Williamsburg & Norfolk – Camera operator needed – March 2025 – Paid

Job Position(s): Williamsburg & Norfolk – Camera operator needed – March 2025 – Paid

The Virginia Film Office is seeking a camera operator for paid production work in the Williamsburg and Norfolk areas of Virginia in March 2025. This role sits within the camera department, responsible for executing shots under the direction of the director of photography and maintaining consistent visual output across production days. It’s a strong fit for a working camera operator with field experience on commercial, documentary, or narrative film production.

About the Role

The camera operator will work within a production shooting on location across the Williamsburg and Norfolk region, contributing to the camera department during active shoot days in March 2025. Day-to-day work involves operating camera during takes, working directly with the DP on shot composition and movement, and maintaining continuity across setups. This is a paid position listed through the Virginia Film Office, which only posts compensated crew calls.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate camera on set during principal photography, executing the visual plan established by the director of photography.
• Communicate with the first AC on focus pulls, lens changes, and camera configuration between setups.
• Maintain consistent framing and movement across coverage to support the editorial workflow in post-production.
• Adapt to location conditions in the Williamsburg and Norfolk areas, including exterior environments and available light situations.
• Review shot lists and communicate any operational concerns to the DP or director before rolling.
• Work within the production schedule to keep camera department turnovers efficient across the shooting day.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a camera operator on paid film or television production, with verifiable credits.
• Comfort operating a range of camera platforms used in commercial or narrative film production.
• Familiarity with on-set communication protocols between camera, grip, and electric departments.
• Availability for the full March 2025 shoot window in the Williamsburg and Norfolk, Virginia area.
• Experience working on location-based productions rather than controlled studio environments is a plus.

Why This Role

The Virginia Film Office supports film and television production across the state and only lists positions that are paid upfront or during production, with no deferred compensation. This camera operator role offers straightforward paid work on a March 2025 production in an active region for Virginia-based filming. For crew based in or near Williamsburg and Norfolk, this is a direct path to local production work without relocation.

Apply now for the camera operator role listed through the Virginia Film Office and join a paid production shooting in Virginia this March 2025.