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5/30
Grip
Sacramento, CA
Details
Starts Jun 15
For 4 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 / Daily - /10
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Are you willing to work with gear provided by the production?
Jupiter Entertainment seeks an experienced Grip as a local in Sacramento, CA to join us on a true crime series from 6/15-6/18. Gear will be provided (a full list will be sent upon hire/request).
We will be shooting in Redding, CA for the first couple of days. 6/15 will be a half-rate travel day to Redding and we will be shooting there from 6/16-6/17. Then we will be in Sacramento shooting on 6/17-6/18.
This shoot will consist of single on-camera talent for sit-down interviews (taking place indoors) as well as b-roll. True crime experience is strongly preferred.
If you are interested and available, please include your rate for a 10-hour day excluding any rentals, as well as your reel/credit list along with your application.
$400/10
Thank you!
5/29
Grip
Nashville, TN
Details
Starts Jul 06
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$250.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a grip to assist the DP with a 10 hour b-roll shoot in Nashville TN.
No gear is required, call time 5:30AM.
$250/10h guaranteed. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.
5/28
Grip
Roseville, CA
Details
Starts Jun 06
For 49 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$250.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Needed Grip day player for feature film. Preferred Electric experience as well. This position is an "as needed" position and will not be needed every day of production.
5/24
Starts Jun 13
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$500.00 - $600.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Grip needed for two day shoot, 6/13-6/14—interview-based branded content project with some b-roll. Shoot will be 8 miles from Miami airport. Contractor will provide a W9 to production before shoot day and be paid by check end of day.
5/17
Grip
(Grip/G&E Swing)
Atlanta, GA
Details
Starts Jun 15
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Ponce de Leon
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 / Daily - Rate is $400 per 12/hr day. Total shoot is two days in Demorest, GA.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Seeking a nonunion Atlanta local Grip/ G&E swing for a two day narrative short film shoot in Demorest, GA. Please include relevant work experience/resume with application.
5/15
Grip
Nashville, TN
Details
Starts Jun 03
For 5 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$450.00 - $550.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
5/3
Grip
Hazleton, PA
Details
Starts Jun 05
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
AMZ H2 GE & SMB
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Pay Rate:
$650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We are looking for an experienced Key Grip 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
3/15
Grip
((Utility))
Las Vegas, NV
Details
Starts Jun 18
For 4 Day(s)
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Title:
Corporate Event
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Pay Rate:
$350.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Have you lit interviews for Documentaries or Corporate projects?
- Do you have experience with Lighting and grip gear?
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is hosting an annual conference in Las Vegas 6/18 - 6/21. Our team will be filming the event to produce stock footage style archival content and post-produce a highlight sizzle; along with additional marketing content.
Applicant should be capable of setting up and rigging lighting and grip equipment for interviews and broll scenes. Please advise if you own any gear and provide a list with rates. We could add the gear to your kit rental with a standard multi day discount; as we budgeted to rent the equipment from a rental house.
600d +dome/Fresnel w/battery (1)
Kino Flo Diva 21 (2)
1x1 LED w/Battery (2)
Additional grip (Rags, Curtains, Rolling stands, C-stand cart, Camera cart, Splitters etc)
Teams will be on a 12hr day but likely wrap in 8-10. There will be plenty of breaks and downtime.
Thanks!
4/23
Grip
Nashville, TN
Details
Other
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
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Pay Rate:
$286.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
4/22
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Title:
Real Work
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Pay Rate:
$200.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
A key member of the camera department responsible for setting up and operating equipment to achieve desired shots. They assist in camera movement, rigging, and maintaining safety on set. Grips ensure that lighting and camera gear are properly positioned and secured, contributing to the overall visual quality of the film.
5/20
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Pay Rate:
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Annually
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License?
We’re looking for a full-time skilled and hard-working GRIP with Commercial Driver’s License to join the V1 Productions team. In this role, it will be your job to help us maintain, deploy and transport production equipment along with preparing, assembling and disassembling production gear for TV and film productions. You’ll be driving Class A production trucks containing a variety of production gear to different shoot locations both locally and occasionally across the country. You will gain valuable experience on set and in our shop with our large inventory of grip, lighting, distro, dollies and production support equipment.
In this role, you are first and foremost in charge of the production equipment and the responsibilities that accompany the equipment’s safe arrival at various shoot locations. This includes minor truck maintenance, mapping logistics, and scheduling duties to arrive on location on time. To do well in this position, you will need to be mechanically skilled and physically able. You should be able to lift heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and be willing to work sometimes irregular hours.
Pay range of $65,000 to $80,000 per year based upon experience and qualifications. GRIP with Commercial Driver’s License - Full Time Position
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A Class A Commercial Driver’s License with combination and airbrake qualification
• Clean Driving Record
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Full understanding of traffic laws/ DOT regulations
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout day
• Able to pass random drug tests
• No DUI/DWI convictions in the past seven years
• Listening and verbal communication skills
• Dependability
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• At least six months of Class A driving experience
5/3
Starts Jun 10
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$650.00 / Daily - /12
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We are looking for an experienced Key Grip who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Houston, TX area. (Travel will not be accommodated) This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.
Shoot Days: Mon 6/10
Rate: $650/12
Job Type: Non-Union
5/14
Starts Jun 04
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$700.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Labor Rate: $700/Day (½ for tech and 1 production day)
5/29
Starts Jun 05
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$350.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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 Richmond, VA. 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.
5/29
Starts Jun 06
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$350.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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 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.
5/24
Starts Jun 05
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$800.00 / Daily - /12
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Are you free 6/5 and 6/6?
- Do you have a G&E package you can rent to the production?
- Are you free this coming Tuesday the 28th or Wednesday the 29th for a video call?
I’m looking for a gaffer for a commercial shoot 6/5 and 6/6 in the West loop. Our location is a two story (elevator equipped) building with several office spaces and an event space. We’ll be shooting scenes of office workers working with a somewhat dramatic lighting aesthetic.
Looking for someone who can bring their own key grip (same rate), and who also has a 1-2 ton-ish LED-based G&E package (let me know the rate and contents please). It'll just be the two of you on the G&E crew.
I'll set up video calls with the people we shortlist, so let me know if you have availability for that this coming Tuesday or Wednesday the 28th or 29th and when a good time might be.
Thank you!
5/24
Starts Jun 13
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$700.00 - $900.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Gaffer needed for two day shoot, 6/13-6/14—interview-based branded content project with some b-roll. Ideally would provide grip truck and standard rental package in addition to labor (additional rental rate for equipment to be discussed.) Shoot will be 8 miles from Miami airport. Contractor will provide a W9 to production before shoot day and be paid by check end of day.
5/22
Gaffer
(With Gear)
San Mateo, CA
Details
Starts Jun 03
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$700.00 - $800.00 / Daily - /10
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We're looking for a Gaffer/ G&E Swing, experience in doc work is a plus.
Filming a series of sit-down interviews and b-roll in San Mateo, CA the first week in June.
PLEASE NOTE- Exact date to be determined (1-day shoot)
full rate
$750/ 10 + OT after 10
+ kit fees
Also looking for basic interview lighting kit + grip (Kit fees added for gear)
Ideal candidate owns their own gear + can handle pick-up/ delivery.
Please apply for more details!
5/21
Gaffer
(Key Grip)
Scottsdale, AZ
Details
Starts May 30
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$600.00 - $850.00 / Hourly
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for experienced Gaffer for an outdoor shoot with a smaller crew and ~20 talent. One day commercial shoot with notable athlete sponsored by a local customer service company. Majority grip/rigging, shaping natural light.
Please send your rate and confirm your availability for 5/30 for consideration. Thanks!
5/16
Starts Jun 09
For 4 Day(s)
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Title:
DC Firm Filming
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Pay Rate:
$3,600.00 - $4,500.00
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Does applicant own their own lighting equipment and related grip?
- Can applicant provide a flat-rate (day rate plus all-in for equipment) so we're not nitpicking through equipment?
- Does applicant have the ability to transport it to/from locations within a 60-minute radius of DC?
Looking for smart, friendly, experienced, upbeat, team-oriented, problem-solving, reliable lighting/grip support for 3-4 day shoot in and around the Washington DC area. Need lovely lighting for series of sit-down interviews (standard 2-camera, indoor situations) as well as OTFs, and supplementary lighting for b-roll in various interior office spaces.
Shoots days are Sunday June 9 through Weds June 12, 2024.
Days are usually 10 hours.
Will be at several different locations in/around the DC area.
Based on previous, similar shoots, this is a list of the general equipment we're hoping for:
Lighting
1 – Aputure 1200d
3 – Aputure 600d
Grip
1 – Combo stand with wheels
1 – Junior rolling stand
10 – 40” c-stands
1 - 8x8 Frame
1 – 8x8 Ultra bounce
1 - 8x8 Lite grid
1 - 8x8 ¼ grid
1 - 8x8 silk
1 – 8x8 Magic Cloth
1 - 4x4 Ultra bounce floppy
1 - 4x4 solid Floppy
1 - 4x4 Silk
1 - 4x4 Double
1 - 4x4 Single
1 - 4x4 Opal 216 diffusion frame
1 - 4x4 Opal 250 diffusion frame
1 - 4x4 Opal 410 diffusion frame
1 - 2x3 solid
1 - 2x3 silk
1 - 2x3 double
1 - 2x3 single
2 – Magliners with tray
4 – 25lb sand bags
8 – 15lb shot bags
1 – full apple
1 – Half apple
1 – Quarter apple
1 – Eighth apple
4 – 50ft extension cables (12 Gauge)
4 – 25ft extension cables (12 Gauge)
4 – cube taps
1 - Assorted hardware crate
We can chat in more detail once we select a partner. Prefer an all-in approach to pricing (day rate + equipment access), so if you have a website listing your gear, or a preset van/package set-up, let us know!
Thank you!!
5/15
Starts Jun 12
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$550.00 - $650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
5/15
Starts Jun 03
For 5 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$550.00 - $650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
5/14
Gaffer
Tannersville, NY
Details
Starts Aug 19
For 2 Week(s)
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Pay Rate:
$150.00 / Daily Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Have you worked on a horror film/short before?
- Do you have experience lighting scenes using practical lights as a main light source?
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.
5/13
Gaffer
(With gear)
Plano, TX
Details
Starts Jun 07
For 3 Day(s)
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Title:
Documentary
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Pay Rate:
$600.00 - $750.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you own or have access to a 1-ton grip package or similar?
- Do you have access to lighting units?
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
4/18
Starts Jun 01
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$750.00 / Daily - 12 hr
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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!