- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Typical Gaffer responsibilities.
Lighting for house reality during prep days.
It would be great if you knew a grip who could join us as well.
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7/2
Hampton Bays, NY Details
Discovery+
TV
Starts Jul 10
For 3 Day(s)
7/1
New York, NY Details
Corporate
Starts Aug 04
For 1 Day(s)
- Title: Ruckus
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hi there.
We are looking for a Gaffer for an upcoming 1-day non-union shoot in the NYC area. It will most likely be a half day.
To apply, you must:
-Be able to work as a local
-Be able to transport yourself to and from set
-Have experience in your applicable role and be well versed in set etiquette
In responses, please specify your experience, availability to work the specified dates and the equipment you have with any rates for that equipment.
Crew rates and shoot details will be discussed upon contact.
Many thanks and we look forward to talking with you soon.
7/1
New York, NY Details
Corporate
Starts Aug 04
For 1 Day(s)
- Title: Ruckus
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hi there.
We are looking for a Grip for an upcoming 1 day non-union shoot in the NYC area. It will most likely be a half day.
To apply, you must:
-Be able to work as a local
-Be able to transport yourself to and from set
-Have experience in your applicable role and be well versed in set etiquette
In responses, please specify your experience, availability to work the specified dates and the equipment you have with any rates for that equipment.
Crew rates and shoot details will be discussed upon contact.
Many thanks and we look forward to talking with you soon.
6/30
Belmont, CA Details
Social Media
Digital
Starts Jul 07
For 1 Day(s)
- Title: Tabletop Product Shoot
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Need a gaffer for a 1 day shoot for some tabletop product shots. Will be mostly focusing on hands interacting with hardware.
Must have lighting kit.
6/29
Benton, IL Details
Paramount+
TV
Starts Jul 06
For 6 Week(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a local, or as close to a local to Benton, IL for a 6 week run. You’ll be working directly under the gaffer and be their right hand man.
6/29
Nashville, TN Details
Lifetime
TV
Starts Jul 25
For 3 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Lifetime reality show looking for Gaffers who can work locally in Nashville, TN. Experience in reality television is preferred.
6/29
Lawrence, KS Details
TBD
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jul 12
For 3 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Gaffer needed for 1 day shoot either on July 12, 13, or 14. Need Gaffer to light single talent sit down interview. Ideal if Gaffer has a grip truck with lights and G&E, or a preferred local vendor. Gaffer can bring on 1 grip to support.
6/29
Houston, TX Details
Advertising
Starts Jul 14
For 1 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a team player Gaffer w/grip package for a one-day docu-style shoot following a creative artisan at home and in their shop. Rate is $500/12, plus gear package. This is a small run and gun style crew, so an all hands on deck mentality is appreciated!
6/29
Houston, TX Details
Caffeine
Live/Special Event
Starts Jul 08
For 2 Day(s)
- Title: URL
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for a grip to assist with lighting for a live event. Package is light, but LD will need a hand.
6/29
Kendall Park, NJ Details
Corporate
Starts Jul 08
For 1 Day(s)
- Title: Ruckus
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hi there.
We are looking for a grip for an upcoming 1-day non-union shoot in the Kendall Park, NJ area.
To apply, you must:
-Be able to work as a local
-Be able to transport yourself to and from set
-Have experience in your applicable role and be well versed in set etiquette
In responses, please specify your experience, availability to work the specified dates and the equipment you have with any rates for that equipment.
Crew rates and shoot details will be discussed upon contact.
Many thanks and we look forward to talking with you soon.
6/29
Burbank, CA Details
Film (Short)
Starts Jul 24
Full Time
- Title: Dhar Mann Studios
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
ABOUT DHAR MANN STUDIOS:
Dhar Mann Studios is a video production company aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. These short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 35 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. The team is led by Dhar Mann, a mission-driven entrepreneur with a global audience of over 79 Million social media followers and one of the highest viewed content creators in the world today. These compelling stories depict real life situations shown by actors that teach important life lessons, inspired by Dhar Mann's personal experience of success and failure. The company is driven by one founding principle: We’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.
BIG PICTURE:
We are searching for a highly creative and skilled Gaffer that can aid in providing lighting for our short cinematic video productions. This individual will be key to our team in ensuring effective and high quality lighting, focused on the mood and tone of each scene. The ideal candidate not only has excellent working knowledge of all lighting equipment and gear, but is an exceptional communicator with strong problem solving skills. The Gaffer will be skilled at anticipating all lighting requirements, working collaboratively and creatively with the Director and Production Teams, and bringing life to each scene. This position often requires working long hours including nights and weekends. Since we are a mission-led company and all of the content we create inspires people, the right candidate will find the long hours to be exciting and highly satisfying!
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:
Prepping for shoots both at the studio and on location by retrieving all necessary lighting and electrical equipment
Setting up scene lighting upon arrival to each scheduled shoot; adjusting as needed in collaboration with the Director
Operating and setting up all electrical equipment such as stinger’s, power bricks, and adapters
Overseeing all lighting and electrical equipment ensuring safety is a priority
Building dolly tracks and controlling movement of the camera dolly
Setting up various camera rigs for car mounts
Breaking down sets once production is complete, including but not limited to-coiling cables, folding c-stands, putting away lights
Ensuring electricity is accessible to all departments
Driving the company van as needed
WHAT YOU HAVE:
3+ Years of hands on experience working as a Gaffer within the film industry
Thorough understanding of various types of lights and gear. Including but not limited to: c-stands, gells, diffusion, scrims, dolly tracks, and car mount rigs
Extensive experience building rigs for cameras
The ability to lift at least 30 to 50 lbs
Must have a clean driving record
Must be able to contribute constructively during the production process
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
Solution-oriented with the ability to creatively solve problems during shoots
WHO OVERSEES YOU:
The Gaffer will report directly to the Production Manager
WHO YOU OVERSEE:
Currently, the Gaffer has no personnel reporting directly to him or her
WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:
All the action takes place at our BRAND NEW studio in Burbank, CA
WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
This will be an on-call as needed role with the potential to grow into a full time employee based on business needs
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
We've kept our hiring bar really high - you will work with the best
6/28
Lexington, KY Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jul 18
For 30 Day(s)
- Rate: Low Budget ($350.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
DATES: 7/19 - 8/26 (weekends off)
DESCRIPTION: Gaffer needed for a non-union 6-part series being filmed in Lexington, KT.
RATE: $350 day rate.
6/28
Lexington, KY Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jul 18
For 30 Day(s)
- Rate: Low Budget ($350.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
DATES: 7/19 - 8/26 (weekends off)
DESCRIPTION: Key Grip needed for a non-union 6-part series being filmed in Lexington, KT.
RATE: $350 day rate.
6/28
Oklahoma City, OK Details
Digital
Digital
Starts Jul 11
For 5 Day(s)
- Title: University of Oklahoma Anthem Video
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for G&E to work on a campus commercial for UOK. A fun, chill crew!
6/28
Oklahoma City, OK Details
Digital
Digital
Starts Jul 11
For 5 Day(s)
- Title: University of Oklahoma Anthem Video
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for G&E to work on a campus commercial for UOK. A fun, chill crew!
6/28
Hiddenite, NC Details
Advertising
Starts Jul 28
For 1 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
-
Additional Requirements:
- Do you have experience working as a professional grip on location?
Looking for a Grip for a commercial in a furniture factory.
This is a one day shoot and we are seeking someone who can work on July 27th.
Need someone with experience gripping on location. We will be shooting in our client’s factory & require someone who can act professionally and on schedule with a positive attitude!
Looking for someone who can work local/regionally local to Hiddenite, NC.
6/28
Hiddenite, NC Details
Advertising
Starts Jul 28
For 1 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
-
Additional Requirements:
- Do you have experience working as a profession gaffer on location?
Looking for a gaffer for a commercial in a furniture factory.
This is a one day shoot and we are seeking someone who can work on July 27th.
Need someone with experience gaffing on location. We will be shooting in our client’s factory & require someone who can act professionally and on schedule with a positive attitude!
Looking for someone who can work local/regionally local to Hiddenite, NC.
6/25
Los Angeles, CA Details
Film (Short)
Starts Aug 12
For 3 Day(s)
- Rate: Low Budget ($300.00 per day for a 10 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
-
Additional Requirements:
- Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?
Looking for a key grip for a short film shoot!
6/25
Houston, TX Details
Film (Short)
Starts Jul 09
For 2 Day(s)
- Title: Suavecito
- Rate: Low Budget ($250.00 per day for a 8 hour day). Note that this is below minimum industry rate.
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Hi everyone! I’m the A.D of a New York Student film shooting in Houston on the weekend of July 9th-10th. It focuses on an immigrant father-daughter relationship that gets put to the test when their car breaks down on the hottest day of the year.
We're looking for an experienced Grip that has experience with hostess trays (car rigs) and flag frames (8x8s). Almost all of the shoot will be exteriors. We realize that the offered rate is small, but we can offer an organized production and a chance to work with a talented D.P who has worked with the likes of Marvel
Along with the day rate, all amenities such as travel will be covered.
6/24
Los Angeles, CA Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Aug 23
For 13 Day(s)
- Title: Untitled Feature Film
- Rate: Low Budget ($400.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Searching for a Gaffer crew member who has Gaffer gear and who has worked on film sets. This is a ULB film shooting from August 23rd to September 9th. Production will be on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule with Sunday and Monday's off. Please send your resume.
6/24
Los Angeles, CA Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Aug 23
For 13 Day(s)
- Title: Untitled Feature Film
- Rate: Low Budget ($400.00 per day for a 12 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Searching for a Grip crew member who has grip gear and who has worked on film sets. This is a ULB film shooting from August 23rd to September 9th. Production will be on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule with Sunday and Monday's off. Please send your resume/gear list.
6/22
Los Angeles, CA Details
Hulu
TV
Starts Jul 14
For 12 Day(s)
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for gaffer for a documentary series. Preferably with G&E truck
6/21
Dallas, TX Details
WE tv
TV
Starts Jul 08
For 4 Day(s)
- Title: Hip Hop Homicides
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking to hire a Gaffer for an Investigative True Crime series for a Dallas, TX shoot. .
Must have prior experience working in Reality as a Gaffer or Swing, all other positions need not apply. The shoot dates are July 8-11, 2022
6/20
Houston, TX Details
Caffeine
Live/Special Event
Starts Jul 08
For 2 Day(s)
- Title: Ultimate Rap Leauge
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Looking for 2 utilities for an upcoming live event. Must have experience with tv trucks and live events. Running cables, building cameras, etc
6/17
Knoxville, TN Details
Film (Feature-length)
Starts Jul 12
For 12 Day(s)
- Rate: Low Budget ($400.00 per day for a 10 hour day).
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We are looking for an experienced Gaffer for a feature film coming to the Knoxville area in May. Please send resume/list of credits. 10 hour work days.
12 days of shooting.