth. Chloe deeply loves Aiden but has avoided acknowledging it due to past relationship trauma and fear of losing their lifelong friendship. She’s emotionally conflicted throughout the film — wanting connection while fearing the consequences of it.
This role requires:
• Strong emotional realism
• Comfort with layered, conversational dialogue
• Ability to balance vulnerability with emotional self-protection
• Strong listening/reactive acting skills
• Natural chemistry and grounded emotional presence
PROJECT DETAILS
Hearts in Harmony is an intimate, dialogue-driven short film centered around one emotionally vulnerable conversation between two best friends after attending a wedding reception. The story explores:
• emotional honesty
• fear of intimacy
• timing
• unresolved love
• the risk of changing a meaningful friendship
The film leans heavily into realism, subtle performances, silence/subtext, and lived-in emotional dynamics rather than heightened romantic drama.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit:
• Headshot
• Resume (if available)
• Demo Reel or self-tape
• Contact Information
Self-Tape Scene: Selected applicants will receive sides from the script for a chemistry-focused self-tape audition.
Email Subject Line: HEARTS IN HARMONY – [ROLE NAME]
IDEAL PERFORMANCE STYLE -- We are looking for actors who feel:
• natural on camera
• emotionally grounded
• capable of subtle realism
• comfortable with pauses, silence, and conversational overlap
• more “lived-in” than theatrical
This project is performance-driven and relies heavily on authentic chemistry and emotional truth.
CREW - MULTIPLE
Crew needed for student short film:
Senior Skip Day
Logline: When an overachieving athlete is convinced to skip school by a carefree classmate, the two form a budding connection as they spend the day wandering around Boston.
Looking for: Sound mixer, gaffer, 1st AC, PA
Shoot Dates: 8/3-8/14
Rates:
Gaffer: $200/day
AC: $200/day
Sound: $250-300/day
PA: unpaid
Contact: Ruby Zatz [email protected]
CASTING
CASTING CALL - DRAMA SHORT FILM SHOOTING NEXT MONTH
Non-Union, $100/day
Title: "My Ghost"
Logline: When the love of his life suddenly moves on, Phil is forced to pick up the pieces on his own.
EMAIL: [email protected] with headshot and/or reel, and I'll send you the sides and deadline.
CHARACTERS
PHIL'S DAD (late forties-to-early-sixties)
Divorced yet financially successful, Phil's dad has done everything he can to provide his adult son Phil with a good life. He's less of a talker, more of an action-taker. When Phil comes to him for life advice, it's a little awkward at first, but he realizes that he must offer a different kind of support for him in this vulnerable moment.
VANESSA (early-to-late-twenties)
Young woman with a fiery spirit who loves having a good time. An extrovert who shows no signs of slowing down, loves hanging with her girlfriends and having adventures. The type to reschedule her therapy session the night before because she's at the bar. Deep down, she knows she's compensating for something, but she'll get to it eventually when she's not as young and having as much fun.
ELIZA (mid-to-late-twenties)
Witty young woman with a calm demeanor. She does a lot more staying in vs. going out on her weekends. The type to light up some candles and read her favorite book. Smart, converses well, doesn't require anyone's validation. Her introverted nature leads to her spending a lot of time on her own, and she wouldn't hate the chance to meet someone who shares her hobbies.
JC (mid-to-late-twenties)
The main character's best friend, or so he thinks. JC is also a fiery, sometimes toxic guy who doesn't take a lot of shit. He tends to be the loudest in the room. He's generally mistrusting of women his age, and stays very loyal to his guys.
ELI (mid-to-late-twenties)
Close friend of our main character Phil, Eli is a thoughtful guy who, though he doesn't always want to step on toes, will go to bat for you at the end of the day. He's smart, funny, and understanding. An all-around hero. He understands how toxic JC (above) can be but still loves him in spite of it.
COSTUMER
From Chris Centrella:
Looking for wardrobe/costume designer for a monster for a low budget short, 1 full day shoot with a potential for a half day shoot later.
Non union, pays $250 flat plus production buys all the supplies/costumes.
Shoot day is either 13th or 14th of June in the greater Boston area.
Please email [email protected]
CASTING
CASTING CALL — "Bar Car" | Connecticut Feature Film (PAID & FULLY FUNDED)
We are in pre-production on a character-driven independent feature film and are seeking talented local actors for six principal roles.
This is an actor-first production. We rehearse collaboratively, we value your instincts, and we build the work together. If you have strong improv chops and love the craft, we want to hear from you.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
JOHN — Male, 40s. A polished, charismatic executive. Charming and commanding, but carrying more than he lets on.
MATT — Male, late 20s. A talented creative in the middle of a slow unraveling. Funny, vulnerable, and genuinely hard not to root for.
KIM — Female, 40s. Sharp, confident, and effortlessly in command of any room. A woman holding her own in a man's world — and then some.
BRILL — Male, 30s. Gregarious, quick-witted bond trader. The guy who keeps everyone laughing — until the moment calls for something more.
LOUIS — Male, 50s. Impeccably dressed, larger than life, and full of stories that may or may not be true. A genuinely unforgettable character.
CHESTERFIELD — Male, 60s. The elder statesman of the group. Wise, warm, and holding onto his dignity with both hands.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Shooting July 2026 | Overnight shoots in Danbury, CT | Connecticut-based actors strongly preferred
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Improv experience required
Availability for overnight shoots
Collaborative, professional attitude on set
Comfortable working on an independent feature
COMPENSATION: $30/hr and up, commensurate with experience
TO SUBMIT:
Email [email protected] with your headshot and video reel. Please include a brief note about which role interests you.
SOUND MIXER
ISO: Sound Mixer for short film
You Are My Sunshine is looking for a local on set sound mixer for a low budget short film shooting in Dartmouth, MA July 15-18 (will only shoot for 3 days within this time frame, still locking picture dates).
Must have own kit.
Rate: $350/day including kit (3 days of work)
Please send resume + reel/work samples + kit information to [email protected]
More information on film: @yams.shortfilm on IG.
SOUND MIXER
Seeking MA-based Sound Designer/Mixer
Molly Bynum is seeking a stellar sound mixer for an ultra-low budget SAG Feature Film shooting in Millis, MA and surrounding areas this fall.
Must have your own kit and be available Aug 17-19 and Sep 21-Oct 13. Rate is $210/day.
Finding someone based in the eastern MA/Boston greater area is a high priority as housing is unfortunately unavailable.
Please reach out for more details: [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CREW CALL — "Bar Car" | Connecticut Feature Film (PAID & FULLY FUNDED)
We are in pre-production on a character-driven independent feature film and are seeking an experienced First Assistant Director (1st AD) to join our team.
This is an actor-first production. We rehearse collaboratively, we value performance, and we are building a tight, focused set environment. We’re looking for a 1st AD who can balance efficiency with respect for the creative process and help lead a smooth, professional shoot.
ROLE: FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (1st AD)
A strong on-set leader responsible for executing the director’s vision through scheduling, coordination, and crew management. You’ll be the backbone of production — keeping the shoot on time, organized, and running safely while maintaining a positive set culture.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Shooting July 2026 | Overnight shoots in Danbury, CT | Connecticut-based crew strongly preferred
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Prior experience as a 1st AD (indie feature experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage overnight schedules and keep production on track
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented mindset
• Collaborative, professional attitude on set
COMPENSATION: Paid (rate commensurate with experience)
TO SUBMIT:
Email [email protected] with your resume and any relevant credits. Please include a brief note about your experience and availability.
We’re looking for the right person to help us run a tight, efficient set and bring this project to life.
**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**
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