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4/24
Starts May 06
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$1.00 - $650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for experienced Gaffer
We are filming multiple vertical commercial videos.
There will only be 1 person on camera at a time.
Shooting on Iphone and Black Magic
will be paid via invoice
4/22
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Title:
Installation B-Roll
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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 free 4/29 - 5/1?
- Do you have time for a video call 4/25?
Looking for a Nashville-area gaffer and excellent collaborator to work with me on a b-roll shoot we have coming up 4/29-5/1. We'll be filming a flooring installation in a home, and on the final day, the finished rooms with installed floors.
Looking for someone ideally with a lighting package that allows us to be somewhat mobile. Open to options, but I could see us getting a lot of use out of a 300D with a battery and softbox/lantern, and some tube lights. Battery power isn't strictly necessary but would be nice to have. In any case we have another $200/day for the rental ($600 total for the job). Let me know what you can put together for that.
We will be able to leave gear on location overnight each night also. The location is in Franklin near Clovercroft Elementary School.
4/22
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Title:
Real Work
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Pay Rate:
$200.00 / Daily 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).
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.
4/22
Gaffer
(With Gear)
Beaverton, OR
Details
Starts May 01
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 - $1,200.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you own the required lighting and grip gear?
Looking for a Gaffer to provide lighting and grip equipment for an interview, broll, and product shoot in beaverton Oregon. Must be willing to work as a local. Please provide your gear list and day rates. If you have a local grip you work with thats a bonus. Thanks!
4/22
Gaffer
(With Gear)
Dallas, TX
Details
Starts May 13
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Corporate Executive Interviews
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Pay Rate:
$600.00 - $800.00 / Hourly
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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
4/12
Gaffer
Los Angeles, CA
Details
Starts May 18
For 10 Day(s)
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Title:
The Alpha's Accidental Mate
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 / Daily - /10 Hours
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hiring Gaffer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles
4/12
Gaffer
(With Gear)
McAllen, TX
Details
With Gear
Film (Feature-length)
Starts May 27
For 5 Day(s)
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Title:
Black Clown
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Pay Rate:
$250.00 / Daily 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:
- Do you have gaffer equipment list you can share?
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.
4/5
Starts Apr 30
For 4 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Low-Budget
Small Production company seeks local Gaffer to assist on a Commercial Lifestyle Shoot. Will be a mix of indoor, and outdoor. Mostly outdoor. Will need a total of 4 days. One day prep with three days of shooting.
4/5
Starts May 14
For 4 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$550.00 - $650.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
4/4
Gaffer
Philadelphia, PA
Details
Starts May 08
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Make The Connection
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Pay Rate:
$600.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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!
4/4
Starts May 05
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Make The Connection
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Pay Rate:
$600.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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!
3/28
Gaffer
(With gear)
Cincinnati, OH
Details
Starts May 03
For 3 Day(s)
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Title:
Documentary
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Pay Rate:
$700.00 - $750.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you own or have access to a 1-ton grip package or similar?
- Do you have access to lighting units?
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
3/27
Starts May 04
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 - $500.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for an experienced gaffer, ideally with their own gear (separate rate/budget for gear), to join for a two day shoot in Fairfield, Idaho. It will be mainly daytime exteriors, with one interior scene. We are a small intimate crew bringing this short film to life, so looking for someone with a great attitude to join our little team for the weekend!
3/25
Gaffer
Los Angeles, CA
Details
Starts May 06
For 2 Week(s)
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Title:
The Wilshire
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Pay Rate:
$2,000.00 - $3,000.00
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
4/23
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
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Pay Rate:
$0.00 - $451.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
4/18
Starts Jun 01
For 2 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$750.00 / Daily - 12 hr
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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!
3/21
Gaffer
(With Gear)
Los Angeles, CA
Details
Starts May 01
For 9 Day(s)
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Title:
The Rage
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Pay Rate:
$175.00 / Daily 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:
- Do you have any additional lights or grip you can bring along?
Read carefully…
Small independent film needs someone who can setup / hang / rig / deal with lighting.
It is a thriller with a few action/fight scenes.
It is extremely important to know that the crew is TINY so you will be working on your own a lot of the time setting up lights, negative fill and spaces, while the director/dp deals with camera & actors
This will be 12hr days and need someone with a positive attitude, especially in the 11th hour.
Someone who can also work on autopilot. See the frame and can make independent creative choices and help to quickly and efficiently improve the look of each frame. Work miracles with 4 lights. You will be treated with kindness and respect and we expect the same in return.
5 day weeks
Must be able to work with our rate or do not apply
$175 day
5 day work week
12 hour days
IMDb credit
Meals
4/5
Grip
Nashville, TN
Details
Starts May 14
For 4 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$450.00 - $550.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Dates: May 14-17
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.
4/24
Grip
Des Moines, IA
Details
Starts May 06
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$250.00 / Daily 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).
Seeking a grip to assist on a skeleton crew capturing interviews and b-roll for our client in the Des Moines, IA area. This is for a large retail brand.
Seeking candidates with on set grip/PA experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.
No gear required.
***THIS WILL BE AN OVERNIGHT SHOOT***
Call time will be 9:15pm
4/24
Grip
Brunswick, ME
Details
Starts Apr 26
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$150.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Seeking a grip assist on a skeleton crew capturing interviews and b-roll for our client in Brunswick ME. This is for a software company.
Seeking candidates with on set grip/PA experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.
No gear required.
Rate is $150 for five hrs on set.
We reimburse every mile traveled after traveling 100 miles round trip at $0.67 per mile.
4/24
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Pay Rate:
$150.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Seeking a grip assist on a skeleton crew capturing interviews and b-roll for our client in Hartford City IN. This is for a local manufacturing plant.
Seeking candidates with on set grip/PA experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.
No gear required.
We reimburse every mile traveled after traveling 100 miles round trip at $0.67 per mile.
4/24
Starts Apr 25
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$30.00 / Hourly - /10 guaranteed
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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
4/23
Other
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
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Pay Rate:
$0.00 - $400.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
4/23
Starts May 04
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$21.40 / Hourly
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
All Entry Level Positions
Utility
o Will be assisting cart camera operators throughout the game
o Low to moderate cable coil management proficiency,
o Assisting in tear down of compound post game
Light Panel
o Will hold a lighting panel toward the sideline reporter to make sure their face is properly lit for the broadcast
o Assisting in tear down of compound post game
Parab
o Will hold the parabolic mic, pointing it at the action on field to collect audio for the broadcast
o Assisting in tear down of compound post game
4/23
Grip
Nashville, TN
Details
Other
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jun 01
For 4 Week(s)
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Pay Rate:
$286.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).