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Available for hire as Director of Photography, Gaffer, or Grip in Buffalo NY, Rochester NY, and beyond.

Filmwell Studios offers experienced crew available for hire as Director of Photography (DoP), gaffer, and grip for commercial shoots, corporate video, branded content, music videos, and independent films. Based in Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY, our team regularly travels across Western New York, the greater New York state area, and nationwide for on-location and studio productions.

Key services and specialties

  • Director of Photography (DoP): Cinematic lighting, camera operation, lens selection, camera movement planning (stabilizers, dollies, gimbals), shot composition, color accuracy, and collaboration with directors and producers to realize your story successfully.

  • Gaffer / Lighting Technician: Professional lighting design and execution for interiors and exteriors. Grip and rigging support, power management, practical lighting integration, and on-set safety. We house a multitude of professional grade fixtures and work with local partners and rental houses to facilitate more when needed.

  • Grip Services: Rigging, dolly and track setups, flags and diffusion, C-stands, clamps, scaffolding support, and assistance with camera movement and physical effects.

Why hire Filmwell Studios’ DoP, gaffer, or grip?

  • Local expertise: Deep knowledge of Buffalo NY and Rochester NY locations, permitting processes, local crew networks, and seasonal lighting conditions.

  • Commercial and corporate experience: Proven track record on commercials, corporate projects, lifestyle shoots, and live evnets with polished visual storytelling.

  • Full crew coordination: Because we have delt with every part of the production process, we are able to communicate with producers, directors, ACs, and post teams to ensure efficient production flow and consistent results.

  • Equipment-ready: Access to modern camera packages, lighting kits, grip gear, and logistics for local and travel shoots.

Service areas

  • Buffalo, NY

  • Rochester, NY

  • Western New York and surrounding counties

  • Available for travel across New York State, nationwide, and beyond.

    • Previous internal filming locations. Bangalore India, Coatepec Mexico, Bordeaux France, Ommen Netherlands

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  • We hired Anthony to capture a renovation project at an elementary school. He was great with our team and the installing crew. His photography and video have been a valuable addition to our product library and have already used his content in our marketing material.

    Parker, B.

  • "Anthony at Filmwell was professional, extremely accommodating to the needs of the project, reliable and timely. I will definitely hire Filmwell again and recommend them to anyone in need of artistic, professional videography. Thank you, Filmwell!"

    Catherine, O.

  • "Filmwell did our promo video. We love it! It's extremely professional, they were detail oriented, and I would definitely recommend them. Thanks!!"

    Dr. Shawn, J.