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Afton Grant, Steadicam Operator

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NARRATIVE

The Other Guys, Columbia Pictures
2nd Unit "B" Camera
Dir: Adam McKay; DP: Oliver Wood, BSC

The Wackness, Shapiro Levine Productions
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sundance Film Festival, 2008
WINNER: Audience Award
Dir: Jonathan Levine; DP: Petra Korner

The Pond, Legion of Eden Productions
"A" Camera/Steadicam
Dir: Dan Hannon; DP: Jendra Jarnagin

The Putt Putt Syndrome, Berry Pond Productions
"A" Camera/Steadicam
Dir: Alan Cognata; DP: Rich Marino

Please Give, Feelin' Guilty
(additional steadicam)
Dir: Nicole Holofcener; DP: Yaron Orbach

Mystery Team, Derrick Comedy
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sundance Film Festival, 2009
Dir: Dan Eckman; DP: Austin Schmidt

Split Ends, Back Pocket Productions
Dir: Dorothy Lyman; DP: Jendra Jarnagin

Dare, Dare Productions
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Sundance Film Festival, 2009
Dir: Adam Salky; DP: Michael Fimognari

Tanner Hall, Two Prong Lesson
(additional camera/steadicam)
Dir: Francesca Gregorini, Tatiana von Furstenberg; DP: Brian Rigney Hubbard

Coach, Yeah Player Films
Dir: Will Frears; DP: Harlan Bosmajian

Last Day of Summer, The Vladar Company
Dir: Vlad Yudin; DP: Patryk Rebisz

Dirty Laundry, Daveco
Dir: Davey Sherwinter; DP: Paul Yee

The Aristocrat, Three Times Productions
Dir: Greg Croteau; DP: Hillary Spera

Help
(additional camera/steadicam)
Dir: Val Lauren; DP: Phil Parmet

Radio Cape Cod, Silver Productions
Dir: Andrew Silver; DP: Michael Spindler

Winter of Frozen Dreams, Em and Me Productions
Dir: Eric Mandelbaum; DP: Brian O'Carroll

The Bay Ridge Boys, Empire Productions
Dir: Fred LeBow; DP: Sol Negrin, ASC

Draw, Lincoln Road Films
Dir: Ryan Pearce; DP: Austin Schmidt

Isabelle's Kisses, InFilmZ Productions
Dir: Liza Neskina; DP: Alexander Martin

Feliz Navidad, Babylegs Entertainment
Dir: Augustin; DP: Salvador Bolivar

The Norman Rockwell Code, Big Cannoli Pictures
Dir: Alfred Thomas Catalfo; DP: Kristian Bernier

 


 

TELEVISION

How To Make it in America, HBO
Dir: Julian Farino;

Eddie Izzard: The Big Intimacy Tour, Ella Communications, Ltd
Dir: Sarah Townsend; DP: Rob Sargent

Teen Cribs, MTV
Dir: various; DP: various

David Blaine: Dive of Death, ABC
Dir: Roger Goodman; DP: Dan Ramirez, Steve Sullivan

Parking Wars (promotional spot), A & E
Dir: Daniel Frys; DP: Toshi Ozawa

USA '08 Election Night Coverage, BBC
DP: Douglas Carnevale (Lighting Director)

Good Morning America (featured segment), ABC
Dir: Morgan Zalkin; DP: Kenny Chow

Dancing With Dogs, Animal Planet (World of Wonder Productions)
Dir: Craig Browner; DP: Craig Kief

Space Innovations, CBC Productions, Lowik Media
DP: Jean-Pierre St-Louis

Dice, Undisputed, VH1 Productions
Dir: Danny Hayes; DP: Nathanial Havholm

Treasure Hunters, NBC Productions
Dir: Tony Sacco; DP: Robert Erbeznik

Hooray For Funn!, Hooray For Funn!
Dir: Nathan Laver;

 


 

MUSIC VIDEO

Creed, Overcome
Dir: Dan Catullo;

Musiq Soulchild, Mary J. Blige, If U Leave
Dir: Sanji Senaka; DP: Joe Zizzo

Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Jizzed In My Pants
Dir: Akiva Schaffer; DP: Brian O'Carroll

Paddy Casey, Fear
Dir: Catherine Owens; DP: Kenny Morrison

Lucina, Miracle
Dir: Bernard Gourley; DP: Joe Zizzo

Danny Aiello, Besame Mucho
Dir: Frankie Nasso; DP: Chris Cannucciari

Push Play, There She Goes Again
Dir: Dale Resteghini; DP: Zeus

JFK, Day After Day
Dir: Paul Bosch; DP: Fritz Bosch

Weatherbox, Armed to the Teeth
Dir: Anura Idupuganti; DP: Jeffrey Kim

Andrea Ross, Moon River
Dir: Jason Glenister; DP: Leif Jensen

Abenaa, Everyday
Dir: Derek Partridge; DP: Salvador Bolivar

Robert Cray, Twenty
Dir: Sue Thomas-Cray; DP: Jonathon Millman

Don McCloskey, King of Discount Ho's
Dir: Nathan Laver;

 


 

COMMERCIAL

Hill Holiday, Partners Health Care
Agency: Element Productions; Dir: Paul Canney; DP: Norman Bonney

New Balance, World Winner
Agency: Element Productions; Dir: Charles A. Whitcher; DP: Adam Putnam-Thomas

Nicolock, Television spot
Agency: 24DP; Dir: Brian Christiano; DP: Brian Christiano

Berklee College of Music, Promotional videos
Agency: Celestial Media; Dir: Roberto Mighty;

Neighborhood Health Plan, NHP
Agency: Hennessy Productions; Dir: Lucas H. Guerra; DP: Sean Hennessy

Children's Hospital of New York, Clown Doctors
Agency: Spot Creative; Dir: John Andres; DP: Rob McKenna

Yankee Candle, Illuminations
Agency: The Yankee Candle Company; DP: Jerome Noonan

Jordan's Furniture, Jordan's Employees
Agency: Cramer Media; Dir: Rich Sturcchio; DP: Brian Moriarty

Venetian Yacht Club, Experience the Elegance
Agency: 24DP; Dir: Brian Cristiano; DP: Brian Cristiano

Dunkin' Donuts, Status Symbol
Agency: Fresh Bread Networks; Dir: Jodi Miller;

Mercedes USA, Release Party
Agency: Fourth Row Films;

Miller/Pilsner Urquell, Release Party
Agency: Fourth Row Films;

 


 

AFFILIATIONS
IATSE Local 600 | Society of Camera Operators (SOC)
Steadicam Operators Association | Steadicam Guild



 

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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