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Freelance Feature Film Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$600 - $900/day

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Eagerness to learn and self-motivated in pursuit of own professional development * Proven ability ...

... feature film productions. In this role, you will play a critical part in bringing stories to life ... early development through production. Working closely with Director(s), the Head of Story, the ...

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$600 - $900/day

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Eagerness to learn and self-motivated in pursuit of own professional development * Proven ability ...

The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things ... Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever ...

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC ยท On-site +1

The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things ... Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever ...

Script Supervisor

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

... script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and ... Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as "guardian" of development and ...

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$2.90K - $4K/wk

... to the development of unique character styles, produce high-quality design assets, and help ... Previous experience on a feature animated film is required. This position is based in Los Angeles ...

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$2.90K - $4K/wk

... to the development of unique character styles, produce high-quality design assets, and help ... Previous experience on a feature animated film is required. This position is based in Los Angeles ...

... script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and ... Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as "guardian" of development and ...

... this feature in the LA Times about how we're the freelance platform everyone wants to be part of ... Here are some of the most popular: * Web Development (WordPress, Full Stack, PHP, Shopify ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Austin, TX ยท Hybrid

$160K - $185K/yr

Experience architecting and implementing development frameworks to support feature development in ... The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television ...

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How much do freelance feature film development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance feature film development in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Feature Film Development vs Freelance Film Producer?

AspectFreelance Feature Film DevelopmentFreelance Film Producer
Primary RoleConcept creation, script development, securing rightsOverseeing production, managing budgets, coordinating teams
Required SkillsCreative development, industry knowledge, networkingProject management, budgeting, negotiation
Work EnvironmentCollaborative with writers, directors, studiosOn-set and administrative, liaising with stakeholders
Industry UsageEarly-stage development, pre-productionProduction and post-production phases

While Freelance Feature Film Development focuses on creating and refining film concepts, Freelance Film Producers handle the execution, managing resources and overseeing the entire production process. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in responsibilities and project involvement stages.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Feature Film Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Full Time, and 90% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Framestore

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

$600 - $900/day

Temporary

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional talent to join our award winning team. If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing opportunities with our team then please submit your details to us - we would love to hear from you!
Our freelance opportunities will always be live on the website and we will get in touch with people who have submitted their details as and when opportunities arise. There is no need to apply here more than once - once you're in then you're in and you will be on our radar! In fact, the people who submit here will be our first point of call when we're looking.
So if you want to freelance on some of the most exciting and challenging advertising work out there then you know what to do - hit that 'apply' button right now!
  • Excellent working knowledge of and at least 1 year production experience with Nuke in commercials, TV, and/or film projects
  • A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye
  • Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive and collaborative work ethic
  • A strong eye for detail, composition, color and lighting
  • The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
  • Eagerness to learn and self-motivated in pursuit of own professional development
  • Proven ability in working with clients in order to create their vision
  • An understanding of color space principles
  • Photoshop and Linux experience
  • Must have US work authorization

Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
  • A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
  • Programming and coding experience and knowledge
  • Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects, Final Cut, Flame is an advantage
  • Compositing experience in a commercial environment is desirable

California Employees Pay Range:
Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour
Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day
Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day
The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California. The range is posted in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.