Videographer / Director of Photography (DoP)

About Us:

The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We’re looking for creative and passionate volunteer Videographers/Directors of Photography (DoPs) to help us bring a powerful visual story to life!

As part of an exciting animated series, we’ll be filming live-action elements in a state-of-the-art professional green screen studio using a Blackmagic 6K camera. You’ll also help us record quick promotional videos for our nonprofit organization that focuses on meaningful, purpose-driven storytelling.

This is a volunteer opportunity, ideal for local filmmakers, students, or professionals looking to gain experience or build their reels by working on a professionally produced project.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate the Blackmagic 6K camera during live-action filming.
• Help set up lighting and camera rigs for green screen shooting.
• Capture high-quality footage that will be integrated into animated sequences.
• Record short promotional clips for the nonprofit’s campaigns.
• Support a smooth, organized shoot day.

What we’re looking for:

• 5 local volunteers with videography/DoP experience.
• Available for an in-person shoot, time to be specified during the interview.
• Familiar with Blackmagic 6K or similar professional camera setups.
• Able to work with green screen setups and understand basic lighting techniques.
• Comfortable collaborating with creative directors and production teams.

Watch our video to learn more: The Donovans Piano Room