Lighting Technicians

A list of lighting technicians in the Chicago Film Scene directory. Reach out to lighting technicians in Chicago about jobs and film work or collaboration here.

Total Records Found: 53, showing 100 per page
First Name Rodescu
Last Name Hopkins
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Your Film Roles Acting, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing, Stunts, Studios, Comedian
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) rodescuhopkins.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @rodescuhopkins
First Name Ayitey
Last Name Aryee
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Voice Acting, Editing, Television
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) youtube.com/@afrothunda7can
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) Ayitey_marcus_
First Name Wenhan
Last Name Zhang
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Your Film Roles Producer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Feature Films, Theaters
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Hey everyone! I am Wenhan Zhang, a Producer and Gaffer studying at Columbia College Chicago. I am a aspiring filmmaker wanting to get my hands on as many projects as possible! My past experiences include MFA films, Directing 3 films and Thesis films of students from Columbia College Chicago! I have been working on set since my freshmen year at high school. Originally studying in Massachusetts I went on Emerson College sets to get experience but eventually coming to Columbia College Chicago.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.backstage.com/u/wenhan-zhang/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @wenhanzhang2
First Name Jason
Last Name Hart
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Grip, PA, Lighting
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Director, Grip, Writer, & Script Supervisor looking to help out on productions!

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) Jasonhartfilm.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @alrightyjason
First Name Justin
Last Name Osby
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Lighting, Sound, Editing, Sound Editing, Television, Feature Films, Rental
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) Www.werulemedia.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) Werulemedia
First Name Beth
Last Name Schaefer
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Grip, PA, Lighting, 1st AC
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.schaefilms.com/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @bschae3 @schaefilms
First Name Larry
Last Name Eissler
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Your Film Roles Producer, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, 1st AC, Feature Films, Drone Operator, Student
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Jessica
Last Name Santos
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Your Film Roles Grip, PA, Lighting
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) jessicasantosfilm.weebly.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Andrew
Last Name Skalak
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Gaffer, Lighting
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Hello! I am a cinematographer in Chicago. Please take a look at my most recent cinema reel.

I specialize in shooting on 8, 16, and 35mm film, narrative, and documentary projects.

I gaff as well, and a reel of my work as a commercial gaffer can be seen here.

Please email me or give me a call at (563) 210-3321.

Thank you!

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) andrewskalak.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @skaliwagify
First Name Brandon
Last Name Pullum
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Your Film Roles Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Editing, Set Design, Intern, Best Boy
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) bcpullum.wixsite.com/demo
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) brandon_pcali
First Name Ernesto
Last Name Carreras
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Voice Acting, Editing, Sound Editing, Muggle
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @kreras
First Name Kevin
Last Name Kelley
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Lighting, Editing
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IATSE Local 476 Set Lighting Technician; Co-Founder at Red Band Entertainment; Phoenix born, Chicago based. Looking to expand my resume and experience collaborating with local talent to make something great! Aiming for the silver screen.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) Redbandentertainment.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Marlon
Last Name Lee
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing, Film Buff
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I am a young, new Writer/Director hoping to positively impact the industry’s future. I am eager to take up any position on set and am constantly working to meet new people.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) marlon.lee.316
First Name Kristian
Last Name Schmutz
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Your Film Roles Grip, PA, Lighting, Student, Film Buff
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) kristianschmutz
First Name Stan
Last Name Miskeiwicz
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Your Film Roles Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, Lighting, Editing, Television, Feature Films, Drone Operator
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Stan Miskiewicz is an artistic powerhouse packed with the efficiency, skills, and targeted focus required to accomplish all set milestones in the projects he undertakes. A visual artist for 35+ years, he is able to translate concepts into visuals and is considered the Iron Monk of media production. He possesses extensive knowledge with a formidable range of high-end production experience and has a sense of style and acuity needed in the modern digital media production industry.

Stan started out his career as an editorial photographer in Chicago which quickly propelled him into the field of visual effects. A self-starter, he went on to start his own San Francisco based company, Black Point Studios in 2004, quickly becoming one of the industries go to boutique studios and has worked in several companies distinguishing himself as a superb Art Director, visionary artist, and Producer who gets things done with his hands-on approach, tenacity as well as uncompromising ethics and integrity. His talents have taken him from the U.S. to Europe where he worked on feature films, and help built and run production studios. In 2015, he founded CineAir, a full-service company that focuses on transforming the industry through premium quality camera work and his forward-thinking artistic vision always shows in his work.

Being both a director and artist, combined with the additional technical background, has given Stan a unique perspective in the arena of filmmaking. With a deep understanding of film and camera moves, color correction, editing, compositing, and visual effects, he is able to communicate and comprehend the requirements when working with Producers and Directors, effectively capturing the best possible visuals for the projects.

Stan is a licensed drone operator and was one of the first to receive the FAA 107 remote pilot license and the 107.29 daylight (night) waiver.

For quality work that is on the leading edge of technology, contact Stan today!

Brief Bio:

  • 8 years as a professional drone operator and cinematographer.

  • 20 years as a studio executive and Art Director

  • Feature Film VFX artist having IMDb Film Credits

  • Owner of Black Point Studios in SF a production, animation, and vfx studio

  • Editorial photographer in Europe and the U.S. for AP, UPI, DPA, Berliner Morgan Post, Speigel Magazine, Detroit Free Press, Crain Chicago Business, and others. 

  • Fashion, Automotive, and Product Photographer

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.cineair.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) cine.air
First Name Emerson
Last Name Cole
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Your Film Roles Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Sound, 1st AC, Set Building, Television, Feature Films, Theaters, Studios, Rental, Carpentry, Best Boy
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I am a Chicago freelance filmmaker who graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in directing.

I have worked on large and small projects in mediums like features, TV, commericals, shorts and corporate production.

Most of my gigs are Sound Mixing, PAing or Videography. I do however have skills in a lot of areas such as lighting, art department, ADing, producing, camera assisting, etc. I love to learn everything I can about production and with that I am able to pick up things quickly.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) emersonfilmsstuff.wixsite.com/film
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @emersonfilmsstuff
First Name Noah
Last Name Sallen
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Director, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Sound, Editing, Carpentry
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @the_blart_institute
First Name Elle
Last Name Holzhauer
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Voice Acting, Editing, Intern, Student, Comedian
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) portfolio.elleholzhauer.bergbuilds.domains/blog/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @elle.holzhauer
First Name Joshua
Last Name Lelaurin
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Grip, PA, Lighting, Feature Films
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Paige
Last Name Smith
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Your Film Roles Acting, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Sound, Editing, Sound Editing, Set Design, Stunts, Television, Feature Films, Props, Marketing, Intern, Student, Best Boy
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My name is Paige Smith and I am 22 years old, 5’8″, and I am 130lbs. I am a professional photographer and videographer. I graduated in December 2020 from Purdue University Northwest earning my bachelors degree in Business Management. I currently have my own business called Paige Marie Photography. My goal is to open up my own photography studio in the near future. I worked on the Media Team for ComplexCon Chicago and have worked for G-Eazy and his DJ for a few of their shows in Chicago, including at TAO Chicago during All-Star Weekend 2020. Throughout my senior year of high school I interned at IN/Tek and IN/Kote working in the finance department.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.instagram.com/paigexmariephotography
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @paigexmariephotography & @Paige_smith4
First Name Tucker
Last Name Comes
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Grip, PA, Lighting
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.youtube.com/channel/UCayzKwq2W3c_qM7p_jU6NEw
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) tuckboi_sucks
First Name Taylor
Last Name Joe
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Your Film Roles Gaffer, PA, Lighting, 1st AC, Television
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) portfolium.com/TjJoe/portfolio
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @downhill_surfer77
First Name Ramses
Last Name Gonzalez
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Producer, Lighting, Musician, Television, Feature Films, Studios, Costumes, Props, Tech
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QFTV-CHICAGO

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.facebook.com/QFTVChicago/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Erik
Last Name Zavala
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Producer, Director, Lighting, Sound, Editing, Television, Feature Films
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) m.facebook.com/QFTVChicago/?ref=bookmarks
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name James
Last Name Duros
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Lighting, Sound, Editing, Musician, Sound Editing, Live Sound, Live Events, Tech
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Electronics Engineer 1969 – present

Musician 1967 – 2016     Trombonist, Band and Orchestra

Photographer 1960 -present    Film, Video, DSLR, SLR

Filmmaker 2005 – present     Camcorder, DSLR

Sound Recording Engineer 1965 – present     Vinyl Mastering, Tape – Reel-Reel, Digital Recording and post-production

Videographer 1985 to present

Software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, Visio, WriterDuet, Final Draft

Platforms: Windows 10, iPad

 

 

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Lorenzo
Last Name Leyva
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing, Television, Feature Films, Film Buff
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I freelance as a PA. I’ve worked for Zara, Intel, CAT, and Jim Beam Suntory. Production companies I’ve worked for include: North Six Productions, Product Productions (Space Stage Studios), Odd Machine Productions, and Prodigious USA. 

I also freelance as a videographer and editor. I’ve worked with Louis Vuitton, Beige Cashmere, Kindling Group, The Colonie, Free Spirit Media, and City Film. 

You can see a sample of my works on my website: www.lorenzoleyva.com

I really pride myself on working hard and having fun while working with a team! I really love collaboration and the film process. 

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.lorenzoleyva.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Shane
Last Name Gilmore
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Sound, Editing, Sound Editing
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Hello all!

I recently graduated from DePaul University’s MS in Film and Television program this past summer with a concentration in cinematography. I’m open to all aspects of production. I want to make a career out of this and I’m willing to do whatever it to make it happen. I look forward to hearing from you!

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) vimeo.com/shanepatrickgilmore
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @yeahshane
First Name Hayley
Last Name Dillon
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing, 1st AC, Set Building
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @hayleydillon_dp
First Name Diego
Last Name Escobar
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Your Film Roles Director, Cinematographer, Lighting, Art Department, Drone Operator, Marketing
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @thediegoescobar
First Name Garrett
Last Name Smith
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Editing, Theaters
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Tanner
Last Name Colmer
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Your Film Roles Writer, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing, 1st AC, Live Events, Television, Feature Films, Studios, Rental, Best Boy
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) linkedin.com/in/tanner-colmer-57b942199
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Jack
Last Name Bellon
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, Lighting, Musician, Feature Films, Best Boy
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) youtu.be/AvV2hSNwRaY
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Ben
Last Name Senior
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Grip, PA, Lighting, 1st AC, Student
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Ben Senior is an independent filmmaker currently working in Chicago. A student of the Infinity Arts Academy Film Department run by Kevin Lucero Less, Senior has developed a taste for films that seek to ask questions and force the audience to think. He has written and directed over 20 films with the help of IAA, as well as writing and directing several projects of his own. As of Fall 2018, Senior has started production on his first independently produced feature film, titled “The Fall”, with the help of fellow high school students. His dedication to the art form and original perspective make for a talented and provocative filmmaker.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) vimeo.com/monkeystudios
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @no_im_not_a_senior_citizen
First Name Kenni
Last Name Dodds
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Your Film Roles Grip, PA, Lighting, Television, Feature Films, Theaters, Studios, Costumes, Props, Intern, Student, Film Buff
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) N/A
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) Kdawdsphotos
First Name Isai
Last Name Medina Lopez
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Gaffer, Lighting, Editing, Sound Editing, Set Design, Television, Feature Films, Theaters, Intern, Film Buff
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I’m a film student with a concentration in Cinematography trying to assemble into the Chicago Film scene! I’m open to help with anything and everything!

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @isaimedina7
First Name Grace
Last Name Juracka
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Your Film Roles Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, 1st AC
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Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Ronan
Last Name Morrissey
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Grip, PA, Lighting, Editing
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Student majoring in Directing with experience in story development, television writers rooms and casting. Long term goals is to direct features and television. Favorite genres are Comedy, Mystery, thriller, horror, Action/Adventure.

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-morrissey-aa4006149/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @ronan_morrissey1
First Name David
Last Name Franklin
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Gaffer, Grip, Lighting, Art Department, Sound, Voice Acting, Animation, SFX, Makeup, Musician, Stunts, Theaters, Studios, Rental, Props, Intern, Comedian, Film Buff, Best Boy, Muggle
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) David Franklin
First Name Sidney
Last Name Barney
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Your Film Roles Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, 1st AC
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name yasin
Last Name daulat-mohammad
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Your Film Roles Acting, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Sound, Editing
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) mazzakfilms.wixsite.com/yasindaulat
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) www.instagram.com/yasin_daulat/
First Name Enrique
Last Name Palomino
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Your Film Roles Writer, Cinematographer, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Voice Acting, Editing, Sound Editing, Set Design, Set Building, Television
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) vimeo.com/enriquepalomino
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) www.instagram.com/enrique_159/
First Name Joshua
Last Name Horita
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Your Film Roles Grip, PA, Lighting
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @j.s.horita
First Name Renona
Last Name Criss
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Your Film Roles Producer, Director, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Lighting, Art Department, Hair, Makeup, Set Design, Set Building, Live Events, Television, Feature Films, Theaters, Studios, Props, Best Boy
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Isiah
Last Name Fisher
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Your Film Roles Acting, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Lighting, Editing, Musician, Set Design, Marketing
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) YouTube iamseanpain
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Gavin
Last Name DuBois
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Your Film Roles Director, Cinematographer, Grip, Lighting, 1st AC
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) gmdfilm.squarespace.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @gavinmdubois
First Name Ken
Last Name Lobacz
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Your Film Roles Lighting, SFX
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Andrew
Last Name Biesen
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Your Film Roles Producer, Lighting, Television, Feature Films, Rental, Union, Executive Producer
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Over ten years of digital content creation encompassing national TV spots to international entertainment series as a member of the Producer Guild Association. I have experience in producing, casting and business development. 

Projects include: 

– Married At First Sight Season 5,8
– My Strange Addiction Season 6 
– Neil Patrick Harris: Best Time Ever Season 1
– Little Women: Terras Little Family
– Apple TV Original: Home 

Company Affiliations include: 

Light Modifiers Rental 
Chicago Callsheet 
Biesen.TV

Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.biesen.tv
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @andrewbiesen
First Name Ricardo
Last Name Torres
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Your Film Roles Cinematographer, Editing, Lighting
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) mantamasmedia.com
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @manta.mas
First Name Shana
Last Name Miller
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Editing, Hair, Sound Editing, Lighting, Costumes, Marketing, Student, Actor
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) shhh_shana
First Name Daniel
Last Name Little
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Your Film Roles Writer, Director, Gaffer, Grip, Editing, Lighting
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) danielclittle.com/films
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name lara
Last Name rose
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Editing, Makeup, Comedian, Set Building, Stunts, Television, Feature Films, Theaters, Lighting, Marketing, Actor, Film Enthusiast
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com) www.backstage.com/u/lara-beth-rose/media/
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle) @lara.beth.rose
First Name Aaron
Last Name Davis
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Grip, PA, Editing, Lighting, Student, Film Buff, Film Enthusiast
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)
First Name Winston
Last Name McNulty
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Your Film Roles Writer, Producer, Editing, Television, Feature Films, Lighting, Film Buff, Film Enthusiast
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Portfolio URL (ex. www.portfolio.com)
Instagram (ex. @yourhandle)