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Filming of the feature film "Mystery Team" just wrapped. I served as Steadicam operator for the final two weeks of production. The film was a reunion with DP Austin Schmidt, and a first time collaboration with director Dan Eckman.

Filled in for fellow Steadicam operator, Jeff Muhlstock, for a day on "The Untitled Nicole Holofcener Project". The film stars Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet and Oliver Platt. Directed by Nicole Holofcener. Cinematography by Yaron Orbach.

Featured in the "On Location" column of the Spring 2008 issue of MovieMaker magazine (Christina Ricci on cover). The magazine spotlighted the film society of New Hampshire. View Article.

Hired on to shoot Steadicam for the NYU action film, "Dirty Laundry". The film was full of car crashes, gun fights, and Segways. Directed by Davey Sherwinter and shot by Paul Yee.

Joined the crew of "The Aristocrat", a feature film shot in Boston, MA. The film was directed by Greg Croteau and shot by Hillary Spera.

Shot a featured segment for "Good Morning America". It will air on the program in May of 2008.

Hired for Steadicam to shoot the music video for Irish singer Paddy Casey. The video can be viewed here.

Operated Steadicam on the short film "Help" as it shot in New York City. The film was shot by Phil Parmet and directed by Val Lauren.

Filled in for a fellow operator on "Tanner Hall", a feature film shooting in Providence, RI. The film stars Chris Kattan and Amy Sedaris, and is shot by Brian Rigney Hubbard.

Joined the crew of "Radio Cape Cod" in Woods Hole, MA to shoot Steadicam for their feature film. The production stars Tamzin Outhwaite and Tamzin Merchant.

Shot Steadicam for Petra Korner on the film "The Wacknesss" starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Famke Janssen. Directed by Jonathan Levine.

Steadicam Operator on a PSA for the Children's Hospital of New York. The spot featured Meredith Vieira and Christopher Meloni.

Joined the crew of "Winter of Frozen Dreams" for a great night of Steadicam. The film stars Thora Birch, Keith Carradine and Brendan Sexton III. Shot by cinematographer Brian O'Carroll.

Operated Steadicam on a music video featuring Danny Aiello.

Shot Steadicam for "The Bay Ridge Boys" starring Louis Vanaria, and shot by veteran cinematographer, Sol Negrin, ASC.

Hired as Steadicam Op on "Draw". An organized crime drama starring Mark Margolis, Rhys Coiro, and Anthony Mangano. Shot by cinematographer, Austin Schmidt.

Operated camera for Dice: Undisputed, a reality show on VH1 featuring Andrew Dice Clay.



 

Afton Grant is a Steadicam Operator, local to New York City and Boston Massachusetts.
Afton is also the creator of the popular industry website, SteadiShots.org which is a tribute and study of Steadicam Operators and their shots throughout cinema history.
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