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5/28
Gaffer
Los Angeles, CA
Details
Starts Jun 07
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Seeking local Gaffer for a 2 camera interview shoot in Los Angeles.
Candidates must be vaccinated, experienced with documentary interview setups and lighting packages such as Arri, Astra, Gemini, Aladdin, Quasar, etc.. Good attitude always strongly preferred
We look forward to hearing from you!
5/27
Starts Jun 07
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a gaffer for a one day shoot on Tue 6/7 in Memphis. Gear will be provided. Rate is 750.
Thanks!
5/27
Starts Jun 14
For 4 Day(s)
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Title:
BKD: Lifestyle Q4
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Gaffer needed. 4-day shoot, multiple locations. Lifestyle photo and video shoot for a local assisted living community.
5/26
Vox Media
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 15
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
ISO: Gaffer for a Verité Feature documentary shooting for (1) day in the Alexandria, VA area
Documentary experience is preferred but not required
Owner/operators preferred
***Must be vaccinated against COVID-19***
5/26
Starts Jun 25
For 2 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Seeking experienced gaffer / grip for high paced reality development shoot in Denver, CO. Must work well with a team. We are working with a 2-3 camera team and are planning for a setup / pre-light day. Content includes verite scenes following multiple talent around a crowded area, beauties / up close focus shots, and sit down interview setup.
5/26
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a gaffer for a one day shoot on 5/28/22
Rate : 750
Looking to fill ASAP!
5/25
Starts Jun 08
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for experienced Gaffer in the Omaha area for a corporate shoot on Wednesday, June 8th.
Must have extensive lighting experience.
Must be comfortable working in a corporate setting. Professional attire is required. Masks will be required at all times.
Please send description of your experience.
5/25
Starts Jun 09
For 1 Day(s)
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Title:
NFT Documentary
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Rate:
Low Budget ($500.00 per day for a 10 hour day).
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Are you available for June 9th?
- Can you confirm your rate?
- Do you offer any gear for rental?
Company - ISO - People's TV
Date of Hire - June 9th, 2022
Position - Grip or Gaffer
Rate - $500
Project - Documentary about NFTs and crypto
Portion - Interview of an NFT insider/contributor (interior)
Local hires only please (Charleston, SC)
5/25
Starts Jun 21
For 4 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hello,
We will need a Gaffer (and recommendations for Best boy, 2nd grip (we will bring Key) and possible swing) for a set of Broadcast commercials for:
June 21st and June 22nd - Namely talking head interviews on 2-3 people
Newark, DE
Middletown DE
June 21st
Frederica, DE
June 22nd
Then we'll be shooting the following week in:
June 28th
Halethorpe, MD
June 29th
Middletown, MD
Please only serious inquiries from people with good credentials. We'd love to know your rate. Also, we need locals, or we'd need you to work as a local.
Thank you very much,
Bring It In Media
5/24
Vox Media
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 13
For 3 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
ISO: Gaffer for a Verité Feature documentary shooting for (3) days in the Richmond, VA area
Documentary experience is preferred but not required
Owner/operators preferred
***Must be vaccinated against COVID-19***
5/24
Gaffer
Philadelphia, PA
Details
Starts Jun 02
For 2 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a gaffer who is able to report as as local for two home reveals in Phoenixville, PA, for a home renovation show.
5/23
Starts Jun 01
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a gaffer to join a small, easy-going crew for a shoot near Orlando (multiple locations during the day in the surrounding area) for a political campaign ad. We're all very laid back, GOOD ENERGY, and work well together. Rate is 650/12, plus a negotiable feel if you have a light kit you can provide. Must be local. No travel or mileage paid. Date is June 1, but will likely shift, so please include your availability for the week following, as well as any lighting equipment you own and rental/kit fee.
5/23
Starts Jun 07
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Argo Roadshow
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- fully Covid vax'd?
- Able to Covid PCR test (expenses covered) in advance of work dates?
Job: Gaffer
Rate: $750.00 /10 hrs plus lunch
Dates:
SCOUT 6/7 *or* 6/8 (TBD)
SHOOT 6/9 *and* 6/10
1) do you own or have a relationship with pre-loaded grip truck, which would make you a Gaffer + gear/transpo all-in-one solution? And 2) we may want to hire an additional Swing for G&E, can you provide preferred reccos?
5/20
Starts Jun 07
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Need a professional gaffer for a client interview and b-roll.
Please send labor rate and a gear list when you apply! HUGE plus if you can source a gear van and a grip.
10-hour workday
Net 30 payment terms
5/20
Starts May 27
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for experienced Gaffer in the Omaha area for a corporate shoot on Thursday, May 27th.
Must have extensive lighting experience.
Must be comfortable working in a corporate setting. Professional attire is required. Masks will be required at all times.
Please send description of your experience.
5/18
Starts Jul 08
For 3 Day(s)
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Title:
Happy for You
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Rate:
Low Budget ($300.00 per day for a 10 hour day).
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We have a drama short film that will be shot over three days in Indio, CA. We are shooting at one location and will need a gaffer comfortable with a fast-paced environment that can execute proper/safe practices for the shoot.
5/18
Starts Jun 22
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Veteran Affairs Make The Connection
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Experienced Gaffer needed for interview shoot.
Job Requirements: Must be local to Seattle, WA (or willing to work as a local). Must be fully vaccinated and boosted if eligible for booster. Will need to covid test prior to shoot.
Crew Position: Gaffer
Dates: 6/22 and 6/26
NOTE** Only needed for set up on 6/22 and tear down on 6/26.
Rate: $450/12 hrs
5/18
Vox Media
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 20
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
ISO: Gaffer for a Verité Feature documentary shooting for (1) day in the Miami, FL area
Documentary experience is preferred but not required
Owner/operators preferred
***Must be vaccinated against COVID-19***
5/18
Vox Media
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 06
For 1 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
ISO: Gaffer for a Verité Feature documentary shooting for (1) day in the Rochester, NY area
Documentary experience is preferred but not required
Owner/operators preferred
***Must be vaccinated against COVID-19***
5/10
Starts Jun 03
For 4 Day(s)
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Title:
Rear
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Rate:
Low Budget ($200.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Gaffer needed for a 4 day shoot. General duties such as execute the vision of the DP and positioning of the lights where need be. Please send IMDB link with any credits if any.
5/5
Prime Video
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 20
For 5 Week(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be in the Union. Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you have at least 3 credits working on a major network or studio feature film or television show?
ISO Gaffer in good standing with union for a feature. Must have at least 3 credits on a major network or studio feature or television show.
4/29
Starts Jul 22
For 6 Day(s)
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Rate:
Low Budget ($125.00 per day for a 8 hour day).
Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a gaffer for a coming of age horror based on a Filipino superstition.
Shooting dates will be July 22-24 and 29-31.
4/15
Starts May 27
For 9 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We are looking for a local Gaffer in the Maine area for new docu-series. They can be local to Rockland or within the Maine area. Production will pay for hotel and per diem. This is a small show with about 10-15 crew. 2 scout days with 7 shoot days.
4/6
Gaffer
Montreal, Canada
Details
Starts Jun 04
For 4 Day(s)
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Are you vaccinated?
- Do you own a GE truck or have access to gear?
- Are you available June 4th-June 7th if needed?
Gaffer -- Corporate/Industrial/Commercial style content.
Will need to be lead lighting HOD, with ability to work with our DP and Camera Op on lighting style, needs etc
Grip truck/access to expendables and equipment a huge plus. Must be around to weigh in on gear needs with producers.
Please let us know if you have a G&E team that you work with when you apply. Diverse/POC encouraged to apply.
Also let us know if you require rental of your truck in order to be booked on a job.
5/26
Starts Jun 24
For 3 Day(s)
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Title:
Oh Sweet New York
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Rate:
Low Budget ($150.00 per day for a 10 hour day).
Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Are you Vaccinated?
- Are you boosted?
- Can you work as a local?
- Do you have your own gear or have access to gear?
- Do you have transportation?
Log Line:
Fleeing an abusive relationship Nessa ditches her small town in search for redemption in no other than New York Fucking City.
Summary:
A New York Narrative from the eye of “The Transplant”. What’s a transplant” you ask? Let me tell you by definition(n.) a non-native ending up in no other than NEW YORK FUCKING CITY. That’s right, it is all the common bumps and bruises Non-New Yorkers experience upon arrival. What’s so darn delusional about the who thing is most people moving here are ready to take New York City by its horns. Then very quickly settles in REALITY.
Here’s just one story about one girl.
Position:
Key grip will work with the DP to fulfill their setup. You will also have a G+E working under you.
Payment:
Depending on your experience, Rate is $100 - $150. + small fee for rental
Travel:
This is not covered.
Misc.:
Credit and meals will be provided. This is also going to be a green set....no papers and no water bottles, so bring a thermos.