Freelance Filmmaker

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

Future Filmmakers Instructor

Location: Tidewater Community College
7002 College Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435

Program Dates: July 13, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Future Filmmakers Instructor to lead an engaging summer camp designed to introduce students to the exciting world of filmmaking. The instructor will guide participants through the fundamentals of film production, including storytelling, scriptwriting, camera operation, directing, acting, editing, and collaborative project development.

This hands-on program encourages creativity, teamwork, and technical skill development while giving students the opportunity to create their own short film projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily filmmaking activities and lessons.
• Introduce students to film production concepts, including storyboarding, scriptwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing.
• Teach basic camera techniques, lighting, sound recording, and video production skills.
• Guide students through the process of creating individual and group film projects.
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a safe classroom setting.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-expression.
• Manage equipment and materials used throughout the program.
• Prepare for and facilitate a final film showcase or presentation, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in filmmaking, videography, digital media, film studies, broadcasting, theater production, or a related field.
• Prior teaching, coaching, mentoring, camp, or youth program experience preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire students with varying experience levels.
• Comfortable teaching both creative and technical aspects of film production.
• Reliable, organized, and professional.
• Must successfully pass any required background screening.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, iMovie, or similar).
• Knowledge of camera equipment, lighting, and audio recording.
• Experience producing short films, documentaries, digital content, or student media projects.

What Students Will Learn

• Storytelling and scriptwriting fundamentals
• Camera operation and composition
• Directing and acting techniques
• Audio and lighting basics
• Video editing and post-production
• Team collaboration and project management
• Film presentation and critique skills

This is an excellent opportunity for filmmakers, media professionals, educators, and creative artists who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of storytellers and content creators.

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 or older?

Experience:

• Filming: 3 years (Required)
• Teaching/Mentoring: 1 year (Required)
• Digital art: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person