Freelance Filmmaker

Social Awaken is one of the leading social media agencies in the UK. We work with various clients predominantly in the hospitality industry.

We are looking for a jaw-dropping freelance filmmaker and cinetamographer who can create high-end adverts that can be used across digital, tv, in stores etc. You must have the ability to create scripts and concepts, storyboards, shoot, and edit.

Film directors are also responsible for reading and editing scripts, identifying set locations and coordinating with other team members.

Film directors need to create an advert while adhering to strict budgets and timelines, requiring excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Motivating actors to produce their best dramatic performance.
• Reading and writing scripts and working on its continued development.
• Attending casting sessions and selecting actors.
• Interpreting a script and understanding the story and narrative style.
• Overseeing rehearsals.
• Identifying set locations.
• Working within budgetary constraints.
• Managing conflict on set.
• Adhering to a production schedule.
• Coordinating with camera crew, art directors, costume designers and musical composer to ensure a consistent creative execution.
• Working with the editor to create the film in its final form.
• Assisting in the marketing and promotion of the film.

Film Director Requirements:

• No degree required.
• Experience directing short films, industry knowledge and technical expertise.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience in creating adverts for brands.
• Creative mindset.
• Confidence and motivational skill.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Good organizational skills.

Job Type: Freelance

Salary: From £250.00 per day

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Videography: 5 years (required)
• Video editing: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person