Instagram Filmmaker

So… who is ARK? ARK is building a midnight automotive world around rare machines, underground culture, warehouse events, apparel, and people who move differently. We create cinematic short-form films inspired by Midnight Club, Need for Speed Underground, Initial D, neo-noir cinema, Japanese street racing culture, streetwear campaigns, and underground internet culture. We need a filmmaker who understands cars, high fashion, pacing, atmosphere, sound design, retention, and how to make people feel something in 15–30 seconds. Someone obsessed with night drives, tunnel runs, warehouse energy, film grain, motion blur, underground aesthetics, and emotionally charged social content. A solo operator who can shoot, direct, edit, create hooks, build retention, move fast, and operate independently. What You'll Do Create high-retention Instagram Reels and short films Shoot cinematic street-style automotive content Capture warehouse events, apparel drops, night drives, and culture moments Edit fast-paced social content optimized for retention and replayability Integrate AI workflows into ideation and content production Build recurring visual worlds and content series Create content that feels like a movement, not advertisements Help shape the visual identity of ARK Creative Direction References Neo-noir. Tokyo parking lots. Miami after-hours. Flash photography. Street signage. Gas stations at midnight. Lo-fi street photography. Porsche + JDM energy. Film grain + analog texture. What You Bring Deep understanding of Instagram and retention psychology Obsession with internet culture and cinematic reels Real love for cars and automotive culture Streetwear aesthetics and modern brand storytelling Can independently shoot, direct, and edit content Fast-moving and highly creative Taste, restraint, and emotional storytelling instincts AI-native mindset preferred Massive Bonus If You Understand sound design deeply Follow brands like Gentle Monster, Ffern, 032c, HeartzStudios, etc. Love underground car culture Have experience creating viral/high-retention reels What We're Offering Start with a paid test project ($1,000–$1,500 for a 30–60s ARK short film + cutdowns) If you crush it: full-time role at $55K–$70K 10 PTO days per year Growth track to Creative Director as we scale our in-house studio Founder-level mentorship + full creative runway Access to the fleet How You Fit Into the Team You'll work directly with the founder. Day-to-day, you're the filmmaker who sets the visual tone for everything ARK puts into the world. If your dream is "I built the visual DNA of an automotive subculture brand from scratch" then this is the role. How to Apply Portfolio + your Instagram A 15-second concept you'd create for ARK We are not looking for polished corporate creators. We are looking for someone who can help build a cultural movement around cars, apparel, and midnight energy.