August 2021 Opportunities

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Seeking a Producer excited to jump into to co-producing with the Writer/Lead Actress on a 15-minute sweet SAG/AFTRA compliant short film for the festival circuit with the intention of shooting in the desert 60 miles east of Barstow and one other location in Nov/Dec 2021. Small cast: 2 leads, 2-day players plus extras. Budget goal of $8-10K. Please note the project is not funded and no other cast/crew attached yet. I am open to Producers who wish to Direct or DP as well. Fundraising will be involved. This will be a paid position. Pay rate TBD.

Contact Glory for more info at: glorydsimon@me.com

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DOCUMENTARY SERIES EDITOR WANTED

PROJECT TITLE: “THE LAST ONES”

EDITING FORMAT: HD AVID 1920X1080 /MEDIA COMPOSER 6.5.2

SHOT ON: Super 16mm Film

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Chronicles international people, places, technologies, and wildlife that are almost gone from our midst. The show places each subject in an historical context, delves into how they’ve survived, what value they hold in today’s society, their future, and why they’re important to preserve.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Please e-mail your resume and reel to: coshproductions@yahoo.com. If you have any questions, you can reach Greg @ 818-414-3943.

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We are currently looking for the right fit to direct our short movie! Raduga is an intimate story of two teenage girls trying to discover their place in the world by pushing the limits of morality and their own innocence. -Shooting dates are planned to be in September, we are looking at a roughly 10-day shoot. -Compensation is planned and negotiable based upon experience. -The pre-production process has started and we need an LA based director with immediate availability to complete the team. If you are interested in this project, please send us an email with your director’s reel, experiences and any additional material you would like to share. Feel free to reach out to this email if you have any questions: raduga.casting@gmail.com We are looking forward to hearing from you!  

Alisa and Léa – Producers

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