Film Production Assistant

Placements24 is hiring a Film Production Assistant for an independent production company based in Kimberley, BC, Canada. This role sits at the operational core of film production, supporting the production manager and first AD with on-set logistics, scheduling, and department coordination across active projects. It suits an emerging film professional who wants real set experience across multiple production phases rather than a single department silo.

About the Role

The Film Production Assistant works directly within the production department, bridging the gap between office prep and on-set execution on independent film projects. A typical day might run from pulling together call sheets and confirming crew logistics in the morning to managing equipment turnaround and running materials between departments on set in the afternoon. This kind of role is where people learn how a production actually moves, not just how it looks on paper.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production manager and first assistant director with daily scheduling, call sheet distribution, and on-set operational flow.
• Track, manage, and return production equipment, props, and consumable supplies across shooting days.
• Coordinate communication between departments to keep logistics on schedule and flag issues before they become delays.
• Transport crew members and materials as required by production, maintaining a clean driving record throughout the contract.
• Contribute to script breakdown, location scouting, and research tasks during the prep phase of feature film production.
• Handle administrative duties including communication logs, filing, and data entry to keep the production office running cleanly.

What You Bring

• Prior experience on a film or television production set, even in a volunteer or entry-level capacity, is a strong asset.
• Solid working knowledge of film production terminology and standard on-set workflow.
• Proven ability to manage competing tasks across prep, shoot, and wrap phases without losing detail.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, required for this role.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills suited to working across multiple crew departments under deadline pressure.

Why This Role

This Film Production Assistant position with Placements24 offers hands-on exposure across the full production pipeline on independent projects, which is genuinely hard to find for early-career professionals. The contract rate is competitive and commensurate with experience. Working across diverse projects in Kimberley means building real credits and real relationships within a working crew.

Apply now for the Film Production Assistant role with Placements24 and get your name on a real call sheet.