Freelance Filmmaker

Athletes Global Corporation • Suffolk, VA

4d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Future Filmmakers Instructor to lead an engaging summer camp designed to introduce students to the exciting world of filmmaking. The instructor will guide participants through the fundamentals of film production, including storytelling, scriptwriting, camera operation, directing, acting, editing, and collaborative project development. This hands-on program encourages creativity, teamwork, and technical skill development while giving students the opportunity to create their own short film projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

• Experience in filmmaking, videography, digital media, film studies, broadcasting, theater production, or a related field.
• Prior teaching, coaching, mentoring, camp, or youth program experience preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire students with varying experience levels.
• Comfortable teaching both creative and technical aspects of film production.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Must successfully pass any required background screening.
• Filming: 3 years (Required)
• Teaching/Mentoring: 1 year (Required)
• Digital art: 3 years (Required)
• Are you 18 or older?

Nice To Haves

• Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, or similar).
• Knowledge of camera equipment, lighting, and audio recording.
• Experience producing short films, documentaries, digital content, or student media projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily filmmaking activities and lessons.
• Introduce students to film production concepts, including storyboarding, scriptwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing.
• Teach basic camera techniques, lighting, sound recording, and video production skills.
• Guide students through the process of creating individual and group film projects.
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a safe classroom setting.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-expression.
• Manage equipment and materials used throughout the program.
• Prepare for and facilitate a final film showcase or presentation, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed