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Travel Photographer currently based between Pittsburgh, PA and Rome, Italy.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fashion Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Focused and inspired video editor looking for engaging freelance work. Has a full edit suite equipped with Adobe CC and DaVinci. Looking forward to making your project beautiful and memorable.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

American digital influencer with 3,000,000 followers. Provides social commentary to young people. 1/2+ billion impressions.

• Digital Content Creator
• Influencer
• Reporter / Journalist

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Clum Creative - Cleveland's premier full-service video production company.

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

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• TV News Producer
• Executive Producer

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer

Isabella Szabolcs is an award-winning video journalist currently working as a stringer for Ruptly TV and as a freelance video journalist for AJ+. She reports, shoots and edits both deadline-driven and feature stories that focus on topics such as politics, human rights and social justice. In the U.S., she's produced stories on the 2016 national and state elections and reported on campaign finance reform, immigration policy, Native American land rights and Black Lives Matter protests. Outside the U.S., she has investigated health care corruption in Colombia, sexual violence in Haiti, women's rights in India, the Mapuche conflict in Chile and the U.S. and UN sanctions against Iraq. Most recently, she report on human rights violations against Roma migrants in France. Her work is broadcast internationally by AJ+ and Ruptly TV, was featured in RollingStone.com and has aired on the major U.S. television networks. In 2016, her documentary, Colombia's Ride of Death, won a National College Television Emmy in Los Angeles and an Impact Docs Award of Recognition at The Global Film Awards Competition. She holds a Master's from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, a Bachelor's from Duke University and a Certificate of Intensive Study in Globalization and International Affairs from Bard College in New York City. She is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

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

Juan Freitez is an internationally acclaimed visual storyteller, video journalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by national and international outlets such as NBC News, National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI), The American Public Health Association, The National Journal, Netroots Nation, and The Huffington Post. He founded Community Grassroots Media - a full service video production company - to bring to light the stories of mission-driven organizations, capturing their essence and amplifying their impact. His first feature-length documentary, HEALTH UNDOCUMENTED (SALUD SIN PAPELES), awarded Freitez several international accolades and screened at national and international film festivals and impact conferences. The film has been translated into multiple languages including Spanish, French, Hindi and Malay. It has also been acquired by many libraries and universities for incorporation into their curricula. Freitez has been hosted as a guest speaker by renowned universities, including Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, and UCSD to present his work and lead discussions about the communities and topics documented in his films. He is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he remains dedicated to fostering his various local and cultural communities. Outside of running his production company and freelancing, Freitez enjoys being enveloped by the hugs and giggles of his two young daughters and being reminded of what the world looks like through the lens of a child.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Production Company

I’m Andy Kelemen, a branded content + commercial director with a specialty in making unusual work. I describe my style as playful and approachable, and I love over-the-top visuals with bold looks. I got my start filming behind the scenes content for Troma Entertainment with Lloyd Kaufman, after which I spent five years at one of the largest political ad agencies in the country, producing and directing national campaigns. I then went full-time as a director, starting a production company in the process. My work has been aired nationally, created millions of social media impressions, and I’ve picked up seven Emmy awards along the way for my documentary work for PBS. In directing content, I’m proud of the work I create, and my ability push the envelope (and push clients) when needed. While it’s tough to brag about personality traits, I’m consistently described as being easy to work with, and a fantastic collaborator. And let’s be honest, when you work on a commercial project - you spend a ton of time together.

• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Social Media Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Art Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Product Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter

I am a Peabody Award-winning Director of Photography focused on news and documentary. I am comfortable shooting solo or with a crew, and no assignment is too big or too small. My camerawork has won the Picture of the Year International Award (POYi), the George Polk Award, Scripps Howard and 4 National News and Doc Emmy nominations. I have filmed filmed for HBO, VICE News, BBC, Aljazeera and PBS both domestically in the US as well as South America, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. I am hostile environment certified and excel in covering conflict, social upheaval, and critical current affairs issues. I was the senior DOP of VICE News' viral documentary, "Charlottesville: Race and Terror", which has been viewed more than 65 million times and was hailed by TIME as the best TV episode of 2017. I have more than 20 years of journalism experience around the globe. When not filming, I train daily in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu and MMA, and can double as crew security. My ultimate goal is to teach martial arts.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Slinging her camera to far-off and unromantic places like third world prisons, southeast Asian brothel districts, and refugee camps for African children orphaned by civil war, Deb is interested in capturing stories of human dignity and social change.​ Deb has produced for ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, and Animal Planet. In addition to her role as producer, she is an accomplished director, videographer, editor, and photographer. Deb is the producer and co-director of the award-winning feature film Saving Carren, a documentary on meth addiction. Saving Carren was picked up by Discovery Education and is also available for viewing on Amazon Instant Video. Holding a Master's degree in Communications from Leicester University, Deb's main focus is in nonprofit and educational media. Deb has traveled extensively producing videos throughout the developing world, and traversing more than 50 countries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Orlando is an Emmy winning editor and a talented creative professional with a passion for giving back to his community. He began his career as a teaching artist and onsite video producer/editor for one of New York City’s largest nonprofits The Harlem Children’s Zone. After 4 years with HCZ, Orlando became the Director of Digital Media at New Life Fellowship Church, one of the largest churches in Queens, New York. There, he was charged with producing and editing all of the video content for the promotion and community engagement of the organization. As a Senior Editor at Green Buzz Agency, he has won many industry awards for his work with Upworthy, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, SYFY Channel, Georgetown University, TEGNA, and more. Orlando has a keen eye for story and structure. He is known for his unique ability to find the main throughline for any story; not only distilling what must be communicated, but also understanding how to deliver the emotional and relatable messages that resonate with viewers. Always looking to stay on the cutting edge of video, he obtained his Master’s in Fine Arts in Cinema and Television from Regent University in 2017. Currently, he is a Digital Video Editor at Nestlè USA. Working for their internal ad agency, The LEAD. Here he gets to do 2 things that he loves: create visually engaging content for distribution on social media and tell stories about amazing products.

• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Byron Goggin is a 13-time Emmy winning Director of Photography, Editor and Producer who creates programming for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, History, the BBC and many other well known networks. In 1990 Byron Goggin began his career a top ten market NBC affiliate in Detroit as a news editor where he remained for 2 years. In 1992 he was promoted to “Special Projects Videographer/ Editor” where he filmed and edited Emmy Award winning programs including Dateline NBC with Chris Hansen and Ann Thompson. In 1995 his job was expanded to include “Commercial Production Director of Photography”, and “Special Project Coordinator”. In 2000 Byron accepted the position of “Chief Photographer/Editor” at Fox Sports Net. His duties included shooting “live” sporting events pre and post game shows. Byron was also responsible for the overall quality of programming, development of strategies and technical plans for major sporting events including the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, NCAA playoffs, NBA Finals, Superbowl, MLB World Series, Ryder Cup Golf, and NASCAR events. In 2003 Byron was nominated for FOX News Corps “Global Excellence Award”, an honor given to only a few in the FOX worldwide network. Between 2002 and 2004 Byron went on to win a total of SIX Emmys for his outstanding work in photography, field production, and directing. In 2005 Byron left his position at FOX, to launch BMG Creative. BMG achieved instant national recognition with the production of “Wild Weekend Adventures”, which aired on PBS. BMG won a total of 7 Emmy Awards and 2 Associated Press awards, taking Byron to the next level of production. In 2010 Byron moved from Detroit to Los Angeles and expanded his business to include creating programming for the Discovery Channel, The BBC, National Geographic, History Channel, SPIKE and TRU channels. His list of photography and DP credits include shows like Ice Road Truckers, Wicked Tuna, COAL, Wild Justice, Monster Garage (MCM), and Black Gold. In 2015 Byron launched Byron Goggin StoryWorks. From concept, to development, to delivery, Byron and his skilled team can tell your story and deliver your message in a timely, cost effective manner. Experience is the key to success. Whether in the boardroom or on the frozen ice roads of Alaska, Byron has a proven track record of delivering award winning video solutions to America’s most influential corporations.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• HD Live Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

My name is Judah David, and I myself am a young black male. I realized that filmmaking was what I wanted to do while in school at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and am now working as a documentarian for One of Us Films in Detroit, MI. Since working for One of Us Films producing stories for Excellent Schools Detroit, I have realized that I love finding stories about young black men that are defying stereotypes and contributing positively to their communities. I also love to find stories that deal with social action and bringing awareness to social injustices. By finding and presenting these stories to the general public, I hope to not only raise awareness about important issues in our community, but also to commend those already making a difference in those issues and to inspire others to do the same. I hope to shine a positive spotlight on my city, long berated for its elevated crime, illiteracy, and poverty levels. There are so many great things about the city I was born and raised in, and I hope that my work will help the world realize that there is hope for a brighter future in the city of Detroit.

• Documentary DP

Head of Brand/Director of Business Development at PMI, a full-service creator of feature films, full-length documentaries, broadcast commercials, web/social/OTT video content, motion design and animation, visual effects, color, and sound for major brands and creative agencies. Leveraging two decades of creating award-winning brands, executive leadership, user-centered design and strategic business development skills and experience to refresh brands, transform and grow businesses, launch services and get into new markets. I serve as a creative advisor to PMI clients on video brand positioning and go-to-market strategies. Brands under my auspices have been awarded distinctions including: Tech50 New Media Company of the Year; Innovative Solution of the Year; Thought Leader of the Year; Interactive Product of the Year; Strategic Relationship of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Emerging Market Leader. Host the nationally-syndicated educational show "Coffee With...™", Advisory Board Member at HealthIT Pittsburgh, Founding Member of the Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Forum, and Venture Partner at the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Senior Editor

Think Media Studios is a collective of multi disciplinary creative professionals. Since 2004 we have built a reputation for creating outstanding work that speaks for itself. We come by this reputation honestly through dedication, talent and commitment to craft. We believe that the aesthetic and visual dynamics of the things we produce must also serve the story we’ve set out to tell. We value what is new and also respect the timeless things that ring true. We have big clients and small clients and our processes and approach serve both equally. We know this because sometimes we are our own toughest client. We have a shelf full of shiny trophies that you would recognize but the achievement that we are most proud of is the impact our work has on audiences everyday. Specialties Video Production, Virtual Reality, Motion Graphics, 360 Degree Video, Sports Videos, Corporate Videos, Short Form Documentaries, 3D Animation, Healthcare Videos, Content Marketing, Brand Stories, Story-Telling

• Production Company
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Razi Jafri is a documentary filmmaker, producer, and journalist. His film, Hamtramck, USA premiered at the SXSW film festival and was broadcast on the PBS program America ReFramed. The film chronicles life and democracy in America’s first Muslim-majority city. Razi produced Three Chaplains about three Muslim chaplains as they fight for religious freedom in the US military. The film was broadcast on the PBS program Independent Lens. He is also the producer of Rouge, which had its premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival. Razi’s work has been supported by the Ford Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and the Sundance Institute. He has been awarded fellowships by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), Impact Partners, the Salzburg Global Forum, the Kresge Foundation, the Knight-Sundance Fellowship, the Sundance Documentary Producers Lab+Fellowship, and the Sundance-Disney Fellowship. Razi has an MFA from the University of Michigan.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Jack Ohrman is a filmmaker and AC telling stories of art, science, sports and culture through the lens. Earning degrees in environmental science and studio art at Allegheny College, he began shooting professionally the summer of 2017. Since then he has worked primarily in the camera department in Pittsburgh and across the country. Notably with, Kyle Abraham, Black Thought, Jerome Bettis, Aaron Donald and more. His expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that draw viewers in and leave a lasting impact. Whether it's shedding light on untold stories or exploring complex subjects, he brings a unique perspective to every project, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience. In addition to documentaries, he excels in creating commercials that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression on the brand's identity. These visually stunning and emotionally engaging ads have the power to elevate any brand's visibility and connect with their target audience on a deeper level.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Award-winning journalist with 10 years of experience (6 years professionally) in news gathering, reporting, videography and editing. I’ve worked for stations like NBC in South Bend, Indiana where I became the market’s top evening news reporter from 2018-2022. In the Fall 2022, I joined CBS News Detroit as a Multi Skilled Journalist embedded in-and-around the Dearborn, MI area covering breaking news including MSU school shooting, enterprise reporting and politics involving the 2024 Michigan Presidential Primary Election. As of March 2024, I now serve the Metro Detroit area as an independent freelance journalist and videographer covering the area’s most pressing news including student encampments at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. Most notably, a video I captured at protest outside the NAACP Dinner in Detroit last month, where Biden made a speech, went viral with over 10 million views online and led to the suspension of a Detroit Police officer.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Executive Producer