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

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.

ISO of a Gaffer w truck and lights in Chicago for approximately 3 days starting June 10th.

This is for a low budget documentary shoot.

Lights and truck would be extra on top of daily fee

We're looking for a Gaffer/ G&E Swing, experience in doc work is a plus.
Filming a series of sit-down interviews and b-roll in San Mateo, CA the first week in June.
PLEASE NOTE- Exact date to be determined (1-day shoot)
full rate
$750/ 10 + OT after 10
+ kit fees
Also looking for basic interview lighting kit + grip (Kit fees added for gear)
Ideal candidate owns their own gear + can handle pick-up/ delivery.
Please apply for more details!

Looking for a Gaffer in Boston for an interview setup.

Hello!

We are looking for a G&E crew member to join our team. We are filming on May 30th at one location, all day. It will be one sit down interview. This is for a documentary film, and will be a skeleton crew.

We'd have access to the location on the evening before shooting, the 29th, where we would be able to set up.

Rate depends on what is needed & what equipment you have

Please reach out if interested, and I will provide more details!

ISO of a Gaffer in NY for approximately 5 days between fri 5/24, and Fri 5/31. Prep and wrap Looking like Fri 5/24 and Fri 5/31.

This is for a low budget documentary shoot.
Rate Can go as high as: $800/12 plus lights/truck

Lights and truck would be extra on top of daily fee

Looking for experienced Gaffer for an outdoor shoot with a smaller crew and ~20 talent. One day commercial shoot with notable athlete sponsored by a local customer service company. Majority grip/rigging, shaping natural light.

Please send your rate and confirm your availability for 5/30 for consideration. Thanks!

Looking for a grip to assist the DP with a 5 hour interview + b-roll shoot in Hartford City, IN.
No gear is required, call time TBD.

30/h for 5 hours guaranteed. We do not expect the shoot to go into overtime.

Searching for a gaffer to work on a medium-large scale outdoor product shoot for a gardening company. Furthermore our studio is seeking to expand our freelance roster for semi-regular productions over the rest of the year and onwards. This particular project will have a ~12 person crew.

The pay range listed is a reflection of what we have paid to different gaffers over the last few years. Please let me know what rate you are comfortable with and we will meet it if we can!

Looking for someone available to work this week - on Wednesday 5/22. Looking for a Gaffer to work 12 hr days for a really moving documentary. Rate to include kit rental. Ideally would have documentary and docu-series experience. You'll be a part of something that hopefully will make a big social impact. Documentary film called In Search of Love about how attraction works, the science of love and how to have long lasting relationships. Should be some great insight in the interview. Will be interviewing a celebrity musician about their experience so need to keep all confidential.

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!!

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.

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.