Discover Top Freelancers in Akron, Ohio, USA

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

Silas Hite is an Emmy-winning composer with music in his DNA. Before becoming a freelance composer, he began his career co-scoring blockbuster and independent films such as Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist with his uncle, noted composer Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO). His music can also be heard in television shows around the world, from kids shows like Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue!, Disney’s Dance-A-Lot Robot, and PIXAR’s Mater’s Tall Tales to adult shows such as Chef's Table (Netflix) and Abused by the Police (BBC). He has scored hundreds of commercials for clients such as Apple, McDonalds, and Chevy, earning him an Emmy, Adweek's Campaign of the Decade, and most recently a Titanium Grand Prix from Cannes. His music has played in such venerable institutions as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the New York Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer

I've worked professionally in all departments, making me an asset to any crew. On larger productions, I can communicate across departments and understand how my work fits into the bigger picture; with small teams, my diverse skill set allows me to fill multiple roles. I worked as a production assistant on union shows in the AD and Locations departments for several years. In February 2020, I was hired as a writer's Assistant for WWE SmackDown. Following this, I worked on non-union commercials in locations, G&E, and Art Deparment and as a freelance videographer and audio tech on corporate docu-style digital content. In 2023 I was the tour videographer, editor, and opener for comedian Steve Hofstetter. I currently edit social media content for comedian Sammy Obeid. The videos I've edited have received millions of views on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copy Editor
• On-Camera Talent
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Gaffer
• Documentary DP
• Grip

Media Producer and Content Manager with 3+ years of experience working on corporate and branding projects from pre- to post-production. With a university education in marketing and over 6 years of experience professionally operating and editing, I have seen many different sides of the media production world and would love to bring my expertise to your project. Some Personal Accolades Of Mine Are: • Planning & creating viral content for a brand to gain 5k followers in one month. • Turning Long-Form into Short-Form content for a YouTuber, with my results bringing the creator 270k Short-Form views per month on average. • Solely Filming & Editing a commercial safety video for a Fortune 500 brand. • Getting to work in the career I love every single day! I Hope this gives you a good idea of my experience, if you have a question don't be afraid to ask.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Content Strategist
• Fashion Photographer
• Production Assistant
• Social Media Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

New Jersey native now in Pittsburgh. I’ve spent 10 years in filmmaking making narrative shorts, documentaries, and branded content. I’ve spent 6 of those years creating video and film content for the U.S. Army. In 2017, I managed to produce, write, direct, and edit my first funded short film, “The Edge With us”. This and more have been seen at the Austin Indie Film Festival, The Sundance Creative Minds Fellowship, Campus Movie Fest, MTV, HBO Max spotlights, LA CineFest, and most recently, Dragon Cannes 2. Dragon Cannes 2 was my most recent accomplishment, where I earned first place in a film competition that spanned the entire Department of Defense. My film, “The Reunion”; earned the top prize in the final round. Since then I have created four other short films, and my first true documentary, “The Last Shot”.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Maddie McGarvey is a documentary photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. Her work often examines Appalachia, rural America, poverty, grief, resiliency, politics, and how policy directly affects those living in this country. She has spent over a decade documenting a grandmother raising her four grandchildren in Southeast Ohio, and takes special interest in long-form storytelling. McGarvey holds a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, among others. She has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International, Best of Photojournalism, and as one of TIME’s 51 Instagram Photographers to follow in the USA.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fashion Photographer

Red Point Digital is a full-service, award-winning video, motion graphics, and CGI studio operating in Akron, OH and San Clemente, CA. Every story requires a unique approach and we are experts in determining the best medium to tell your story. Our core strengths are cinematic video production, video editing, motion graphics, scriptwriting, 3D animation, and 3D photorealistic rendering. However, we are also always on the cutting edge of interactive technologies like VR and Augmented Reality We have been fortunate to craft stories for great clients and brands like Under Armor, Gojo, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Morton Salt, Timken Company, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and many more. We strive to partner with clients who want to make a difference in their very own communities or the world at large. Contact us today to learn how Red Point Digital can share your story.

• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director

My focus is to help companies connect with their audience, change perception, evoke emotion and drive conversation. Setla Films is a full service video production, social media, branding team that has worked with government agencies, healthcare organizations, startups and well established companies re-connect with their audience and customer base while increasing value for the organization. Expertise is in building content branding solutions that are scaleable, effective and falls within budget that gives your organization an edge over competition, increase market share and build trust among customers. My experience has been in working as a DP, Producer, Editor to create Original WebTV Series, Commercials, Educational programs, Promo videos, and Documentaries. I really enjoy working with companies that want to showcase their products in inventive ways.

• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nice Shirt Media, headquartered in Metro-Detroit since 2013, excels in crafting dynamic video production, creative strategy, and social media content tailored to brands seeking bold visuals and impactful storytelling. Combining top-tier production with innovative marketing, we deliver captivating videos that grab attention and drive results. Our team of passionate creators thrives on collaboration, bringing fresh energy and a distinct perspective to every project. Trusted by industry leaders like Adidas, DoorDash, Lenovo, and more, we produce high-quality, audience-focused content across TV commercials, OTT/CTV, UGC, and branded platforms. At Nice Shirt Media, we blend creativity, quality, and a touch of wit to consistently captivate audiences and elevate brands.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Colorist
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Corporate Videographer
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copy Editor
• Fashion Photographer
• Field Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Graphic Designer
• Influencer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Copywriter
• Art Director

Ben Harper is a DP and Editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Journalism. After beginning his career in television reporting, Ben moved to his true passion, working behind the camera. In the past 20 years he has filmed in 42 states and more than two dozen countries. Throughout most of his career, Ben has worked on small teams and is capable of stepping into multiple roles throughout the production process. He is passionate about visual storytelling that impacts the audience in a meaningful way, and also in helping others make media that does the same. Ben has been honored with a national event filmmaking award and in 2018 with an Emmy.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

Filmmaker with a passion for exploring new forms of interactive storytelling. Produced award-winning multimedia with strong storytelling, photography, video, and interactivity. Created editorial and commercial content for various platforms including: broadcast, print, online and mobile. Conducted multimedia training and workshops for various organizations and clients including: the Ohio Newspaper Association, Ohio News Photographers Association, Columbus Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Kiplinger Program at Ohio State. Over twenty years experience in broadcasting, digital journalism, and communications.

• Documentary DP

I'm a seasoned Freelance Designer that specializes in Digital & Print Ads, Storyboards & Style Frames, Custom Graphics & Assets, and 2D Illustration. I work primarily with Adobe CC Suite and Procreate, but I’m always open to working with the software that fits your needs - so just let me know! I work remotely, and do so successfully by being a strong communicator and creative problem solver. I always meet deadlines, I’m organized, and I accept and implement feedback from my clients very well. I'm always open to taking new client requests and making new creative friends, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to meeting you!

• Art Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Megan Jelinger is an American Photojournalist from Ohio. She quickly found her passion for visual storytelling in 2016, as she had the opportunity to document social issues in Middle America and American politics. This led her to spend time in the occupied West Bank; furthering her career internationally by documenting conflict, breaking news, and in-depth narratives. Megan has been published by a list of outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Bloomberg, and CNN. Currently, she resides in Dayton, Ohio continuing to document in-depth stories and breaking news for several international outlets.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

Pixelab Studios is a full-service Pittsburgh video production company that partners with brands to create story-driven marketing videos that attract, convert and delight! For nearly a decade, we've been passionate about helping businesses from Pittsburgh and beyond reach their goals by creating corporate videos that feel honest and authentic. With a proven track record of delivering engaging videos with a delightful customer experience, we can't wait to show you how impactful, fun and rewarding it can be to partner with us on your next video project!

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

AICP and Telly Award-Winning commercial and unscripted producer/director/dp. Art Center College MFA in film and tv. Also, former creative director for the Mark Burnett Content Studio. Vast experience working with Fortune 500 brands in short form broadcast and digital content. My production philosophy is simple... on budget, on time and the biggest bang for your buck. Fully equipped with 4K cameras and gear. Frequent traveler abroad for production work with crew in several countries. Passport + TSA Global Entry.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager

David is an Independent Producer, Director and Shooter in Ohio. I've worked in many aspects of video and film production. One day I may be producing/directing, the next day I may be shooting. Quite often it is multiple roles in order to help get the project finished. David's greatest strength is knowing what he should NOT do. With that said... Most of us are Jacks of All Trades in this industry, but I will NEVER accept an assignment that I don't feel I can complete to the level that you and the subject deserves. Let's talk and see what I can get done for you.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer

Erik is a 30-year Motion-Picture Industry Veteran who has lent his creativity for Film and Video Production and eye for detail to projects for Fortune 50 Companies, Mom & Pop Shops, and everywhere in between. Sharing his industry knowledge by mentoring at Madonna University-Capstone and instructing students at the Motion Picture Institute, Erik has invested his energy into molding the next generation of filmmakers. Erik is an accomplished Director, Cinematographer, and the Creative Partner at SoDiG, a Digital Creative Boutique based in Plymouth Michigan.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Julie Sokolow is an award-winning independent filmmaker whose work has appeared at the New York Times, TIME, and Huffington Post. In 2014, her documentary short Street Doctor went viral via BuzzFeed and Upworthy. She is the producer of Healthy Artists, a documentary series highlighting the lives, talents, and struggles of uninsured artists in America. Sokolow is currently directing her first documentary feature, Aspie Seeks Love. The film is executive-produced by Danny Yourd, the producer of the Sundance-winning documentary Blood Brother. It is slated for a 2015 release.

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

Starting with school plays when I was young, I have always loved being "behind the scenes". Whether I am shooting stills, video, or doing technical work, my goal is to be a neutral observer. In tandem with this passion, is a love for story telling. As someone who enjoys learning above most other activities, helping others to learn through visual storytelling is important to me. Equally important is telling the story that YOU want told. Great stories are often the result of collaboration, let's work together today!

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer