Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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Welcome back to the Couch to Creator Podcast in this episode, David Homiak, a talented gaffer, joins the podcast to tell us what is a Gaffer and discuss his role, work and business in the creative and filmmaking industry. He talks film Lighting, Set Life & a Horse on a Skyscraper - What does a GAFFER REALLY do?

00:00 - What TF actually is a Gaffer
05:24 - Perfectionism on Set
08:10 - David's journey to becoming a Gaffer
11:30 - Hilarious On Set Jargon
19:00 - Education & Career Path
21:40 - Netflix Projects & Portfolio Pieces
27:28 - Building Relationships in the Film Industry
32:12 - David's Team, Freelancing & Business
35:35 - Future Goals & Bucket List shoots
44:14 - Advice for Creatives
46:39 Juicy Anecdote: "we put a horse on a roof"

Huge thanks to David Chomiak for coming on the Couch to Creator Podcast.

Thanks everyone for watching, listening, whatever you're doing. We're Sal & Bart from TRIO Stories and welcome to the Couch to Creator Podcast - where we hit record on real life conversations about being a Creator. The lifestyle, the career, the wins and defeats - we'll be giving you the know-how, low down, and all the dirty details that we've gained as filmmakers, photographers and business owners.

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