Production Personnel
Gaffers
Alexander Miller
www.thundergrip.comAlex is a gaffer with experience in Arizona, and LA. He has gaffed multiple features, national and local commercials, and his diverse experience makes him a valuable department head. Alex also owns Thunder Grip, a full service equipment rental company specializing in lighting; operating 1-ton, 3-ton and 5-ton packages.
Mitchell Szpila
Features, Commercials, Documentary, Corporate, Website Branding. With over 16+ Years as Owner & Operator of 1-Ton Lighting & Grip Package, I Do Custom Inquiries, ala Carte w/Gear, Gaffer, Key Grip, Grip. I Work on Crews of all Sizes from Run and Gun to crews of 100+. Feel free to reach out with your Project Ideas.
Image Equity Rentals
www.imageequityrentals.com30+ years of production experience. Owner/Operator. 1-Ton & 4-Ton Lighting & Grip Packages. All types: Commercials, Promos, Corporate Film, Docs, Web, Branded Content, Political, etc. On location or in studio, small crew or large crew- whatever you need. Organized & efficient. Happy to refer additional crew as needed. Positive attitude.
Underdog Lighting & Grip
30 Years Overall Experience * Commercials / Corporate / TV * From Big Shoots to One Man Band * IATSE 336 * Owner / Operator of Underdog L&G * 3 Ton G&E Package with All New Gear. HMI's / Aputure / Creamsource / Litepanels / Litemats / Asteras / Generators / Rags / Grip / Rigging / Car Mounts / Dollies / Sliders / Jibs & Much More.
Scott Benjamin
Over 20 years of production experience in all aspects of film and video lighting. Working knowledge of lights, generators, power distribution and hydraulic boom lifts. I own and can use the Rat Pac dimming system and Blackout Lighting Console. References available upon request.
Pirate Grip and Electric
www.pirategripandelectric.comExperience in Phoenix and L.A. Features, Commercials, Stills. Owner/operator of a 5-ton, 3-ton, and van G&E packages and 1400 Amp and 6500 generators. 4000 square foot studio space available too!!
Eric J. Koski
www.azcameracar.com30 years experience. BFA Media Arts from The University of Arizona, Cum Laude, 1992. I have over 3000 days on set. I have Gaffed over 300 commercials, several episodic television series including MTV's "Is She Really Going out with Him", A&E's "Big Spender", "Pinks all Out" and "Pass Time" for the Speed Channel, and the feature film, "Island Prey."
Arizona Grip & Electric
arizonagripandelectric.comTim & Craig, co-owners of Arizona Grip & Electric, run a full-service rental house specializing in lighting. Wireless CRMX control kits, LED/HMI (Aputure, Arri M90s, Creamsource), distro, generators, jibs, dollies & grip trucks (1, 2 & 4-ton w/ lift gates). 60+ yrs combined experience. Fast, creative, reliable. Let's make it shine.
Stuart Ashby
Over 20 yrs. experience in Phoenix, L.A. and East Coast markets. Live broadcast, film and video. Complete kit and references available. CDL-A certification. IATSE-336.
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