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We're seeking a Sacramento or Bay Area gaffer for a fairly run and gun doc-style shoot for a large non-profit organization. Some additional budget is available for a few G&E items.

The crew will be paid as employees via Media Services.

Rate per 12 hours with additional $100/day for kit rentals and expendables

I am looking for a gaffer for a small documentary shoot in Albany, NY shooting on May 9. We will be filming 3-4 interviews and likely one person will be on camera for each interview. This will take place in various spots within the same location. This is the very last day of filming for this documentary so we have a streamlined process. It should be a relatively easy going day.

Would prefer for the gaffer to come with their own gear and with a recommendation for a key grip/swing. Gear rate negotiable.

Must be local to Albany, NY or willing to work as a local. We cannot accommodate any travel, hotels, per diem, mileage, etc.

Rate is $600/10 + negotiable kit rental.

Thanks!

primarily gaffing but may also include some grip work, can talk about specific needs

shooting a short segment with one contributer in the woods, hoping to use primarily natural light and one battery operated light

small crew, shooting on Fx-9

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.

Looking for a Gaffer to provide lighting and grip equipment for an interview, broll, and product shoot in beaverton Oregon. Must be willing to work as a local. Please provide your gear list and day rates. If you have a local grip you work with thats a bonus. Thanks!

Seeking experienced Gaffer with corporate experience for a 1-day executive leadership shoot in Dallas, TX on May 14th to support camera team in lighting for 3x interview set-ups.

-2x camera shoot
-Total of 3x talent delivering reads from a script/teleprompter throughout the day.
-B-roll of the corporate offices.
-Ability to provide own gear for an additional kit rental fee is a plus.
-Tech scout on May 13th

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!

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.

Low-Budget

Small Production company seeks local Gaffer to assist on a Commercial Lifestyle Shoot. Will be a mix of indoor, and outdoor. Mostly outdoor. Will need a total of 4 days. One day prep with three days of shooting.

Dates: May 14-17

Production Info: We will be filming lifestyle spots for a senior living brand, in their communities 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.

Hey Philly GE!

We are interviewing US Veterans in the Philadelphia area, in simple, short-form documentaries.
Pre-light May 8, shoot May 9

Looking for a gaffer to help us light a basic interview setup.

Rate is $600 / 12 hours.

Send some info and we will chat!

Hey Cincy GE!

We are interviewing US Veterans in the Cincinnati area, in simple, short-form documentaries.
Pre-light May 5, shoot May 6

Looking for a gaffer to help us light a basic interview setup.

Rate is $600 / 12 hours.

Send some info and we will chat!

In search of a Gaffer with a minimum 1-ton package, local to or willing to work as a local to Cincinnati, Ohio. This 2-3 day 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.

Due to the sensitive subject matter of this documentary, we will be interviewing for this position.

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/12 hours, plus a negotiable kit fee for gear

We are seeking an experienced gaffer to join our team for an upcoming low budget found footage horror film project. The majority of the project will take place indoors, and our aim is to utilize practical lighting wherever possible. Our goal is to achieve a naturalistic and eerie lighting style that enhances the atmospheric tension of the film.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with the director and production team to execute the desired lighting setup for each scene.
Set up and operate lighting equipment efficiently and effectively.
Utilize creative solutions to achieve the desired lighting effects within the constraints of a low budget production.
Work in tandem with the camera team to ensure optimal lighting conditions for capturing footage.

We offer flexible payment options, including flat rate or weekly payments, based on your preference. The job entails shooting on two indoor locations, without the need for extensive lighting setups.

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Small independent film needs someone who can setup / hang / rig / deal with lighting.

It is a thriller with a few action/fight scenes.

It is extremely important to know that the crew is TINY so you will be working on your own a lot of the time setting up lights, negative fill and spaces, while the director/dp deals with camera & actors

This will be 12hr days and need someone with a positive attitude, especially in the 11th hour.

Someone who can also work on autopilot. See the frame and can make independent creative choices and help to quickly and efficiently improve the look of each frame. Work miracles with 4 lights. You will be treated with kindness and respect and we expect the same in return.

5 day weeks

Must be able to work with our rate or do not apply

$175 day
5 day work week
12 hour days
IMDb credit
Meals

Looking for a local lighting director to help us setup a small competition reality shoot on a stage at the end of April. Extremely small budget so we need someone that can think outside the box. I'd like chat through the project with you once you apply. Pease only apply if you have 2-4 years previous tv lighting design experience.

Based on a 5 day work week and a 6 day shoot week

Entry level position. Will be assisting the cart utilities with the cables. Pays $20/10

o Will be assisting hand-held camera operators throughout the game

o Moderate to high cable coil management proficiency, MUST be able to Over/Under consistently in a high tempo environment behind a handheld camera throughout the show

o Assisting in tear down of compound post game

Guaranteed min 10 hrs pay, OT if over 10