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Magnopus

AI Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Create feature-film quality character elements, environments and motion assets for use in ... A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant ...

Walsworth

Artist (61386)

Brookfield, MO · On-site

Generate film/files for finished artwork. * Track and report billing, hours, and daily operational concerns to support departmental efficiency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Artistic background ...

Walsworth

Artist (61386)

Brookfield, MO · On-site

Generate film/files for finished artwork. * Track and report billing, hours, and daily operational concerns to support departmental efficiency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Artistic background ...

Artportunity Knocks

FILM PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Creative Arts Programs Reports to: Program Director Position Type: Part Time. After School Hours ... Background checks are required. Artportunity Knocks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does ...

Magnopus

AI Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Create feature-film quality character elements, environments and motion assets for use in ... A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant ...

Magnopus

AI Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $160K/yr

Create feature-film quality character elements, environments and motion assets for use in ... A background in compositing, digital matte painting, LookDev, animation or another relevant ...

Artportunity Knocks

FILM PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Creative Arts Programs Reports to: Program Director Position Type: Part Time. After School Hours ... Background checks are required. Artportunity Knocks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does ...

Georgia

Adj Fac, Film Technology

Griffin, GA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Bachelor Degree in film or media, fine arts, communication or related field from a regionally ... SPECIAL NOTES: It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation.

Seattle Art Museum

Film Coordinator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$27 - $32.90/hr

... artist support, and ensures the highest quality presentation of films in both the Downtown and ... Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise.

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for background artist film in the United States is $28.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Film Instructor / Filmmaking Mentor (Part-Time Teaching Artist)

Half Moon Bay, CA • On-site

Latino Film Institute
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
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$31.80/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Film Instructor / Filmmaking Mentor (Part-Time Teaching Artist)


Compensation: $31.80/hour + paid prep + mileage reimbursement     

Schedule: Part-time, 7-19 hrs/week      

Locations: Half Moon Bay, CA


Keep one foot in the craft while shaping the next generation of filmmakers. 

The Youth Cinema Project hires working filmmakers to teach project-based film classes to students in grades 5-12, guiding them from script to screen on a real short film over the school year. It’s flexible, part-time work that fits around freelance gigs, with paid prep time and a curriculum already built for you. You bring the craft; we bring the lesson plans.

What you’ll do

  • Teach two 90-minute film classes a week, partnered with a co-mentor

  • Guide students through the full filmmaking process, writing, shooting, and editing, to produce a finished short film

  • Teach from our ready-made, rigorous curriculum (no lesson planning from scratch)

  • Help young people find their voice and discover a path into film

Why filmmakers take this role

  • Flexible hours (avg. 7-14/week) that work around production schedules and freelance gigs

  • $31.80/hour, plus paid preparation time and paid training

  • Mileage reimbursed for any travel

  • Stay creatively engaged between projects, and give back to your community

What you’ll need

  • 3+ years working in the film industry, as a director, producer, or in any below-the-line role

  • Strong skills in at least one area of filmmaking

  • Enough editing ability to cut simple short content (DaVinci Resolve a plus)

  • Comfortable and confident working with kids in a school setting

  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation (some travel up to 50 miles; mileage reimbursed). Comfortable using Google Workspace.

Nice to have (not required)

  • Film degree or film-school background

  • Previous teaching or mentoring experience

  • Knowledge of camera, audio, and G&E equipment; film story structure

  • Experience with Frame.io and Dropbox


How to apply

Send your résumé and a link to your reel or portfolio. That’s all to get started. Promising candidates will be asked for a few work samples and a short note about your interest in the next step.


Good to know

This position works directly with students and requires successful completion of a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a TB screening prior to employment. The role involves extended periods of standing, frequent outdoor work, and the ability to safely lift and transport up to 50 pounds of filmmaking equipment. All required state-mandated trainings, including Child Abuse Mandated Reporter and Harassment Prevention training, are provided and compensated. Please note that participation in or completion of the pre-instruction Boot Camp training does not guarantee employment or placement as a YCP Mentor.


The Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.