Jones' first step into the film business began on American Graffiti (1973), directed by George Lucas. He has since garnered three decades of experience in various areas of lighting. Jones, formerly of lighting and grip rental house 1st Unit, has joined ARRI in the newly created position of technical sales representative. Based out of the Burbank, CA office, his duties include sales, product development, evaluation and troubleshooting. Says Jones: "Working for ARRI is the best place to utilize my talents and apply the knowledge that I have accumulated over the last 30 years."
Horne is now a part of the ARRI Blauvelt, NY team, working as the Northeast lighting sales manager. The position was previously held by Roger Dean, who now covers the Southern region.
With production up in the Northeast area of the United States, Horne attributes much of his business to tax incentives like the Made in New York Incentive Programme. "The movie business is doing well right now, every rental house is very busy and that's changed from a year ago. With the help of the tax rebates for the films, it really has helped fuel the Northeast film business," he notes.
(Jim Evans)
