Crew Application — CLOSED

Brown Motion Pictures film crews offer a wide range of positions for driven students of all technical backgrounds and experience levels. Descriptions of positions, ranked in order of required experience and time commitment, can be found below.

DEADLINE: Saturday, February 10TH at 11:59 PM EST

Crew Role Descriptions:

ADVANCED |  Prior experience recommended, most time intensive

  • Producer - Manage cast and crew schedule throughout the production period, location scout, manage film budget, and liaise between crew and third-parties (e.g. location owners, vendors, etc.)

  • Director Of Photography - Develop visual style of the film, storyboard or create shot list before production begins, and operate camera and lighting equipment

  • Editor - Communicate with Director and DP about footage and editing goals, responsible for the brunt of post-production work, and utilize advanced editing software (e.g. Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, etc.) to assemble footage, color correct, and mix sound

      INTERMEDIATE | No prior experience necessary, moderately time-intensive

  • Assistant Director - Work to assure production is on time and on schedule, liaise between Director and crew, and attend to all needs of actors while on set

  • Assistant Producer - Assist Producer in location scouting and take detailed notes on each shot to give to Editor in post-production

  • Sound Mixer - Work closely with editing team to create clean audio in post-production and be responsible for editing foley sounds, adjusting dialogue recordings, and finalizing all audio tracks

  • Production Designer - Work closely with Director and DP to establish the film's aesthetic, create the physical world in which the film is set, manage prop selection, and set up locations prior to shoot

  • Composer - Utilize deep understanding of music composition/theory to craft an appropriate score for the film

  • Set Dresser - arrange objects on set and assist in production design and establishment of a films aesthetic

  • Costume - Work to develop characters through their clothing and appearance

  • Gaffer - Set up lighting for scenes to help establish the film’s visual language

  • Makeup - Apply makeup to actors on set

ENTRY-LEVEL |  No prior experience necessary, least time-intensive

  • Script Supervisor - Take notes during production to ensure continuity while filming and alert crew to inconsistencies or production flaws

  • Production Assistant - Provide extra support in all areas of production such as lighting, camera, sound, and production design (a great way to learn the ropes on set)

  • Assistant Camera - Assist DP in moving, setting up, and breaking down camera and lighting equipment

  • Assistant Editor - Utilize advanced editing software to assist Editor in assembling footage, and responsible for editing the trailer for the film

  • Location Sound Recordist - Set up and operate sound recording equipment on set and monitor audio levels during shots

  • Grip - Assist gaffer in setting up lighting

  • Boom Operator- Record sound on set, positioning boom mic in optimal place for recording audio