Discover Top Freelancers in Abilene, Texas, USA

Ryan cut his teeth in photography while living in the vibrant and sometimes volatile, Francophone region of Central Africa. He finished university in 2008 and made his home in Rwanda and The Democratic Republic of Congo for the next five years. Covering conflicts and humanitarian crisis', he scoured the continent, eventually spreading into Asia and Latin America, notching over 70 countries and finding a comfort and truth within the world's most desolate, dangerous and beautiful places. His work, both the still and motion image, has been featured in award winning films, international publications, and aired across the US, Europe, and Africa. His most recent project has been working as a Director of Photography for The Last Animals, a documentary about the elephant and rhino poaching crisis within Central Africa and its connections to international terrorism. The Last Animals premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since toured the international film festival scene winning multiple awards. Ryan currently lives between Africa, France, and Texas; wherever his wife and daughter are is where home will always be.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary

Sally O’Grady has been producing and directing non fiction video for several years. Her work is concerned with illuminating a social issue in a surprising and visually arresting manner. She has an insatiable curiosity and a sincere affection for humanity (from incarcerated men to inuits in Greenland, to C level professionals Sally can find a way to connect with the scope of humanity) . Sally has worked as a producer for National Geographic, History Channel, The Smithsonian, MSNBC, PBS and Discovery. Most recently she has specialized in Branded Entertainment, creating successful campaigns for T Mobile, Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans, Saucony, Brooks and more. In addition to producing and directing Sally is a competent shooter and editor. Just don't leave her stuck in a dark room for too long.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer

Ben Wu is a documentary director and cinematographer based in Austin, TX. He is a two time Student Academy Award winner in the documentary category, as well as one of the directors of In Transit, which won the Documentary Feature jury award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015. His films have screened across the country and internationally. Ben is co founder of Lost & Found Films, a non-fiction film/video production company. Along with his creative partner David Usui, they created and produced the critically acclaimed web documentary series "This Must Be The Place," of which 5 have been Vimeo staff picks. His commercial and documentary work has appeared on PBS, NY Times, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, MTV, Vice, and others. Ben is a graduate of UC San Diego and received his MA in Documentary Film and Video from Stanford University.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Carlos Estrada is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree focusing on film production, film history, and poetry. He has worked in Birmingham, Alabama as a videographer and editor for the non-profit Impact Alabama. He recently participated in the Southern Exposure Film Fellowship, which brings documentary filmmakers from around the world to create short documentaries about environmental injustices in the state of Alabama. His first documentary, "Undocumented," a short about the impact Alabama's HB-56, an anti-illegal immigration bill, had on two illegal immigrant families, won 'Best Student Film' at Sidewalk Film Festival 2012. His other films have been screened from Los Angeles to France. He is drawn to characters that have a story you would not immediately associate with them.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Chris Rusanowsky is a talented photojournalist known for his captivating images of American culture and politics. Born in the United States, Chris has lived in several states and has traveled to numerous countries, giving him a unique perspective on the world and a deep understanding of the human condition. With a passion for capturing the essence of the world around him, Chris has devoted his life to capturing images that tell the stories of everyday people and the issues that matter to them. He has been published in many major newspapers and has earned recognition for his work in the industry. Through his lens, Chris has captured some of the most memorable moments of recent history, capturing the spirit of the American people and the complexities of the political landscape. His work is a testament to his talent and dedication to the practice of journalism and photography.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer

Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, I had a passion for storytelling and it was something I never grew out of. Because of this, my imagination had a significant role in leading me down this career path and now I have over 10 years of experience in the professional field. Although most of what I know is self-taught, I recently graduated with a Bachelors's Degree in Cinematography to create a solid foundation for storytelling to help keep me at my full potential. While I'm on the job, whether behind the camera or controlling event lights, I love being able to tell a story and collaborating with clients and actors to help bring the story to life. My work can be seen nationwide in music videos, commercials, flyers, and promotional products. I take pride in these projects and it always brings a smile to my face knowing that my clients are satisfied with their final product.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Art Director
• Colorist

Anything and everything G&E. Local to Austin, born and raised. Plenty of experience working doc & narrative.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Gaffer
• Art Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

Lauren Santucci is a documentary film director, cinematographer, and photographer living in Austin, Texas. Her work explores the connection between individual stories and wider contemporary social issues through authentic and intimate visual storytelling. Her current documentary in production was awarded a short film grant from the Austin Film Society and will be released in 2025. Lauren’s clients include Frontline PBS, Al Jazeera, BBC, The Texas Tribune, and Education Week. She has contributed cinematography to documentary films that have been screened by the Video Consortium and at festivals like Telluride, SXSW, and DOC NYC. With a background in photojournalism, her images have been published by NPR and The Guardian and exhibited at Photoville and the Detroit Institute of Arts.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Field Producer

It is through stories that we change the world. I went into journalism to tell the stories that protect, uplift and inspire our communities. But I wanted to get more into the mix, to work on behalf of the organizations actually implementing the change. At a globally recognized cancer research center, at the best-known coffee company in the world, at one of the country’s largest philanthropic foundations – I have implemented authentic, journalistic-style storytelling that fuels this funnel from message to change. Now through my company, Matter – Storytelling For Good, I help organizations of all kinds and sizes do this on behalf of their own missions and causes. It is my way of contributing to the better world we all seek. Good Stories. Matter.

• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Executive Producer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

David is an Austin based filmmaker with a passion for cinematography and documentary film. David was cinematographer on several documentary features for PBS, including Better This World, Richard Linklater: dream is destiny, By the River of Babylon, What Was Ours, and Through the Repellent Fence: A Land Art Film. He has photographed numerous political ads, including an award-winning national spot for the Democratic National Committee and several ads for Presidential candidate Barack Obama. He was the Director of Photography for all six season of the documentary series, Small Business Revolution, on Hulu and Amazon Prime. He has directed two feature-length documentaries — The Hot Shoe and The Newspaperman, currently in post-production.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company

Jordan Gass-Pooré is a senior English and mass communication double major at Texas State University. The moment she laid hands on a newspaper and her fingers were stained with black ink that she could smear on her older cousin’s white clothes, she was hooked. Since then, Jordan has been on a mighty crusade to prove that the pen is mightier than the sword, sharpening her writing skills through internships with the Los Angeles News Group, Austin American-Statesman and San Antonio Express-News, among others, and working with high school students as an English tutor and mentor. Jordan lived in Canterbury, England, for six months in 2010 and looks forward to returning, hopefully as a reporter with The Guardian in London.

• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Bex Rodriguez is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. As a full-time freelancer since 2013, Bex has worked on countless docs, commercials and music videos. Recently, Bex worked as a DP for Hulu, NPR, AT&T, The Daily Show, and most recently HBO. Bex’s goals are shooting and directing documentaries with a focus on women and minorities. She has traveled to Morocco to DP the disappearing culture of the nomadic people in the Sahara. Bex not only DPs but has recently discovered directing. From Sol to Seoul, a rock climbing doc following a young woman’s journey from her farm in Colorado to the granite mountains of South Korea, is her latest film in post production.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Hi! My name is Laura Figi but most people just call me "Figgy." I'm a freelance journalist with a passion for representing the truth, nothing but the truth and the whole truth. I consider myself multi-talented; I have experience in breaking news, long-form journalism, broadcast, photography, videography, post-production editing (I'm a huge nerd about Adobe Creative Cloud), copywriting and editing, HTML, web design, social media strategy, marketing strategy and French translation, but I am always itching to learn something new. I eat, sleep and breathe AP style and I'm ready to write, edit or shoot anything you throw at me!

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Social Media Producer

Multi-media journalist. One man band. I started off as a part-time PA, mainly working in Computer Graphics / Audio Technician / Camera Operator roles in news production for three daily newscasts for KLDO/KXOF in Laredo, Texas. After a few months, I was promoted to full-time multimedia journalist covering international border issues such as the shooting of a Department of Homeland Security helicopter near the Rio Grande River. Afterwards, I joined the team at KGNS, also from Laredo, Texas, as a multimedia journalist. I was part of a team of reporters and producers that covered the fatal bus accident off US-83 in the Spring of 2016. I'm currently a freelancer in the Austin area.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Hi, I'm an Animator and Motion Designer based in Austin, TX. Throughout my career, I've excelled in creating motion graphics, animations, video content, and graphic design both collaboratively and remotely. I bring a track record of successfully managing projects from concept to delivery while collaborating with diverse teams, including in-house studios, creative directors, producers, and designers. I appreciate the creative power that happens from working with others to achieve a common goal and get the job done.

• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Bijou Finney is a certified personal stylist, branding consultant, video producer and content creator that is obsessed with story telling and human optimization. She has produced custom campaigns for companies such as Red Bull, Razorfish, Lamborghini Austin, OCTO and directed the personal brand strategies of corporate executives and creative entrepreneurs in the US, Canada, and Mexico. In the last 8 years she forged a solid reputation as a visionary problem-solver and creative tactician in the fields of brand activation, concept design, media production, and professional development.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Working with MikeFeezTv is a terrific way to get high-quality videos. I fell in love with a DSLR back in 2010 and haven't looked back. 2014 saw me attend Tarrant County Community College and earn my certification in Digital Media & Production Skills, having spent the previous 14 years honing my trade. Since then, I have graduated from MEDIA TECH Institute with an associate's degree.I work as a professional photographer and videographer in the DFW region presently. BOOK WITH ME if you're searching for a professional, polished, well-cut movie!

• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

With over two decades in the entertainment industry, I am a seasoned executive producer adept at creating captivating content for TV and social media. At Texas Crew Productions, which I co-founded, we delivered top-notch broadcasts for major networks like NBC, ESPN, History, and Discovery, earning five Emmys for projects like the Ironman World Championship. My career showcases my creative and strategic prowess in TV production and brand campaign management, ensuring alignment with brand identity. I oversee all production phases, managing budgets and teams to meet deadlines and objectives.

• Executive Producer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer

My name is Ashlyn Tubbs and I am a video journalist who works in the South Plains of Texas. While I have seven years of background in writing, photography and videography for two different newspapers, my true passion came about when I began to write, shoot, edit and present my own stories for broadcast at KCBD NewsChannel 11. My favorite stories are more in-depth special assignments to attract viewers during our ratings period, and that is why I am pursuing mainly documentary style storytelling.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

22 years as TV news correspondent, documentary film producer, New York Times best-selling author, CNN commissioned op-ed writer, regional Emmy winner, occasional on-air political analyst for cable networks, author of six books. Experience reporting breaking news, politics, features, and issues. Topics range from major hurricanes (Andrew, Hugo, Fran), disasters, presidential campaigns, environment, energy, business, comfortable delivering insight and expertise on most topics on the air or as a writer/reporter.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary