Gaffer Production Jobs

Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Seeking a Gaffer to assist with capturing b-roll for our client in Pittsburgh, PA. This is for a local branch of an international watch maker.

Seeking candidates with documentary and corporate experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.

Let us know what lighting/grip gear you can provide, if any. Our DP may be able to cover this, so not necessarily a deal breaker if you don't own anything!

Call time is 5:30AM.

We pay $350/10h and $30/h after that. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.

I am looking for a Gaffer in the Cleveland area.

Looking for a Gaffer for a shoot in Houston. Experience with Aputure Infinibars is a plus.

Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Seeking a Gaffer to assist with capturing b-roll for our client in Nashville, TN. This is for an event by an outdoor furniture brand.

Seeking candidates with documentary and corporate experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.

Let us know what lighting/grip gear you can provide, if any. Our DP may be able to cover this, so not necessarily a deal breaker if you don't own anything!

Call time is TBD.

Rate is $290 for 7 hrs on set

Dates: June 12-13

Production Info: We will be filming for a non-profit around the Nashville, TN area.

Role: As gaffer, you'll be supporting our DP in executing their vision for lighting each scene using our Aputure fixtures and modifiers. We will have our grip truck on-site with all necessary grip and other gear.

Dates: One or more days June 3-7

Production Info: We will be filming for a senior living brand around the Nashville, TN area.

Role: As gaffer, you'll be supporting our DP in executing their vision for lighting each scene using our Aputure fixtures and modifiers. We will have our grip truck on-site with all necessary grip and other gear.

I am looking for a Gaffer for June 10th and June 11th for my short film "Heaven's Diner."

Heaven’s Diner is run by women of color who have taken justice against harassers into their own hands. They hire Lilah to walk down NYC streets at night to scout and bring back male catcallers to the diner. The staff then work together to kill and butcher the men into burgers.

It is important to me to elevate women and non-binary people in filmmaking. As a result, people of color are encouraged to apply.

While I have a very small budget, it is important to me that I pay everyone on my crew.
Pay rate is negotiable and am open and flexible to talking about it!

Seeking a Gaffer for 1 day of corporate interviews and 1 day of b-roll during the week of August 19th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Specific days are still TBD.

Please include your day rate, a link to your website/work, and a gear list.

Gaffer with 3-Ton Truck
Must also available for a 2-hr tech scout on 6/3 in afternoon.
Labor Rate: $750/10
Truck Rate (with lights): $1400

We are filming a found footage horror narrative film with the majority of the project shot at one location in Tannersville, New York. Looking for a Gaffer that has experience in horror and using practical lights as we intend to use longer running shots to make the film feel more realistic. An ideal candidate could also be an Grip that is looking to make the jump to Gaffer. No equipment required.

Pay is lower but will only be shooting for around 8-9 hours a day.

We are currently seeking a Grip/Gaffer based in Lincoln, NE, or the surrounding area for an upcoming documentary shoot. The project involves capturing interviews and b-roll footage.

Applicants are requested to submit their resume. Must be able to work as a local.

Lighting and grip package will be provided on set. Compensation ranges from $500 to $700, depending on experience.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially working together on this exciting opportunity.

We are looking for a Grip/Gaffer, a jack of both trades, in the NYC area for branded content shoot. We'll be capturing interviews and b-roll. Must be professional, experienced, reliable, and punctual. Please include your resume and any references.

** Preferably with your own Grip Package and Light Package - Please note if you have your own equipment or not.

In search of a Gaffer with a minimum 1-ton package, local to or willing to work as a local to Plano, Texas. This shoot will be for a feature documentary, including (1) interview day (which will require lighting units and grip gear). The interview day will have Grip support, but b-roll days may require our Gaffer to work solo as our footprint must remain light.


The documentary's subject matter is neurodiversity/neurosensitivity, and we will feature those from within the community. The individuals participating have kindly offered to share their stories, and we seek to celebrate them while telling honest and informative stories.


A little about our team: our team values individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we foster a welcoming environment for all. Particularly for this documentary about neurodiversity/neurosensitivity, we encourage those from within the community to apply - we welcome those who can bring a more specific perspective to the team.

We will be conducting video-conference interviews to discuss the specific needs of this production in greater detail.

Rate is for 12 hours, plus a negotiable kit fee for gear

Seeking an experienced gaffer, ideally with rentable gear package for a sit down interview w/ a small team for a documentary. Must have experience setting up / lighting for sit down interviews in a studio. Must have a references.

Must be local to Atlanta (not willing to work as local).

Please include a PDF of your resume or credit list, and/or link to IMBD.

Thank you!

We are looking for an experienced Gaffer who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Houston, TX area. Travel will not be provided. This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.

Shoot Days: Mon 6/10
Rate: $650/12 (hourly rate based on 14 hours to account for OT)
Project: Amazon low budget social video
Crew: Ability to work as Non Union
Local to Hazleton, PA or willing to work as a local (has local accommodations)
Project location: Hazleton, PA

We are looking for an experienced Gaffer who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Hazleton, PA area. This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.

Shoot Days: Wed 6/5 and Thursday 6/6
Rate: $650/12 (hourly rate based on 14 hours to account for OT)
Project: Amazon low budget social video
Crew: Ability to work as Non Union
Local to Hazleton, PA or willing to work as a local (has local accommodations)
Project location: Hazleton, PA

Seeking crew for "Real Work," a short film about an elderly getting scammed. The audience will see how the relationship between the scammer and elderly man builds through the story.

The head of the lighting department responsible for implementing the DP's vision. They work closely with the DP to set up and adjust lighting equipment to achieve the desired mood, tone, and atmosphere for each scene. The gaffer oversees the lighting crew, ensuring that all lights are properly positioned, powered, and controlled to enhance the visual storytelling and support the director's creative vision.Plays a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the production process. Their responsibilities include managing budgets and schedules, arranging for locations and permits, and ensuring that the production runs smoothly from pre-production through post-production.

Hiring Gaffer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles

We need a Gaffer to gaff our 4-day shoot in Rio Grande Valley.

You should have at least two credits, and your own equipment.

We are brining the series Black Clown to Rio Grande Valley (from Dallas) and are looking to connect with up and coming talent in the valley.

The shoot will be 2-days on, 1 day off, 2-days on for a total of 4 shoot days.

Looking for energetic, hard working lighting team members to help out with a very small crew, indie budget music video shoot. Looking for people willing to help out on all aspects of the production, able to lift and carry heavy equipment, and be willing and eager to chip in with whatever needs to be done to have the production run smoothly.

Please send resume or links with any relevant experience you may have, along with your asking day rate. Individuals who are budget friendly to indie gigs will be highly considered for this as well as future work.

Pay up to $350/day depending on experience. Please include your asking day rate with your application. Individuals who are budget friendly to indie gigs will be highly considered for this as well as future work.

Looking for a key grip for a b roll shoot - nimble crew a la ENG but needing someone to be able to be adaptable for space and move calmly and quickly.

Please send references along with response!

Dates: One or more days June 3-7

Role: As grip/PA, you'll be supporting our DP and Gaffer in executing the DP's vision for lighting each scene using our Aputure fixtures and modifiers. We will have our grip truck on-site with all necessary grip and other gear. Ability to lift 50lbs necessary due to weight of equipment.

Looking for a grip to assist the DP with a 10 hour b-roll shoot in Albany, NY.
No gear is required, call time 5:30AM.

$250/10h guaranteed. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.

Labor Rate: $700/Day (½ for tech and 1 production day)