FLASHLIGHT FILM SERVICES, AN AUCKLAND BASED FILM LIGHTING COMPANY, HAS SUCCESSFULLY OPERATED THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND FOR 21 YEARS.

About

Flashlight has four lighting trucks and a warehouse of modern, well-maintained lighting equipment. We supply trucks and personnel for Feature Films and Television Commercials and have affiliations with major lighting rental companies that provide additional equipment & backup throughout both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

Flashlight Film provides flexible lighting packages for features and commercials – both local and international. The majority of the equipment is from Arri( From Arrimax18/12K to smaller M series lamps,and Skypanels)with a selection from other Manufacturers Incl Mole-Richardson 24K Dino’s, and KinoFlo LEDs and Fluorescents

We also assist productions by organising experienced personnel and supplying Blimped Generator trucks (with voltage sensing / electronic  governing) up to 250 KVA. Our gaffers have worked on numerous International productions incl TV Series “ The Shannara Chronicles” and Features such as “A Wrinkle in Time” , as well as many NZ based features+TV shows.

Latest News

April 2018; Karl with Grips Jim Rowe and Chris Rawiri on location in Queenstown for Screentime’s Doco Series “ Dr Max “

May/June 2018;John Bell+ Sam Marshall are currently filming “Custards World”, the new Web Series for Whoa Studios!

Jackie+Madeleine – Directors,Writers&Stars of hit NZ Feature”The BreakerUpperers “, Shot by DOP Ginny Loane, and Gaffered by Karl! “

Work

Flashlight is a lighting Company that specialises in supplying high quality equipment for feature films and television commercials in New Zealand. Our four Lighting trucks and additional Studio equipment are, we believe, the best maintained and most reliable equipment available in this country.

In addition, our relationships with partner companies ensures that we can provide power generation and additional lighting, in any combination, anywhere in New Zealand. With over 30 years experience in lighting we provide a unique combination of great gear and great people!

A Wrinkle In Time-2018
The Breaker Upperers-2018
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE-2017
Ghost in the Shell-2017
Shannara Chronicles-2016
The Changeover- 2016
Krampus-2015
How to Murder Your Wife- 2015
Go Girls 2008-2009
Field Punishment No1- 2013
Avatar-2009
Outrageous Fortune 2006-2009
Poster Art
The Lovely Bones- 2008
The WaterHorse-2007
King Kong-2005
Eagle Vs Shark- 2007
Maiden Voyage-2002
Lord Of The Rings - 2003
Master and Commander-2003
The Locals -2002
Kids World-2001
Jack of all Trades- Pac Ren 2001
Jack Be Nimble-1993

Profiles

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Karl Saunders

Gaffer / Shareholder

Keen surfer, martial arts practitioner & occasional DJ.

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Gordon Smith

Gaffer / Managing Director

Loves a good wine (and a good bassline)

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Danny Williams

Gaffer / Lighting Director

Hawkes Bay Resident & winegrower in his spare time.

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Adrian “Wookie” Hebron

Gaffer (Represented by Flashlight in the upper North Island)

He’s from Wellywood & has worked in the Biz for ages.

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Claire Mason

Finance Manager / Shareholder

Chief number cruncher & Head Counseller

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The ‘Flash’ Crew

The guys who hold it all together

Gaffer / Best boys

Gallery

McDonalds TVC- West Coast, Auckland

McDonalds TVC- West Coast, Auckland

Karl,Sam+Jody-McD’s “IceAge”TVC-2008

Daylight Control

Daylight Control

Danny & crew on location near Queenstown for US Feature “A Wrinkle In Time”

Test Rig

Test Rig

Test Rig with Arri-X for Car Shoot

Countdown shoot

Countdown shoot

Countdown Shoot-Evening light on top of Carpark-Downtown Auckland

Air NZ Stills Shoot

Air NZ Stills Shoot

Line of 6Ks for AirNZ Stills Shoot

Office View

Office View

The view from our West Auckland office.

Contact

Flashlight Film Services LTD

P.O Box 60 103,
Titirangi
Waitakere
New Zealand 0642

Phone: +64 9 817 5516

Agents

FILMCREWS

Phone +64 9 632 1032

Key Contacts

Gordon Smith
Mobile: +64 21 933 506

Karl Saunders
Mobile: +64 21 505 435