Give it up for the Gaffer – Interview from the set of ‘The Irishman’

MovieSet’s exclusive coverage of the production of ‘The Irishman‘ rolls on with a visit with the Gaffer – in other words, the chief lighting guy.

Join the head of the lighting department Anthony ‘Spike’ Simms behind the scenes to hear him talk about what he does as a gaffer, the challenges of working through adverse weather conditions in the Midwest, collaborating with cinematographer Karl Walter Lindenlaub to create a crime feel with different lighting techniques.

More ‘The Irishman’ videos

Lots more videos from ‘The Irishman’ to enjoy – here are a few to whet your appetite:

Christopher Walken – Interview from the set of ‘The Irishman’

Ray Stevenson discusses his character ‘Danny Greene’ in ‘The Irishman’

Vincent D’Onofrio in ‘The Irishman’ – Interview about his character John Nardi

Vinnie Jones in ‘The Irishman’ – Interview about acting as a Union Thug

Val Kilmer from the set of ‘The Irishman’ discussing the story and violence

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All Things Cleveland Ohio: “The Irishman” A Movie About Cleveland Mobster Danny Greene

These are their Stories – Vince D’Onofrio talks about “The Irishman”

An Extra’s Story of a Day on Set with THE IRISHMAN

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