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CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Develop strong visual storytelling through composition, cinematography, editing, pacing, and shot ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY

$500 - $800/day

Develop strong visual storytelling through composition, cinematography, editing, pacing, and shot ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Develop strong visual storytelling through composition, cinematography, editing, pacing, and shot ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Dude Perfect

Director of Photography

Frisco, TX

In this dynamic role, you will maintain the highest standards of cinematography across studio ... Camera Leadership * Lead the camera department and freelance crew across all Dude Perfect ...

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Tzumi Electronics

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AI Creator and Editor - Fulltime Freelance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $49/hr

This is a full time freelance to perm on-site position. This is not a traditional content role ... Background in cinematography, photography, or design * Experience creating UGC-style AI content

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Tzumi Electronics

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AI Creator and Editor - Fulltime Freelance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $49/hr

This is a full time freelance to perm on-site position. This is not a traditional content role ... Background in cinematography, photography, or design * Experience creating UGC-style AI content

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Victory Church

Video Director

Lancaster, PA · On-site

... cinematography ability Advancedproficiencyin Adobe Premiere Pro Experience with After Effects ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelors degree in film, media production ...

Victory Church

Video Director

Lancaster, PA

... cinematography ability Advancedproficiencyin Adobe Premiere Pro Experience with After Effects ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...

Victory Church

Video Director

Lancaster, PA · On-site

... cinematography ability Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro Experience with After Effects ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...

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How much do freelance cinematography jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance cinematography in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Cinematography vs Freelance Videography?

AspectFreelance CinematographyFreelance Videography
CredentialsOften requires a film or cinematography degree, portfolio, and technical skills in camera operationMay require a video production background, editing skills, and a portfolio of various video projects
Work EnvironmentFilm sets, studios, outdoor shoots, often with high-end equipmentEvent coverage, corporate videos, online content, often with portable equipment
Industry UsagePrimarily in film, television, and high-end commercial productionsIn digital content creation, marketing, and online media

While both roles involve video capture, freelance cinematographers focus on artistic and high-quality film production, whereas freelance videographers often handle a broader range of digital videos for various clients. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right path based on skills and project types.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Cinematography job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 34% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 47% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 51% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,079 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Wedding Filmmaker

Anya Drew Event Cinematography

Boston, MA

$50/hr

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Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Anya Drew Event Cinematography-Discrete, Intimate & Cherished Wedding Films
We create priceless family heirlooms to be treasured for generations to come, without compromising the guest's enjoyment of the day. By using small cinema quality cameras, & extremely minimal equipment, we're able to capture all of the key moments of a wedding day while maintaining a low profile.

Job Description

Anya Drew Event Cinematography is looking to hire qualified, freelance wedding filmmakers in your area! Most shoots are between 6-8 hours and the pay is up to $50/hour. You must be comfortable as the primary and only filmmaker on the day and you must be able to demonstrate prior experience in this role. We require 2 camera coverage during the ceremony but the rest of the day 1 camera is usually fine. Please do not apply if you haven't shot at least 10 weddings on your own.

Qualifications

You Must Provide:
Samples of raw un-edited footage from recent weddings that you have shot solo. We need to see 2 camera angles of the ceremony. We also need to hear the audio from ceremony and reception.
Proof of liability insurance.
What you need:
(2) 4k cameras (Sony alpha preferred).
        Variety of fast lenses
        Enough batteries and memory cards to last 8 hours w/out charging.
        2 lav mics with recorders (Zoom H1 or similar)
        At least 1 shotgun mic
        2 sturdy tripods
        Slider or Gimbal
        Reliable vehicle and driver's license
        Reliable cell phone
        Availability to work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
        Willing to be on call as a back up (you get double the rate if called on).

Additional Information

Please go to www.anyadrewfilms.com to view samples of our work. If you feel you can shoot at this quality or higher for us, and you can meet the criteria above, we would love to schedule an interview with you!
Please send us an email briefly describing your experience and tell us why you would be a good fit with Anya Drew. Also include a list of relevant equipment that you own. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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