Hire a Gaffer / Lighting in Montreal, Canada
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional gaffer / lighting services in Montreal, Canada. Our gaffer / lightings come fully equipped with ARRI SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra, HMI lights and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Gaffer / Lighting Do?
A Gaffer is the chief lighting technician on set, responsible for designing and executing the lighting plan to achieve the desired mood and visual quality. They work with a range of fixtures from LED panels to HMIs, shaping light to flatter subjects and create depth in every frame.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Studio interviews
- Product shoots
- Commercial productions
- Film sets
- Green screen setups
Video Production in Montreal, Canada
Montreal combines European charm with North American production infrastructure. The city hosts major VFX studios and offers some of Canada's most generous production incentives. Assignment Desk has completed 85+ shoots in the Montreal market.
Quebec's film industry benefits from aggressive tax credits (up to 40% for labor) and a deep talent pool nurtured by leading VFX houses like Framestore, DNEG, and Rodeo FX. Montreal's bilingual workforce adds flexibility for French-language productions.
- 85+ shoots completed with local and traveling crews
- Industry-leading VFX tax credits — up to 40% on qualifying labor costs
- Bilingual (French/English) production talent pool
- European architectural aesthetics for versatile location doubles
Gaffer / Lighting Crew in Montreal, Canada
Our network includes experienced gaffer / lighting professionals across Montreal. Contact us at 312-464-8600 to check availability and get a quote.
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Production Guidelines in Montreal
Standard Day Rate: All gaffer / lighting bookings in Montreal are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 50-kilometer radius from downtown Montreal. Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need French-speaking crew in Montreal?
Not necessarily — Montreal's production industry is fully bilingual. Assignment Desk can provide English-speaking, French-speaking, or bilingual crews based on your production needs.
What are Montreal's production tax credits?
Quebec offers up to 40% refundable tax credit on qualifying labor, one of the highest rates in North America. Additional incentives are available for VFX and animation work.
How far is Montreal from major US cities?
Montreal is a 6-hour drive from New York City and a 5-hour drive from Boston. Direct flights connect Montreal to most major US cities in 1.5-3 hours.
Can crews handle multi-city Canada shoots?
Yes, Assignment Desk coordinates multi-city Canadian productions. We can pair Montreal shoots with Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, or other Canadian markets seamlessly.
What types of productions are common in Montreal?
Montreal is a major hub for VFX-heavy productions, animation, gaming cinematics, corporate events, and broadcast. The city's festivals (Jazz Fest, Grand Prix) also drive significant live event production.
How much does a gaffer / lighting cost in Montreal, Canada?
Gaffer / Lighting rates in Montreal vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a gaffer / lighting bring to a shoot?
Our gaffer / lighting professionals in Montreal typically arrive with ARRI SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra, HMI lights, Kino Flo tubes, C-stands and flags, Diffusion and gel kits. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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