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Starts Feb 16
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Veteran Affairs Make The Connection
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Rate:
Low Budget ($450.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
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).
Experienced Gaffer needed for interview shoot.
Job Requirements: Must be local to Albuquerque, NM (or willing to work as a local). Must be fully vaccinated and boosted if eligible for booster. Will need to covid test prior to shoot.
Crew Position: Gaffer
Dates: 2/16 and 2/20
NOTE** Only needed for set up on 2/16 and tear down on 2/20.
Rate: $450/12 hrs
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