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Looking for (1) solid utility with experience setting up cameras, running cable and working a corporate conference/gala-like environment.

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

Pay rate is $30/10
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

We are looking for a Utility/Stagehands to work with us on a live stream for a Global Investor Conference from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, DC. The dates would be from September 15-19, with the Conference happening on September 16-18.

Must be local to the Washington DC area or be willing to work as a local. We will not reimburse or pay for transportation, parking, or accommodations.

Must be available for a 10-15 minute interview prior to hire.

Corporate interviews and b roll shoot in Phoenix on June 6th. Client has asked for the following lights (or equivalent)

• Aputure C300D X2 Light & Aputure C120 Lights
including soft boxes
• Aputure Amaran 4' tubes X2 & Aputure Amaran 2' tubes X4

Proposed budget for gaffer with lights is $850. Please let me know you equipment list and rate.

I am seeking a gaffer for 2 half day shoots up to 5hrs max on June 1 at 8am and June 3rd at 6pm. This is for a corporate talking head interview. I am seeking a gaffer to provide 3 point lighting plus green screen preferably 10x10 or larger.

The interview will take place in a hotel conference room so the gaffer would need to have the necessary equipment to turn a conference room into a green screen studio setup for a talking head interview with 2 cams.

Flat rate pay for 2 half days up to 5hrs max each day

Working on a non-union sports doc series and looking for a local experienced gaffer to join us for a 1-day shoot in the Saratoga Springs area. Open to Albany res who can work locally for the day. Shooting a two-cam sit-down interview.

Shoot Day: 05/23/24
Rate $700/12

Send along a link with credits or a website if you have one. Open to renting gear if you own any: 1-ton grip Package & lighting.

Seeking a nonunion Atlanta local Grip/ G&E swing for a two day narrative short film shoot in Demorest, GA. Please include relevant work experience/resume with application.

Looking for smart, friendly, experienced, upbeat, team-oriented, problem-solving, reliable lighting/grip support for 3-4 day shoot in and around the Washington DC area. Need lovely lighting for series of sit-down interviews (standard 2-camera, indoor situations) as well as OTFs, and supplementary lighting for b-roll in various interior office spaces.

Shoots days are Sunday June 9 through Weds June 12, 2024.
Days are usually 10 hours.
Will be at several different locations in/around the DC area.

Based on previous, similar shoots, this is a list of the general equipment we're hoping for:
Lighting
1 – Aputure 1200d
3 – Aputure 600d

Grip
1 – Combo stand with wheels
1 – Junior rolling stand
10 – 40” c-stands
1 - 8x8 Frame
1 – 8x8 Ultra bounce
1 - 8x8 Lite grid
1 - 8x8 ¼ grid
1 - 8x8 silk
1 – 8x8 Magic Cloth
1 - 4x4 Ultra bounce floppy
1 - 4x4 solid Floppy
1 - 4x4 Silk
1 - 4x4 Double
1 - 4x4 Single
1 - 4x4 Opal 216 diffusion frame
1 - 4x4 Opal 250 diffusion frame
1 - 4x4 Opal 410 diffusion frame
1 - 2x3 solid
1 - 2x3 silk
1 - 2x3 double
1 - 2x3 single
2 – Magliners with tray
4 – 25lb sand bags
8 – 15lb shot bags
1 – full apple
1 – Half apple
1 – Quarter apple
1 – Eighth apple
4 – 50ft extension cables (12 Gauge)
4 – 25ft extension cables (12 Gauge)
4 – cube taps
1 - Assorted hardware crate

We can chat in more detail once we select a partner. Prefer an all-in approach to pricing (day rate + equipment access), so if you have a website listing your gear, or a preset van/package set-up, let us know!

Thank you!!

ISO of a Gaffer in Chicago for approximately 3 days between thurs 5/23, fri 5/24, sat 5/26/24

This is for a low budget documentary shoot.
Rate Can go as high as: $850/12 plus lights/truck

Lights and truck would be extra on top of daily fee

Looking for a grip to assist the DP with a 10 hour b-roll shoot in Albany, NY.
No gear is required, call time 5:30AM.

$250/10h guaranteed. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.

Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Seeking a Gaffer to assist with capturing b-roll for our client in Pittsburgh, PA. This is for a local branch of an international watch maker.

Seeking candidates with documentary and corporate experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.

Let us know what lighting/grip gear you can provide, if any. Our DP may be able to cover this, so not necessarily a deal breaker if you don't own anything!

Call time is 5:30AM.

We pay $350/10h and $30/h after that. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.

I am looking for a Gaffer in the Cleveland area.

Looking for a Gaffer for a shoot in Houston. Experience with Aputure Infinibars is a plus.

Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Seeking a Gaffer to assist with capturing b-roll for our client in Nashville, TN. This is for an event by an outdoor furniture brand.

Seeking candidates with documentary and corporate experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.

Let us know what lighting/grip gear you can provide, if any. Our DP may be able to cover this, so not necessarily a deal breaker if you don't own anything!

Call time is TBD.

Rate is $290 for 7 hrs on set

Dates: June 12-13

Production Info: We will be filming for a non-profit 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.

Dates: One or more days June 3-7

Role: As grip/PA, you'll be supporting our DP and Gaffer in executing the DP's 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. Ability to lift 50lbs necessary due to weight of equipment.

Dates: One or more days June 3-7

Production Info: We will be filming for a senior living brand 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.

I am looking for a Gaffer for June 10th and June 11th for my short film "Heaven's Diner."

Heaven’s Diner is run by women of color who have taken justice against harassers into their own hands. They hire Lilah to walk down NYC streets at night to scout and bring back male catcallers to the diner. The staff then work together to kill and butcher the men into burgers.

It is important to me to elevate women and non-binary people in filmmaking. As a result, people of color are encouraged to apply.

While I have a very small budget, it is important to me that I pay everyone on my crew.
Pay rate is negotiable and am open and flexible to talking about it!

Labor Rate: $700/Day (½ for tech and 1 production day)