Dolly Grip Jamie Starr: Starting in Video Assist, James Bond, the art of dolly gripping, telescopic cranes, 1917 & Star Wars

On this episode of Cinemapodgrapher, we sit down with international dolly grip Jamie Starr to discuss his incredible career. From starting out as a video assistant to working on James Bond, to dolly gripping on 1917, and Star Wars: Episode VIII. He also gives us an insider's perspective on the art of dolly gripping and working with telescopic cranes. And, of course, we couldn’t miss chatting about his legendary Starr Grips merch, including the now-iconic Starr Grips “Budgie Smugglers.” Whether you’re in the industry or simply love hearing how the magic is made, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and inspiration.

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