Cinematographer

Colossal is seeking a versatile Cinematographer to help define the visual language of de-extinction through ongoing documentary coverage across laboratories, field expeditions, interviews, and original productions. This role is designed for a passionate creative who can pair strong documentary instincts with cinematic craft, moving fluidly between scripted productions and real-time documentary coverage, capturing breakthrough science as it happens, and elevating everyday moments into compelling visual storytelling.

This role is based on-site full time in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available. 

Responsibilities:

Capture & Production

• Serve as Director of Photography, guiding camera, composition, and movement
• Shape visual tone and framing to achieve a cinematic, cohesive look
• Lead video and photography capture across lab environments, fieldwork, and controlled productions
• Operate confidently in both fast-moving documentary conditions and structured in-house shoots
• Capture with flexibility to support multiple outputs (social, YouTube, experiential)
• Partner with the entertainment team to plan shoots, coordinating crew, gear, and logistics as needed
• Adapt quickly to changing environments, scientific constrain