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.

Ron Dahlquist's father started in the Hollywood lighting business way back in 1925, little did he know he would have inspired his son, grandsons and great grandchildren to join this beloved industry. Ron began rig gaffing in 1962 then advanced to Chief Department Lead at Paramount in 1972. From there he owned a large rental house, Keylite, and then on to manufacturing at Dadco. With such a broad range of experience, Ron takes us on a historic journey into the past.

Michael Ambrose has been on top of his Gaffing game for over 25 years, with credits like Ford vs Ferrari, Black Panther, Fast and Furious, Mad Men and most recently Ghostbusters 2.  Mike takes us through some of his Action Unit set ups and his approach to large night shots.

Tim & Sarah Hudson, founders of Hudson Spider, sat down with us to discuss their incredible success story of selling their home and moving their family to America from Australia and starting one of the hottest new manufactures in the lighting business. 

Jonathan Cushing, Founder of Cush Light, discusses his experience moving up the ranks as an IATSE Local 728 technician, the genesis of his LED tape & sheet lighting manufacturing company & and the nuances of working with LED Tape & sheets on the sets of game shows and scripted television.

Chris Ernst, who has been in the business for years lighting content for broadcasters such as FOX Sports, discusses his experience breaking into the business, for dynamics on set have changed over the years & the business behind how new LED technology has altered his lighting package

'Gentleman' Jim Plannette the legendary Gaffer behind the lighting of classics such as Braveheart, E.T. Extra Terrestrial, Young Frankenstein, The Fisher King, Oceans 11 & Magnolia shares stories from his 50 years of film lighting experience