Sydney · Australia-Wide · International Productions

Professional
Lighting Crews
& Equipment

Film Lighting Australia delivers experienced lighting departments for commercials, content, feature films and television. Crew, equipment and transport — scaled to your schedule, budget and creative brief.

Selected credits Coldplay Katy Perry Justin Bieber Blink-182 Destiny's Child 5,000+ Commercials
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Sydney-Based · Australia-Wide
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Decades of Experience

Department-level
experience.
Every production.

5,000+
Commercials
15+
Countries worked
4
Vehicles ready

Film Lighting Australia is led by Grahame Dickson — a gaffer and lighting department head with a career spanning feature films, television drama, major live broadcasts, music videos, commercials and international productions across Australia, Europe, the UK, Asia and the United States.

We supply crew, equipment and transport to deliver lighting that works within real production schedules, budgets and conditions — from content shoots through to large-scale commercial and long-form work.

Every production receives the same standard of senior oversight, regardless of scale. Packages range from lean content setups and pre-loaded vans through to full truck-based lighting departments.

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Film Lighting Australia — Selected Work

Vans, Trucks & Crew Packages

All packages include experienced crew, production-tested equipment and on-set infrastructure. Configurations are adjusted during quoting — these are typical starting points, not fixed bundles.

Standard Small Van
Content & Independent
Mercedes LB 100 · AO 57 GV
From $1,000
Per day + GST · Weekly rates available
Best suited to
  • Carparks & tight access locations
  • Content, branded & social shoots
  • Corporate & documentary work
  • Independent productions
Includes
  • Lighting technician
  • HMI: 1.8kw + 575w Par
  • LED: Kino Flo Celeb, LitePanel, Aputure 200x
  • Tungsten: 650w Fresnels, Dedo lights
  • 8×8 & 6×6 silk, diffusion, floppies
  • Full power distribution & rigging
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Premium Large Van
TVC & Larger Productions
Iveco Daily · YSE 168
From $1,800
Per day + GST · Weekly rates available
Best suited to
  • TV commercials
  • Multi-camera productions
  • Location & studio shoots
  • Higher creative demands
Includes
  • Gaffer + supporting crew
  • 2× Arri SkyPanel, Creamsource Vortex 8 & 4
  • Nanlite 1200D, Aputure 600c, 300c, 200x
  • Astera Titans, HMI 6kw + M40/M25/M18
  • 20×20 frame, 3× 12×12 frames, full textiles
  • 3-phase distro, Honda generator, rigging
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Lighting Truck
Full Department
Nissan UD 175 · BB30MR
From $3,000
Per day + GST · Long-form rates available
Discuss Your Production
Best suited to
  • TV commercials & major campaigns
  • Feature films & long-form drama
  • Exterior & high-output requirements
  • International productions shooting in Australia
Key equipment
  • 2× 18kw HMI, 12kw HMI Par, 2× 6kw HMI
  • 2× Arri SkyPanel S60, 2× Creamsource Vortex 8
  • Nanlite 1200D, 2× Aputure 600c, 4× 200x
  • Astera Titans, Helios, Nanlite Pavo tubes
Tungsten & large sources
  • 2× 12kw, 3× 5kw, 4× 2kw Fresnels
  • 6× 2kw Blondes, Space Lights
  • 20×20 & 20×12 frames, full textile range
  • 400A 3-phase distribution, Powerlock cable
  • 3× HP12 dimmers, 12× cable ramps
  • 2× Honda 3kw generators included
Add-on available
  • Arri S360 SkyPanel
  • Kohler 25kva trailer generator
  • 100kva generator
  • M90 HMI Par

Experienced in Every Format.

Grahame Dickson has worked across every major production format — from network live broadcasts with no margin for error to intimate independent films. This is not entry-level work.

Feature Film & Television
  • UnCancelled — Spain, DP Gabo Guerra
  • Love Boat (US & Aus Series) — DP Peter Vidulich
  • The Bold & The Beautiful — USA
  • Forbidden Lies — DP Toby Oliver
  • Once Upon A Time In Punchbowl
  • Jirga — DP Goldie
  • Not Quite Hollywood — DP Karl Von Moller
  • Outback Jack — EU/Europe
  • Casualty — UK, DP Ian Wharburton
  • Emmerdale — UK
  • Dil Chahta Hai — India
  • Germany's Next Top Model — Germany
  • Carmen & Bolude, Rocky & Me, The Shore
Live Broadcast & Events
  • Oprah's Great Australian Adventure — Lighting Designer
  • X Factor Boot Camp — Lighting Designer
  • Climate Change — NBC USA — Lighting Designer
  • FIFA World Cup
  • Olympic Games
  • Cricket & Rugby World Cup
  • Commonwealth Games
  • NRL, A-League, NBL
  • Indian Premier League
  • Kitchen Whizz — Lighting Designer
  • Germany's Next Top Model — Lighting Designer
5,000+ Commercials
  • Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Samsung
  • Qantas, Cathay Pacific
  • Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac, NAB
  • Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes
  • Nike, Adidas, L'Oréal, Vidal Sassoon
  • Coca-Cola, McDonald's, KFC, Woolworths, Coles
  • Honda, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, Ford, Lexus
  • Heineken, Asahi, Bundaberg Rum
  • PayPal, American Express, KPMG
  • Telstra, Optus, Meta, YouTube, Oracle
  • David Jones, Myer, Kmart
International Work
  • Sadaarji — India
  • Kyunkai — India
  • Tasumania Monogatari — Japan
  • Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan — Indonesia
  • Traces of Dragon — Hong Kong
  • Outback Jack — Europe
  • Michelin Tyres — France, DP Eric Valli
  • Shadow — France, DP Eric Valli
  • Boeing — USA
  • Personal Spaces — USA
  • Moulin Rouge Miniatures — DP Stephen Dobson
Music Videos — Selected Artists
Blink-182 Destiny's Child Coldplay Katy Perry Justin Bieber Nickelback Silverchair Guy Sebastian Delta Goodrem Pnau Peking Duk Dami Im Amity Affliction The Vines Jet Killing Heidi Shannon Noll Ronan Keating Sneaky Sound System Human Nature Wes Carr Kasey Chambers Samantha Jade Thirsty Merc Rogue Traders
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Production-Tested Inventory

All equipment is current, maintained and delivered as part of a working lighting department — not dry hire. Final selections are confirmed during quoting based on your locations, schedule and creative brief.

LED Panels & Mats
  • Arri SkyPanel S360 / S120 / S60
  • Creamsource Vortex 8 & Vortex 4
  • Aputure F22C RGBWW LiteMats
  • Aputure Nova 300c
  • LiteMat RGBWW & Bi-Colour panels
  • Kino Flo Celeb 250 / 200 LED
  • LitePanel 1×1 Bi-Colour
  • Aputure MC7 RGBWW
COB LED
  • Nanlite Evoke 1200D
  • Aputure 600c (45° & 18° reflectors)
  • Aputure 300c + softbox, grid & Fresnel
  • Aputure 200x + softbox, grid & Fresnel
  • Aputure P300C RGBWW
  • Nanlite 60x + softbox
  • Battery & V-Lock systems
  • Wireless control across all units
Tube LED
  • Astera Titan 4ft (full set)
  • Astera Helios 2ft
  • Aputure T4C 4ft RGBWW tubes
  • Aputure T2C 2ft RGBWW tubes
  • Nanlite Pavo 30cm Tube II
  • Battery systems + wireless control
HMI
  • 2× 18kw HMI Fresnel
  • 12kw HMI Par
  • 2× 6kw HMI Par + Chimera
  • M90 / M40 / M25 / M18 HMI Pars
  • 1.8kw & 1.2kw Par HMI
  • 800w Joker Bug + 5ft Octodome
  • 575w HMI Par
  • Chimeras & Octodomes
Tungsten
  • 2× 12kw Dino / Maxi Brute / T12
  • 3× 5kw Fresnel + Chimera
  • 4× 2kw & 6× 2kw Blondes
  • 4× 1kw, 2× 650w, 2× 300w Fresnels
  • 2× 6kw Space Lights
  • Octodome 3ft & 5ft
  • Dedo kit
  • Kino Flo Diva & 4-bank units
Grip, Textiles & Power
  • Frames: 20×20, 20×12, 12×12, 8×8, 6×6, 4×4
  • Silk, ultrabounce, sail, muslin, greenscreen
  • Floppies, cutters, nets, bounce boards
  • 400A 3-phase distribution, Powerlock cable
  • 3× HP12 dimmers, 10kw dimmer
  • 2× Honda 3kw generators
  • Kohler 25kva trailer generator (add-on)
  • 100kva generator (add-on)

A detailed equipment breakdown is provided during quoting. Additional equipment can be sourced on request.

Every Production Format

From fast-turnaround content shoots to major international productions — the department scales to match the job.

01
Commercials & TVC

Full lighting department for agency, broadcast and commercial productions. Scalable crews, vans and trucks configured for standard commercial working conditions. 5,000+ commercials completed across every major brand category.

02
Content, Social & Branded

Agile setups for content, branded shoots, vertical and digital productions working to tight schedules and controlled budgets. Pre-loaded vans, fast setup times and lean crew structures without sacrificing quality.

03
Feature Film & Television

Lighting department for feature films, television drama and offshore productions shooting in Australia. Structured around continuity, crew consistency and the demands of long-form schedules. Extensive international film and TV credits.

04
Corporate & Documentary

Professional lighting for corporate productions, documentaries, interviews and events. Reliable, efficient and adaptable — with the same senior oversight applied to every job regardless of budget.

05
Music Videos

Widely recognised as one of Australia's most experienced music video gaffers. Credits include Coldplay, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Blink-182, Destiny's Child, Nickelback and many more. Speed, invention and visual confidence under pressure.

06
Live Broadcast & Events

Gaffer and lighting designer on large-scale live broadcasts, network productions and international events. Including FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and major network promos. No margin for error.

"Film Lighting Australia made our production seamless. Their equipment was first class, and their team is skilled and supportive."

Production Client · Sydney

Inbound & Offshore Productions

Film Lighting Australia regularly supports inbound international productions as their local lighting department — working with visiting DPs, offshore PM teams and international crews shooting in Australia.

Australia's 30% Location Offset makes the country increasingly attractive for large-budget international shoots. We understand international working conditions, workflow expectations and the logistical requirements of productions arriving from the US, UK, Europe and Asia.

Contact for International Enquiries
01
Local crew, your standards Sydney-based experienced crew available immediately. Workflow alignment call with visiting DP before shoot.
02
Full equipment capability Truck-based departments with high-output HMI, LED and tungsten inventory to match international production expectations.
03
International experience Credits in USA, UK, Europe, India, Japan, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Familiar with international production structures and commercial conditions.
04
30% Location Offset context Australia's Location Offset applies to eligible large-budget productions. We can connect you with the right resources for planning.

Common Questions

What does a gaffer do on a film or commercial shoot?
A gaffer is the head of the lighting department — responsible for implementing the DP's lighting plan, managing crew and equipment, ensuring electrical safety on set, and keeping the lighting department running on schedule. At Film Lighting Australia, the gaffer role is filled by Grahame Dickson, with over 5,000 productions of experience across every major format.
Do you supply crew only, or crew plus equipment?
Both. Film Lighting Australia supplies complete lighting departments — crew, equipment and transport together. We can also integrate as crew-only into existing productions where a DP or production company is supplying their own equipment. Equipment is not offered as dry hire.
How quickly can you provide a quote?
Quotes are provided within 2 hours during business hours, and same-day always. To get an accurate quote, we need: your shoot date, location or suburb, call length, and a brief description of the production type. Call, WhatsApp or email and we'll respond immediately.
Can you work with a visiting or interstate DP?
Yes — and we do this regularly. We're experienced at working with visiting DPs, offshore productions and interstate crews. We offer a pre-production alignment call to understand your workflow, preferred equipment and working style before the shoot day.
Do you work outside Sydney?
Yes. Film Lighting Australia is Sydney-based but works Australia-wide and regularly supports interstate and international productions. Travel, accommodation and freight are quoted separately for work outside Sydney metro.
Are your packages fixed or flexible?
Flexible. The packages on this site are starting configurations — every production is different. Equipment is selected per job based on locations, schedule, crew size and creative intent. We build the right package during quoting, once we understand your specific requirements.

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