Performance & Directing Supervisor

$70–110/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~40 hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Creative

Review generative video for acting realism, blocking, eyelines, continuity and emotional nuance, then turn those observations into precise evaluation criteria. The role is intended for experienced directing, animation, script supervision, performance capture or acting professionals who have also used generative image and video tools.

The work

You would review generated scenes much as you would review dailies, identifying failures in performance, staging, screen direction and continuity. Day-to-day work may include writing actionable notes, defining failure taxonomies, curating difficult dramatic benchmarks, testing model outputs and refining captions or evaluation templates.

What the platform screens for

The screen is likely to verify at least seven years of relevant professional experience, credits on two or more professional films and a qualifying background in directing, assistant directing, animation supervision, script supervision, performance capture or acting instruction. Expect follow-up questions about micro expressions, emotional beats, blocking, the 180-degree rule, eyelines and continuity, plus concrete examples of using tools such as Runway, Midjourney, Sora or Kling.

Evaluation judgment

Strong candidates can separate performance problems from staging, continuity and generation artifacts, then explain the evidence for each judgment in production-ready language. The work also involves selecting useful benchmark material, calibrating reviewers and deciding when an output is merely imperfect versus misleading or unusable for evaluation.

Logistics

This is a W-2 position with Cincinnatus LLC, with possible placement at a leading AI lab as part of its extended workforce. The expected commitment is approximately 40 hours per week during weekdays; the listing does not specify whether the work is remote or asynchronous. Reliable access to a 4K display is preferred but not stated as required.

Pay band: $70–110/hr

What they look for

7+ years of professional experience in film, television, theater or animation
Credits on 2+ professional films
Professional background in directing, assistant directing, animation supervision, script supervision, performance capture or acting instruction
Expert judgment of acting realism, blocking, eyelines, continuity and emotional beats
Hands-on use of generative image and video tools to create test samples
Precise written critique for captions, evaluation templates and reviewer guidance

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This verifies the length and nature of the candidate's experience while testing whether their claimed responsibilities involved direct judgment of acting, blocking or continuity.
A strong answer: A strong answer gives dates, titles, production types and exact responsibilities, then connects specific directing or supervision decisions to this role. It distinguishes credited work from adjacent or informal experience.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming productions without clarifying what they personally directed, supervised, tracked or approved.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.