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About the Role What if your love of film could directly shape the future of AI? We're looking for Film Scene Description Specialists to watch short video clips and translate the visual language of cinema into detailed, structured descriptions that help AI understand how scenes are crafted, paced, and felt. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with a genuine interest in film or visual storytelling and a talent for clear, precise writing. No professional film industry experience required — just a sharp eye and the ability to put what you see into words. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Watch short film and video clips and break them down into clear, beat-by-beat visual descriptions - Describe camera movement, framing, shot composition, blocking, pacing, and mood - Communicate emotion and tone using purely visual indicators — no reliance on dialogue - Follow structured formatting guidelines to produce consistent, high-quality scene summaries - Re-watch clips as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness - Maintain consistency and quality standards across a high volume of scene descriptions Who You Are - Genuinely interested in film, television, visual storytelling, or cinematography - Able to describe what you see on screen with precision and clarity - Strong structured writing skills — you can organize complex observations into clear formats - Detail-oriented and comfortable working methodically through large volumes of content - Self-motivated and reliable when working independently - No professional film or media industry experience required Nice to Have - Background in film studies, media production, screenwriting, or visual arts - Experience writing scene breakdowns, shot lists, or production notes - Familiarity with cinematography terminology (shot types, camera movements, etc.) - Experience with content annotation or AI training workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work - Put your passion for film to work on projects that have a real impact on how AI understands visual media - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
