Think spice makes everything better? Well, you’re right. We’re turning up the heat with our spicy food world tour. We asked seven people in seven countries to show us the foods that make them salivate and sweat. On the menu is dakdoritang in Seoul (a hot soup spiced with gochugaru), jambalaya in Houston (check out the cayenne in that one), and maboke in the Congo (it gets its fiery flavor from red Scotch bonnet peppers). And, what should you do when you can’t handle the heat? Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky tests out different hacks to ease the burn—like sugar, chocolate, and even vodka.

Spicy Dish

Quarantine  "A Day in the Life" Around the World 

Great Big Story: Noodles Around the World

Phra Maha Pranom Dhammalangkaro is a Buddhist monk leading a massive recycling effort in Thailand. Every month, 10 tons of plastic bottles fished from the ocean and discarded on land are delivered to his temple in Wat Chak Deng, and the waste is repurposed into monastic robes. See how the project benefits both the environment and the economy.

Monks Plastic

GBS Spaghetti Ice Cream

A video commissioned by Open Society Foundations. Shot in Sweden and Ireland in late 2019 and early 2020.

The Multiplying Threats Facing Sex Workers Today

Short Documentary for 60SD -- footage only

60 Second Docs - Straight Man in Heels

Amon and Christina are an average American couple with two daughters who enjoy foodie adventures and beach trips. What sets them apart is their early retirement in Portugal at ages 39 and 41, despite earning less than six figures from government jobs. Through house hacking, side hustles, and DIY home renovations, they saved and invested their way to retirement, embodying the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement.

Documentary-style Video Shooter needed

Ismail Matar is a Palestinian refugee and an artist — and the streets of Gaza City are his canvas.

Born and raised in the Khan Younis refugee camp, Ismail has lived his entire life in a war zone — but he strives to bring hope and joy to his community through his artwork.

In May 2021, the Israeli military carried out 11 days of airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 260 Palestinians, 66 of whom were children. The attacks also destroyed countless homes and buildings, and much of Ismail’s street art became rubble.

For Ismail, rebuilding Gaza City, his home, means painting new images of hope and humanity in Palestine. Today, he helps children use art to channel their feelings and process their grief and trauma so that they can build a brighter future for themselves.

“We have dreams and ambitions,” he said. “We want to live with dignity.”

Doha Debates: Painting A Brighter Future in Palestine

On September 7th, 2021, art fashion designer Dawid Tomasewski presented his spring-summer 2022 collection “Fantastic Voyage” with a unique fashion film by Portuguese filmmaker Diogo Pessoa de Andrade. The film premiered during Berlin Fashion Week SS 2022 at Hotel SO/Berlin Das Stue. Inspired by a longing for the unknown and exciting, the film features two models in various locations in Lisbon.

Dawid Tomaszewski "Fantastic Voyage", Director's cut

Produce, Film, and Edit 30 training module videos for this company Hello Seven (https://helloseven.co/)

Million Dollar Badass

This is a special installment of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save their money.


Living On $6.1 Million A Year In Las Vegas | Millennial Money

Babylonians were using the Pythagoras’ Theorem over 1,000 years before he was born

‘Left Hook’ follows the journey of first female boxing team in war-torn Gaza between the prejudices of the society and the blockade.

TRT WORLD: Left Hook

America’s 1st Indigenous Beauty Brand | Ah-Shí Beauty

60 Second Docs - Indigenous-Owned Beauty Brand

Horoscope reading for Page Six, this is a pilot episode of a series.

Readings With Reda - Pilot

Living In A $43,700/Month Creator House In LA | Unlocked

Documentary-style shooter for CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series

SV Clean Energy has invested over $1.6 billion in renewable energy projects totaling more than 700 megawatts (MW) of capacity and nearly 175 MW of battery capacity. These projects deliver on the community’s commitment to clean energy that brings jobs and economic benefits to the state. For more information on SVCE power sources please visit www.svcleanenergy.org/power-sources. 
 
The wind project featured in this video is AES Mountain View located in Riverside County.

SV Clean Energy Projects

In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to unlock your iPhone with Face ID even while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 and later versions.

How To Unlock Your iPhone With A Mask (Face ID) - Tech Insider

Karoline Kaminski is a German singer-songwriter, composer and artist, creating music content based on her voice and her piano. The Avant-Pop Genre of her music reflects a mixture of deep grounded Soul-music, modern Pop and sensitive Vocals.

Karoline Kaminski (born in northern Germany) played various works solo in Germany and France, occasionally working together with other musicians. Her solo album AZUL (2021, self-produced) can be heard on Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, SoundCloud and more.

Karoline Kaminski - Blue Blue

Took care of the editing and motion graphics animation for yet another very useful and informative Bloomberg Law / Tax video.

Crypto Taxes - Bloomberg Tax

Showreel created from various documentary projects produced over the years.

Showreel

Miss Universe Titleholder Photoshoot

In August 1884, Thomas completed the first transcontinental bicycle ride in North America. The journey took 83 days of travelling, with 20 days of stoppage due to wet weather, and covered around 3,700 miles. Reports of his adventure were serialised in an American sporting magazine called Outing.

Cycling pioneer

I put this sizzle reel together against the clock. The goal was to communicate how much Storyhunter has to offer for News Media operations around the world.

News and Journalism Showreel for Storyhunter

Trailer for two documentaries filmed for Arte TV in Spain and France about Maritime Heritage. Original title: "Maritimes Erbe".

Maritime Heritage

Displaced Smiles’ follows the journey of Abdelfattah, a young Palestinian clown who, despite the devastation of displacement, strives to brighten the lives of children within the refugee camps.

Displaced Smiles

Un país con 1200 millones de habitantes donde según diversos estudios casi la mitad pasan hambre. Una nación del tamaño de un continente donde grandes multinacionales quieren apoderarse del negocio agrícola.


India: Dueños de la semilla, dueños del mundo (TeleSur: Pachamama)

Drug trafficking has left millions of hidden victims in Mexico. In Guerrero, one of the most violent regions in the country, because of the threat of drug-trafficking and the corruption of authorities, whole villages have been abandoned. Empty schools, closed houses and walls filled with bullet holes. This areas still present a danger because they are a passageway for gunmen and smugglers. 

The Ghost villages of the Narco

In Athens, a no-man´s-land for immigrants, a group of activists occupied an abandoned hotel and transformed it into the best hotel for refugees in Europe. Without any help from the government they prepare 1000 meals per day for the 400 hosted people from different nationalities - families, pregnant women and small children. Offering them an opportunity for a better life is a daily challenge.  

The Best Hotel in Europe

DC Protest - Monday

Drone reel from Berlin, Cologne, Havana, Amsterdam, Portland and Myersville.

Drone reel

The Thanksgiving Chief

 Ghana is home to the largest informal recycling industry in Africa. Awal Mohammed, a young migrant worker in his early 20's, leads a group of boys in burning imported electronic waste in Agbogbloshie. In June, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly demolished the homes of over 20,000 people in Agbogbloshie. Mohammed consequently lost his home and his job, forcing him to migrate back to his hometown.

Agbogbloshie

Meet the Activist Fighting Louisiana's Bayou Bridge Pipeline | Resistance

Drone Reel

Tabasco - The 100 Club - CNN

In this video Op-Ed, Rodney Roussell tells his painful story for the first time on camera.

The Rape Jokes We Still Laugh At

Clashes in Cairo

Native American women and girls are vanishing across the county. Just last year, the FBI reported 633 open missing persons cases for Native American women. According to statistics, they are also 10 times more likely to be murdered than non-Native Americans. The families of victims say their communities are outraged, but law enforcement isn’t taking action. 

Matter of Fact -- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman

America is facing a housing crisis. Americans earning minimum wage are unable to afford the average rent for a decent two-bedroom apartment in any state, county or metro area. California is facing some of the worst of it – there are only 22 affordable rental homes available per 100 extremely low-income households. Some southern California workers have a creative solution to the financial squeeze. 

Matter of Fact --Undocumented Americans Living in Tijuana, Working in San Diego

Phinyo Pukphinyo has an ordinary job with a few extraordinary requirements. As a firefighter in Bangkok, he's not only expected to save people from burning buildings but also from slithering house guests. Recently, snakes have become an everyday sighting in Bangkok, and have begun to infiltrate residents’ daily lives. Pukphinyo says he is now spending more time catching snakes than going near flames. Luckily, he loves it.

Fireman Snake Catcher

Hani Haybe founded Street Soccer Twin Cities to offer East African youth an outlet to connect through their shared passion for soccer. As a coach and mentor she teaches life skills, teamwork and how to achieve goals in a new place that can seem scary and overwhelming. This is just one in a series featuring Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota produced in partnership with Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood.

The Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota video series seeks to amplify girls and women in our community who are on a mission to build a better world. 

Produced in partnership with Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood of Empowerment,  funding provided by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation. 

Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota – Meet Hani

Tattoo removal for survivors of domestic abuse. 

Video journalist needed for shoot in Onalaska, WI on 5/21

NBA2K Toa Baja Court Launch

Visual journalist (photo and video) currently based in Washington, DC specializing in documentary and editorial visuals whose work has been published on CNN, NBC News, AJ+ (Al-Jazeera), Fusion, NPR, and other news outlets in addition to working corporate clients such as the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The Human Rights Campaign, Starbucks, People Magazine, etc. 

Armando finished his tenure as a communications fellow in 2014 at the United Nations University for Peace where he also worked as their official photographer/videographer documenting the different dignitaries and events occurring at the University. He also received a Master's in Media, Peace and Conflict studies from the aforementioned institution and holds a Bachelor's in Political Science.

Armando's work has been exhibited in California and Washington, DC where he received 'Best in show' during the 'Exposed DC' exhibit at the Longview Gallery. He's also a proud alumni of the Eddie Adams Workshop XXIX.

For more on his work visit: www.okaybokeh.com

Armando G.

Nicolas works as a freelance videographer and photographer, he has been based in Southeast Asia since 2008 and is a founding member of Ruom Collective. Before moving to Asia he was living and working in Perth, Western Australia as a Freelance Photographer as well as for a Perth based commercial photography agency.

His work has been published in various local and international publications such as The Guardian, The International New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine. As well as international channels such as National Geographic, BBC, CNN, France TV and TV5 Monde. He has also worked for international humanitarian organizations such as UNDP, UNICEF, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, UNESCO and CARE International.

Nicolas A.

Owner and co-founder – LoonarCity commercial and doc production company. Northwestern Grad, 2012. Freelance DP and editor specializing in documentary and commercial video production. Twin Cities PBS, Fulbright Fellow 2014; Nine years producing videos from concept to completion in the US and overseas. Years spent in sub-Saharan Africa and South America on topics ranging from refugee ruby mines and natural resource migration to heavy metal in the Brazilian Northeast. I have worked with PBS, the Washington Post, NBC, Vox, CNN, Brut., and featured in the New York Times. We've shot video, photos and edited for brands including Miller Lite, Netflix, Zevia and Blue Moon Brewing.

Jack D.

Rodrigo Hernández (México, b. 1982) is an independent documentary filmmaker for more than a decade as part of the Muzungu audiovisual cooperative. He has developed a wide range of TV series and documentaries for Al Jazeera, National Geographic, New York Times, Telesur. His first feature film “Disparos” (Mexico 2018), has competed around the world at top international festivals such as Guadalajara and Dok.Fest Munich. It was the most exhibited documentary in movie theaters in Mexico during 2019. His last film, Blood On Our Side, commissioned by Al Jazeera Witness, won the Best Documentary Short Jury Award at the Austin Film Festival 2020, qualifying the film for the Academy Awards 2021. Currently he lives in Athens, Greece .

Rodrigo H.

Yasser Abu Wazna is a multi-media journalist and producer based in the Gaza Strip.  He's produced a wide range of short documentary and television projects for TRT WORLD,  Al Jazeera, NEW YORK POST, Business Insider, GLOBAL CITIZEN, AJ+, ensia, Zoomin, and several other networks and outlets. His magnificent 8-part series about the Gaza Return March for the AJ+ is one of their top viewed videos, garnering over 8 million views across several multi-language platforms.
Testimonials about Yasser Abu Wazna
* "... Yasser goes to great lengths to capture the unrest and often danger during the marches in Gaza, where he risks his life to bring our footage. Finally, he is a professional and stunning video journalist who always looks for original stories at short notice that he pitches to AJ Plus..."  _ AJ Plus
* "Yasser is a pleasure to work with. He submitted all of the footage on time, and communicate well. He is an excellent shooter and interviewer". _ Aljazeera
*  "... he provides excellent films (and) very nice shot, and didn't require revisions. Very easy to work with". _ Zinc
*  "Yasser is a true professional. Every project we work on together is better than the last. More to come! Yasser is an exceptional storyteller and filmmaker, thinking through ideas to raise the bar on each project. Regardless of the assignment size, Yasser delivers on time with more content than requested for back-and-forth collaboration ".  _ GLOBAL CITIZEN

Yasser A.

Passionate. Creative. Hard working. Reliable
I consider myself a storyteller. 
I have always beens art oriented and creative. I've been lucky enough to work in various ways in performing arts (music-dance) and visual arts (illustration, design, video) along my life. 
I do believe my extensive and eclectic background enriches every project I take on. 
Ultimately, I believe I am fascinated by communication, emotions and the quest of beauty. 
I am mainly a director, editor and post producer. I can also develop ideas, scripts, storyboards and put my great team together to shoot whatever is needed! 
Love to catch projects from scratch and work side by side with the customer so I can offer my creative input after understanding exactly what they want and need.
Also love to get somebody else's footage and embellish it. 
Anyways, love my job.

Ms R.

I'm Tristan Pelletier, a video director, DP, and video journalist. Whether it's capturing the essence of a moment, highlighting unique perspectives, or crafting engaging narratives, my goal is to tell unique stories that leave a lasting impact.

Here are a few of the films I've produced, directed, filmed, and edited:
• Japan Hip Hop Dancer Documentary and Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNPMDIeOg0M
• Treehouse Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OZYtBczE3E&t=182s
• Xeela Fitness Documentary - 1.8m views:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OZYtBczE3E&t=182s

My equipment:
• 2 x Sony FX3
• DJI Ronin-RS3 Pro Gimbal
• DJI Mavic Air 2S
• Aperture 300D Light Kit (w. softbox)
• Aperture 120D Mark II lighting kit (w. lantern)
• Rode Wireless Pro Lavalier Mic System
• Sony FE G-Master 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
• Sony FE G-Master 70-200 f/2.8 lens
• Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens
• Professional-Grade Memory Cards

Let's collaborate and create something amazing!

- Tristan Pelletier

Tristan P.

Alexander has directed, shot, produced, and edited a wide variety of film projects ranging from commercial, music, and art videos that have reached millions online, to documentaries that have been featured in film festivals internationally and broadcast nationally. He has shot commercials for major brands such as Google, USAA, Jagermeister, and Georgia Power. He has also shot projects for HBO, CNN, VH1, Discovery, Fusion, NYtimes.com, Great Big Story, and CNBC, as well as created a number of fundraising videos that have raised tens of thousands of dollars for New Orleans youth programs. 

While it is rare to claim propensity in both the director and DP roles, having directed (and edited) two award-winning, feature-length films, Alex has become fluent in every phase of production, developed a strong understanding of perspective, story structure and emotional rhythm, as well as learned how to effectively delegate and lead a team. But the merging of his background in visual art with an infatuation with cinematography has him most often finding himself on set as the director of photography. While having a love for directing, he feels most at home with a camera in his hands, composing frames, painting with light and color, and crafting a visual language to serve a story and a directors’ vision.

Alexander G.

William Martin is a BAFTA nominated documentary filmmaker focused on gender inequality, immigration, queer rights, and climate change. He graduated in 2021 with a master's in journalism, with a focus on News and Documentary. He also has a bachelor of arts degree from NYU Tisch in photojournalism.

With funding from the Fund for Investigative Journalism and as a migration fellow with the Ground Truth Project, William created a 30 minute documentary examining the Trump administration’s controversial choice to continue detaining asylum seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celeste and Maria, two undocumented women, survived both COVID-19 and human rights abuses while detained at Otay Mesa ICE detention center in California. No Way, Which Way, was a BAFTA student film awards shortlist and was selected for the Toronto Women's International Film Festival.

Most recently, William was awarded grants from BAFTA and the Fund for Investigative Journalism to explore how the U.S. Border Closure has impacted transgender asylum-seeking migrants in Mexico’s dangerous border cities in the midst of Covid-19. After two years, the short film, Sin Hogar (No Home), will be released this late Fall. Here's a preview of the content published with The New Humanitarian—selected for IQMF Amsterdam and Tulum WE film festivals.

William was also a Great Big Story Genesis student fellow, one of four students globally awarded an opportunity to create a short film. His story, The Dolphins of Laguna, follows the fishermen of a small town in Southern Brazil who have been collaborating with dolphins for over 100 years to catch fish. Safico, 68 years-old, has been fishing with one particular dolphin, Caroba, for 45 years. Safico goes to great lengths to both protect and uphold the tradition of fishing with dolphins.

With funding from National Geographic, his documentary, Daughters of Drought, investigated how Malawian women are impacted by climate change. The film won Best Short Documentary at the Toronto International Women Film Festival and will be published with WaterBear in August. 

His video journalism is currently featured in Time, Teen Vogue, The GroundTruth Project, BRIC Media, and Al Jazeera.

William M.

My journey through the world of journalism has been a compelling odyssey, capturing pivotal moments in history and amplifying the voices of the unheard. From the tumultuous events of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution to the electrifying atmosphere of the 2014 Brazil World Cup, I've woven narratives that traverse continents and cultures.

My lens has not only focused on global events but has also delved into the intricacies of human rights struggles. I've illuminated the struggles of indigenous and immigrant communities in the United States, shedding light on their challenges and aspirations. Through my work, I've transported viewers to the heart-wrenching aftermath of the Christchurch Mosque mass shootings in New Zealand and the impassioned streets of the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States.

Amid these defining moments, I've also dedicated myself to unearthing the truth. Following the cataclysmic explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4th, I've meticulously chronicled its reverberations, capturing the resilience and strength of the Lebanese people.

My commitment to frontline reporting during the Arab Spring in Egypt was recognized with a prestigious nomination for the Rory Peck awards. In 2019, I was bestowed the honor of the Bronze Telly Award for my unwavering documentation of immigration issues in the United States and Mexico, a testament to my dedication to storytelling.

In my role, I directly collaborate with clients, ushering their video projects from conception to fruition. My responsibilities encompass the entire spectrum of production, from envisioning and strategizing to scripting, storyboarding, crew coordination, and shooting. I orchestrate aerial visuals through my role as a documentary-style drone operator, a realm where I'm licensed and insured by the FAA. My nimble flight craft of choice includes the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJI Mini Pro 3. I craft cinematic narratives through aerial and gimbal-based videography for diverse commercial clients. Moreover, I extend my expertise to the world of FPV drones, leveraging the DJI FPV and DJI Avata to create breathtaking and exhilarating videos through a first-person perspective.

My journey is an embodiment of my unwavering commitment to storytelling, one that constantly evolves while preserving the core of human experiences and aspirations.

Roddy H.

     Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. 
     Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. 
     His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple.
     If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

Derek M.

Hello! I am an independent producer, editor, and video journalist living in Berlin, Germany, originally from the US. My work ranges from music videos to corporate documentaries to short fiction films, although I've always had a passion for free-form documentary film that seeks to raise social awareness. My film credits include post-production editing and office work on the Oscar-nominated film Trouble the Water, Michael Moore's most recent film Capitalism: A Love Story, and the upcoming Morgan Spurlock-produced documentary, Dancing in Jaffa. I have always devoted a significant amount of time to the discoveries of travel, various cultures, and the human spirit, and hope to convey this understanding and emotions in my film work and everyday life. I graduated from Wesleyan with a BA in film in 2010 and now reside in Berlin, Germany, continuing to make creative and fun work.

Brian P.

How many times have your eyes sparkled with delight?

Diogo Pessoa de Andrade is a seasoned Portuguese filmmaker, producer, director, cinematographer (DoP), and videographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. With over 20 years of experience, Diogo specializes in creative and branded content, entertainment, information, and communication. He has collaborated with local and international brands, agencies, and production companies, delivering award-winning content across genres including narratives, documentaries, music videos, advertising, and corporate videos. Diogo operates primarily in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro/Algarve, providing exceptional results from concept to completion. His services also include camera operator, cameraman, and drone operator expertise.

Visit Diogo's website at: www.diogo-andrade.com

Diogo A.

I am a seasoned video journalist and photographer with a 15-year track record, specializing in documentary filmmaking. Represented by Panos Pictures in London, I focus on capturing social and environmental narratives. My education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Photography and Video from the University of Bolton and a Master's in Multimedia Journalism from Dalian, China. I have worked with top-tier publications like The New York Times, Time, Le Monde, and organizations such as Greenpeace and MSF. Notable projects include documentaries for Arte TV on Sea Heritage and campaigns for the Open Society Foundation on ethnic profiling and sex workers' rights. As a drone operator with 5 years of experience, I enhance my storytelling with aerial perspectives. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Basque, my work reflects a commitment to portraying the complexities of our world, from grounded depths to soaring heights.

Markel R.

I'm Lucas Mullikin, award winning visual storytelling Swiss Army knife. My work strives to breakthrough traditional storytelling paradigms. Producing content that drives audiences' sense of understanding. Inspiring interest and fostering perspective whenever opportunity arises. 

For over a decade,  I've been working full-time as a journalist, director of photography, producer, production engineer, sound tech, photographer and editor.

I'm constantly looking to elevate stories that bring light to circumstances often overlooked in mainstream media. Focusing on narratives outside the norm while exploring the elements that make us who we are. I strive to have my work to raise awareness on wide range of issues affecting communities across the planet.

I own Panasonic full-frame 6K mirrorless cameras. Zeiss and Sigma Arts lenses. Sennheiser and Zoom audio equipment. Aputure lighting. Live-streaming, instant delivery gear and much more.

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