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Interviews with some of the Film & TV Industry‘s top Gaffers, Lighting Designers, and lighting manufacturers. They discuss everything from lighting philosophies & technology, to set politics, and the business of owning lighting gear.

  1. Mission Impossible: Gaffers, Martin Smith and Lee Eldred

    08/20/2025

    Mission Impossible: Gaffers, Martin Smith and Lee Eldred

    On this episode of Lamp Dock, we sit down with two legends of the lighting world—Martin Smith and Lee Eldred—whose partnership has taken them from the early days at Harry Potter all the way to the wild extremes of Mission Impossible. With over 25 years working together, they share how a rental house apprenticeship turned into a global career—rigging cliffside lights in Norway, defrosting generators in the Arctic, and diving 30 meters deep for underwater scenes. But at the heart of it all? Loyalty, laughter, and a relentless passion for the craft.

    1h 28m
  2. Top NYC Gaffer: John Alcantara

    06/01/2025

    Top NYC Gaffer: John Alcantara

    PART ONE John Alcantara’s journey from a curious kid with an artist dad to one of New York’s most respected gaffers is nothing short of inspiring. In this in-depth interview, John shares how a free PA gig and a crash course in lighting sparked a lifelong passion — leading to major projects like Only Murders in the Building, The Many Saints of Newark, and the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. We dive into: • His early struggles and breakthrough moments • Creative problem-solving in New York’s toughest locations • Lighting for mood, speed, and story on set • Behind-the-scenes stories with Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep & Paul Rudd • The evolving craft of gaffing in the era of LED and wireless tech If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, gaffer, or just love behind-the-scenes film talk — this one’s for you.

    1h 6m
  3. Lighting Hollywood's Biggest Movies - Gaffer Jeff Murrell

    03/25/2025

    Lighting Hollywood's Biggest Movies - Gaffer Jeff Murrell

    Jeff Murrell is a distinguished Hollywood gaffer with a career spanning several decades, contributing his expertise in lighting to numerous high-profile films. His notable works include "Men in Black" (1997), "Gone in Sixty Seconds" (2000), "Lords of Dogtown" (2005), "Live Free or Die Hard" (2007), "Ted" (2012), "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), "Black Widow" (2021), and "The Tomorrow War" (2021).

    1h 27m
  4. Lighting the Biggest Films: Hollywood Gaffer Jim Plannette Tells All

    03/15/2025

    Lighting the Biggest Films: Hollywood Gaffer Jim Plannette Tells All

    We’re honored to have legendary gaffer Jim Plannette join us on The Lamp Dock Podcast! With a career spanning decades and credits on iconic films like E.T., Traffic, Ocean's Eleven, and many more, Jim has shaped the way Hollywood lights its biggest productions. From working alongside legendary filmmakers to witnessing the evolution of set lighting firsthand, Jim shares unforgettable stories, industry insights, and a masterclass in cinematic lighting. Listen now and learn from one of the best in the business!

    1h 18m
  5. John Gresch: On Relationships & the Advancement of ARRI's Lighting Solutions

    03/05/2025

    John Gresch: On Relationships & the Advancement of ARRI's Lighting Solutions

    This week on The Lamp Dock, we’re sitting down with industry legend John Gresch, former VP of Sales & Marketing at ARRI, for an exclusive deep dive into the evolution of cinematic lighting. From the game-changing ARRIMAX to the revolutionary SkyPanel, hear behind-the-scenes stories, insider insights, and the innovations that shaped how we light the big screen

    1h 2m
  6. Matt Ardine, Gaffer

    01/09/2025

    Matt Ardine, Gaffer

    Matt Ardine is known for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Ghost in the Shell (2017) and Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019).

    1h 10m
  7. Dayton Nietert, Gaffer

    01/07/2025

    Dayton Nietert, Gaffer

    Dayton Nietert has been gaffing for over 35 years on iconic shows like, A Few Good Men, Birdcage, A Little Princess, A Walk in the Clouds, Xmen: The Last Stand, Crash, and Seal Team just to name a few…Dayton drops knowledge on set politics, lighting gear and takes us through some interesting set ups. Enjoy!

    49 min
  8. Bill Silic, Gaffer

    01/07/2025

    Bill Silic, Gaffer

    Bill Silic, gaffer and owner of Sun Lighting Services, has been in the business for over 40 years. Some of his credits include classics like Beetlejuice, Beaches, Frankie and Johnny and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Bill shares some really fun stories of the DPs he has worked with over the years. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do.

    57 min
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Interviews with some of the Film & TV Industry‘s top Gaffers, Lighting Designers, and lighting manufacturers. They discuss everything from lighting philosophies & technology, to set politics, and the business of owning lighting gear.

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