I've been working in the film industry for over 20 years. Being plucked out of a community college at the age of seventeen to intern on a low budget feature gave me the chance to try my hand at PA, Set Construction, Boom Operator and Assistant Editor. My focus soon narrowed to Lighting & Camera, which is where you'll find me today.
Lighting is my true calling and has provided me with a healthy living and the opportunity to become owner/operator of Support Specialists Inc. Feature Films, Commercials and Music Videos make up the majority of my workload. I work as a Gaffer or Rigging Gaffer and as a Director of Photography whenever possible. The scope & scale of each job tends to dictate my level of involvement.
Every gig creates another!
Coming up through the independent film market has helped me learn how to efficiently utilize the resources available. When goals & expectations are matched with budget & personnel great things are possible.
I can help you bring your vision to any screen of any size… you pick the format and I'll help you make it pretty or ugly. You decide.
Call me…
A. Spike Simms
Vm (248) 752-3663
Hm (248) 543-3456
spike@overcrank.com
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Director of Photography
Gaffer/Rigging Gaffer
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A. Spike Simms
341 W. Saratoga
Ferndale, MI 48220
USA |
Vm (248) 752-3663
Hm (248) 543-3456
Email: spike@overcrank.com |
Feature Films: ...additional credits available upon request
- "My Name Is Bruce" High Def.
Dark Horse Entertainment
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Kurt Rauf
- "Semi-Pro" 35mm
New Line Cinema
Position: Electric (Detroit) Gaffer: Todd Higgins
- "Transformers" 35mm
Dreamworks Pictures
Position: Electric (Detroit) Gaffer: Andy Ryan
- "Dreamgirls" 35mm
Paramount Pictures
Position: Gaffer (Detroit) UPM: Don J. Hug
- "Jumper" 35mm
20th Century Fox
Position: Gaffer (Detroit) Director: Doug Liman
- "The Island" 35mm
Dreamworks Pictures
Position: Rigging Elec. (Detroit) Gaffer: Michael Bauman
- "Four Brothers" 35mm
Paramount Pictures
Position: Gaffer (Detroit) Director: John Singleton
- "21 Grams" 35mm
Universal Pictures
Position: Rigging Gaffer Gaffer: Robby Baumgartner
- "8 Mile" 35mm
Universal Pictures
Position: Rigging Gaffer Gaffer: Robby Baumgartner
- "Escanaba In Da Moonlight" 35mm
Purple Rose Films
Position: Gaffer Director: Jeff Daniels
- "Super Sucker" 35mm
Purple Rose Films
Position: Gaffer Director: Jeff Daniels
- "Back To Back" 35mm
NEO Motion Pictures
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Mark W. Gray
- "Straight To The Heart" 35mm
Santa Fe Films
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Mark W. Gray
- "Silent Scream" 24p/Mini-DV
Charity Island Pictures
Position: D.P. Director: Matt Cantu
- "Lost On The Bohemian Road" 16mm
Bohemian Productions
Position: D.P. Director: Sean Hoessli
- "The Last Big Attraction" 16mm
Hopwood Productions
Position: D.P. Director: Hopwood Depree
Video/Television: ...additional credits available upon request
- "Scanderbeg Warrior King" 24p/Mini-DV
Documentary Film
Illyria Entertainment, Grand Blanc MI
Position: D.P. Director: Nick Gjonaj
- "Streetlights" 35mm
Music Video
Straight Jacket Records, Detroit MI
Position: D.P. Director: Terry Davis, Jr.
- "Her Costly Affair" 35mm
Feature Film
NBC, Los Angeles CA
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Mark W. Gray
- "Under Wraps" 35mm
Feature Film
Disney Channel, Los Angeles CA
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Mark W. Gray
- "You Lucky Dog" 35mm
Feature Film
Disney Channel, Los Angeles CA
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Mark W. Gray
- "Tiberian Sun" Digital Betacam
PC Strategy War Game/CD Rom
Westwood Studios, Las Vegas NV
Position: Gaffer D.P.: Kurt Rauf
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