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Welcome Candidate,

Total Crew: 40

Positions Available: (1) A-Cam, (B)-Cam, (1) C Ariel Cam, (1) PA  

Season 11 Fireball Run staring Austin St. John (Power Rangers), Stephen Baldwin (Usual Suspects), Jacqueline Siegel (Queen of Versailles), Brain O'Halloran (Clerks), and Zachary Ty Bryan (Home Improvement), seeks producer-shooters and camera operators with pro grade camcorder experience. The series is filmed on Panasonic DVX200. All equipment provided. 

Series Type: Fireball Run is a ‘discovery-class’ series, meaning it serves a niche audience, and therefore it is a small budget production. Although the maximum day rate is $200, both adrenaline and comradery are high. 

Synopsis: The Series is Reality-like, but not Reality TV. This ‘factual’ genre series chronicles the true-life adventure of contestants on the ultimate road-trip, in search of rare historic artifacts and unique experiences. 

Overall: This small production puts out a very big series, and while working on it will not make you rich, if you're looking for excitement, to meet incredible people, and go to unique places within just 9 days- your passion and experience are welcome. 

Reality experienced Producer-Shooter industry veterans are welcomed and appreciated. For you, this is an opportunity to experience a very different kind of production, contribute your talent, and fill a void in your schedule. 

General Information

• Active Project: Positions require applicants to be in good to great condition. 
• Attitude: Integrity, professionalism, respect, strong work ethic, and a passion for adventure. 
• Travel: Out of state travel to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. 
• Film Locations: Varied locations within WI, MN, IA, and SD. 
• Principle Production Dates: Sept 21 – 30, 2017 (10-days) 
• Typical Work Schedule: 7a – 6p

Production Responsibilities

Round trip air and ground transportation, travel meals, premium-class craft services, 2.5-star or better hotels, hospitality as snacks and beverages, crew branded apparel, and luggage fees. All equipment provided by the production. 

Applicant Categories 

• A Cam, Producer-Shooter: Highly Experienced
  - Minimum (4) Unique Major Studio/Network released reality TV 'Producer-Shooter' credits
  - Reality Series Demo Reel featuring ‘Producer-Shooter’ works matching the (4) credits
  - Minimum (4) Major Studio/Network project supervisor references

• A Aerial, Camera Op: Highly Experienced
  - Minimum (4) Major Studio/Network Reality TV aerial cam credits
  - Demo Reel featuring your aerial cam work matching credits
  - Minimum (4) Producer references from Major Studio/Network projects
  - You must own your own equipment

• B Cam, Producer-Shooter: Moderate Experienced
  - Minimum (3) Reality Series Producer-Shooter Credits
  - Minimum (3) Documentary Producer-Shooter Credits
  - Reality Series Demo Reel featuring ‘Producer-Shooter’ works matching credits
  - Minimum (4) Producer references from projects.

• C Cam, Producer-Shooter*: Minimal Experience
  - Camera Operator Demo Reel featuring your ‘camera’ work
  - Minimum (4) Producer references from projects.

• C Aerial, Cam Op: Well Experienced
  - Minimum (3) Independent film or commercial aerial operator credits
  - Demo Reel featuring your aerial cam work matching credits
  - Minimum (3) Producer references 

• Voluntary PA: Recent graduate or student in the entertainment field 
  - Minimum (2) Independent or student film credits
  - Highly organized, detail oriented, excellent communication skills
  - Minimum (3) Producer or professor references 

Compensation

• A Cam, Producer-Shooter: $200 per day (10-day shoot)
• B Cam, Producer-Shooter: $150 per day (10-day shoot)
• C Camera Operator/ Production Assist*: Flat Stipend $500 (10-day shoot)

• A Aerial Cam: $200 per day (10-day shoot)
• C Aerial Cam: Flat Stipend $500 (10-day shoot)
• PA: Voluntary, non-compensatory 

  *Does C-Cam / Production Assistant pay? Not much, if at all. Seasonally, there are three positions for abitious, creative, and promising talent trapped in the "I can't get the job until I've done the job" major network/studio conundrum. This is real-world on-the-job training at the productions expense. A lot of talent goes unnoticed because they aren't given a chance, so we give three. If this position is offered don't be offended, it's a compliment. We feel you may be untapped talent. You are under no obligation to accept.  

Submission Criteria 

• Resume listing only video jobs relating to reality and or documentary experience
• Students may also/or submit instructor referrals for a PA / C-Cam position
• Have ENG camera experience
• Incomplete submissions are not considered 
• Freelancers ONLY. No production houses or companies 

Applicable to All: Ages 18 years old and above, positive and unpretentious attitude, detail oriented, ability to work within a fast-paced environment. 

Reasons NOT to Apply

1. If you have NOT confirmed schedule availability, do not apply. 

2. If you have an attitude likening yourself to Scorsese, Mann, Speilberg, or another notable DP or Director and don't have credits to back it up, do not apply. Kubrick being an exception, everyone can use a Kubrick.  

3. If your precieved compensation does not align with 'actual' Reality TV producer-shooter experience, do not apply. 

4. If you have an 'I am owed', 'I deserve', "I must be heard', 'I am entitled' attitude, do not apply. 

5. If you can't handle Above The Line feedback regarding works you presented here, do not apply. 

Reasons TO Apply

1. If you understand entertainment is a business first, made successful though 'both' passion and sacrifice- apply. 

2. If you get why not to apply is mentioned, apply.

3. If you're wired to achieve in spite of obstacles, apply.   

4. If quit, can't, and complain aren't even in your vocabulary, apply. 

5. If you're from the old school of paying dues and respect for authority, apply.

6. If you can rub dirt on it and shake it off, then welcome to the world of mainstream motion pitcure and episodic television- it's about time you applied.

40 of us love this crazy stuff, we simply want to ensure you will too. 

Contact Information

Questions

  1. Are you a current or former photography, film, or production student? If yes, note student or graduate and provide college name.

  2. Are you a 'commercial' video or photography professional? If yes, note employer, self employed, or freelance.

  3. Are you an 'independent' film or TV professional? If yes, note employer, self employed, or freelance.

  4. Are you a 'major studio/network' film or TV professional? If yes, note self employed or freelance.

  5. If Independent/Student: Provide minimum (4) demo reel links of your CAMERA OPERATOR work and list credits. Do not include credits or reels not relating to your 'camera operator' credits.

  6. If Commercial Professional: Provide minimum (4) reel links to your CAMERA OPERATOR corporate work and list credits. Do not include credits or reels not relating to your 'camera operator' credits.

  7. If Major Studio/Network Professional (includes: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon funded work): Provide minimum (4) reel links to your REALITY 'PRODUCER-SHOOTER' wide-release work and credits. Do not include credits or reels not relating to your 'producer-shooter' credits.

  8. Within your field (Independent, Commercial, Major/Studio) are you a novice, somewhat experienced, or experienced? List how many years within field.

  9. What position are you interested in? A-Camera Producer-Shooter (min 4 major studio/network Reality TV producer-shooter credits+ reels), B-Camera Producer-Shooter (min 3 Reality TV and documentary producer-shooter credits+ reels), C-Camera, or PA? Please do not apply for positions in which you do not meet minimum requirements.

  10. Are you available to travel for principle production Sept 21 - Oct 1?

  11. PA's, tell us a little about you, list credits, and upload your resume here.

    (Upload your resume in PDF format here. )

  12. Can you work under extreme pressure? If yes, explain.

  13. Can you take direction from difficult people? If yes, explain.

  14. Do you believe in safe places?

  15. This production has a zero tolerance for entitlement, insubordination, answering back, and ego personalities. Can you comply with this policy?

  16. How will your experience benefit this production?

  17. What will you gain from this experience?

  18. What equipment, if any, have you 'mastered' ? You must be ENG camera experienced to film on this series.

  19. If a producer/director yells at you, how would you respond?

  20. If a producer/director criticizes you, how will you respond?

  21. Do you have a military or law enforcement background? If so what branch or department?

  22. Drone Operators, tell us a bit about your skills, add demo reel links, and upload your operator license.

    (Upload your aerial operator license in PDF format here. )

  23. Primary production is very active. Is your physical condition poor, average, good, or excellent?

  24. What is your height and weight? This info is needed because the show culture calls for getting in and out of all types of vehicles often. We simply want to ensure your confortablity in these situations.

  25. Provide (4) 'industry' references + contact of Producers you've worked for. If student, provide professor or instructor references.

  26. Please let us know which organization, site, or person referred you to this hidden page?

  27. All others upload your professional resume.

    (Attach resume in PDF form here. )