Gaffer for NYC Music Video (Senior)

BlockReel; New York (NY); In loco; USD 92.000 - 148.000; Tempo pieno

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Meals provided

Travel expenses covered

Descrizione del lavoro

BlockReel is seeking a senior Gaffer for an upcoming independent music video shoot in New York City. You will lead all practical and creative lighting, shaping the visual aesthetic in collaboration with the DP and director.

The role requires a strong on-set presence and the ability to adapt quickly to changing scenes. Ideal candidates have extensive experience lighting music videos or fast-paced narrative content, a standout reel, and access to a basic lighting package (HMI, LED, practicals).

Competenze

• Senior gaffer with music video lighting experience.
• Strong on-set collaboration and leadership.

Mansioni

• Design and execute the lighting plot.
• Manage the lighting crew.
• Ensure safety protocols on set.
• Collaborate with DP and director to achieve the look.
• Adapt to on-set changes quickly.

Conoscenze

Lighting design

On-set collaboration

Crew leadership

Safety protocols

Strumenti

HMI lights

LED lights

Practical lighting

Descrizione del lavoro

Seeking a senior Gaffer for an upcoming independent music video shoot in New York City. This project is for an emerging indie artist, featuring a vibrant, high-energy pop track with some surreal, dreamlike elements. We're looking for someone who can bring a creative eye and efficient lighting solutions to help translate this vision into dynamic visuals. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the visual aesthetic and ensuring we capture stunning footage. We need someone who can hit the ground running with excellent practical lighting skills and a strong understanding of how to work collaboratively on set. Key responsibilities include designing and executing the lighting plot, managing the lighting crew, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and adapting to on-set changes quickly. You'll work closely with the DP and director to achieve the desired look for each scene. Candidates should have extensive experience lighting music videos or similar fast-paced narrative content, a solid reel showcasing diverse lighting styles, and ideally access to a basic lighting package (HMI, LED, practicals). Our shoot is scheduled for 1-2 days in late October 2026, with an estimated 10-12 hour day. Compensation is $500-800 per day, based on experience and gear contribution. Meals and local travel expenses will be provided.

Budget Range

$500-800/day