- Pay Rate: $650.00 - $700.00 / Hourly
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a local Gaffer to pick up equipment from our vendor and assist with lighting a small, one day, interview.
Tulsa, OK Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 04
For 1 Day(s)
Looking for a local Gaffer to pick up equipment from our vendor and assist with lighting a small, one day, interview.
Pasadena, CA Details
Advertising
Starts Jun 03
For 3 Week(s)
Duration: 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, until June 21, with potential for extension. Hours: 10am-3pm.
Narrative Ads is seeking an experienced and skilled Gaffer to join our production team on a temporary, freelance basis. The Gaffer will be responsible for the lighting design and execution for two studio spaces, ensuring all visual elements are illuminated according to the producer’s vision. This position is scheduled for 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, until June 21, with the possibility of an extension based on project needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in film and television lighting, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
-Collaborate with Narrative Ads production team to determine the lighting requirements for each scene.
-Design and implement lighting setups that enhance the visual storytelling for a wide range of mobile-focused products
-Oversee the setup, adjustment, and maintenance of lighting equipment, including lights, dimmers, and rigging.
-Ensure all lighting equipment is used safely and in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
-Troubleshoot any lighting issues that arise during production and provide quick, effective solutions.
-Maintain clear and open communication with all departments to ensure seamless integration of lighting with other production elements.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Gaffer in film, television, or commercial productions.
Strong technical knowledge of lighting equipment and techniques.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for lighting design, specifically with mobile productions
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including occasional evenings and weekends if required by the production schedule.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio or reel showcasing their previous experience.
Narrative Ads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Chicago, IL Details
Documentary
Live/Special Event
Starts Jun 10
For 4 Day(s)
ISO of a Gaffer w truck and lights in Chicago for approximately 3 days starting June 10th.
This is for a low budget documentary shoot.
Lights and truck would be extra on top of daily fee
Atlanta, GA Details
Corporate
Starts Jul 15
For 4 Day(s)
Searching for a gaffer to work on a medium-large scale outdoor product shoot for a gardening company. Furthermore our studio is seeking to expand our freelance roster for semi-regular productions over the rest of the year and onwards. This particular project will have a ~12 person crew.
The pay range listed is a reflection of what we have paid to different gaffers over the last few years. Please let me know what rate you are comfortable with and we will meet it if we can!
Chicago, IL Details
Internet
Corporate
Starts Jun 01
For 2 Day(s)
I am seeking a gaffer for 2 half day shoots up to 5hrs max on June 1 at 8am and June 3rd at 6pm. This is for a corporate talking head interview. I am seeking a gaffer to provide 3 point lighting plus green screen preferably 10x10 or larger.
The interview will take place in a hotel conference room so the gaffer would need to have the necessary equipment to turn a conference room into a green screen studio setup for a talking head interview with 2 cams.
Flat rate pay for 2 half days up to 5hrs max each day
New York, NY Details
Film (Short)
Starts Jun 10
For 2 Day(s)
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!
Eau Claire, WI Details
Corporate
Starts Aug 19
For 2 Day(s)
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 (w/ 3-Ton Truck)
Brownsville, TN Details
Corporate
Starts Jun 04
For 1 Day(s)
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
Washington, DC Details
Internet
Live/Special Event
Starts Jun 12
For 2 Day(s)
Looking for (1) solid utility with experience setting up cameras, running cable and working a corporate conference/gala-like environment.
Lighting Designer (With Gear)
McLean, VA Details
Campus Tours
Film (Short)
Starts Jun 20
For 14 Day(s)
Rehearsal and principal production start June 20th through July 3, 2024. We are looking for experienced DP only with own gear/lenses etc.
30min bilingual short film we are making will model for teens how to navigate biases in their own community and the importance of acceptance.
Additional opportunities are available but this project is microbudget. thanks!
Houston, TX Details
Social Media
Digital
Starts Jun 10
For 1 Day(s)
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
Hazleton, PA Details
Social Media
Digital
Starts Jun 05
For 2 Day(s)
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
Nashville, TN Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
Nashville, TN Details
Other
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
West Palm Beach, FL Details
Film (Short)
Starts Jun 24
For 4 Day(s)
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.
Washington, DC Details
Internet
Live/Special Event
Starts Sep 15
For 5 Day(s)
We are looking for a Utility/Stagehands to work with us on a live stream for a Global Investor Conference from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, DC. The dates would be from September 15-19, with the Conference happening on September 16-18.
Must be local to the Washington DC area or be willing to work as a local. We will not reimburse or pay for transportation, parking, or accommodations.
Must be available for a 10-15 minute interview prior to hire.
Los Angeles, CA Details
Full Time
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Los Angeles, CA Details
Full Time
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Video Content Creator (shooter/Producer/Editor)
New York, NY Details
Full Time
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Brown, WI Details
Full Time
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Senior. Financial Analyst, Studio Operations Group, Fp&a
Culver City, CA Details
Full Time
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Production Stage Manager/Prop Master
Los Angeles, CA Details
Full Time
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New York, NY Details
Full Time
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Burbank, CA Details
Full Time
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Anaheim, CA Details
Full Time
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