DV Director
Description
Windfall Films are looking for an experienced DV Director to join our team on a high-end archaeology documentary series for National Geographic. The series will follow archaeologists in China on their new excavations this season.
The role will involve self-shooting actuality (1st camera with sound) on active archaeological sites in China, capturing discoveries as they unfold, as well as shooting produced segments with archaeologists and historians, and GVs across the sites. Experience shooting 1st camera for factual history / archaeology / science documentaries essential. The DV Director will often be working with a Producer/Director on location, but may also work independently at times.
Knowledge of Chinese history (our topics cover 1700 BCE-1500 CE) and/or Mandarin language skills would be an advantage, though not essential. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, have the ability to stay calm under pressure, show cultural sensitivity, and be able to react as actuality unfolds on location.
Exact dates are TBC between April-June 2026, with further details to be discussed at interview. Each shoot will be between 1 and 3 weeks long.
Please only apply if you have a minimum of three credits in this job role and you meet all the required criteria.
CVs via this link only, please. No emails to the Windfall Films team.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Windfall Films is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Committed employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and actively encourage individuals from under represented groups to apply.
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Location
London, UK
Posted on
12th Mar 2026
Apply by
15th Mar 2026