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Crew Services

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Turtle Island Productions has provided complete crewing services on numerous productions since 1990, from ENG two-man crews runnin’ and gunnin’ to larger EFP and studio productions for documentary, corporate communications, and drama.

We have the experience and the network already in place in order to save you time and money hunting down the right crew for your specific project and your budget.

If you wish we can handle all the payroll services as well.

Whether you need a shooter and a sound person, or a lighting crew, PAs, teleprompting, Steadicam and jib operators, we can save you money by providing you with one-stop-shop crewing services. All of our crews come with years of experience and the talent and skills necessary to insure a successful production. 

Crew Positions

Director of Photography
Camera Op (ENG)
Mulit-Camera Operator
Lighting Director (Studio)
Gaffer
Grip
Sound Mixer (Studio &Location)
Boom Op (Studio &Location)
Steadicam
Makeup
 

If you would like a quote, or more information, please fill out our services inquiry form or contact us  directly.


Screenings

Upcoming screenings of Alcatraz Is Not An Island to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island 1969-71.

November 4, La Peña Cultural Center
Berkeley, CA
Sponsored by AIM-West

November 19, 7 PM
Hearst Museum
UC Berkeley
More Info


November 21, 2009, 8 PM

ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia, SF
Seating is limited.
More Info

American Indian Student Association
@ UCLA Present
Alcatraz Is Not An Island
Nov. 23, 2009 6-9 PM

Haines A25
Panelists Include
Dr. Troy Johnson
Duane Champagne
Deanna Rivera
Carole Goldberg
Chuck Narcho
More Info

If you're interested in obtaining a copy and/or sponsoring a screening contact us to make the arrangements.

 

Appearances

Radio Interview Feb. 15, 2010
CBC - Thunder Bay
"The Great Northwest"
Morning Show
Play


SFSU Native American Mural Dedication
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the
Indian Occupation of Alcatraz Island
With Special Honored Guests Anna, Fawn Oakes.
Friday, Nov. 20 11AM -3 PM
Ceasar Chavez Student Center - West Plaza

More Information


TIP owner and filmmaker James Fortier was recently selected as the Artist In Residence for the American Indian Studies department at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he continued to develop projects with author, playwrite, filmmaker, and professor LeAnne Howe (Choctaw), and conduct a four week video production workshop in Howe's AIS course, American Indian Stereotypes in Film, Fortier also screened several of his documentaries and led Q&A sessions with students and faculty.

Links

Native Biz - Indian Country's Business, News and Social Network

Recent Gigs

Turtle Island Production is currently producing a series of PSAs for the US Census American Indian Partnership Los Angeles and Pacific Northwest Regions.  TIP provided complete production support and crews for 3 days of shoooting at the recent National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference in Palm Springs where testimonials from tribal leaders were shot in HD. TIP is now editing the PSAs for web, DVD, and eventually broadcast distribution.

Special Offers


Book with DP James Fortier for the first time and you'll receive a special introductory package price of $900 for a ten hour day. A $500/day discount.

Package Includes 

Panasonic HPX300
w/17x Fuji Lens
Fuji Remote Zoom
Batteries & Charger
Cartoni Tripod
Matte Box
Fiter Set

1x 64GB P2 Card
2x 32GB P2 Cards
Apple 17" Laptop
Sony 8045Q Monitor
16x9/4:3
5 Light Arri Kit 
Chimeras
Kino Flo Kit (2x 2 ft 4 bank)
Tungsten and Daylight
Four C-Stands
Flag Kit
6x6 Silk & Scrim
Sandbags
Apple Box & Grip Clamps
Stingers & Diffusion
Senneheiser Wireless Lav
Azden Shotgun Mic
Sony Pro Headphones
Award Winning DP
Top Notch Lighting

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Favorite 2008 Documentary


DVDs