Discover Top Freelancers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

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

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

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

Video storytelling within a marketing context is that sweet spot where story is so much more than art – it’s a form of compassion and empathy. Story is what moves people to action, whether it’s to bring people to your website, motivate a donation or sale, or help your customer fall in love with your brand. The stories I want to tell are stories that serve a purpose – that understand the heart of your target audience. What is it that leads your audience to believe in your product or mission? What do they care about? What motivates someone very different than me? It’s story that brings a brand to life. ​ I’ve worked with a wide array of brands, organizations, and artists to bring their purpose and mission to life. To do this well, it’s important to start with parameters – an understanding of the target audience. My favorite projects let me spend some time with the people served by your product/content so that I can tell the story through their eyes. I love working with research and creative teams. Give me parameters or a goal. I can take that and run with it on my own – or we can sit down and plan things together.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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

This March I went to the Florida Keys as an instructional associate for a climate change reporting class, but I had the chance to do some in-depth reporting of my own. I never expected to come across Stuart Pimm, one of the most revered conservation biologists of our time, on a little island in the Dry Tortugas. He rolled out of bed, one of the few in the secretive dorms inside Fort Jefferson, and agreed to an on-camera interview. He looked like a shipwrecked sailor. There I was, asking him about the fate of the place we were standing. I love reporting and using multimedia to tell stories, especially stories about the environment. I also have a passion for editing with Final Cut X. For those reasons I am applying to be a storyhunter.

• Documentary DP

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

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

Are you a fair-trade fanatic? Psyched about sustainability? Essentially, is your company taking the next big step for people & the planet? If so, we'll work great together. I help impactful businesses: - Create-eye catching videos & motion graphics for social media and the web - Tell the 'why' behind their mission + educate their audience - Take their minds off cranking content so they can get to changing the world My clients include MSU, The City of Hastings, Perkscon & more. I provide you with thoughtful insights to communicate effectively + reach more people.

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

Hello! My name is Dana Laureano. I'm a freelance graphic designer based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have 15+ years experience as a graphic designer including time spent as an in-house designer, working in a creative studio, and eventually branching off as a full-time freelancer. I like to say that I am a chameleon in my design style. I am big on researching and listening to my client to understand their wants, needs and goals. I believe in the power of producing clean, visually appealing and innovative content.

• Graphic Designer

I'm a Detroit-based producer, director, and shooter of documentary and non-fiction television programs—over 150 hours of broadcast and cable content. I’ve done documentaries, talk shows, magazine series, and reality programs for Showtime, A&E, MTV, truTV, TLC, MSNBC, Discovery, Style!, The Travel Channel, History, National Geographic Channel, HGTV, DIY, The Weather Channel, and Food Network. I’ve done crime, science, history, food, design, disaster, weddings, home renovation, travel, dating—even sweet sixteen parties—and I’m ready for whatever comes next.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Aaron Schillinger is an award winning filmmaker and cofounder of the Sarah E. Ray Project, an organization shining a light on the forgotten story of a Detroit civil rights pioneer. His directorial debut is Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale (2021). The documentary is narrated by Motown legend Martha Reeves and was selected as the opening night film of the 2021 Freep Film Festival where it won the ‘Hometown Talent’ award. Aaron’s LGTBQ+ themed short film Pepper (2018) received premieres at the Seattle International Film Festival and Cleveland International Film Festival.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Highly creative, attentive, flexible, and meticulous individual with a record of successive responsibilities and skills growth in both career and personal life. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. I am a passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing solutions looking for a suitable position in my field of expertise.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host