Gaffer with lighting hire · London & Hertfordshire +44 (0) 7958 433 400ironhandfilmlighting@gmail.com@ironhandfilmlighting
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Iron HandFilm Lighting

Gaffer with lighting hire

4th generation photographer

Iron Hand Film Lighting lights commercials and creatively driven work with its own kit: the latest LED technology, mirrors and rigging, powered by eco-friendly batteries. Based in London & Hertfordshire.

Lighting since
2010
Freelance since
2017
Gaffer with lighting equipment
Two fully kitted lighting vans

Kristof Szentgyorgyvary

Stills

Neil Cowley — Hall of Mirrors

Neil Cowley — Hall of Mirrors · Dir. Will Clark · DoP Sam Mulvey · Jamón · Gaffer: Kristof Szentgyorgyvary · 13 Oct 2020

Hall of Mirrors album cover: Neil Cowley at the piano, back to camera, facing a wall of CRT televisions
Album artwork © Neil Cowley / Mote
Neil Cowley at the piano, back to camera, wall of CRT televisions and a mirrored floor
Wide view of the Hall of Mirrors set, CRT television wall and reflective floor
Neil Cowley in profile at the piano, CRT televisions behind him
Behind the scenes on the Hall of Mirrors set, with crew and camera at the CRT wall
Neil Cowley leaning on a vintage CRT television, his face on the screen
Photos: Gray Lee Brame
Neil Cowley leaning on a vintage CRT television, his face on the screen
Photos: Gray Lee Brame
Neil Cowley seated among stacked vintage televisions
Photos: Gray Lee Brame
Close-up of a CRT television showing Neil Cowley’s face
Photos: Gray Lee Brame

Clients

Client spotlights

F1

Kristof has gaffered Formula 1 partner films for McLaren and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.

  • Aug 2026AbbVie × McLaren – Race to InnovateDir. Chris Hewitt · DoP Stuart Graham · Knucklehead
  • Apr 2026Microsoft × Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 with George RussellDir. Maceo Frost · DoP Stuart Graham · Knucklehead
  • Oct 2025Mercedes-AMG F1 × HPEDir. Ryan Charsville · Kingdom Creative
  • Jan 2023McLaren – 60th Anniversary filmDir. Henrik Ringnér · DoP Miguel CarmenesChapter 60

Nigella

Kristof gaffered Nigella Lawson's recipe films for Ocado across six shoots from 2022 to 2024. Watch the playlist ↗

Sensodyne

Kristof has gaffered Haleon / Sensodyne films from 2022 to 2026, mostly with DoP Rob Wilton.

  • Oct 2026Haleon / Sensodyne – Spain re-shootDir. Damian Wilk · Publicis Production
  • Sep 2026Haleon / Sensodyne – Pisces re-shootDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Publicis Production / Prodigious
  • Jul 2026Haleon / Sensodyne – StardustDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Publicis Production / Prodigious
  • Jul 2026Haleon / Sensodyne – PiscesDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Publicis Production / Prodigious
  • Jan 2024Haleon / Sensodyne – Pearly WhitesDir. Colin Holland · DoP Giles Holland · Prodigious
  • Dec 2023Haleon / Sensodyne – NextNovaDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Papaya Films
  • Aug 2023Haleon / Sensodyne – Dentist TestimonialsDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Prodigious
  • Aug–Sep 2022Haleon / Sensodyne – Notice & ConsiderDir. Max Sobol · DoP Rob Wilton · Papaya Films

Credits

Some of the productions over the years

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  • 2026Lapland UKCapesthorne HallGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2026PORTSSS27Gaffer with lighting equipmentStills & fashion
  • 2026PearsonFor Every Future – brand filmGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2026Haleon / SensodyneSpain re-shootDir. Damian Wilk, Publicis ProductionGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026LOSTVivienne Dacre, Lively Olive ProductionsGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – MasteryQualiaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen EditionQualiaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026Haleon / SensodynePisces re-shootDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, Publicis Production / ProdigiousGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026Chrystal x Rudimental3 2 1Chirolles Khalil, Don't Duck (Sony Music)Gaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2026AbbVie × McLarenRace to InnovateDir. Chris Hewitt, DoP Stuart Graham, KnuckleheadGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026IHGWhen the Host Needs Hosting – with Amelia DimoldenbergGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026Nothing But ThievesBaby Kool (Evelyn)Maxim Kelly, FriendGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2026Haleon / SensodyneStardustDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, Publicis Production / ProdigiousGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026Haleon / SensodynePiscesDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, Publicis Production / ProdigiousGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – DIY RepairQualiaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – Ceremonial SwordQualiaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026A&ETraining filmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2026Road to SankofaGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2026Microsoft × Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1with George RussellDir. Maceo Frost, DoP Stuart Graham, KnuckleheadGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – SurvivalDir. Max Ward, DoP Ciaron CraigGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – Famous QuotesDir. Max Ward, DoP Ciaron CraigGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – Welcome to the CollectionDir. Max Ward, DoP Ciaron CraigGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026MOTUGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026MGCar commercialDOP Stuart Graham, Knucklehead, Island StudiosGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026Little FreddieGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)Who Iz I? – promo teasersJonas Åkerlund, RSA FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2026Black BordelloDaddySienna Bordello (DoP Stuart Graham)Gaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomResident Evil – Evil Season is Here (Halloween Sale)Dir. Max Ward, DoP Carmen ForteaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026CapcomThe Capcom Collectibles – Knock-OffDir. Max Ward, DoP Ciaron CraigGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2026Domino'sGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2025MothercareGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2025Mercedes-AMG F1 × HPEDir. Ryan Charsville, Kingdom CreativeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2025Kraft HeinzHardcore Fans XmasGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
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  • 2025Mura MasaI'm Really Hot (For Myself)The Reids, Anonymous ContentGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
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  • 2025The CowgirlDir. Chris Lewort, DoP Rob Wilton, Plume Films & Racquet StudiosGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
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  • 2025Tamart DesignBrand filmDOP Stuart Graham (hired crew)Gaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
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  • 2024De BeersFestive CampaignGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2024Mother's Best ChildPizza Bride / Pizza SpaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024Project NickLucy ForbesGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024RefugeGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
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  • 2024Becky HillMultiplyKC Locke, Swords & EaglesGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2024Skrapz x KanoMarathon (Remix)Gaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2024ShallipopiPlutomania album teaserWOWA, Plutomania RecordsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videos
  • 2024FriedbergMy Best FriendKim NueschGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2024The Woman I LovedMax SobolGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2024Dior HommeWinter set buildGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024Karen MillenIconsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024PolidentGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024HitachiHill+KnowltonGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2024Haleon / SensodynePearly WhitesDir. Colin Holland, DoP Giles Holland, ProdigiousGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2024White StuffGaffer with lighting equipmentStills & fashion
  • 2024ElevenLabsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
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  • 2024GoogleGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
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  • 2024NikeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022–2024Ocado × Nigella LawsonRecipe filmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2024PaysafeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023Haleon / SensodyneNextNovaDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, Papaya FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023EinrideGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023ElandBrand filmGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
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  • 2023+33Short filmThe People's PiratesGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2023EYAINot Just AnyGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2023Eugene Needs the LooGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2023Haleon / SensodyneDentist TestimonialsDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, ProdigiousGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023PLPBoot It Out – BrightonGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023PLPMedia Access DaysPL ProductionsGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2023GoogleEducationDistilleryGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2023Pavyllon LondonFour Seasons Park Lane, featuring Yannick AllénoDir. Nico Ramirez, DoP Michael P. Ormiston, East of Normal & MoonshineGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2023Audemars PiguetUnrequited Love × ChallengersGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023SkyThe AshesGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023LovejoyWarsaw contentBlood FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videos
  • 2023DebenhamsTVGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023ENNYCharge ItENNY & Otis DominiqueGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2023Kloss FilmsBlack BookGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023Daddy's HeadGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2023McLaren60th Anniversary film – Chapter 60Dir. Henrik Ringnér, DoP Miguel CarmenesGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2023Audemars PiguetGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023EYGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2023Simply BeAW23Gaffer with lighting equipmentStills & fashion
  • 2023Sky Sports CricketGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023WahlGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2023WaitroseCookalongGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Kloss Films× Self-PortraitGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022DeepMindTalent acquisitionATPGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2022SupacellBTS (Netflix)Only Child CollectiveGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2022CastoreSir Andy Murray – Going from Gold Medals to a Metal HipGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2022Sky VegasWorld Cup drumGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022SkyRefer a FriendGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Ted BakerInk CreativeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2022Hard Life (easy life)Memory Loss (live at Abbey Road, for DHL Fast-Track)Dir. Joe Wheatley, Racket StudioGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2022Chop It Like It's HotWMAGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videos
  • 2022Nick CaveGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Ojerime ft. Mura MasaKeep It LoSophie Jones, RacketGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videos
  • 2022Haleon / SensodyneNotice & ConsiderDir. Max Sobol, DoP Rob Wilton, Papaya FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Jack WillsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022FordCustomer insight filmsDOP Stuart Graham, ImaginationGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2022FLOApple Music 'Up Next' filmTaylor Cohen, NoirGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2022PLPBoot It Out – LeicesterGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022PLPMedia Access Days – TottenhamPL ProductionsGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2022Tom GrennanArtwork & visualiserLaurence Warder, Sony MusicGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videos
  • 2022Premier BetFuture & CoGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Wesley JosephMonsoonStinkGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2022On HoldChloe Palmer Laporte, Little Dude FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2022StormChris Butler, No ReservationsGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2022The Machine RoomMilly UptonGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2022ValsparGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022YouTubeAmplifyGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Vox MachinaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Valencia GraceIt Was YouReuben Bastienne-Lewis, Emmyland, SonyGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2022QualcommHill+KnowltonGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2022AlissicSuperstitiousFrank Fieber & Reuben Bastienne-Lewis, Sony Music (in-house)Gaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2022NICEHas You CoveredGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Sky BoxingGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022A-Cold-Wall* × 032cPh. Zach Apo-TsangZach Apo TsangGaffer with lighting equipmentStills & fashion
  • 2022adidasGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Daisy BrainLive sessionGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2022ExpediaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Frosty Jack'sGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022KFCRSA FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022Knucks ft. KwengfaceLuciousLx, Dir. LxGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2022SkyProject E – motion stillsGaffer with lighting equipmentStills & fashion
  • 2022Virgin Media O2Gaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2022WizkidApple Music LiveSteve PyneGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2021Drive-In DatingGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Let's Eat GrandmaHappy New YearNoel Paul, Friend Production LtdGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021eBaySkyGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021BoominGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercialsWatch ↗
  • 2021In My DayWill Grave, Phoenix Works FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2021Loft StudiosGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021The Railway Children ReturnFinal pick-upsDir. Morgan Matthews, DOP Stuart Graham, Terra Nova UKGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2021Sky BoxingGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021FordGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021HSFHero filmThirty ThreeGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2021Calvin Harris ft. Tom GrennanBy Your Side (Acoustic)Chris Chance, 4th Floor Creative, SonyGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021NamasendaNo RegretsSekou AbireniGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Lidl33REDGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Billen Ted ft. Mae MullerWhen You're OutKalina PulitGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Butterfly AffectNathalie, DBK StudiosGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2021Mathilda HomerI'm SorryReuben Bastienne-LewisGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Amun ft. OFBMotiveNicolee Tsin, Lowkey FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021XiaomiGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Jvck JamesCome OverGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021COVID vaccineBAME video contentGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Lauren AquilinaThe KnifeDottie (Dorothy) Kay, DotfilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021WonderHotelArdmaxGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Mac WethaREMThe ReidsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Hak BakerCool KidsWill Robson-ScottGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Neil CowleyPrayerWill Clark, Sam Mulvey, JamónGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Amy MacdonaldStatuesJackson Ducasse, Ceremony London (label BMG)Gaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021TriptychGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Neil CowleyCirculationWill Clark, Sam Mulvey, JamónGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2018–2021A&OThirty ThreeGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2021Bullet For My ValentineParasiteFiona GardenGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2021Mimi WebbGood WithoutGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2021New LookGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2021Norwegian Cruise LineGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020My HouseGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2020PrescentGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020OptusAustraliaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020Pray MeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020Esprit D'AirLeviathanAndy MihovGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020WirecardDocumentary – London shootLakeside PicturesGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2020Neil CowleyShe Lives in Golden SandsWill Clark, Sam Mulvey, JamónGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020Neil CowleyHall of Mirrors – The FilmWill ClarkGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2020The Vanishing TimeGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2020ØrstedGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020ECCRoyal Gunpowder MillsThirty ThreeGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2020adidasRemix StudioGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020DJ Tunez ft. WizkidCool Me DownPeter Famosa, JM FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020Alana MariaHappierMeeks & Frost, Greatcoat FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020Sneakbo ft. StickzI Used (To)Mollana BurkeGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020FerndellGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2020Fake LaughGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020Kerri WattKissing FoolsMilly UptonGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020Lomas KomodoPray for MeLee Lomas & Imogen DavisGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020MabesMight As WellGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020MissomaGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2020Neil CowleyJust Above It AllGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2020Veuve Clicquot × Wallpaper*Gaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019LidlThirty ThreeGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019TunnelsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019HSFThirty ThreeGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2019Amun ft. SAFECycleStella Scott, Pulse FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2019Diamond BlackThe ScarletAndy Mihov, 33RED, ThirtythreeGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2019Jevon ft. Kida Kudz, DiggyLingoGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2019Sky SportsAnthony Joshua PPV promoGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & film
  • 2019Against All OddsGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019ExxonGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019Liquid GoldGaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019Self EsteemGirl CrushPiers Dennis, Riff Raff FilmsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2019Camera Department!Gaffer with lighting equipmentCommercials
  • 2019AccentureGaffer with lighting equipmentCorporate & branded
  • 2019Au/RaLive from YouTubeGaffer with lighting equipmentTV & filmWatch ↗
  • 2018Beat AssassinsHeavyweight SoundAndy Mihov, Before Dawn ProductionsGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2018Everyone You KnowDance Like We Used ToGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
  • 2018Everyone You KnowOur GenerationGaffer with lighting equipmentMusic videosWatch ↗
Black and white portrait of Kristof on a stool between mirror boards and reflectors

About

Kristof Szentgyorgyvary

Kristof is a London and Hertfordshire-based gaffer and the founder of Iron Hand Film Lighting. A fourth-generation photographer, his passion is large-format and panoramic black and white photography and darkroom printing. He moved to the UK alone on a one-way ticket in 2006 and began his career in lighting rental in 2010, spending seven years there before going freelance and forming his own company.

Having worked on some of the highest-end features, commercials and music videos alongside extremely talented DoPs, he now specialises in leaner, creatively driven productions: commercials, music videos, corporate films, fashion and portrait stills, and product shoots, with a focus on meaningful projects, top-tier creativity and sustainability.

Over the years he has invested heavily in cutting-edge lighting and light-shaping equipment: the latest Aputure LED systems, Dedo Lightstream reflectors and light modifiers designed to work with them, the K-flect reflector system and the CRLS Lightbridge, backed by a large range of light-shaping textiles and specialist grip. Location shoots run on high-end green-energy batteries instead of generators, and everything travels in two fully kitted lighting vans.

  • BasedLondon & Hertfordshire
  • Lighting since2010
  • Freelance since2017
  • VansTwo, fully kitted

On set

Photos & films

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A period living-room set with hard light streaming through net curtains
Glass pavilion lit from inside at night, reflected in a still pond
Kristof carrying a large LED head across a grass-floored studio set
Stands and cable on a studio floor under dappled, broken-up hard light
Two tall black Iron Hand Film Lighting bags strapped upright inside a van, among stands and grip
A courtyard lighting setup beside a brick building, with a van, flags on stands, a ladder and a fixture on the ground
The inside of a lighting van packed with stacked grey and red equipment cases and a black soft bag
Window light, haze and curtains
Studio and van walkthrough
Chair study, hard light
Jib over a stool

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Kristof Szentgyorgyvary

Director · Iron Hand Film Lighting Ltd

London based gaffer with lighting equipment for moving image and stills

Iron Hand Film Lighting Limited · London

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