Director of Photography (DP) / Camera Operator, Video Editor

Job Posting: Film Crew for \Bocky\ (Promo Short)

1. Header & Quick Details

Project Title:
Bocky
Project Type:
Promotional Video / Short
Roles Needed:
Director of Photography (DP) / Camera Operator, Video Editor (Applicants may apply for one or both roles)
Production Dates:
September 20th & September 26th, 2026
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Compensation:
$16/hour (Paid) + IMDb Credit
Application Deadline:
September 10th, 2026

2.

Logline & Project Overview

Seeking a Director of Photography/Camera Operator and a Video Editor for \Bocky,\ a compact, 4-scene promotional short heavily inspired by the original Rocky.

Tone & Aesthetic: Think low-budget, raw, guerrilla-style filmmaking reminiscent of Spike Jonze’s Fatboy Slim - \Praise You\ music video, mixed with the fast-paced, irreverent humor of the classic Dollar Shave Club – Our Blades are F***ing Good launch commercial.

Distribution: High-impact social media release (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) with 180-second, 90-second, and 15-second final cuts.

Role Breakdowns & Expectations

Director of Photography / Camera Operator

Responsibilities:
Collaborate on set to capture fast-paced, run-and-gun footage across 4 short scenes.
Execute a raw, high-energy \guerrilla\ look while maintaining visual clarity and strong framing.
Work efficiently on location in Philadelphia across the two scheduled production dates.
Requirements
Hands-on experience with handheld or mobile camera setups (DSLR, Mirrorless, or Smart Phone).
Ability to adapt quickly to non-traditional shooting environments.
Bonus:
Access to lightweight portable lighting or audio setups (please note gear list in application).

Video Editor

Responsibilities:
Assemble raw footage into a fast-timed, comedic promo cut matching the reference style.
Deliver three distinct length variations: 180 seconds, 90 seconds, and 15 seconds.
Format final exports optimized for standard web and social media aspect ratios (16:9 widescreen, 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square).
Requirements:
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Strong sense of comedic timing, rhythmic pacing, and quick audio mixing/sound design.
Compensation & Perks


Pay Rate:
$16/hour for all production hours (and post-production editing hours).
Perks:
Discounted Meat & Poultry

5.How to Apply

To apply, with the subject line:

[Role Applied For] - Bocky

Application - [Your Name]

Please Include:

A link to your portfolio, reel, or previous work samples.

2 .A brief intro mentioning any experience with run-and-gun/guerrilla style shoots or fast-paced comedy editing.

3 .Your available camera/editing equipment (if applicable).

Welcome to Daves Meat Market! We are one of the very few true full-service meat markets in the country. For over 95 years we've taken pride in serving the local community a comprehensive variety of provisions at the highest level of freshness. Our display cases are overflowing with standards such as chicken, beef, pork, goat, lamb as well as specialty items custom tailored to the tastes and demands of our loyal clientele. Our experienced butchers hand cut the chops, custom mill the ground beef and turkey, etc. the old fashioned way

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Job Type: contract

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site