Documentary DP/Interviewer Needed for Social Impact Documentary on Japanese Cooperative Economy [Urg...

Videographer is needed in Tokyo, Japan.

Shoot for a short documentary for the Strategic Nonviolence Academy, focusing on Seikatsu Club, a large Japanese cooperative. Filming will occur over four half-days between February 6-9 in and around Tokyo (up to two hours by train). Responsibilities include both verité documentary shooting and interviews in a variety of settings such as farms, cooperative strategy sessions, and social spaces. The work requires a one-person crew comfortable with shooting and interviewing. Required gear includes a C70/80 or FX3/6 level cinema camera, NTG3/416-level shotgun mic, and wireless lavaliers. Food and train travel are provided. Japanese fluency is a plus but not mandatory. Must be experienced, socially adept, and able to build rapport quickly. Please submit documentary work samples with the gear you would use.

Budget range:
Up to $1200

Who are you, and what do you do?
I’m an Emmy-winning Producer/DP with over a decade of experience creating documentary and reportage films grounded in social justice and empathy.

In what capacity are you hiring?
For a client or customer

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?:
Senior