Film Production Assistant

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Pace University Full time
Pace University Job Description

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as the Part-time Assistant Unit Production Manager. The Assistant Unit Production Manager supports the film projects for the BFA of Film, Television, Voice-Over and Commercial (FTVC) program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage film crew personnel, including students, staff, and guest artists/technicians.
  • Oversee the production schedule and detailed scheduling of each project, including call sheets, shooting schedules, and day-to-day logistics.
  • Work with the Unit Production Manager to manage each project's budget.
  • Coordinate with the Unit Production Manager to create a shoot schedule that satisfies the scheduling restrictions of all cast and crew, as well as location availability.
  • Ensure all paperwork throughout each project is in order.
  • Oversee initial location scouting and manage arrangements to secure locations.
  • Organize and manage the transportation of actors, crew, and equipment for the duration of each project's filming schedule.
  • Ensure the production of each project runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Create necessary security memos for each Pace building affected by each project's filming schedule.
  • Ensure all locations and cast have prerequisite releases filed with the production office.
  • Serve as liaison between location authorities and the director and crew once shooting begins.
  • Complete a daily production report, detailing the day's shoot and reporting any deviations from the master shooting schedule.
  • Be responsible for on-set safety and instruct student labor and other technical staff as needed.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train student labor and designers on how to work with professional film technicians.
Work Hours:

Exact hours are based on the production schedule and needs for each project. Maximum of 20 hours per week. Schedule is made and agreed upon prior to the start of each semester. Weekend and evening hours are required.

Requirements:
  • The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work and the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
  • Ample experience in other areas of film production.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication, organization skills, and the ability to be part of a team.
  • Ability to manage time and productivity effectively.
  • Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines.
  • Able to plan, organize, and administer a complex production with multiple people.
  • Working knowledge of film production, beyond their specific job duties.
  • Able to prioritize what requires immediate attention and find quick solutions.
  • Able to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Approachable and good at managing crew and actors, and looking after the welfare of everyone working on each project.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and respond calmly, with curiosity and efficiency to notes generated during the production and film shoot process.
  • Ability to work in an environment with adapting priorities based on the needs of the film production, while maintaining a spirit of creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in delegation and distributing tasks amongst the film production team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Requirements:
  • BS/BA/BFA and 2-3 years of experience in film production; without the degree, 5 years of experience may be considered.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds of equipment, up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
  • Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
  • Team player that requires minimal guidance to accomplish tasks that involve instructing, coaching, demonstrating, supervising, and working alongside students of various experience levels to teach them necessary technical skills.
  • Valid Driver's License: ability to drive a 14' box truck and cargo van are preferred.

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