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Freelance Videographers (REMOTE)

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MovieWeb: Movies & TV Reporter

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Technical processing including rendering, layering, and preparing these files to our data ... Experience as a 3D, Technical or VFX Artist or Compositor in games, film or digital production

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What is the difference between Freelance Film Processing vs Film Lab Technician?

AspectFreelance Film ProcessingFilm Lab Technician
CredentialsKnowledge of film development, basic equipment handlingTechnical certifications, formal training in film processing
Work EnvironmentVarious locations, client sites, or home studiosLaboratory setting with specialized equipment
Employer & IndustryIndependent clients, freelance projects, small studiosFilm labs, production companies, commercial labs
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance film processing services or jobsSeeking employment or roles in film processing labs

Freelance Film Processing involves independent professionals providing film development services on a project basis, often working remotely or at client sites. In contrast, a Film Lab Technician typically works full-time in a laboratory setting, handling equipment and processing films as part of a team. Both roles require knowledge of film processing, but the technician usually has formal certifications and works within established labs, while freelancers operate more independently.

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

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

Latino Film Institute

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$31.80/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 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 -- starts July 2026

Locations: Stockton, 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.


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