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Jacob Waluconis

Olympia, WA

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Summary

I live in Olympia, WA with my partner and 2 year old son. I went to school at The Evergreen State College and Seattle Film Institute and ever since then have been working as a freelance crew member. I've worked in predominantly in the G&E or camera dept.

Credits

10/15 – 11/16

Gaffer Two Pictures

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/15 – 11/16

Was in charge of the electric department throughout the entirety of production. Worked with D.P. and Key Grip in working out set-ups for the shots. Was also in charge of vehicle for production.

10/14 – 2/15

Gaffer Simple Creature

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/14 – 2/15

Oversaw both the Grip and Electric Department for the vast majority of the production. It was often a small crew, 2~3, but a wide array of locations and lighting set-ups.

12/14 – 12/14

Grip Chaldea: War Room

Internet — TV — Hostile Work Environment LLC. Details
12/14 – 12/14

As a grip I helped with the placement of all stands, flags, dollies, and jibs. This included the pre-lighting and tear down of all equipment.

11/14 – 11/14

Key Grip Dark Dungeons

Film (Feature-length) — Zombie Orpheus Entertainment. Details
11/14 – 11/14

As Key Grip I was head of the Grip Department throughout all of the filming. I had a crew of 1 too 2 grips throughout the production and was in charge of them. I would be in charge of deciding what gear to use, and where to place it.

6/14 – 8/14

Best Boy Grip Worst Laid Plans

Film (Feature-length) — WLPlans LLC Details
6/14 – 8/14

As Best Boy Grip I was in charge of maintaining and keep track of all of the Grip Department's gear and tools. As well as doing this, I also performed the duties of a regular Grip; putting up stands, flags, lights, and running cables, and helping with camera placement

5/14 – 5/14

Assistant Camera (AC) College Humor Originals

Internet — TV — CollegeHumor.com Details
5/14 – 5/14

This was a 4 camera live comedy event and I was the only Assistant Cameraperson. So it fell on me to manage all data, maintain all 4 camera's gear, and to keep all gear organized for easy rental return. I also had to run batteries and gear to whomever may need it.

4/14 – 4/14

Grip Phoebe's Father

Film (Feature-length) — Try This Films Details
4/14 – 4/14

As the only grip on set working under the key grip, I was in charge of placing all stands, flags, and lights. The production at times also had me working as a PA with running supplies to people, and quieting the set.

10/13 – 10/13

Grip The Devil Walks in Salem

Film (Short) — Hostile Work Environment, LLC Details
10/13 – 10/13

Was the only grip working under the Key Grip in the Grip department. Was in charge of taking all orders from Key Grip and DP on placing stands, flags, lights, cables, and dollies and jibs. Also was in charge of cleaning and maintaining all Grip gear during production.

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