1st AD/Production Manager

Posted byMaria Calado
In Progress
Location
Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Dates
Jan 5, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026

Description

Project: MOTHER MONSTER Format: Short Film (6–9 minutes) Genre: Experimental / Body Horror / Drama Location: South Wales (forest location) Shoot: 1 day Stage: Early pre-production Budget: Micro / expenses-covered (exact terms discussed transparently) About the project MOTHER MONSTER is a tightly contained experimental body-horror short exploring birth, motherhood, and identity erasure through physical performance rather than dialogue or psychology. The film is designed as a focused, safety-first shoot with fully simulated effects, a minimal crew, and clear boundaries. This is not a student exercise or an open-ended passion project; it is a deliberately scoped short intended for festival circulation and portfolio use. The role We are looking for a Producer / Production Manager to support the project through pre-production and on-set execution, with a focus on logistics, safety, and performer welfare rather than creative development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys: - making small shoots run smoothly, - protecting the director and performers, - anticipating risks and solving problems early, - working efficiently within tight constraints. Key responsibilities 1. Location logistics and permissions (where applicable) 2. Preparing risk assessments and basic H&S documentation 3. Supporting performer welfare planning (temperature, privacy, consent boundaries) 4. Crew coordination and confirmations 5. Call sheet and contact list preparation 6. On-set logistics and time management 7. Ensuring safety protocols are followed (particularly around simulated body-horror effects) What we’re looking for - Experience in producing, production management, or assistant directing - Comfort working on small crews / micro-budget shoots - Based in Wales, Bristol, or able to travel locally - Experience with horror, intimate performance, or physically demanding shoots is a plus, but not require What this is not - Not a large crew or long shoot - Not a development-heavy role - Not a student-only project - Not improvisational or chaotic

Open Positions

1st Assistant Director

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2nd Assistant Director

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Producer

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Production Manager

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