One of the few female gaffers in France, Sophie Lelou has been working in lighting for 23 years. After becoming a gaffer in 2011, she has worked on highly acclaimed films such as “Victoria,” “Custody,” “Antoinette in the Cévennes,” and “Knife + Heart.” On set, she uses ARRI Lighting equipment daily : M & L Series, SkyPanel, and LEDs.
“At first, some people had trouble taking me seriously. I had to fight to prove my worth and justify my position. When I became a gaffer, some productions…”
