Junior Filmmaker
Job Description
Who we are
Candour means to be open, honest and frank: that's the starting point for us. We're a small team and are passionate about the films that we make and the clients we serve. We are always looking to learn, improve and adapt - we think that is the way that we can continue to build a sustainable business and make great films.
About the company
Candour officially started in 2014 in the front room of a student house in Falmouth. We stretched ourselves creatively as much as possible, taking on everything from web projects to graphic design, photography and film. More recently, in our pursuit of doing one thing well we have honed in on filmmaking.
Candour has three aims; (1) to create impactful films that speak for brands and draw focus onto stories, (2) to facilitate and inspire the creative development of its people, (3) and to do these things; collaboratively, graciously and honestly.
Our Office
We're based out of a sweet studio in Bermondsey in the old Biscuit Factory 🍪 We boast nice freshly made coffee, a lovely velvet teal sofa and a growing family of indoor plants. Sunsets are amazing and our view looks over a few train lines if you're into that kind of thing 🚂
Our Kit
- Our main camera is an Arri Alexa Mini - she's a beauty 🎥
- Our b-camera is the Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K 📷
- We often use a MoVI Pro too 🕹️
- We use Davinci Resolve to edit and colour 🎨
- We use Apple computers...but who cares 🍏
About the role
What is a junior filmmaker? Let's break it down...
Junior: this might be your first or second role in the industry. You've got lots to learn and you're willing to throw yourself in. Desire is key, we want you to want to improve, learn, develop as a filmmaker - we don't expect you to be the finished article - because we're not. We also want you to help us improve, learn and develop.
Filmmaker: you're a generalist - not yet specialised in any particular area. We typically work on a project-by-project basis. This means that once you're up to speed you'll see projects through from start to finish. We lean on each other to add value and fulfil specific tasks, but an eagerness to get involved in the whole process is essential.
We are looking for someone with an artistic eye - you know what you like and what looks good. A good understanding of light and colour. It would be awesome if you are familiar with the software and kit that we use, but it is more important that you're willing to learn.
Responsibilities
We have a flexible and diverse workload so responsibilities will vary depending on circumstances but range across the following:
- Pre-production: idea generation, storyboarding, planning, logistics
- Camera operation, usually single-operator setup
- Production assistance (Kit set-up/tear-down, carrying equipment etc.)
- Post-production: editing, sound design, colour grading
- Client facing - developing relationships and project leads
- Occasionally shoots will include anti-social hours, usually, this means early starts but can extend to evenings and weekends. 🤷♂️
The experience we are looking for
- Solid understanding of photography and/or cinematography
- Experience working in a professional environment
- Has worked to a creative brief before
- Ideally has experience of operating camera equipment
- Ideally is familiar with editing software
Qualities Required
- Comfortable in a small team
- You are ambitious to make excellent films
- You are passionate about storytelling, in particular filmmaking
- You love to learn and are excited by the prospect of a diverse workload
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary - eek what a horrible phrase. In all honesty, we'd like to approach this conversation relationally. Our priorities are; the sustainability of Candour and it's finances, our employees life circumstances and being fairly rewarded for the value you add to our business and clients. We will absolutely broach this subject with transparency and clarity in interviews.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced filmmakers through 1-1 tuition
- You’ll get first-hand experience being part of an agile, creative company
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Studio is closed between Christmas and New Year
Diversity
We believe that our filmmaking is hindered by the relatively narrow range of life experiences that are currently represented in our team. We hope to broaden the diversity of life experience in our team through this process. We want to be clear that this isn't to simply appear diverse, but because we see the true and real value of having a broad perspectives throughout the filmmaking process.