Best Boy Production Jobs

We are looking for an experienced Gaffer who is local, or willing to work locally, to the Hazleton, PA area. This job is non-union, capturing short-form digital content.

Shoot Days: Wed 6/5 and Thursday 6/6
Rate: $650/12
Job Type: Non-Union

Looking for a well-equipped gaffer who comes with a good 1-2 ton L&G package. You are very experienced with lighting corporate videos and have references who'll tell us that. You're fast and precise, and know how to light and shape light. This is a docustyle corporate film, so we're going for a nice "natural" look rather than a super-staged commercial look. Most of all, you're super fun and easy to work with.

This is a 10 hour day in San Ramon/Bay Area and the rate includes you and your kit for the day.

Looking for a grip for tomorrow in NE DC - our grip has a family emergency. 8am-6pm

Our budget is $650 for the day. It should be a straightforward interview set up and zero b-roll. Please let us know if you're available/interested and also if you have any lights!

Seeking a gaffer for a short documentary shoot May 9th and 10th. It's a fun project, small scrappy crew, shooting at an elementary school. Theme of short is queerness and the power of showing up as your authentic self.

600/12, self report to set in Germantown

Let us know if you have your own equipment for rental.

We're seeking a Sacramento or Bay Area gaffer for a fairly run and gun doc-style shoot for a large non-profit organization. Some additional budget is available for a few G&E items.

The crew will be paid as employees via Media Services.

Rate per 12 hours with additional $100/day for kit rentals and expendables

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

Guaranteed min 10 hrs pay, OT if over 10

You will be helping with set up. You will be a reel watcher on graduation day. If the reel gets tangled, you call the engineer on site and they fix it. (25/hr with a guarantee of 5 hours.) 5/2 call time is 8 am 5/4-5/10 call time is 6:30 pm

I am looking for a gaffer for a small documentary shoot in Albany, NY shooting on May 9. We will be filming 3-4 interviews and likely one person will be on camera for each interview. This will take place in various spots within the same location. This is the very last day of filming for this documentary so we have a streamlined process. It should be a relatively easy going day.

Would prefer for the gaffer to come with their own gear and with a recommendation for a key grip/swing. Gear rate negotiable.

Must be local to Albany, NY or willing to work as a local. We cannot accommodate any travel, hotels, per diem, mileage, etc.

Rate is $600/10 + negotiable kit rental.

Thanks!

Seeking a grip to assist on a skeleton crew capturing interviews and b-roll for our client in Spanish Fort, AL. This is for a local environmental agency.

Seeking candidates with on set grip/PA experience, ideally in the commercial/event space.

No gear required.

Call time will be 7:45 am

Rate is $150 for five hrs on set

primarily gaffing but may also include some grip work, can talk about specific needs

shooting a short segment with one contributer in the woods, hoping to use primarily natural light and one battery operated light

small crew, shooting on Fx-9

Hello!

Looking for a Grip to help us film some outdoor shots next week on May 2nd. Prep day May 1st & wrap May 3rd.

Reality TV / Documentary style

Still confirming Location, but likely Santa Clarita

Filming:
- Outdoor exteriors of our location in an empty field
- Capturing scenes
- Showing science experiments for education

Happy to discuss on a call about rate, and what we will be filming.

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

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.

Looking for experienced utilities for a corporate event in Reno, NV on May 2nd. This will be a one day set-shoot-strike. Must have experience working on live events/broadcasts. Utilities will be responsible for running cabling, building cameras, and assisting with load-in and strike.

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.

A key member of the camera department responsible for setting up and operating equipment to achieve desired shots. They assist in camera movement, rigging, and maintaining safety on set. Grips ensure that lighting and camera gear are properly positioned and secured, contributing to the overall visual quality of the film.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pull and stage equipment from warehouse for outbound orders
• Scan corresponding barcodes for each item, including multiple pieces within one unit
• Scan inbound equipment when returned and check for missing parts and test EQ for damage
• Filing and organization of paperwork and maintenance of the L&G Dept records
• Customer Service
• Periodically answer telephone
• Email
• Initiate damage and lost items reporting to supervisor
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as needed
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks
• Work cooperatively within a team and with other departments
• Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are very important
• Create stock checks and short lists to maintain accurate inventory counts
• Positive, can-do attitude; willingness to learn
• Maintain cleanliness of Company’s vehicles
• Familiarity with grip and lighting or other media equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive Apps, and/or Rental Tracker Pro
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing or moving.
• Physical activities include using hand tools, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing stairs,
carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis
• Physical activities required of this job include, but are not limited to: bending, carrying, climbing, crouching, feeling, finger movement, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid work speed, speaking, reaching, repetitive motions, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, and walking on irregular surfaces
• Clean driving record is a must
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check

COMPETENCIES
Intellectual
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
Interpersonal
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal
• Written Communication
• Team Work
• Oral Communication

Hiring Gaffer for vertical short drama.
$400/Day
10 days between 5/18 and 5/29
Los Angeles