Empire State Grips

04/17/2026

In 1997, I wrote a character who was a grip.
Someone asks him what he does for a living.
Her response: “A what?”
Monday, April 20th, I’m launching a Seed&Spark campaign to finish this film. It’s been 29 years. I need my people in the first two days.
Follow the page so you don’t miss it when the link drops.
👉 Tumble Dry Film

04/17/2026

In 1997, I wrote a character who was a grip.
Someone asks him what he does for a living.
Her response: “A what?”

Monday, April 20th, I’m launching a Seed&Spark campaign to finish this film.

It’s been 29 years. I need my people in the first two days.

Follow the page so you don’t miss it when the link drops.
👉 Tumble Dry Film

04/03/2026

throwback to the old rickshaw.

04/03/2026

04/20/2024

Having a great time with the new crew.

02/12/2024

Gaffer Justyn Davis and I sat down with Jakob to talk about our approach to the light of Dear Edward and how we used the Lightbridge system.

Part One

Gaffer & Founder of Lightbridge Jakob Ballinger sits down with Justyn T. Davis and Keygrip Ted Lehane for an in-depth discussion all about lighting on Apple ...

09/30/2023

Grip workshop.

09/23/2023

I had a great time teaching Grip & Lighting. Thanks to for giving them my name. Thanks to for all the advice and support. And a big thanks to for dropping by and making the last 2 days so much fun.