Gaffer for Documentary (Portland, OR)

Hey everyone, Chloe Nystrom here (a Production Designer), looking for a Gaffer for an upcoming independent documentary project. We're shooting a verité-style doc exploring the vibrant arts community here in Portland, focusing on a few incredible local artists and their creative process. It's a personal, intimate so we need someone who can work quickly and subtly to achieve natural, beautiful lighting, often in real-world locations with minimal setup time. Think less big studio lights, more practicals and nimble solutions. Your main responsibilities will include collaborating with our DP to craft the lighting plan, setting up and operating all lighting equipment, and ensuring consistent, high-quality illumination throughout our shoot days. You'll also be responsible for maintaining safety standards and managing any lighting gear. We're open to all experience levels, from seasoned pros to enthusiastic up-and-comers, as long as you have a good eye and a collaborative spirit. Please have your own basic lighting kit (some small LEDs, stands, stingers, etc.) though we'll be renting any specialized gear needed. If you have a reel or some work samples, that would be great to see. Shoot dates are TBD but looking at late summer, early fall, typically 8-10 hour days. We'll provide craft services and some parking assistance. Compensation is $200-400/day, depending on experience.