Film Production Assistant

Changing Lives Productions LLC

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Job Position(s): Film Production Assistant
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

ABOUT CHANGING LIVES PRODUCTIONS:

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 40 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 90 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. Our stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons, inspired by Dhar Mann’s personal experience of success and failure. The company is driven by one founding principle: We’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.


BIG PICTURE:

We are looking for a Production Assistant (PA) whose primary job is to provide support in all aspects of our video productions for Dhar Mann Studios. This individual will assist on set during productions. The ideal candidate will ensure that the productions run smoothly by providing general support to the Director, Producer, and Cast.


HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:

  • Supporting the Director, Cast, and Producer with miscellaneous tasks on set
  • Assisting with Sound and Lighting as needed (stringing cords, working with gaffing tape, slating, etc. is an extra bonus but not required.)
  • Marking down talent for blocking
  • Managing talent while on set to make sure they are focused and their needs are taken care of
  • Ensuring that all equipment is charged and readily available for a successful shoot
  • Making sure all props and wardrobe are organized and ready to go on-set.
  • Making sure all necessary paperwork gets completed prior to shoots for actors
  • Performing any other duties to support the overall success of the team, no task should be too small or too big

WHAT YOU HAVE:

  • 2+ years of on-set production experience (booming sound, using sound equipment, stringing cords, working with gaffing tape, slating, etc.)
  • Flexibility on schedule (Be on call at any given moment in time. This includes early mornings, late nights, and weekends as well)
  • Have the ability to lift at least 30 to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to contribute constructively during the production process
  • Must be receptive to constructive criticism and feedback on the spot
  • Comprehensive understanding of all production processes for video
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Solution-oriented with the ability to creatively solve problems during shoots

WHO OVERSEES YOU:

You will report directly to the Production Senior Manager

WHO YOU OVERSEE:

You will be overseeing all of our freelance actors and actresses


WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:

All the action takes place at our BRAND NEW studio in Burbank, CA!


WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

  • We’ve kept our hiring bar really high – you will work with the best
  • Our content is growing quickly, so you’ll get the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and grow a ton personally!

WHEN WE’LL TALK ABOUT HOW AWESOME YOU ARE:

No formal cover letters, please. Instead, include a few short paragraphs in your application explaining why you’d be a good fit for this particular position.

  • Provide links to projects you’ve worked on
  • Attach a resume

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