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Brent Sauls, ICLS
Gaffer, Rigging Gaffer
Light.Work / Shadow.Work
Finding Light. Honoring the Shadow.
Every story lives in Contrast.
Driven by passion. Grounded in craft.
I love working with people who care deeply about what they do — and helping them bring their vision to life through light. Every frame is shaped through discipline, teamwork, and trust — because truth lives in contrast.
Brent’s long-form work spans action, drama, historical narrative, sci-fi, and documentary storytelling — from intimate character pieces to large-scale international productions. His lighting approach integrates effortlessly with camera, grip, and production teams, supporting cinematographers with clarity, adaptability, and seamless execution across Main, Rigging, 2nd Unit, and VFX Unit work.
ADDITIONAL KEY CREDITS — UNIT EXPERIENCE
Selected work demonstrating Brent’s depth across Main Unit, Rigging, 2nd Unit, VFX Unit, and Additional Photography.
MAIN UNIT
The Mummy (2017) — Lighting Technician (Namibia)
Mowgli (2018) — South African Unit Electrician
Focus: large-scale set electrics, continuity-driven lighting, and integration with complex studio workflows.
RIGGING UNIT
Star Trek: Beyond (2016) — Rigging Spark
Our Girl (BBC, 2017–2018) — Rigging Gaffer (shot in Nepal)
Black Sails (2014–2016) — Rigging & Lighting Technician
Stargate: Origins (2018) — 2nd Rigging Best Boy
Focus: heavy rigging, safe large-set installations, efficient pre-light systems, and multi-department coordination across stunt, action, and VFX-heavy environments.
2ND UNIT
Origins: The Story of Mankind (2012) — 2nd Unit Gaffer
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016) — 2nd Unit Best Boy
Focus: action sequences, continuity with main-unit lighting, and rapid on-the-day problem solving.
VFX UNIT
The Empty Man (2020) — VFX Unit Gaffer
Focus: interactive lighting, plate lighting, controlled color environments, and integration with digital extensions.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Fatal Seduction — Season 2 (2024) — Gaffer
Focus: maintaining continuity for reshoots and supplementary photography; matching established visual language.
EARLY FOUNDATION
Dredd 3D (2012) — Trainee
Death Race 2 (2010) — Trainee
Safe House (2012) — Trainee (Action Unit)
Focus: grounding in discipline, technical fundamentals, and exposure to international lighting standards.