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Dean Lester

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Atlanta-based grip and lighting technician with a comprehensive skillset including rigging, electrics, equipment management, and versatile lighting techniques. Proven adaptability on set, driven by a passion for gaffer work and a commitment to creating impactful visuals on every project.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gaffer

Ink & Bleach Pictures
01.2024 - 01.2024

Documentary "Pale" Missy Sterling

Lighting Technician

Woodruff Art Center
04.2024 - Current

Additional labor for the Alliance Theater.

Key Grip

Bigg Bizz Media
06.2023 - 06.2023

Short Film "Botch" Al Nuke"

Director

University Of Mississippi
02.2023 - 03.2023

Student Short Film "Pinewood" Dean Lester

Grip

Grizzlies GLADIATORS
09.2022 - 09.2022

Sports Media "Grizzlies" Mark Williams

PA

Graduate Hotels
08.2022 - 08.2022

Commercial "Visitcation" Arnaud Zimmermann

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater And Film

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05.2023

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Rigging
  • Electrical testing
  • Knowledge of power distribution
  • Experience with LED and Tungsten equipment
  • Lighting with multiple camera systems
  • Equipment management
  • Dolly installation

Certification

Eagle Scout

First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Lighting Technician

Woodruff Art Center
04.2024 - Current

Gaffer

Ink & Bleach Pictures
01.2024 - 01.2024

Key Grip

Bigg Bizz Media
06.2023 - 06.2023

Director

University Of Mississippi
02.2023 - 03.2023

Grip

Grizzlies GLADIATORS
09.2022 - 09.2022

PA

Graduate Hotels
08.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater And Film

University of Mississippi
Dean Lester