GAFFER / LIGHTING ASSISTANT

The Gaffer manages the lighting department to execute the visual atmosphere designed by the Director of Photography (DP). This position oversees lighting placement, beam shaping, power distribution, and the safety of all electrical loads on set. Responsibilities include leading the grip and electric crew to rapidly rig, flag, and adjust light positions to establish the project aesthetic.

Core Responsibilities

  • Execute the lighting design, setup, and light shaping tools based on the DP's vision.

  • Manage all power distribution, electrical loads, and lighting gear safety on set.

  • Direct the grip and electric crew to rapidly rig, flag, and adjust light positions.

  • Maintain exact lighting workflow and exposure consistency throughout active filming.

  • Supervise the efficient setup and breakdown of all lighting fixtures daily.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience setting up, controlling, and shaping light for video, photography, or creative projects.

  • System Knowledge: Complete mastery of lighting fixtures, modifiers, color temperature (Kelvin), and basic power distribution setups.

  • Spatial Focus: Sharp awareness of scene atmosphere, shadow control, and how lighting translates to digital camera sensors.

  • Speed: Capability to adjust fixtures and execute rapid lighting changes without slowing down production.

  • Punctuality: Arrival before call time to prep the lighting package and stage gear.

Production Environment

Production opportunities under Fendi Productions may include dramatic film productions, episodic storytelling, spec commercials, branded visuals, documentaries, fashion related content, real estate visuals, corporate and service based business campaigns, social media campaigns, and behind the scenes creative work. Most productions are based in Greensboro, North Carolina with additional travel opportunities depending on production needs, creative direction, and filming locations. Production schedules and filming days may vary depending on project scope, scene requirements, timelines, and location availability.

About Fendi Productions

Fendi Productions is an independent production company founded and creatively led by filmmaker and director Fendi, focused on cinematic storytelling, narrative filmmaking, branded visuals, and emotionally driven creative work. Current productions range from dramatic film series and short films to commercials, documentaries, fashion visuals, and branded campaigns developed through collaborative production environments and hands on filmmaking.

Collaboration Details

This is currently an unpaid independent collaboration opportunity under Fendi Productions with potential for recurring involvement across future productions and creative campaigns. These opportunities are designed for collaborators interested in strengthening their portfolio, building production relationships, contributing to independent productions, expanding their creative network, and growing alongside future company projects and productions. Collaborators will receive production credits, social media tags, promotional recognition, and creative acknowledgment where applicable.

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