FilmcrewNQ offers the most comprehensive film lighting, grip and electrics package in North and North West Queensland. Look over the trucks inventory, it’s fuller than a centipede’s sock draw and the perfect companion for your film, commercial or documentary. We have a solid reputation with real runs on the board, access to local crews and hard earned local knowledge.

About Us

Aerial filming and photography

Licensed and certified CASA UAV/drone operators.

Remote operators certificate (ReOC), Aeronautical radio operators certificate (AROC) and remote pilots license (RePL). We are qualified to operate up to sub 25kg drones, night visual line of sight (NVLOS). We carry a fully loaded DJI Inspire 2 cinema package (with Cinema DNG & Apple ProRes) including lens options.

Our DJI Cendence remote option can offer live broadcasters and journalists a network broadcast signal out (1080i/50) to offer an ‘eye in the sky’ and the ultimate viewing pleasure.

If you are planning on aerial filming we can provide the local efficiency and support needed for any project.

Lighting, grips, electrical and more…

Our Pantech’s are a well-stocked wonderland of just about every tool you need to tackle your on-set tasks and technical needs. Lights (HMI, LED, Tungsten, Flouro), overheads and modifiers, stands and accessories, clamps and clips, apple boxes, sandbags and furniture pads, production supplies, expendables, generators and everything else needed to assist your production. And we’re right here on the ground to assist with logistics, location support, approvals and networks. It’s better with a true local!

Two combo trucks and a lot of gear

FilmCrewNQ Truck Inventory

Lighting

Soft light, hard light, bounce light, reflected light. Whatever the mood you are looking for, we have a solution. Gaffers, Best Boy/Person, lighting assistants ready, willing and able.

Modifiers

What’s light without modifiers? Diffusion frames up to 20×20, scrims, silks, backdrops, gels, and accessories including cutters, black wrap, and colorgels to deliver the look.

Gripping

It’s all about support. Spud adapters, baby plates, scissor clips, carts, stands, grid clamps, C-stands, apple boxes, ladders, blankets… there’s a truck full of problem solvers, check it out.

Camera

On set monitors, dollies and track, suspension arm, cranes, bazooka risers, rigging, smooth sliders and mounting adaptors to mount your camera to virtually anything.

Electrical

Including generators, smoke machines, atmospheric haze, extension leads and festoon party lights. Onboard Test and tag facility.

Unit/Safety

Outdoor essentials including marquees, tables, chairs, safety gear, cleaning supplies, first aid, and ‘get out of jail free’ items for a seamless experience.

Facilitation Credits

Chinese Amazing Race – Jimmy Jib
Tony Robbins ‘Date with Destiny’ – Jimmy Jib
SBS Hungry Ghosts drama – Gaffer/Grip
Channel 7 Sunrise – Jimmy Jib
Channel 9 Today Show – Jimmy Jib
The Real Housewives of Auckland – Gaffer/Grip
The Real Housewives of Melbourne – Gaffer/Grip
AirBnB ‘The Country Pub Project’ – Gaffer/Grip
Great Northern Beer ‘The great recamp’ TVC – Gaffer/Grip
Tetley Tea ‘Cold Infusions’ TVC – Gaffer/Grip
Unilever / Air wick ‘rare scents’ TVC – Gaffer/Grip
Finch Company / Tourism Australia ‘Christmas’ – Location producer
Cairns Manufacturing Hub – Producer/Director
Bengar Films documentary ‘Advancing Australia’ – Gaffer/Grip
International Cricket Council promo – Gaffer
Australian Naval Recruitment – Division. Best boy
GILEAD Documentary, Bensimon Byne Canada – Gaffer
Chinese Amazing Race – Jimmy Jib
Tony Robbins ‘Date with Destiny’ – Jimmy Jib
SBS Hungry Ghosts drama – Gaffer/Grip
Channel 7 Sunrise – Jimmy Jib
Channel 9 Today Show – Jimmy Jib
The Real Housewives of Auckland – Gaffer/Grip
The Real Housewives of Melbourne – Gaffer/Grip
AirBnB ‘The Country Pub Project’ – Gaffer/Grip
Great Northern Beer ‘Father’s Day’ – Gaffer/Grip
Great Northern Beer – The Great Recamp
Tetley Tea ‘Cold Infusions’ – Gaffer/Grip
Unilever / Air wick ‘rare scents’ (James Holt) – Gaffer/Grip
Finch Company / Tourism Australia ‘Christmas’
KOJO / Cowboys – Gaffer/Key Grip
VMLY&R / Coca Cola ‘Create’ – North West Chillagoe Gaffer/Key Grip
Screen Queensland / TULLYWELL Film Short. Gaffer/Key Grip

Cairns Manufacturing Hub – Producer/Director
Bengar Films documentary ‘Advancing Australia’ – Gaffer/Grip
KOJO – ICC MXR International Cricket Council
Australian Navy Recruitment – for Division. Lighting
Weiss ‘Hello Sunshine’ TVC- Gaffer/Grip
Bundaberg rum & NRL ‘The Waterboy’ TVC – Gaffer/Grip
Channel 7 House Rules – Jimmy Jib
ABC Australian Grand Designs – Jimmy Jib
Network TEN Advancing Australia with Guy Pearce – Gaffer/Grip
Air Niugini ‘One Country’ – Producer/Director
Bundaberg Rum ‘Lazy Bear’ – Lighting & Grip equipment
Tourism and Events Queensland
Cairns Airport ‘Parking’ – Producer/Director
James Cook University ‘this is Uni’ – Producer/Director
Finch Company, Australian Tourism – Locations/Permits
Australian Electoral Commission TVC – Gaffer/Grip
Bill Leimbach/Mad Dan Productions ‘Departure Lounge’ – Gaffer/Grip
Deadly Choices ‘Jonathon Thurston’ – Gaffer/Grip
ADIDAS Great Barrier Reef / Not So Normal Productions. Locations producer/Marine Co-ordinator
WIZARDS feature film – Picture Vehicles & Marine Co-ordinator
AURIZON / TAXI Films. Grip/gaffer Combo truck
XXXX beer “Pride in your origin’ / the Producers – Best boy/combo truck
Dell Technologies / Borderland/Two Little Films – Gaffer/Grip/Drone/Locations
Police Recruitment / Compadre – Gaffer/Grip/Rickshaw
SONY KANDO 2023 / SUBVRT – Gaffer/Grip/Jimmy Jib/Tracking vehicle
BBC Calgary documentary series – Gaffer
Screen Queensland / Careers Expo – Lighting, griping, locations producer
YARNER / ‘CHESTERS’ Film Short. Gaffer/Key Grip
YARNER / ‘SUPER’ Film Short. Gaffer/Key Grip

Collaborations with Exceptional Brands

NEWS: Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns, now open.

The FilmCrewNQ warehouse is located just 150 meters from the front door of the new studio, a 58 second drive in peak hour traffic no less! We look forward to playing our part in the development of the North Queensland film industry.

Local, experienced, ready when you are!

We know Regional Queensland like the back of our hand. The roads, towns and it’s people. With a deep local knowledge and extensive production experience, our footprint covers the Whitsundays, West to Mount Isa and North to Thursday Island. Our resources are uniquely tailored for the environment we operate in.

Contact us

It’s better with a local, FilmCrewNQ

Have questions for your next production. Need location scouts, local producers, catering, first aid, helicopters, boats or barges? Give us a call or drop us an email.