Position: Cinematography Instructor

Employment Type: Contractor

Reporting to: Campus Director

Schedule: Days | Time: Casual /TBD

Location: Onsite, InFocus Film School, Vancouver, BC

Compensation: $45 - $60/hour, depending upon experience.

About InFocus Film School:

InFocus Film School is a leading cinematic arts institution offering accelerated, hands-on education in film, animation, visual effects, game design, screenwriting, and digital design. Through project-based learning, industry-experienced instructors, and career-focused training, InFocus equips aspiring creative professionals with the skills, portfolio, and confidence to succeed in Canada's entertainment industry.

Position Overview:

Primary Objective: Teach and mentor students in the visual mechanics of storytelling, balancing deep technical knowledge with artistic exploration.

Work Environment: On-site, hands-on, project-focused classroom and soundstage settings.

Key Responsibilities:

- Curriculum Delivery: Lead lectures, camera demonstrations, and practical workshops covering camera blocking, composition, exposure, and motion.
- Lighting & Grip Instruction: Train students on industry-standard lighting instruments, light modifiers, grip equipment, and electrical safety on set.
- Student Mentorship: Guide student film crews through pre-production planning, on-set execution, and troubleshooting under tight production timelines.
- Assessment & Feedback: Grade assignments, evaluate practical project work, and offer constructive, actionable technical critiques.
- Curriculum Maintenance: Collaborate with program heads to align course materials with current commercial and indie film workflows

Qualifications

- Instructional Experience: Required.



Minimum one year of instructional experience in a post-secondary, vocational, industry-training, or adult-learning environment, or completion of a recognized adult education/training credential.
- Industry Experience: Professional credits or a strong portfolio as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DP), or senior Camera Operator.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep familiarity with modern digital cinema cameras (e.g., RED, ARRI, Sony), lenses, support gear, and lighting packages.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and public speaking abilities to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse skill levels.
- Safety & Set Etiquette: Knowledge of standard film set protocols, safety requirements (like WHMIS), and collaborative crew hierarchies.

Please note: the successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and must be located within the greater Vancouver area (classes are on-site).

How to Apply

Please submit

- Your resume
- A brief expression of interest outlining your relevant cinematography industry and instructional experience

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Join a team dedicated to helping students build real opportunities and achieve strong career outcomes.

Land Acknowledgement





InFocus Film School acknowledges that our campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We recognize and respect the enduring relationship that Indigenous Peoples have with these lands and remain committed to learning, listening, and contributing to a more respectful and inclusive future.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

InFocus Film School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Pay: $45.00-$60.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- Please provide a link to your cinematography reel, qualified credits, portfolio, or other relevant work samples.
- Do you have at least one year of instructional experience in a post-secondary, vocational, industry-training, or adult-learning environment, OR a recognized adult education/training credential?
- Do you have professional experience as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DP), senior Camera Operator, or in a closely related cinematography role?
- Do you have professional experience working with digital cinema cameras such as RED, ARRI, Sony, or comparable systems?
- Do you have professional experience with lighting, grip equipment, lenses, camera support systems, and on-set workflows?
- Are you currently located in the Greater Vancouver area and available to teach onsite in Vancouver?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person

📌 Cinematography Instructor (Vancouver)
🏢 InFocus Film School
📍 Vancouver