Light Source Denver

Light Source Denver is a Castle Rock-based grip and lighting company serving film, television, commercial, and digital productions across Colorado, operating since 1987. The company specializes in on-location lighting with fully stocked grip and lighting trucks, camera support systems (dollies, jibs, sliders), and a broad inventory of ARRI, Kino Flo, and LED lighting gear; rigging crates are included at no additional cost. Founded in 1987 and led by owner and gaffer Tommy Cheatham, who has 40 years of industry experience; past productions have included work with Oprah, Cher, Tom Cruise, Peyton Manning, and four past Presidents, as well as on-location lighting for photographer Annie Leibovitz. Based on a 15-acre converted ranch in Castle Rock, just 10 minutes south of Denver, the company dispatches to Castle Rock, Denver, Parker, Centennial, Englewood, Lone Tree, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Aurora, Golden, Arvada, Longmont, Louisville, and everywhere in between. Reviewers highlight Tommy's thorough preparation (including scouting locations in advance), well-stocked trucks, well-trained crews, and reasonable rates, with one producer noting the team fulfilled a large production's special needs on short notice.