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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.

Hiring Gaffer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles

Looking for a Gaffer local to the Norman, Oklahoma area. Ideally if you have a 1ton sprinter package or small kit with Aputure 1200D we have budget for truck and lighting packages.

We will be shooting for 4 hours with Oklahoma Softball Players.

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

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

Looking for a well-equipped gaffer who comes with a good 1-2 ton L&G package. You are very experienced with lighting corporate videos and have references who'll tell us that. You're fast and precise, and know how to light and shape light. This is a docustyle corporate film, so we're going for a nice "natural" look rather than a super-staged commercial look. Most of all, you're super fun and easy to work with.

This is a 10 hour day in San Ramon/Bay Area and the rate includes you and your kit for the day.

Seeking a gaffer for a short documentary shoot May 9th and 10th. It's a fun project, small scrappy crew, shooting at an elementary school. Theme of short is queerness and the power of showing up as your authentic self.

600/12, self report to set in Germantown

Let us know if you have your own equipment for rental.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Please highlight relevant work examples.

/12 hours, plus a negotiable kit fee for gear

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pull and stage equipment from warehouse for outbound orders
• Scan corresponding barcodes for each item, including multiple pieces within one unit
• Scan inbound equipment when returned and check for missing parts and test EQ for damage
• Filing and organization of paperwork and maintenance of the L&G Dept records
• Customer Service
• Periodically answer telephone
• Email
• Initiate damage and lost items reporting to supervisor
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks
• Work cooperatively within a team and with other departments
• Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are very important
• Create stock checks and short lists to maintain accurate inventory counts
• Positive, can-do attitude; willingness to learn
• Maintain cleanliness of Company’s vehicles
• Familiarity with grip and lighting or other media equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive Apps, and/or Rental Tracker Pro
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing or moving.
• Physical activities include using hand tools, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing stairs,
carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis
• Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to: bending, carrying, climbing, crouching, feeling, finger movement, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid work speed, speaking, reaching, repetitive motions, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, and walking on irregular surfaces
• Clean driving record is a must
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check

COMPETENCIES
Intellectual
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
Interpersonal
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal
• Written Communication
• Team Work
• Oral Communication