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As the Key Grip, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of all grip operations on set, working closely with the director of photography and the gaffer to fulfill the visual objectives of the film. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining the safety and efficiency on set.

Key Responsibilities:
Rigging: Expertly rig and mount lighting equipment, dolly tracks, and other necessary apparatus.
Lighting: Collaborate with the gaffer and DOP to execute the lighting plan proficiently.
Safety: Uphold the highest standards of safety on set, ensuring all equipment is securely installed and safely operated.
Team Management: Lead and manage the grip team, fostering a collaborative and harmonious work environment.
Problem-solving: Proactively identify and solve technical issues on set, ensuring minimal delays in production.

Lost Galleon Films is hiring crew for WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE, a feature crime/thriller set in 1960s Nevada during a search for a wanted murderer.

Applicants for the position of KEY GRIP should have prior experience working as a Key Grip on a feature film. Contracted duties for the position will encompass all industry standards for the position. Production will feature two digital cameras (RED), 3 Aputure P600s, 3 Aputure 1200ds, a dedicated Duz-All cart, full grip kit, and 3 company grips. You will be accorded the opportunity to hire your own company grips at the production company's rate for that position.

PLEASE indicate whether you have worked with rigging big exterior overheads!

We are filming in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and the greater San Miguel County area, for two and a half weeks in October. Locations are mixed interior and exterior. Production provides three catered meals daily (four on the handful of overnights scheduled) and clean, comfortable accommodations on a most favored nations basis with the film's producers. The production has been designed to allow maximum turnaround and minimal company moves (hotel stays the same through production, base camp moves twice.)

Applicants MUST be New Mexico locals. Please indicate whether you are able to drive to and from the set hotel in Las Vegas and to and from sets. Transportation will be provided to and from hotel and sets upon request.

***We are an independent production company based in North Carolina and have no affiliation with the AMPTP or studios of any kind and have been cleared and authorized to conduct business in the state of New Mexico***

$2,500/week on a flat rate basis, or $450 per calendar day on weeks working less than five days. Production dates will be:

October 1 - 7 (1 week)
October 8 - 14 (1 week)
October 15 - 18 (4 days)

Payment will be remitted on a weekly basis by ABS Payroll.

NOTE: Production also provides backend participation! We offer a crew pool worth a total of one percent of company's net profits at a pro rata basis of days worked by the entire below-line production crew.

Hello,

We are producing a soap opera on a micro-budget and are looking for a gaffer with a small kit to come onboard for about 15 days of shooting between October 2nd and October 20th.

The rate we can afford is $3500 for labor and the kit. We understand this is very discounted rate and we aren't going to sugarcoat but it is what we have to work with. Our entire team is sacrificing for this with the knowledge that this should lead to additional commissions with real budgets.

If you are interested, please send us your resume and a cover letter to tell us a little bit about yourself.

Thanks for your consideration.

Regards,

Chris

I'm looking for a Gaffer for a half-day shoot next week in LA. It will be a small crew and fast shoot on one location. Someone with an Apature light kit is preferred but not required.

We are crewing up for an independent feature film that will take place over 19 days (5 days/week) in the Los Angeles area, focusing on the east side (NELA, Pasadena, East Hollywood, etc.).

We're looking for an efficient Best Boy Electric comfortable with the Aputure eco-system.

*This production is not affiliated with any WGA writers, but in solidarity with the WGA, is not affiliated with any struck or signatory entities. Furthermore, production plans to meet all necessary requirements to obtain a SAG-AFTRA waiver.*

We are crewing up for an independent feature film that will take place over 19 days (5 days/week) in the Los Angeles area, focusing on the east side (NELA, Pasadena, East Hollywood, etc.).

We are seeking a savvy Best Boy Grip with previous feature film experience.

*This production is not affiliated with any WGA writers, but in solidarity with the WGA, is not affiliated with any struck or signatory entities. Furthermore, production plans to meet all necessary requirements to obtain a SAG-AFTRA waiver.*

We have a trade show on January 29th and are looking for a gaffer/grip to assist with lighting a small wine/spirits bottle shot setup we are building on the trade show floor. The applicant will be responsible for working directly with the DP to light the scene accordingly to his direction.

They would help set up lighting on first show day, and then switch to camera in more of a first AC role simply to assist DP. All shots will be static, so there will not be much focus pulling, if any. We are looking for someone who has a small grip/lighting package available for rental, so please provide info on rates for that if interested.

Hi,
I'm looking for a gaffer that lives in the DMV area for a shoot this upcoming Tuesday. This will be a fast moving shoot with multiple locations. We're looking for someone who can set up a small amount of lighting quickly and work with the DP to make each shot look as good as possible (under the time constraints). Please let me know if you're available.

Thanks!

My company has an upcoming production on October 16 and 17, 2023. As of now, it will be taking place in Vista, CA at The Film Hub. We’ll be working 2 x 10-hr days.

We are searching for a GRIP to join the team. we've got a great gaffer who will be able to work with you.

I'm looking for a grip for a 1-day (10h) shoot in an office space in Grand Rapids. We will be shooting several direct to camera interviews using my LED lighting package. Crew is director/dp, gaffer, and grip. Client is Protect Life Michigan, a pro-life non-profit that works with college students.

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

o May be involved in setup

Guaranteed minimum 10 hrs pay, OT if over 10

Will be working with the skycam crew assisting with set up, reel watching, and strike.

During the game, will watch the reels that suspend the skycam camera in the air. Will notify the engineer on site if the reel becomes loose and the engineer will come over and fix it.

After the game, will help with tear down of equipment and loading back into the truck.

Requirements: Not afraid of heights and able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Dates are Sept 27 (Set day) & 30th (Game day)

We are a Los Angeles-based production company looking for a Grip to join our crew for a shoot we're filming for 2 days in New York. It will include interior/exterior shots of talent in scenes that demonstrate the 5 pillars of Hip Hop as well as Broll and three sit down interviews.

o Will be assisting hand-held or cart camera operators throughout the game, coiling cable and making sure it is not in the way of foot traffic
o Assisting in tear down of compound post game
o May be involved in setup

Guaranteed min 10 hrs pay, OT if over 10.

-Work on multi-camera productions
-Working knowledge of lighting equipment (Stage washes, up-lighting, spotlights)
-Collaborate with the producer to ensure the set is built to design
-Must be able to set up all lighting equipment

Previous working experience as a Lighting Director
-Physical strength and stamina
-A valid driver’s license
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
-Attention to detail
-Proactive problem solver

CNN will be in production the week of October 9th for a one-hour documentary style production. We are looking for a grip to assist the staff DP and Camera Ops with multi-camera interview setups. Monday, Oct 9th, and Tues. Oct 10th, there will be 2 separate multicamera setups. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Grip will need to be comfortable driving a 1-ton rental grip van to each location if we decide to rent the van otherwise, they will need transportation between each location. Grip will assist DP with rigging lighting and managing the gear in the grip truck. They will need to be willing to load in/out of each location. Wednesday may be required, but that decision hasn't been made yet.

Rate is based on 10-12 hour workdays and is based on experience applicable to the type of work.

This is an entry level position and no previous work experience is needed. You will help with either:


Light panel; Hold light panel to evenly light reporter

Parab: Hold Microphone on the sidelines to collect background audio.

This position requests that you be able to Over/Under consistently in a high-tempo environment throughout the show, but not necessary. Ask regarding this.
Assisting in tear down of compound post-game.
May be involved in setup.

Looking for an experienced electric for a commercial shoot in Columbia, SC. Will not hire someone who doesn't have a long list of credits as an electric. Feel free to send your IMDB as well as resume.

N/U job.

Preferred local to Columbia, can travel from Charlotte (1 hour travel time and 1 night hotel)

Shooting Sept 27th-28th

Low budget SAG feature based in Poolville TX. Non union crew. Faith based family film (not required to be religious). Filming Oct 4th - 13th with weekends off.

OT and MPVs (if applicable) paid. Based on a 12 hour day. Non union local scale