Brendan Riel is an I.A.T.S.E. local 80 key grip and owner of Legacy Grip. Specializing in camera rigs, specialty camera movement, and vehicle rigs for the motion picture industry, Brendan is also committed to keeping the art of shaping light alive.

Throughout his career, Brendan amassed hundreds of commercial credits, tens of feature film credits, and a handful of TV show work. Working at scale is no problem – the bigger the rig or lighting setup the better. Drawing from his leadership capabilities, Brendan successfully brought the visions of DPs and cinematographers alike in collaboration with his network of highly skilled grips.

Brendan’s passion for his craft and dedication to excellence have established him as a respected professional in the industry, and he looks forward to sharing his wealth of knowledge with aspiring filmmakers.