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Freelance Film Programming Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... film projects * A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye * Excellent ... Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects ...

... of individuals, freelancers, entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and remote workers who ... Coordinate onsite events, film shoots, and conference room bookings. * Manage event logistics ...

VAD Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110 - $120/hr

... producers, designers, engineers, VFX artists and technicians. We've created thousands of ... A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the game or film industry creating assets and environments.

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Oversee, mentor, and grow our team of in-house and freelance Capture Artists and Techs. Establish ... developer technical teams. * Collaborate Across Departments: Work seamlessly with Creative ...

Oversee, mentor, and grow our team of in-house and freelance Capture Artists and Techs. Establish ... developer technical teams. * Collaborate Across Departments: Work seamlessly with Creative ...

Access to all BLANKSPACES locations, events, community programming, and membership experiences ... film/photo shoots Ordering new office supplies if low Monitors LiveChat during scheduled shifts ...

Social Media Intern

Torrance, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Code Eleven Studio is the content engine on top of those events: film, series, live programming ... Referenceable accounts you've personally run (personal, brand, team, school, or freelance all count)

Freelance Film Programming information

What is the difference between Freelance Film Programming vs Film Curator?

AspectFreelance Film ProgrammingFilm Curator
CredentialsFilm studies, programming experienceFilm studies, curation experience
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, festivals, theatersMuseums, film festivals, cultural institutions
Employer & IndustryEvent organizers, festivals, theatersMuseums, cultural organizations, festivals
Search & Comparison IntentProject-based, independent schedulingLong-term curation, exhibition planning

Freelance Film Programming involves selecting films for specific events or festivals on a project basis, often working independently. Film Curators typically work within institutions, overseeing film collections and exhibitions long-term. Both roles require film knowledge and industry experience but differ in scope and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Film Programming job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 7% Temporary, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Framestore

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$600 - $900/day

Temporary

Re-posted 7 hours 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.