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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 key grip to help rig a basic interview setups, and provide an extra hand for cam team out on location.
Rate is $600 / 12 hours.
Having consistent transportation is preferred, as there will be a few locations. Will reimburse all milage between call and wrap
Send some info and we will chat!
4/4
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 key grip to help rig a basic interview setups, and provide an extra hand for cam team out on location.
Rate is $600 / 12 hours.
Having consistent transportation is preferred, as there will be a few locations. Will reimburse all milage between call and wrap
Send some info and we will chat!
4/12
Starts May 27
For 5 Day(s)
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Title:
Black Clown
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Pay Rate:
$100.00 / 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).
We need a Grip to work 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.
4/29
Gaffer
(With Gear)
Albany, NY
Details
Starts May 09
For 1 Day(s)
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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).
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!
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!
5/2
Starts Jun 05
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
ATTN Inc.
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Pay Rate:
$650.00 / Daily - /12
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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 local, or willing to work as a local, in Hazleton, PA (travel will not be accommodated)?
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
5/2
Gaffer
(With Gear)
San Ramon, CA
Details
Starts May 14
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$1,350.00 - $2,000.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
5/1
Grip
Washington, DC
Details
Starts May 02
For 1 Day(s)
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Title:
522 Productions
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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).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you have lighting gear for additional rental?
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!
5/1
Gaffer
(With Gear)
Philadelphia, PA
Details
Starts May 09
For 2 Day(s)
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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).
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.
4/30
Gaffer
(with gear)
Sacramento, CA
Details
Starts May 08
For 2 Day(s)
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Title:
Community Heroes Series
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Pay Rate:
$750.00 / Daily - Rate per 12 hours with additional budget for kit rentals
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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
4/30
Starts May 08
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$30.00 / Hourly
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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
Guaranteed min 10 hrs pay, OT if over 10
4/30
Starts May 02
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$25.00 / Hourly
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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
4/29
Grip
Spanish Fort, AL
Details
Starts May 04
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 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
4/26
Starts May 01
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$700.00 - $750.00 / Hourly
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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
4/25
Grip
Los Angeles, CA
Details
Starts May 01
For 3 Day(s)
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Title:
YouTube
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Pay Rate:
$350.00 - $450.00 / Daily - DOE
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
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
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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.
4/23
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).
4/23
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
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).
4/23
Digital
Live/Special Event
Starts May 02
For 1 Day(s)
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Pay Rate:
$400.00 - $425.00 / Daily
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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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.
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.
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.
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