Arizona Film & Video Crew for Hire - Gear Included
Ragtown Media is a Scottsdale-based film crew serving the greater Phoenix valley and productions across Arizona and globally.
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What it's like to work with us
Every Ragtown shoot is led by founder Clayton Lindley, a producer, director and cinematographer who started working in the film industry at 12 years old. Spent 10 years as an action sport athlete and has worked in just about every industry you can think of. We show up, move fast and efficiently.
The process is simple:
One call. Tell us what you're making: a brand documentary, event coverage, a commercial spot, a day of b-roll. We'll tell you exactly what crew and kit it needs, and what it doesn't.
We build the crew to fit. Ragtown scales from a nimble director/DP unit up to a full crew of gaffers, sound mixers, camera assistants, and drone operators. The crew is drawn from a trusted network of Arizona crew we've worked with for years.
We arrive ready. Our kit travels with us. Cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio, and drones are all in-house, checked, and packed the night before. No pickup runs. No missing cables. No day-one surprises.
Bringing a production to Phoenix?
We are located 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor, and 35 minutes from Mesa Gateway.
Out-of-state producers hire us as their Arizona crew so nothing has to fly.
We cover the: Camera package, Lighting, Grip, Audio, Part 107-certified drone work
Need something we don't carry, or a studio day? We have longstanding relationships with local operators and studio partners across the valley and can build out whatever the shoot calls for.
Crew Roles available in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Whether you need a full crew or a single specialist, we build the roster to fit the project. All crew is drawn from a trusted network of Arizona-based professionals we have worked with across documentary, commercial, live event, and action sports productions.
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Executive Producer
Oversees the full production from development through delivery. Manages budgets, timelines, client relationships, and creative direction at the highest level. Available for productions that need experienced EP oversight in Arizona.
Line Producer
Manages the day-to-day budget and logistics of a production. Breaks down scripts, builds shooting schedules, manages department heads, and keeps the production on time and on budget. Essential for any multi-day commercial or documentary shoot coming into Phoenix.
Production Manager
Handles the operational side of production including crew contracts, vendor coordination, permits, and travel logistics. Works closely with the Line Producer to keep the production running efficiently from prep through wrap.
Production Coordinator
On-set and pre-production coordination covering scheduling, call sheets, vendor communication, and logistics management. Available for multi-day shoots and larger productions requiring a dedicated coordinator.
Production Assistant
On-set PA support for gear handling, logistics, communication, and general shoot coordination. Available individually or as part of a full crew package.
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Director / Producer
Every Ragtown project includes a director and producer. Background spans documentary film, action sports, branded content, live events, and commercial production.
Production Coordinator
On-set and pre-production coordination covering scheduling, call sheets, vendor communication, and logistics. Available for multi-day shoots and larger productions requiring a dedicated coordinator.
1st Assistant Director
Runs the set on behalf of the director. Manages the shooting schedule, coordinates department heads, calls roll and cut, and keeps the day moving. A strong 1st AD is the difference between a shoot that runs on time and one that doesn't.
2nd Assistant Director
Manages talent, runs paperwork, distributes call sheets, and supports the 1st AD in keeping the set organized. Available for productions with talent, scripted scenes, or complex scheduling requirements.
Script Supervisor
Continuity and script coverage for scripted commercial and narrative productions. Tracks shot coverage, dialogue changes, and continuity notes across shooting days.
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Director of Photography
Top local DP, who is capable of using any camera systems you have or run our own Sony kit. Available as a DP unit or as standalone DP with your inhouse director.
Camera Operator
A-cam and/or B-cam operators for multi-camera documentary, event, and commercial shoots. Available independently or as part of a full crew package.
1st Assistant Camera
Responsible for focus pulling, lens changes, camera prep, and maintaining the camera package on set. Essential for narrative, commercial, and interview-heavy productions where critical focus and efficiency is a priority.
2nd Assistant Camera
Helps manage slating, camera reports, media management, and supports the 1st AC throughout the shoot day. Available for multi-camera productions and longer shoot schedules.
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
Manages on-set media, data backup, color management, and real-time monitoring of image quality. Available for productions shooting high-volume media or requiring on-set LUT management and dailies.
Steadicam Operator
Stabilized camera work for event coverage, documentary movement, and commercial shots requiring smooth dynamic motion. Available for productions that need dynamic, and fluid camera movement.
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FPV Drone Operator
Dedicated FPV (First Person Viewer) flying team for high-speed chase shots, proximity work, and dynamic aerial sequences. All flights by FAA Part 107 certified pilots. Ideal for action sports, motorsports, and event coverage requiring speed and agility in the air.
Inspire 3 Drone Operator
Cinema-grade aerial shots with DJI Inspire 3 and/or Mavic 3 Pro. Available as a standalone aerial unit or integrated into a full crew package. Part 107 certified.
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Gaffer
Heads the lighting department and executes the DP's lighting vision on set. Managing controlled lighting setups across studio, location, and event environments. They come with a minimum of a 1 ton grip, and electric package.
Can meet requirements for a 5 ton G&E + Lighting package, upon request.
Best Boy Electric
Second in command of the electric department. Manages the lighting package, power distribution, and crew coordination under the Gaffer.
Electric / Lighting Technician
On-set electrical and lighting support for lamp operation, power runs, cable management, and general lighting setup. Available individually or as part of a full electric package.
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Key Grip
Heads the grip department and oversees all rigging, camera support, and non-electrical lighting support on set. Manages the grip package including Dana Dolly, C-stands, frames, and rigging across all shoot environments.
Best Boy Grip
Second in command of the grip department. Assists the Key Grip in managing the grip package, crew coordination, and on-set rigging needs.
Grip
On-set grip support for C-stand placement, diffusion, flags, sandbags, dolly operation, and general rigging. Available individually or as part of a full grip package.
Dolly Grip
Operates the camera dolly and any track-based camera movement systems on set. Available for productions requiring precise, repeatable camera movement for narrative and commercial work.
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Sound Mixer
Professional on-set sound for interviews, documentary work, live events, and commercial production. Delivers clean, broadcast-ready audio on every shoot.
Boom Operator
Dedicated boom coverage for scripted, documentary, and interview shoots requiring a separate boom operator alongside the sound mixer. Available for productions where dialog quality is the priority.
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Art Director
Oversees the visual design and aesthetic of sets, locations, and props. Works with the director and DP to ensure the look of every frame supports the story. Available for commercial and narrative productions shooting in Arizona.
Set Decorator
Responsible for sourcing, placing, and dressing all set elements within the art director's vision. Manages the on-set look of every environment from commercial sets to location dressing for documentary and branded content.
Props Master
Sources, manages, and tracks all props on set. Available for scripted commercial, narrative, and branded content productions requiring prop coordination.Item description
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Makeup Artist
Professional on-set makeup for talent, interviews, and commercial productions. Available for single-camera interviews, multi-talent commercial shoots, and branded documentary work requiring on-camera talent preparation.
Hair Stylist
On-set hair styling for talent and on-camera subjects. Available alongside makeup artists for commercial, branded content, and narrative productions shooting in Arizona.
Wardrobe Stylist
Wardrobe sourcing, fitting, and on-set coordination for commercial, branded content, and narrative productions. Available for productions requiring wardrobe continuity and talent styling across multiple shooting days.
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Location Scout
Researches, photographs, and secures shooting locations across the Phoenix metro and greater Arizona. Familiar with desert, urban, mountain, and studio environments across the state. Handles permits, location agreements, and site logistics for incoming productions.
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Technical Director
Operates the vision mixer and directs the technical elements of live broadcast and streaming productions. Manages camera cuts, graphics, and playback in real time. Available for corporate events, live sports, broadcast productions, and multi-camera livestreams from anywhere in Arizona.
Live Stream Technician
Full live stream production for broadcast from any location including remote outdoor environments. Available for corporate events, product launches, conferences, and live sports coverage.
Broadcast Engineer
Manages the technical infrastructure of live broadcast productions including signal routing, encoding, transmission, and redundancy systems. Available for broadcast-level productions requiring a dedicated engineering presence.
Graphics Operator
Manages live graphics, lower thirds, scoreboards, and branded overlays for live broadcast and streaming productions. Works alongside the Technical Director to deliver broadcast-quality graphics in real time.
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See our Post Production page for more.
Video Editor
Post-production editors for documentary, event, commercial, and social content. All cutting done in DaVinci Resolve. Experienced across long-form documentary, same-day event edits, episodic series, and short-form social packages.
Colorist
Professional color grading for feature-length documentary, branded content, commercial, and social delivery. DaVinci Resolve color pipeline. Delivers broadcast-ready grades and platform-specific exports.
Post Sound / Audio Post
Audio post-production covering dialogue editing, noise reduction, room tone matching, ADR integration, music licensing and placement, sound effects, and final mix for broadcast, streaming, and social delivery. Available as a standalone post service or as part of a full post-production package.
Motion Graphics Artist
Lower thirds, title cards, animated overlays, and branded graphic packages for documentary, commercial, and social content. Available for projects requiring motion graphic integration in post.
VFX Artist
Visual effects for commercial, branded content, and documentary productions. Compositing, cleanup, sky replacement, and branded effects available for projects requiring VFX integration in post.
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We have connections to
Local owner-operators.
Local rental houses for any extra gear that you may need.
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Sony FX6 and FX3 cinema cameras, Panasonic CX-350, Insta360 and GoPro 13 for POV and mounted work, Sachtler and Manfrotto tripod systems. For stabilization, we offer a DJI RS3 Pro.
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Sony G Master glass: 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, 35mm f/1.4 GM prime, and 70-200mm and 200-600mm telephotos for event, sports, and wildlife-distance coverage.
Alternate lens options from our local venders include;
Angénieux Optimo Zoom 15-40mm & 45-120mm
DZO Arles
Atlas Murcuries
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Sennheiser EW-DP, Tentacle Sync timecode, RODE NTG4+ and Pro R shotguns, and a Zoom H4n recorder for dialogue, interviews, and live sound.
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Aputure 600D and 300x Storm, Amaran F22 and RGB panels, 6x6 frames with diffusion, muslin, and grids, Dana Dolly kit, Matthews C-stands, sandbags, stingers, and full rigging support.
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ATEM Mini switching, RODEcaster Pro, AKG P220, and Starlink Mini for broadcast from anywhere, including the middle of the desert.
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DJI Inspire 3 for cinema-grade aerials, Mavic 3 Pro, and a dedicated FPV flying team for high-speed chase and proximity work. All flights by FAA Part 107-certified pilots.
Whats in our kit?
Everything below is owned in-house and can deploy with our crew.
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No, Ragtown's gear isn't available for standalone rental. Our full kit deploys with our crew on every project, which is exactly why our productions move fast: the people operating the equipment are the people who own it and know it. If you need a crew and a camera package in Phoenix, that's us.
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Start a project through our site or call +1 (480) 370-4821. Tell us the format, the dates, and the deliverables, and we'll come back with a recommended crew size, kit list, and quote, usually within one business day.
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Yes. Out-of-state producers regularly hire Ragtown as their local Arizona crew. We provide the full camera, lighting, grip, and audio package plus valley logistics and location knowledge, so your team can fly in light.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primarily Sony cinema cameras (FX6 and FX3) with Sony G Master glass.
We have local connections we work with on a weekly bases to provide alternate cameras and lens packages such as:
Camera
ARRI Alexa Mini
ARRI Alexa 35
Sony Burano
Freefly Ember
Package of 4 FX6 Cameras
Sony Underwater Housing
Lens
Angenieux Cine Zooms (15-40mm & 45-120mm f2.6)
DZO Arles Full Set
DZO Arcana Anamorphic Full Set
Atlas Murcuries Anamorphic Set
This is supported by Aputure lighting and Part 107-certified aerial coverage, from Inspire 3 cinema aerials to FPV chase work. The full kit list is above.
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Brand Documentaries, Commercials, Live events, Broadcast, Podcasts, and Photography.
See our Featured Projects for project breakdowns
Every frame on this site was shot by Ragtown
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