Gaffer LA

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Job Position(s): Gaffer
Project Type: Film
Job Date: See Post
Compensation: Paid
Union Status: Non-Union

Full Job Description

READ CAREFULLY & ENTIRELY BEFORE YOU APPLY!

THIS SAG MICRO-BUDGET SHORT PROJECT IS UNDER THE DEFERRED AGREEMENT but you will get the opportunity to work in the Feature version IF the DP who will shoot for the feature version request us to attach you.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER ANSWERING, “why we should choose you?, and your GAFFER experiences with Red Camera”. Additionally, please share your portfolio or website link.

Your cover letter must include the contact information: phone number and email addressand please state all acknowledgments of the required:

  • Vaccination record(s) with a booster
  • Own reliable transportation
  • Live in Los Angeles Area
  • Deferred Agreement

PRODUCTION DETAILS:

  • Scheduled to start shooting in on March 28th ~ March 29 as overnight shoot, and May for 4 days (TBD)
  • Asian Horror Romance Short Project which is shot by Blackmagic 6K mini and Red Camera
  • This short project is listed on IMDb.com. You will be Eligible for IMDb.com credit(s) IF you complete all shoot dates with us.

REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOOT DATES as completion of the short project in order to finalize your credit(s) which includes IMDb.com. If you do not complete the short project, you will NOT get your credit(s).
  • 3+ years of professional set experience with a Red Camera
  • In charge of The Lighting department
  • Experience in safe lighting setups and breakdowns
  • Must be knowledge with electricity safety
  • Able to lift heavy equipment
  • Tech-savvy to create GAFFER Breakdown/Plan by Google docs, Keynote & Page from Apple
  • Excellent communication skills & Attention to detail
  • Must be fully vaccinated with a booster shot
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Los Angeles Based

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated with a booster shot.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Gaffer: 3 years (Required)
  • Key Grip: 3 years (Required)
  • Red Camera: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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