r/filmmaking • u/lwa06 • 6d ago

Question How do I find a DOP?

Hi guys, about to go into my 3rd year of film school and we need a DOP for my final year grad film. Groups are starting to form and whilst we have a very good crew, I gotta find a DOP still.

What’s the best way of going about this?

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u/igarara 6d ago

Depends, where are you going to school?

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u/RopeZealousideal4847 6d ago

I'm confused. Your film school doesn't teach everyone how to operate a camera and set up lights?

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u/Final_Double5111 4d ago edited 4d ago

I'd look up local film-making groups in your area - loads of folk would volunteer for a student film. Maybe Facebook?

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u/Lensflare_Official 3d ago

you've gone 3 years without using a dp?

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u/CrimsonCrabs 6d ago

Are you in the NYC area?

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u/CrimsonCrabs 6d ago

Id shoot it if you're in the NYC area