Petersburg – Editor/VFX needed for short film – July 19th & 20th – Paid

Job Position(s): Petersburg – Editor/VFX needed for short film – July 19th & 20th – Paid

The Virginia Film Office is listing an Editor and VFX artist for a short film shooting in Petersburg, Virginia on July 19th and 20th. This role sits across post-production and visual effects, covering the edit assembly and any compositing or VFX work required to complete the project. It suits a filmmaker or post professional who is comfortable owning both the editorial and effects pipeline on a short-form narrative production.

About the Role

This is a post-production position on a short film, meaning the selected candidate will handle the cut from raw footage through picture lock while also executing the VFX work the project requires. Short film post-production workflow moves quickly, and this role demands someone who can make creative decisions independently without a large department behind them. The Virginia Film Office only lists paid positions for non-student projects, and this engagement is compensated.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and refine the edit from production footage captured across the two shoot days on July 19th and 20th.
• Execute VFX shots within the post-production pipeline, including compositing, cleanup, or any effects work outlined in the project brief.
• Maintain organized project files and media management throughout the short film edit.
• Work with the director to shape pacing, story, and tone through the editorial process.
• Deliver a finished cut that meets broadcast or festival technical specifications for short film distribution.
• Coordinate any VFX reviews with the director to ensure effects work integrates cleanly with the live-action footage.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated credits in short film or independent narrative post-production as an editor, VFX artist, or both.
• Proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer.
• Working knowledge of compositing tools such as Adobe After Effects or Blackmagic Fusion for VFX work.
• Ability to manage a complete short-form post-production workflow from ingestion through final delivery.
• Strong communication with directors and producers in a low-resource independent production environment.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office posts listings on behalf of productions actively shooting in the state, and this short film is a confirmed paid engagement with specific production dates already set. Working on short film projects listed through the Virginia Film Office connects post professionals to a regional production community that feeds into larger feature film and episodic television work in Virginia.

Apply now for the Editor and VFX role listed through the Virginia Film Office and bring this Petersburg short film through post-production.