We are currently seeking a cinematographer and a gaffer for a short artistic film. The project is in the editing and development phase and combines dance, architecture, archival footage, and poetic storytelling. The film explores themes such as love, loss, memory, war, home, and belonging within the refugee and East African context. The visual style is slow, cinematic, and strongly focused on light, composition, and atmosphere. Two more shooting days are scheduled on location in the Netherlands.

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Project Description

For an artistic short film, we are currently looking for a Cinematographer and a Gaffer.

The film combines dance, architecture, archival imagery, and poetic storytelling. It explores themes of love, loss, memory, war, home, and belonging through an East African lens. The visual style is slow, cinematic, and atmospheric, with a strong emphasis on light, composition, movement, and emotion.

The project is currently in development and post-production, with two additional shoot days planned on location in the Netherlands.

What we offer
Low-budget paid project. Compensation negotiable. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Compensation

Low budget paid project. Compensation to be discussed based on experience and availability.

Travel expenses can be reimbursed

Type
Studentenproductie

Location
Apeldoorn en Amsterdam o.a.

Description
We are looking for a cinematographer with a feel for artistic cinema, image composition, lighting, and atmosphere. Experience with short films, dance films, experimental films, or video art is a plus.

Additionally, we are looking for a gaffer who can independently contribute ideas regarding lighting setups and the creation of a poetic, cinematic visual language. We work with a small, dedicated crew, so flexibility and collaboration are important.

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What We Are Looking For

Cinematographer

Experience with short films, dance films, video art, or artistic documentaries.

Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.

Affinity with slow, poetic, and visually driven cinema.

Ability to collaborate closely with the director on visual language and shot design.

Portfolio or showreel required.

Gaffer

Experience with film lighting and working on film sets.

Ability to think independently about lighting setups and atmosphere.

Experience with artistic or cinematic projects is a plus.

Portfolio or examples of previous work preferred.

Period
Draaidagen vinden plaats in overleg gedurende de komende maanden (zomer/najaar 2026). Exacte data worden gezamenlijk afgestemd op beschikbaarheid van cast, crew en locaties.

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Period

Two shoot days will take place in the coming months (dates to be determined in consultation with cast and crew).

Responsibilities

Cinematographer

Prepare and shoot two filming days.

Collaborate on visual language and shot planning.

Work with both natural and controlled lighting.

Collaborate closely with the director and gaffer.

Gaffer

Design and execute lighting setups.

Assist in creating the visual atmosphere of the film.

Support the cinematographer during production.

Work within a small and collaborative film crew.

Job requirements / profile
Cinematographer
Preparing for and shooting 2 days of filming
Contribute ideas regarding visual language and shot list
Working with natural and controlled lighting
Working with director and gaffer
Gaffer
Setting up and supervising lighting installations
Contribute ideas for lighting plan and atmosphere
Assisting the cinematographer during shooting days
Working with a small artistic film crew

Spoken / language requirements
English or Dutch

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