Testimonials

“Loved working with Andrew, hard worker, tireless and great attitude. I highly recommend him.” Louie Psihoyos – Director Oscar award winner best Documentary “The Cove”

 

“I feel lucky to have found a talented and reliable gaffer for whenever I travel to Chicago for productions! Andy provides tremendous communication before and during shoots that helps everything run smoother and look stunning. Going beyond having an artistic eye on set, he helped me staff up my entire crew with a solid team from camera to sound to makeup. What more can I say? Andy is just a generous, entertaining, and relaxed dude to work with!”
David Hudson – Executive Producer Cinesaurus . Seattle, WA

 

“Andy, his crews and his well stocked warehouse of lighting and grip gear are an asset to film production in the Chicago and Great Lakes region. He is absolutely my go-to for all things G&E.”
Holland Kemp Producer – MAKE . NYC/LA

 

“Great gear, great attitude, great guy. My go to Chicago resource.”
Richard DeLigter – Real Productions, Inc. NYC

 

“I’ve hired Andy Cook many times because he combines a great work ethic with a wide skill set and a genuine passion for good work.”
Dallas Jenkins – Filmmaker . Chicago

 

“With nVision’s demanding national production needs for corporate and non-profit clients, we call upon the best talent in each market to assist us. Andy Cook provides that professionalism and can-do approach that we relish on our high-profile projects. It may be the best lighting services or a solution to a unique problem standing in the way of a breakthrough look. No matter what, Andy always comes through for us.”
Paul Froehlich – VP, Executive Producer Nvision . NYC

 

“Thank you Andy for driving through the ice and snow from Chicago all the way to Iowa to help us out with our production. That may be par for the course for you, but for those of us from LA it is going way above and beyond the call of duty. Your experience and great attitude was very much appreciated. Warm Regards,”
Greg Kendrick – Waywest Lighting & Camera, Inc. LA

 

“Andy’s commitment to excellence is his top priority. Working within budgets, managing a tight crew or working solo, Andy always delivers the goods. The owner operator of a 3 ton and 1 ton lighting package rest assured Andy’s gear is well maintained, his presence on set always appreciated, always trying to make a shot better. Andy Cook has been my first choice gaffer for several years, when you come to the Midwest for your production you’ll want to make Andy your “first choice” as well.”
Bob Long – Director of Photography . Chicago

 

“We have worked with Andy numerous times and I have always found his work to be skillful, creative and sensitive to the subject. He is very flexible and always has the right tools for the job.”
Bob Hercules – President Media Process Group . Chicago

 

“With nVision’s demanding national production needs for corporate and non-profit clients, we call upon the best talent in each market to assist us. Andy Cook provides that professionalism and can-do approach that we relish on our high-profile projects. It may be the best lighting services or a solution to a unique problem standing in the way of a breakthrough look. No matter what, Andy always comes through for us.”
Paul Froehlich – VP, Executive Producer Nvision . NYC

 

“Thank you Andy for driving through the ice and snow from Chicago all the way to Iowa to help us out with our production. That may be par for the course for you, but for those of us from LA it is going way above and beyond the call of duty. Your experience and great attitude was very much appreciated. Warm Regards,”
Greg Kendrick Waywest Lighting & Camera, inc. LA

 

“I love working with Andy Cook! He is highly creative, technically skilled and a pleasure to have on set.”
Barbara Freeman – Freeman Pictures . Chicago

 

“Andrew Cook has vast technical knowledge and masterful lighting skills. He works seamlessly with the eyes and soul of an artist.”
Mike Falasco – DP . NYC

 

“Andy has all the toys but most importantly he ‘gets it’, and that is more valuable than any piece of gear.”
Damon Hennessey – DP . Chicago

 

“Andy Cook, his crew, and his trucks show up ready to work in an enthusiastic professional style using his knowledge of cinematography and light to speed your production along.”
David Seman – Dir/DP Folding Pictures