Career
Join SKP Team
Stone Knight Productions is currently searching for volunteers from the Northern Nevada region, including high school seniors and college students interested in joining our growing film production team. We are particularly interested in individuals with some experience or knowledge in the following areas but may not possess advanced skills.
*Boom Sound:
A boom sound in film production refers to the audio captured by a boom microphone skillfully operated by the boom operator. This method of sound recording is essential for capturing clear, high-quality dialogue and ambient sound on set. The boom operator’s role requires a unique combination of physical skill, technical knowledge, and acute awareness of the filming process. Their work is crucial in ensuring that the audio quality matches the visual quality of the production, contributing significantly to the overall viewing experience.
*Cinematographer:
A cinematographer in film production is a highly skilled professional who combines technical expertise with artistic vision to create the visual language of a film. They translate the script and director’s ideas into compelling imagery and make critical lighting, camera movement, and composition decisions. The cinematographer’s work is fundamental in shaping the audience’s visual experience of the story and contributes significantly to the overall impact and quality of the film.
Cue Card Holder:
A cue card holder plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in film and television production. They help performers deliver their lines smoothly and naturally, especially when memorization is difficult or impractical. Their work requires clear communication, quick thinking, and seamless coordination with the rest of the production team.
*Hair Stylist:
A hair stylist in film production is a skilled professional responsible for creating and maintaining hairstyles that enhance the film’s visual storytelling. Their work requires a blend of technical skills, creativity, historical knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. They are crucial in bringing characters to life and supporting the production’s aesthetic and continuity.
*Lighting:
Lighting in film production is a complex and crucial aspect of cinematography that combines technical skill with artistic vision. It strategically uses various light sources and techniques to create the desired visual atmosphere, enhance storytelling, and guide the viewer’s experience. The lighting team, led by the gaffer in collaboration with the cinematographer, plays a vital role in shaping a film’s overall look and feel, contributing significantly to its visual impact and emotional resonance.
*Locations Scouter
A locations scouter in film production is a vital team member who combines creativity, practicality, and problem-solving skills to find and secure the perfect filming locations. Their work significantly influences a production’s visual storytelling, logistics, and budget. A good location scouter must have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance artistic vision with practical considerations.
*Make-up Artist
A makeup artist in film production plays a crucial role in bringing characters to life visually. They combine technical skills, creativity, and an understanding of film production to create and maintain makeup looks that enhance the storytelling. Their work requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while collaborating with various departments to achieve a cohesive visual style for the film.
*Photographer
A photographer in film production plays a crucial role in creating visual assets essential for marketing, documenting, and promoting the film. Their work requires a unique blend of photographic skills, an understanding of filmmaking, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. The images they produce help promote the film and become an essential part of cinematic history.
*Producer
A producer in film production is a multifaceted professional who combines creative insight with business acumen to shepherd a film from concept to screen. They are responsible for assembling the team, securing financing, managing the production process, and ultimately ensuring that the film is completed and reaches its audience. The role requires a unique blend of artistic sensibility, financial savvy, leadership skills, and industry knowledge. Producers are often the unsung filmmaking heroes, working behind the scenes to bring stories to life on the big screen.
Time Keeper
A timekeeper in film production is an essential crew member who ensures that the production stays on schedule by meticulously tracking time, making regular announcements, and working closely with the assistant director’s team. Their role contributes significantly to efficiently running a film set and helps manage the production’s time and resources.
So that you know, the positions labeled with an asterisk require expertise in the relevant field and a demonstration of past work. However, training will be provided.
The position will be open in 2025.