About The Role

We're looking for a Cinematic Director to collaborate with our creative team on high-energy brand video content. We bring the ideas and scripts—you bring the expertise to make them visually stunning and perfectly paced.

The twist? While we create cinematic AI-generated videos, you don't need AI experience to start. We'll teach you our AI workflows as you work with us. Your job is to bring traditional filmmaking expertise while learning cutting-edge AI video tools that will supercharge your creative output.

Engagement: Part-time freelance, project-based

Location: Remote, but must be available to work and communicate during EST (Eastern Standard Time) business hours.

What You'll Do

Advise on Shot Lists: Review our shot lists and provide expert input on what will work, what won't, and what's missing
Design Shot Sequences: Determine the best shots to use and specify exactly what should happen in each frame to create seamless transitions
Build Visual Flow: Ensure shots connect and build tempo—guiding how each moment transitions to the next
Provide Technical Direction: Specify camera angles, movements, framing, timing, and action needed for each shot
Elevate the Vision: Take our creative concepts and level them up with your cinematic expertise
Learn AI Workflows: We'll train you on our AI video generation processes so you can eventually create and direct AI content independently
Collaborate Iteratively: Work closely with our team through the process, from pre-production planning to final shot selection

The Workflow

We provide: Initial concept, script, and rough shot list
You refine: Review and advise on the shot list—what to add, remove, or change
You design: Break down each shot with specific direction on what needs to happen
You guide transitions: Map out how shots flow together to build energy and tempo
You select: Help choose the best takes and guide the edit for maximum impact
You learn: We teach you our AI video tools and techniques along the way

Essential Requirements

What We're Looking For

EST Timezone overlap: Must be available for real-time collaboration during EST business hours
Strong cinematography foundation: Deep understanding of what makes shots work—composition, lighting, movement, pacing
Shot-by-shot thinking: Can visualize and articulate exactly what needs to happen in each frame
Transition mastery: Know how to connect shots so they flow seamlessly and build momentum
Technical communication: Can clearly specify camera work, action, timing, and composition
Tempo & pacing: Understand how to build energy through shot selection and sequencing
Commercial aesthetic: Experience with premium brand content (Nike, athletic brands, lifestyle)
Responsive communication: Quick turnaround times and availability for feedback sessions
Curiosity about AI: No AI experience required, but you should be excited to learn

Bonus Points

Experience as a DP or editor (understanding multiple roles)
Can storyboard or create shot references
Understanding of what works on social platforms
Experience working with lean, efficient production teams
Any exposure to AI tools (even if just experimenting)

Your Portfolio Should Include

Commercial/brand work showing strong cinematography
Examples demonstrating your ability to build tempo and energy
Shot lists, storyboards, or pre-production materials (if available)
Before/after examples showing your creative input
Note: No AI work required—we care about your filmmaking eye

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who

✓ Loves the technical craft of shot design and sequencing

✓ Can communicate creative vision clearly and specifically

✓ Enjoys collaborative creative work (not just solo directing)

✓ Has strong opinions on what makes a shot work or not

✓ Gets excited about building momentum through visual storytelling

✓ Can move fast and iterate efficiently

✓ Is available for part-time freelance projects during EST hours

✓ Wants to be at the forefront of AI filmmaking while it's still early

What You'll Learn

We'll teach you our complete AI video workflow, including:

How to translate traditional filmmaking techniques into AI prompts
Shot consistency and character control in AI video
AI tools like Runway, Midjourney, Veo, and others
How to art direct AI-generated footage
Techniques for creating cinematic AI content that doesn't look "AI"
Our proven formulas for viral AI video content

This is your chance to become an expert in AI filmmaking while getting paid to learn.

What Success Looks Like

Videos that feel cinematic and premium, regardless of budget
Content that makes people stop scrolling in the first 2 seconds
Smooth transitions that viewers don't even notice—they just feel the flow
Shots that build to a satisfying payoff or emotional moment
Work that looks way more expensive than it actually was
Eventually: You directing AI video projects independently

Types of Projects You'll Work On

Product launches: Dynamic reveals with building energy
Lifestyle content: Authentic but elevated brand storytelling
Athletic/action content: High-energy movement and performance
Social-first ads: 15-60 second spots optimized for engagement
Brand campaigns: Multi-shot sequences that tell a complete story
AI experiments: Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI video

Why This Role Is Unique

AI video is exploding right now. The people who master both traditional filmmaking AND AI tools in the next 6-12 months will be incredibly valuable. This role lets you develop that rare combination while working on real client projects. You'll gain skills that most directors won't have for years.

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