PD (Self Shooting)
Description
Windfall Films are looking for a Mandarin speaking Shooting PD 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. Experience self-shooting factual history / archaeology / science documentaries essential. The Shooting PD will be working with an AP / DV Director on location.
The ideal candidate will have excellent editorial judgement and be able to react calmly as actuality unfolds on location, as well as bring a positive attitude, show cultural sensitivity, and have an interest in Chinese history (our topics cover 1700 BCE-1500 CE).
Exact dates are TBC between April-June 2026, with further details to be discussed at interview. Each shoot in China 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