Hi! I'm Jessica Santos - a gaffer, grip, and event lighting technician based in Chicago, IL.
( about me )
I love lights!!! I like setting them up, breaking them down, putting them away carefully in their cases like beautiful newborn babies, and using them to totally transform an image or space.
Big fan of narratives in the horror and romance genres, detailed tabletop and product work, music/dance videos, and lighting for community focused events.
Most days, you'll find me working as a rental technician at Machina Rentals. Other days, you'll find me dancing, gardening, crafting, or diving head-first into random new skills.
I love lights!!! I like setting them up, breaking them down, putting them away carefully in their cases like beautiful newborn babies, and using them to totally transform an image or space.
Big fan of narratives in the horror and romance genres, detailed tabletop work, music/dance videos, and lighting for community focused events.
Most days, you'll find me working as a rental technician at Machina Rentals. Other days, you'll find me dancing, gardening, crafting, or diving head-first into random new skills.
what i do
Gaffer
Event Lighting Designer
Lighting Technician
Grip
Dolly Grip
Event Technician
DMX Tech / Board Operator
work experience & education
Rental Technician
Machina Cinema Rentals
2024 - Now
Rental Technician
Machina Cinema Rentals
2024 - Now
Event Technician
ACE Chicago Events
2023 - 2024
Event Technician
ACE Chicago Events
2023 - 2024
Audio/Visual Technician
Rooftop Cinema Club
2023
Audio/Visual Technician
Rooftop Cinema Club
2023
Lead Show Technician
OGX Productions
2022 - 2023
Lead Show Technician
OGX Productions
2022 - 2023
Stage & Rental Technician
DePaul University
2019 - 2022
Stage & Rental Technician
DePaul University
2019 - 2022
Film & Television BA
DePaul University
2019 - 2022
Film & Television BA
DePaul University
2019 - 2022
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