FLASHLIGHT FILM SERVICES, AN AUCKLAND BASED FILM LIGHTING COMPANY, HAS SUCCESSFULLY OPERATED THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND SINCE 1990.

About

Flashlight offers a comprehensive range of lighting solutions for Feature Films ,Television drama series and Commercials, serving both local and international productions. With a fleet of three lighting trucks, a customised jumbo van and a warehouse stocked with modern, meticulously maintained equipment, we provide flexible lighting packages to meet the unique needs of each project.

Our extensive inventory includes top-of-the-line equipment from industry leading brands

  • Creamsource (Vortex range)
  • Astera
  • Litegear
  • Nanlux
  • Mole-Richardson (24&12K Dino’s)
  • Arri (Arrimax/M Series/Skypanels)
  • Daylight Fresnels; Silver Bullet 12K, Arri 18K, 6K,and Tungsten: Arri T12’s

We offer experienced personnel and have affiliations with major lighting rental companies spanning both the North and South Islands, we provide seamless support throughout the production process.

The Flashlight Crew with Kimberley Crossman on Golden Boy Season 2

Stephen Colbert and Karl Saunders on a glacier in Te Waipounamu filming for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: The Newest New Zealander

Temuera Morrison with Karl Saunders on Ahipara beach filming Far North.

Shot of Karl Saunders crafting with the Flashlight Team on Tinā

Filmography

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A Wrinkle In Time-2018
The Breaker Upperers-2018
Avatar-2009
Outrageous Fortune 2006-2009
Shannara Chronicles-2016
Eagle Vs Shark- 2007
King Kong-2005
Lord Of The Rings - 2003
Jack Be Nimble-1993
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE-2017
Poster from 'The Navigator - A Medieval Odyssey' 1988

Gear

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Profiles

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Karl Saunders

Gaffer/ Co-Owner

Keen surfer, martial arts practitioner & occasional DJ.

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Gordon Smith

Managing Director

Loves a good wine (and a good bassline)

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Claire Mason

Finance Manager

Chief number cruncher and moderator 

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The ‘Flash’ Crew

The people who hold it all together

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Gallery

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Evil Dead Rise

Gaffer, Karl Saunders and the Flashlight crew holding it down in the studio
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Wet down and warm tones magic hour rigs. James Dudley, Gaffer
Far North

Far North

Ninety Mile Beach night lighting, ready for the tide. Karl Saunders – Gaffer

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Daylight Control

Danny & crew on location near Queenstown for US Feature “A Wrinkle In Time”

Office View

Office View

The view from our West Auckland office
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Air NZ - Airside TVC

Planes and 18Ks. Karl Saunders – Gaffer

Contact

Flashlight Film Services LTD

P.O Box 60 103,
Titirangi
Waitakere
New Zealand 0642

Key Contacts

Karl Saunders
Mobile: +64 21 505 435

Gordon Smith
Mobile: +64 21 933 506

Agent

FILMCREWS

Phone +64 9 632 1032