Smithsonian Grips is a Cape Town, South Africa based gripping and rigging grip company. We specialise in gripping and rigging on films and commercials both locally and internationally. With over 15 years experience, Keith has worked on films such as Star Trek, Judge Dredd, King Tut and Death Race.
Hardworking, dedicated, and cool under pressure, Keith has extensive knowledge of what to supply for each scene and ability to think quickly while completing tasks efficiently . One step ahead of the production in each sequence and always anticipating what is needed. We are available for work within the film hub of South Africa, Cape Town, but also throughout the country and also overseas in the far stretches of the world.
Smithsonian Grips pride themselves in maintaining professional, defendable rigging services of international standards. Providing creative cost – efficient solutions to challenging projects!
Who are we? What do we do?
Smithsonian Grips is a grip company specialising in all gear rigging on films, commercials, music videos, short films and all TV or film productions. Keith Smith’s extensive knowledge of dolly grips and specially built rigs has made him a popular selection for crews on action sets.
Our gear includes dollies and carts, camera’s, rigging, vehicles and trucks, levellers, low boys and assorted gripping accessories.
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