Grip / Dolly Grip

The Grip / Dolly Grip is the working role in the Grip team — operating dollies, rigging camera supports, handling platform setups.

What the role does

• Operates dolly + push moves on track or on the floor
• Rigs camera supports — high-hats, sliders, lockoffs
• Manages Grip kit on set
• Coordinates with Best Boy Grip on day-to-day allocation

Position

Reports to Best Boy Grip / Key Grip.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 3 — Experienced.

Working pattern

Freelance, shoot-heavy.