Minnesota Film Board: Crew and Production

Grips, Key Grips, Dolly Grips, Riggers

Anderson, Craig
Categories: Grip

Description: Hard working and fun to have around.

Bacigalupo, Chris
Categories: Grip
(Also: Boom Operator, Set PA)

Description: High energy, Jovial, Resourceful, Discreet, Meticulous, Creative, Connected, Vim & Vigor, Rustic, Refined, Multi-Phasic, Brutally Honest, Winter Production Asset, Grab, Hoist, Wrap, MN Work Ethic.

Credits: VARIOUS 1989-present, ProVideo Prods., Studio/ Location Audio- Grip.
IRON WILL 1993 Disney, Key Office/Set PA.
BUDWEISER "HOCKEY" 1991-92 Propaganda, Key Office/Set PA.
Dayton's "AUTUMN HARVEST" Sale 1994 Grip.

Backes, Scott
Categories: Key Grip, Rigger, Grip

Description: I can provide expert grip and rigging services for any production.

Credits: GRUMPY OLD MEN 1993 Warner Bros., Grip, B-Camera Dolly Grip.
D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1993 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Rigger.
MIGHTY DUCKS 1992 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
PRINCE: DAMN U 1992 Planet Video, Key Grip.

Burch, John
Categories: Key Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger

Description: 14 years experience. 20 features. 100s of commercials.

Credits: D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1993 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Rigging Gaffer.
THE GOOD SON 1993 Fox, Grip/Rigger (MN portion).
LITTLE BIG LEAGUE 1993 Castle Rock Entertainment, 2nd Unit Key Grip (Day Played).
GRUMPY OLD MEN 1993 Warner Bros. Studios, Grip/Rigger.

Bystrak, Cynthia
Categories: Grip

Credits: MALLRATS 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Grip.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE 1995 Patchett Kaufman/NBC, Grip.
GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Pre-Rigger-Grip, 2nd Unit Dolly Grip (Day Played).
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip (Day Played).

Cast & Crew Temps, Inc.
Contact: Linda Klemmer
Categories: Temporary Help Services: Grips & other Production Crew Members
(Also: Temporary Help Services: PAs & other Production Crew Members, Temporary Help Services: Production Office Personnel & other Production Crew Members)

Description: The solution to your short-term worker needs, providing a wide variety of highly qualified talent and production crew members. Best of all, the burden of employment is ours.

Clemence, Peter
Categories: Key Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger

Description: Key Grip: MIGHTY DUCKS III, FEELING MINNESOTA, SHE LED 2 LIVES (TVmovie), BLESSING. Best Boy Grip: FARGO, THE CURE, TALL TALE (rigging crew), IT'S PAT, IRON WILL (2nd Unit), LAUREL AVENUE, MIGHTY DUCKS, THE PUBLIC EYE, THE BRIDGE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.

Credits: FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Key Grip.
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, 2nd Unit Key Grip.
SHE LED TWO LIVES 1994 Helios Ent./NBC, Key Grip.
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Best Boy Grip.

Durben, Milo R.
Contact: Milo R. Durben Prod. Services
Categories: Key Grip, Dolly Grip, Best Boy Grip
(Also: Honeywagon RV, Crane Operator - Tullip/ Enlouva II & III & IIIA)

Description: Dolly Grip: SHE LED TWO LIVESDolly Grip: SILENT TONGUEDolly Grip: LAUREL AVEDolly Grip: GRAFFITI BRIDGEKey Grip: out of town commercials and music videos.

Credits: MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Dolly Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Dolly Grip.
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Dolly Grip.
THE CURE 1994 Universal, Dolly Grip.

Eastman, Ace
Categories: Key Grip, Grip, Rigger

Description: Aptitude not attitude! - Experienced in feature work & even more commercials. I can key, best, dolly & rig. Call for more credits.

Credits: MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, 2nd Unit Best Boy.
MALLRATS 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Set Grip.
D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1993 Avnet-Kerner/Disney, Rigger.
GRUMPY OLD MEN 1993 Warner Bros., Set Grip.

Farrell, James
Categories: Grip, Rigger (Also: Electrician)

Description: It doesn't take a rocket scientist but this physicist is an experienced, hard working "jerk."

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip/Rigger.
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995, Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995, Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip/Electrician.
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip.

Flashpoint Industries
Contact: Jay S. Smiley
Categories: Grip (Also: Still Photographer)

Description: 25 years experience in still photography. 4 years experience in camera and lighting support. Studio and location.

Foehringer, Chad
Categories: Grip (Also: Electric)

Credits: MST 3K: THE MOVIE 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Grip.
PRINCE "GOOD LIFE" 1995 Planet Productions, Grip.
TARGET CHRISTMAS 1995 Wilson Griak, Grip.
BEST BUY 1995 Grip.

Franta, Jamie
Categories: Grip (Also: Stunts)

Description: Really fast.

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip (Day Played).
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip.
ANGUS 1994 Turner Pictures, Grip.

Gissell, Bradley
Categories: Grip (Also: Electric)

Description: THE CURE 1994 Island World Productions, Grip. THE VISIONARY 1994 Visionary Productions, Grip. SHE LED TWO LIVES, 1994 Helios Entertainment, Electrician.

Credits: ANGUS 1994 Turner Pictures, Grip (MN portion).
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE 1995 Patchett Kaufman/NBC, Electrician.
GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Rigging Grip, Grip.

Hartig, Richter
Categories: Grip, Rigger (Also: Electrician)

Description: RICHTER...as in Scale...if you feel the Earth move, call me, we'll get a grip on it.

Hobson, Bill
Categories: Grip, Best Boy-Grip, Key Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: Feature Film Grip: D3: THE MIGHTY DUCKS, FEELING MINNESOTA, FARGO, THE CURE, D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS, IRON WILL, SHELTON AVE., THE MIGHTY DUCKS. Best Boy Grip: SHE LED 2 LIVES. Dolly Grip: CRAZY HORSE. Key Grip: BOUND AND GAGED, A LOVE STORY.

Credits: CRAZY HORSE 1995 Sioux Country Productions (TBS) Dolly Grip/Key Grip (2nd Unit).
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip.
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Grip.

Hoffer, Michael A.
Categories: Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger (Also: Electrician)

Description: Hammer of the Gods.

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Rigger/Key Rigging Grip (Full Show/Key: 2nd half of show).
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Key Rigging Grip-2nd Unit Key Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip (Day Played).
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Grip (Day Played).

Kindt, Jim
Categories: Dolly Grip, Grip (Also: Electrician, Driver)

Description: Class "B" CDL with air brake test. Working knowledge of Panther, Fisher, Chapman Dollies. Working as Grip, Dolly Grip, Electrician and Tie-ins, Generator Operator. "Positive Attitude" Best Asset!

Credits: INDEPENDENT FILM; SECOND STORY MAN 1995 Tie-ins, Generator Operator, Electrician.
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Rigging (Day Played).
MN LOTTERY 1995 James Prod., Grip (1Day Shoot).
MST 3K: THE MOVIE 1995 Gramercy, Carpenter.

Korte, Victor
Categories: Key Grip, Dolly Grip

Description: IRON WILL 1993 Disney, 2nd Unit Key Grip.

Credits: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1992 Disney, Key Grip.
LAUREL AVENUE 1992 HBO, Key Grip.
PUBLIC EYE 1991 Universal Pictures, Key Grip.
MY GIRL 1990/91 Columbia Pictures, Dolly Grip.

Laumann, Michael
Categories: Grip (Also: Videographer)

Description: Experienced, hardworking and energetic. . . Ready to tackle new production situations. (Witty humor - no extra cost).

Credits: VALLEYFAIR 1995 Northwest Film, Grip.
NETWORK MOVIE PROMO 1995 NBC, Grip.
NAKED CAFE-AMY GRANT 1995 VH-1, Second Camera.
TARGET 1995 Media Loft, Grip.

Levy, Jon
Categories: Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger (Also: Electrician, PA, Set PA)

Description: Background in rigging, lighting, live production and rocket science. Experience on several features and with LA/NYC companies. This big guy is full-o-grace!

Credits: MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/ Disney, Electric, Rigger (Day Played).
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip-Electric-Rigger (Day Played).
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Grip (Day Played).
ROLLING STONES, VOODOO LOUNGE CD-ROM Pop-Art Films L.A., Grip.

Miller, Dan
Categories: Grip (Also: Electric)

Nelesen, Mike
Categories: Grip, Key Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: Seven years grip and electric experience in primarily commercial and feature film.

Niska, Greg
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: Excellent attitude and work habits.

Credits: SOUTHWESTERN BELL 1994 Dublin Productions, Electrician (Commercial).
JACKPOT JUNCTION 1994 James Productions, Grip (Commercial).
BEST BUY CO., Various Spots 1994, Grip/Electrician.
EMPEROR OF THE AIR 1994 Bridgebuilder 1994 (Film Short).

Paguyo, Paul
Categories: Grip, Dolly Grip (Also: Electric)

Description: IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE 1995 NBC, Grip. BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip. KING OF THE HILL 1992 Universal Studios, Best Boy Grip.

Credits: SURF NINJAS 1992 New Line Cinema, Grip.
SILENT TONGUE 1992 Alive Films, Grip.
EQUINOX 1991 RainCity Prods., Grip.
CROSSING THE BRIDGE 1991 Touchstone Pictures, Grip.

Parker, Mike
Categories: Grip

Description: Hard worker, positive attitude, sense of humor, fresh breath.

Credits: EMPEROR OF THE AIR 1995 Bridge Builder, Prod., Grip.
PORTRAITS FROM THE CLOTH 1995 Multi-Color Film and Arts Prod., Grip (Day Played).
AMERICAN EXPRESS "HANDLING" 1995 Studio 55 Prod., Grip.

Pearman, Geoffrey
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: Experienced grip, dolly grip, electrician, and rigger. Money back guaranteed non-crabby!

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip (Day Played).
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 New Line Cinema, Grip (Day Played).
SHE LED TWO LIVES 1994 Helios Ent./NBC, Electrician.
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Electrician (Day Played).

Pearman, Sev
Categories: Dolly Grip, Key Grip, Grip (Also: Electrician, Crane Operator)

Description: But wait-there's more!!With every booking you get the Class B license and the finest in dolly skills!!Now how much would you pay??

Credits: D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1993 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Rigger.
IRON WILL 1993 Disney, Crane Operator. (Day Player).
ASWANG 1992 Purple Onion Films, Key Grip.
THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1992 Avnet-Kerner, Best Boy Rigger.

Pickard, Charlie "Chico"
Categories: Key Grip (Also: Gaffer)

Raeker, Edward
Categories: Grip, Rigger, Electrician

Description: Competent grip support with an eye on safety and a firm grasp of physics.

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip.
ENVIRONMENTAL MOMENTS 1995 NSP, Grip.
EMPEROR OF THE AIR 1995 Bridge Builder, Grip.
Various Projects 1995 Big Bladder Pictures, Grip.

Ronnei, James
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: I enjoy working as a grip and electrician, am easy to work with, and have experience in a variety of working environments and tasks.

Credits: MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Rigging Grip, Set Grip (Day Played).
IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE 1995 Patchett Kaufman/NBC, Grip (Day Played).

Ryan, Tim
Categories: Key Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger, Grip (Also: Gaffer, Electrician)

Description: I'll work with ya, not ag'in' ya.

Credits: MST 3K: THE MOVIE 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Electric.
MIGHTY DUCKS 1992 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Grip.
IMPLICATIONS WHEEL WITH JOEL BARKER 1994-95 Aurora Pictures, Gaffer.

Saunders, Jeff
Contact: Production Services
Categories: Grip (Also: Camera Operator)

Credits: MALLRATS 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Grip (Day Played).
EGG BOARD "I LOVE EGGS" 1995 Wison Griak, Grip.
MICROSOFT "WORKSHOPS II" 1995 Cy Decosse, Grip.
DATELINE NBC "COLOR LINE" 1995 NBC, Grip.

Schaidler, James
Categories: Grip

Description: I'm willing to work on anything, so please give me a call and a chance, Thanx.

Credits: SAFE TOWN 1995 Cucolorous Production, Inc.
FROSTY 1995 Point Blank Pictures.

Schmitt, James
Categories: Dolly Grip, Grip (Also: Camera Operator)

Credits: MANY 1995 Peter Barber, Dolly Grip.
MANY 1995 3M, Dolly Grip-Grip-Camera Operator.
MANY 1995 Class Productions, Dolly Grip-Grip-Camera Operator.
MANY 1995 NMT Mobile Television, Sports Camera Operator.

Schwingle, Travis
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Credits: BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip (Day Played).
TACO JOHNS 1995 Setterholm Prods., Grip.
ROCK & ROLL IS ALIVE/HATE U 1995 Paisley Park Enterprises, Electrician.
MN. LOTTERY 1995 James Prods., Electrician.

Slagerman, Joe
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Description: Shiftless? Lazy? Incompetent? What's wrong with me? Hire me and find out. ALWAYS AVAILABLE!

Credits: MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Best Boy Grip.
FEELING MINNESOTA 1995 Jersey Films/New Line Cinema, Grip (Day Played).
MST 3K: THE MOVIE 1995 Gramercy, Best Boy Grip.
FARGO 1995 Working Title Films/Polygram, Grip.

Slater, Christopher
Categories: Grip

Description: Class "B" CDL License.

Credits: OLDSMOBILE 1995 Funari Advertising, Grip.
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip.
CANCER VIDEOS, SERIES 1995 Greenlight Productions, Grip.
RESCUE 911 1995 Katy Films, Grip/PA.

Thomas, Jean Margaret
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician)

Credits: �PORTRAITS FROM THE QUILT" 1995 Multi-Color Film and Arts, Inc., Grip/Rigger.
ERICKSSON CELLULAR 1995 Chicago Story, Electrician.
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS 1995 Miramax, Grip/Rigger (Day Played).
THE TOILERS AND WAYFARERS 1993 Keith Froelich, Grip (Day Player).

Thomas, Rob
Categories: Grip (Also: PA)

Description: Full knowledge of grip equipment, Mole Richardson lights and Fisher dollies. Will work anytime, no caffeine necessary. Reliable, professional, serious, blah, blah, blah.

Credits: LITTLE BIG LEAGUE 1993 Castle Rock Entertainment, Extras Casting Intern.
EMPEROR 1995 Chicago Story, Grip (Day Played).
FUNCOLAND 1995 Wilson Griak, PA.
GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip (Day Played).

Tufford, David
Categories: Grip

Description: Hard working, quick study, and ambitious, also I'm easy to get along with and pleasant.

Credits: LOOKING FOR HER 1995 Blue Bear Productions, Grip.
SECOND STORY MAN 1995 Creamy Green Productions, Grip.

Valentine, Bob
Categories: Grip

Description: Student at St. Cloud State eager to learn all aspects of film and video. Television Broadcasting major, Film minor. Graduating 2/25/96.

Credits: PRO PAL 1995 Brandmeier, Grip (Day Player).

van Dyke, Lisa E.
Categories: Key Grip, Grip, Dolly Grip (Also: Electrician, Gaffer)

Description: Been gripping for well over a decade. Not flashy, just experienced, flexible, intelligent and a wee bit unique. Ask around, most folks know me.

Credits: IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE 1995 Patchett Kaufman/NBC, Dolly Grip.
MALLRATS 1995 Gramercy Pictures, Dolly Grip.
D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS 1993 Avnet-Kerner/Disney, Grip.
UNTAMED HEART 1992 MGM, Rigging Key Grip.

Vandenberg Production Services
Contact: Joe Vandenberg
Categories: Grip, Dolly Grip, Rigger (Also: Electric, Camera Operator (Video)

Description: More grip...Less gripe.

Credits: VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS 1995 Young & Co., Grip.
GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip, Rigger (Day Player).
MTV/ ESPN/ NBC/ HBO (various prods.) 1991-95 Moving Pictures, Inc., Grip/ Gaffer/ Audio/ Dolly Grip.
UNTAMED HEART 1992 MGM, Grip. (Day Player).

Von Bank, Dean
Contact: a.k.a. Bean Bon
Categories: Grip, Electric (Also: Electric, Grip)

Description: Instead of being great at one thing, I'm pretty good at lots of things.

VonGrossmann, Peter
Categories: Grip (Also: Electrician, Teacher: Grades 7-12)

Description: On-set tutoring for grades 7-12 by Minnesota-licensed English teacher with Humanities BA. MIGHTY DUCKS I and II and TWENTY BUCKS.Rigging/Set Grip/Electric. Aerial work to shameless gags. Teacher: Ducks I , II, Twenty Bucks, Fargo, Mallrats, Feeling Minnesota.

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Rigging Grip & Set Grip (Day Played).
MIGHTY DUCKS III 1995 Avnet Kerner/Disney, Rigging Grip (Day Player).
COMMERCIALS 1992-PRESENT Giraffe Film Company, Grip/Electric.
TWENTY BUCKS 1992 Big Tomorrow, Teacher/ Grip/Electric (Day Player).

Winn, Michael
Categories: Grip, Rigger

Credits: GRUMPIER OLD MEN 1995 Warner Bros., Grip, Rigging Grip (Day Played).
THE GAME 1995 Yellow Hand, Grip/Best Boy.
INFLUENCE 1995 Grip.