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Looking for experienced Gaffer

We are filming multiple vertical commercial videos.
There will only be 1 person on camera at a time.

Shooting on Iphone and Black Magic

will be paid via invoice

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

Looking for an experienced gaffer, ideally with their own gear (separate rate/budget for gear), to join for a two day shoot in Fairfield, Idaho. It will be mainly daytime exteriors, with one interior scene. We are a small intimate crew bringing this short film to life, so looking for someone with a great attitude to join our little team for the weekend!

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

We are in need of a Grip for a Scranton, PA area shoot for a campaign ad. You will be expected to work closely with the team's Director of Photography during this one-day shoot on May 2nd.

SHOOT DAYS: Sunday, May 5th + Monday, May 6th.
LOCATION: Various in Houston Area

We have an open position on our 2 day shoot in the Houston area for a Swing. Small non union doc crew shooting Interviews, OTF's and verite. You will work closely with the DP.

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

Hello!

Looking for a Grip to help us film some outdoor shots next week on May 2nd. Prep day May 1st & wrap May 3rd.

Reality TV / Documentary style

Still confirming Location, but likely Santa Clarita

Filming:
- Outdoor exteriors of our location in an empty field
- Capturing scenes
- Showing science experiments for education

Happy to discuss on a call about rate, and what we will be filming.