Milestones
More members joined the Friendly Filmmaker Community this month, and several existing members are experiencing huge professional wins. I just wanted to celebrate with you all.
Making a film is hard. Getting it out there is even harder. So to see so many film friends #Winning is really exciting and rewarding.
Again, the cap for this initial launch is 100 people. If you got an invite code from me, make sure to use it! And if you want one, let's talk!
Jan 31st, 2026
BANQUET OF THE DYING DAYLIGHT
WORCESTER, MA
Filmmaker Adam Newman and his team is throwing a fundraiser to build the budget for their feature film, Tales of the Dying Daylight.
Come to Mechanics Hall (4pm-8pm) and enjoy an indoor ren-faire with a four course meal! It’s the camaraderie of your best D&D campaign, the pomp of your local LARP group, and the vast world of your favorite RPG! Food, wares, artists, comedy, music, games, Prizes, Auctions, and the costume contest runway extravaganza!
What a fun way to raise funds for indie film!
Tix and info here:
SAVE THE DATES
FEB 21-22
DEAD OF WINTER HORROR FESTIVAL
WORCESTER, MA
DOW is in its 3rd year, and it's going to be AMAZING. Films, panels, and all things horror. Get ready!
MARCH 7
SOUTHIE FILM FESTIVAL
BOSTON, MA
March 7th, 2026, the first ever Southie Film Fest (SFF) is debuting right in the heart of Southie at Seapoint Bar & Grille. Submit here if you are interested! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1JK50uMT13S56BgLUa2hcqLIQgh-djrFY-4d0ecCDXuJx1w/viewform
MARCH 20-22
LOIS WEBER FILM FESTIVAL
NEWTON, MA
The LWFF team announced the festival dates and venue (West Newton Cinema), with more information to come. For now, there is still time to submit your film! Jan 1st is the next deadline.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Friendly Filmmaker (that's us!) is looking for a VFX house/person to help with their first feature film, Doommates, filming next year. Comedy horror. Filming 2026 in Boston and Buffalo.
Summary: Kara, Claudia, and Jessica are typical roommates. They love tv marathons, matching pjs, and being monsters. When one of them is suddenly in danger, the group has to get off the couch and embark on a historical quest through the ages to stop a stupid villain from ending the world.
You know. Girl stuff.
We need an Executive Producer to help with Development and Pre-Production. Someone determined, enthusiastic, imaginative, and excited to kick some butt.
This tenacious person hopefully thinks of challenges as problems to solve, not barriers that can't be overcome, and can...
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help finalize the budget
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make phone calls and emails to potential partners and clients
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has experience with contracts
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has experience with fundraising
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has experience with pitch meetings
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has at least a vague sense of product placement, since that's a major part of our fundraising plan
- coordinate logistics between different departments and teams
Deadline to Apply: ASAP, with a hard stop January 15, 2025.
Starting Date: Ideally January 1st but no later than February 1st, 2025.
Compensation: Full credits, Monthly Rate plus Percentage.
If interested, please reply to this email with resume and any questions you have.
VFX & CGI
Friendly Filmmaker (squee!) is looking for a VFX house/person to help with their first feature film, Doommates, filming next year.
Summary: Kara, Claudia, and Jessica are typical roommates. They love tv marathons, matching pjs, and being monsters. When one of them is suddenly in danger, the group has to get off the couch and embark on a historical quest through the ages to stop a stupid villain from ending the world.
You know. Girl stuff.
We will have a tight blend of PRACTICAL in-camera effects and computer effects, so we want to coordinate with an expert THIS EARLY in order to build strategies for the shoot to pull of some of the shots we have planned.
So we also need to find a VFX house (or person). This person or team hopefully can...
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meets deadlines reliably
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good at communication
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has experience with collaborating with IRL FX
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can guide us in PREPRODUCTION on how best to shoot FX shots so they come out great in post
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experience with collaborative storyboarding
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experience with previz
Deadline to Apply: ASAP, with a hard stop March 15, 2025.
Starting Date: Ideally March 1st but no later than April 1st, 2025.
Compensation: Full credits, plus TBD rates.
If interested, please reply to this email with demo reel, website, and any questions you have.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEW!
Sam & Emma Rose are hosts of The Boston Short Film Podcast, a new podcast all about short films and the directors behind them. They’re looking for talented directors to feature their short films on their show!
What they’re looking for:
• Short films of any genre (2–15 minutes ideally)
• Completed projects
• Films you’re proud of and excited to talk about
How to submit:
1. Share a link to your short film (YouTube, Vimeo, or private link)
2. Include a short bio about yourself and your filmmaking journey (2–3 sentences)
3. Optional: a fun fact or behind-the-scenes story about your film
Deadline for submissions: midnight December 31st, 2025
They will review all submissions and select a few directors for upcoming episodes.
Why be on the podcast?
• Share your film with an engaged audience of film lovers
• Talk about your creative process, challenges, and inspirations
• Gain exposure and connect with other filmmakers
Send submissions to [email protected]
CASTING
RUSH CALL : Low Budget Feature filming in Las Vegas
Genre: Modern Black gangster story
10 day shoot
12/13 - 12/17
12/19 - 12/23
ISO
Local or Out of State:
2AD @ $325/12
Lodging provided + $300 travel stipend
Las Vegas locals:
SPFX MU @ $350/12
Intimacy Coordinator @ $350/12
Crafty PA @ $250/12
Office PA @ $200/12
Driver/Set PA @ $175/12
Please email with references/resume
Subject line "Roller - Crew Submission [Name]"
Email to: [email protected]
CASTING
Looking for an actor who could help film some content demonstrating cold plunges.
The shoot is on Monday Dec 15th from 7-9am in Framingham, MA.
If interested, please send your rate and samples of past work to [email protected] and [email protected].
CASTING
CASTING CALL — Are You There, Dear? (Short Film)
Location: Seattle, WA
Genre: Intimate Drama
Project: 10 min short film
Dates: January-February - Single Day Shoot
Paid: Yes
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Are You There, Dear? is a quiet, emotional reunion between two former lovers in the rain-soaked streets of Seattle. The film relies on subtle performances and strong chemistry.
Written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Gabrielle Rosson.
ROLES:
WOMAN — Female, 40s–50s
Thoughtful, gentle, and quietly intense — she’s a woman shaped by the weight of choices made long ago.
MAN — Male, 50s–60s
Lean, composed, and intellectual — moments of softness reveal a man who fears being forgotten and questions whether his life has meant enough.
These roles require emotional restraint, introspection, and chemistry that feels rooted in a shared past.
TO SUBMIT:
Send headshot + resume + reel (if available) to: [email protected] with the subject: Are You There, Dear?
PRODUCER
ISO: Production Designer for a feature film shooting March 2026 in Providence, RI.
LOSERS IS A PUNK COMEDY ABOUT two aimless best friends, trying to dig themselves out of a hole in a decaying Rhode Island town.
Paid opportunity with a great team of dedicated artists who love art and cinema (and DVD nostalgia).
Please email with photo references of work. [email protected]
MANNEQUINS
LAST CALL!
Filmmaker friend Amelia Favata is in preproduction for her first short film, "Loose Skin", a creepy horror-thriller, shooting next month.
She's on the hunt for mannequins. Free or cheap.
Preferably, at least one with a face or face outline. (Think "Old Navy" style.) Other mannequins and mannequin parts are also welcome!
If you have any for free or relatively cheap, please let us know!
You can reply to this email, or contact Amelia directly via the Friendly Filmmaker Community app or on Facebook/Instagram.
3-D ARTIST
Paid mentorship opportunity for 3D video artists [$750 stipend]
Create a polished 3D video as a mentee in Tongal’s Content Mentorship Program with 3D digital artist and designer fesq, whose recent work includes a Coca-Cola activation on The Sphere in Las Vegas, live stage graphics for the Esports World Championship, and the music video for the Borderlands 4 release theme song.
Apply here:
CAST & CREW
1-DAY DRAMEDY PROJECT (WARWICK/PROVIDENCE)
Hiring for a short narrative micro-pilot titled Fantasy Owner under DoubtFuel Entertainment LLC, and we are hiring:
ACTORS:
Mason (Lead)
Male, 24–35, any ethnicity
Grounded, expressive, great at subtle comedy + emotional moments.
Appears in all scenes. Paid $75–$150.
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VIDEOGRAPHER/DP
Looking for a DP who can shoot a 1-day micro-pilot.
Must bring:
• DSLR/cinema camera
• Lens kit
• 1–2 lights
• Lav or shotgun mic
• Tripod
• Ability to do light directing on set
Rate: $150–$300 for the day (depending on experience).
PROJECT DETAILS
• Genre: Dramedy (Dave, Ramy, The Bear)
• Length: 8–13 minutes
• Shoot: 1 day, flexible weekend date (next 4–6 weeks)
• Locations: Warwick + Providence, simple indoor setups
• Compensation: Pay + food + credit + footage for reel
Please send:
• Name
• Headshot (actors)
• Reel or examples of work (actors/DPs)
• Equipment list (DPs)
• Your availability
**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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THANK YOU!
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Friendly Filmmaker CommunityI am VERY excited to bring this community to you. You've heard the spiel, here are the full deets ICYMI: https://ko-fi.com/post/A-Shadow-Launch-and-News-about-Growth-G2G41JPF6M Reminder: The member cap for initial launch is 100 people! It's $2/mo - just enough to cover the cost of running the platform. For newsletter friends, the first month is free. If you want a code, reply to this email. Friendly Filmmaker CHECKLISTReminder! “The Friendly Filmmaker Checklist” is still in the Preorder phase! The preorder window is being extended due to a delay with the printer, but we will be shipping soon. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, pick one up today! Thank you so much to everyone who has preordered already! Coaching CallsWanna pick my filmmaker brain? https://www.friendlyfilmmaker.com/coachingcalls Plus, even if this might not help you specifically, if you happen to know someone who's just starting their filmmaking journey and wants to save hours of pain and frustration, share this bounty!
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