Richmond – Production Assistant Needed for Documentary – June 17th – Paid

Job Position(s): Richmond – Production Assistant Needed for Documentary – June 17th – Paid

The Virginia Film Office is hiring a Production Assistant for a documentary project shooting in Richmond, Virginia on June 17th. This role sits at the ground level of documentary production, supporting the crew across logistics, set operations, and whatever the day demands to keep a non-fiction shoot moving. It’s a solid one-day paid credit for someone building their resume in documentary film production or looking to get on the Virginia Film Office’s radar.

About the Role

This Production Assistant position supports a single-day documentary shoot, working directly within the production workflow to keep the set organized and the crew resourced. Documentary productions move differently than scripted work, with schedules shifting around subject availability and real-world conditions, so adaptability is the core skill here. Expect to cover basecamp operations, run departments between locations, and handle whatever the AD or production coordinator needs to keep the day on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assistant director in executing the daily call sheet and maintaining set efficiency throughout the documentary shoot.
• Manage talent and crew movement between holding areas and the active filming location.
• Assist with camera, sound, and lighting department load-in and load-out as directed by department heads.
• Handle production runs including equipment pickup, supply sourcing, and on-set errands as needed during the shoot day.
• Maintain continuity of set etiquette and enforce quiet on set during documentary interview and observational footage capture.
• Complete wrap tasks including paperwork distribution, equipment returns, and set strike support.

What You Bring

• Prior experience on at least one documentary film production, short film, or local commercial shoot.
• Familiarity with standard production paperwork including call sheets, one-liners, and crew lists.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are strongly preferred for this type of single-day location shoot.
• Ability to work a full production day on June 17th in Richmond, Virginia without scheduling conflicts.
• Working knowledge of set protocol and department hierarchy on a non-fiction or unscripted production.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office supports film and television production across the state and the jobs posted through their board represent vetted, paid production work. This is a paid Production Assistant position, which matters at a time when unpaid crew requests are common at the documentary level. Getting a credit through a Virginia Film Office posting puts your name in a network that spans feature film production, episodic television, and commercial work based in the region.

Apply now for the Production Assistant role with the Virginia Film Office and bring your set skills to a paid documentary shoot in Richmond on June 17th.