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True Short

Remote · USContract$1,000–2,000/wkPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$1,000–2,000/wk
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TrueShort is seeking AI Filmmakers and AI Animation Artists to translate scripts, storyboards, and shot lists into polished visual sequences using AI-native creative tools. The role spans animation, cinematic storytelling, and experimental formats, with work across a range of genres. Artists collaborate with editors and a showrunner, iterate on creative feedback, and help refine evolving AI production workflows.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AI Image GenerationAI Video GenerationCinematographyAnimationCompositionStorytellingScript InterpretationStoryboard InterpretationShot List InterpretationAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsFilmmakingInternet CultureCreative Technology

Full job description

About TrueShort TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the United States. An AI studio and streaming platform where we experiment, develop and release original series and films constantly. No development purgatory.

Built for mobile-first viewing, TrueShort delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across an expanding slate of genres, reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.

Our team is experimenting at the frontier of AI-powered entertainment production across animation, live action, and emerging storytelling formats.

Backed by Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky, Ravi Nandan (A24), Khosla Ventures, and others.

Role Overview We’re looking for AI Filmmakers and AI Animation Artists to help bring original series and films to life across a wide range of genres and formats.

This role sits at the center of our production pipeline and is responsible for translating scripts, storyboards, and shot lists into polished visual sequences using AI-native creative tools.

Projects may include animation, cinematic storytelling, experimental formats, comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, romance, kids & family, and more. We’re looking for artists who are excited by storytelling, filmmaking, visual design, and fast-moving AI workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Translate scripts and shot lists into visual sequences

  • Create storyboards, compositions, and animated shots using AI tools

  • Execute cinematic framing, camera movement, pacing, and visual continuity

  • Iterate rapidly based on creative feedback and production needs

  • Maintain consistency across characters, environments, and visual style

  • Collaborate closely with editors, and showrunner

  • Help refine and improve evolving AI production workflows

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience with AI image-generation tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, Flux, etc.)

  • Experience with AI video-generation tools (Seedance, Kling, etc.)

  • Strong eye for cinematography, animation, composition, and storytelling

  • Experience working from scripts, storyboards, or shot lists

  • Familiarity with adobe products such as Photoshop and After Effects

  • Passion for filmmaking, animation, internet culture, and emerging creative technology

Compensation & Details

  • Contract Role

  • Potential for long-term employment or full-time role

  • $1,000–$2,000 per week

  • Los Angeles (hybrid/in-person)

To Apply Please send:

  • Resume

  • 1–3 relevant samples of AI-generated animation or visual storytelling work

  • A brief overview of your workflow and preferred tools

  • Optional: links to any episodic, short-form, or experimental projects

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