Discover Top Freelancers in Athens, Georgia, USA

Andie Morgenlander (she/they) is a filmmaker and producer dedicated to transformative storytelling that cultivates a more representative and nuanced media landscape. Passionate about bringing the moving image to life—whether through social spots, commercials, or narrative films—they excel in creative direction and project management. Andie is experienced in navigating differing client dynamics, from individual artists to global corporations. Andie loves the community aspect of film—from gathering the perfect team and uplifting people and places through location choice to maintaining detail-oriented workflows and keeping the vibe positive on set. Committed to elevating every production, they bring stellar communication, sharp logistics, and a focus on media that reflects intersectional values. Andie seamlessly integrates these principles to support production from concept to deliverable!

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Assistant
• Executive Producer
• Copywriter
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Hello... I'm cinematographer Jeff Green from Knoxville, TN. I've been in the video production industry for over 20 years. During that time, I have traveled all over the United States and abroad a few times - Germany, Greece, and Israel. The projects I have worked on have been everything from simple web videos to corporate branding, documentaries, live action and even some short / feature film projects. Some of the corporations I have worked with have been NASCAR Studios, CNBC, Jupiter Entertainment, Sodexo, CSX Railroad, McKesson Medical, Ballad Health and BioMet to name a few as well as some non-profits like Tim Tebow Foundation, Dreams Come True, Kim's Open Door and United Way. What motivates me? Plain and simple, maybe cliche, but it's the story. I love being entrusted to capture the images that tell the story of your brand, your company, your non-profit or your film project. Give me the ideas you envision and I will craft the images necessary to keep the viewer engaged. What are my hobbies? Spending time with family and friends comes to mind first. Followed by photography, working out, hiking, anything water-related, and general exploring whether it's an antique shop, art gallery, a city or land I have never been to before... let me discover! By the way, I own a Sony FS7 Mark 2 camera package, Sony FX-30, Amaran LED bi-color mono lights, Smallrig LED bi-color mono-lights, Amaran LED RGBW panel lights, Camera Stabilizers, pro audio kit, small grip and lighting kit. I am well situated for interviews and small scene lighting in either a one or 2-man team as well as crews when the budget allows.

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

Julio is an award winning director passionate about crafting emotions through storytelling. He is proud of his Colombian background and brings that energy and diversity to all of his projects. He focuses on short form documentary and his work has been officially selected at festivals all over the world, such as Vail, Diversity in Cannes, Riom France, AmDocs, and the Oscar qualifying RIIFF; among many others. His work has also been showcased at Tribeca and Sundance. He has recently directed films for brands such as Google, 3M, Daimler Mercedes, MasterCard, Stanley Black and Decker, National Bank of Australia, and many others. His passion for filmmaking has taken him to work on projects all over the world including countries such as Australia, Germany, Italy, China, EAU, Taiwan, China, India, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Brazil and all over the US. Julio has an eye for real authentic moments as he believes this is what makes documentaries and films special, but he is also a strong believer in the power of beautiful and cinematic visuals.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary

20 year professional editor/motion gfx/producer. I've worked in the Southeast serving post production needs for many business/news services including CNN, Weather Channel, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, PSAV, American Cancer Society, Preimerica, UPS, and several post boutiques & independents. My technical expertise covers adobe creative suite, FCP Studio, and AVID. Also skills in html, javascript, webpage design, DVD/bluray authoring, digital encoding and archiving. I make a point to treat all my clients with utmost professionalism and efficiency in my work. Have alway enjoyed working and being creative with media since I was a little boy and adapting to new technology and new ideas. I'm comfortable in both autonomous and team roles. I have worked in both craft and broadcast environments and always respect the clients needs, whether it were a hard deadline, budget constraints, pushing creative storytelling, or a combination of all. Feel free to review samples of my work at my demo website below and contact me if you have any questions or would like to know anything else. thanks!

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I'm James Grosch, a creator, writer, and video editor with over 15 years of experience working with some of the biggest brands in the world. I've created content for companies like Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Disney, Hello Sunshine, CNN, CBRE, Cox, and HGTV across digital and broadcast. I am also the creator of Guide2WDW, making videos giving tips about visiting Disney World. Across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, my videos have organically earned over 31 million organic views this year. I pride myself in being a Swiss Army Knife when it comes to making videos. I've done everything from strategy, concepting, scripting, filming, hosting, editing, and publishing. My experience has taught me how to hit deadlines, find creative solutions to problems, and make his clients thrilled. Based out of Atlanta, GA, I love theme parks, video games, movies, golf, and spending time with my wife Bethany and two children Griffin and Tallulah.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• On-Camera Talent
• Social Media Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Senior Editor

I consider myself a storyteller first and a filmmaker second. I truly believe that pretty pictures without soul and purpose are simply just that, pretty pictures. Every project I take on, whether it's a documentary, corporate vignette, or commercial, I always rely on story to drive every decision made in crafting content that speaks and resonates with audiences on a deeper human level. My work has taken me from the headquarters of fortune 500 companies to impoverish villages in rural Ghana. I've had the opportunity to interview industry leaders, dreamers, artists, innovators, underdogs, victims of abuse, terminally ill patients, and activists. From bigger than life characters to normal everyday working people, we all have a story to share and yet good stories only happen to those who can tell them. I am grateful and blessed to continue my pursuit of happiness and passion to craft good stories that challenge the way we think and speak to the heart to move the mind. Over the years my work has been recognized with numerous awards including 5 Emmys and 1 Telly, and yet I feel I've only just scratched the surface. When I am not behind a camera or computer I enjoy spending quality time with my family hiking a trail, traveling, getting our hands dirty in the veggie garden or playing with our dog and chickens.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Editor

Archith Seshadri is the Atlanta Bureau Chief for Nexstar Media Group based in Atlanta, Ga. He has filed extensive reports from the Georgia State Capitol since 2019 covering Governor Brian Kemp, securing exclusive interviews with presidential candidates like Andrew Yang and Bernie Sanders, and field anchoring live from the Midtown Atlanta shootings and Laken Riley’s murder in Athens. He’s also covered former President Jimmy Carter’s health diagnosis from Plains, Ga. As an anchor and reporter, Archith shoots, edits, writes and breaks stories for many of Nexstar’s stations in Georgia and the southeast. He frequently reports live for Nexstar’s News Nation as well. Archith started his news career at 13WMAZ in Macon, GA and has navigated several newsrooms across the country including WJBF in Augusta, GA, WJZY in Charlotte, NC and CNN in Atlanta, GA. Most recently, Archith was a prime time anchor for WION/Zee News in India anchoring 5+ hours of evening news and hosting 2 shows (entertainment

• Influencer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Camera Talent

The Founder and creative visionary behind the Nova Initia concept is Andrew Smith, who serves under the job title of Creative Director. Mr. Smith’s interest in the visual arts traces all the way back to his early childhood - with his mother constantly pushing him towards his dream of gracing the silver screen. He would initially set out on a path towards being an actor, attending the renowned John Robert Powers acting school as a teenager. Mr. Smith then made the transition to behind the camera - where he would discover his true passion for filmmaking and film theory. This would culminate in him earning a B.A. in Visual & Performing Arts from Johnson C. Smith University in 2015, with a concentration in film. Mr. Smith would eventually round out his skill set by developing proficiency in post-production editing. He now possesses an impressive versatility within the filmmaking field; and, having worked in the industry since 2011, is the ideal person to lead our team. His responsibilities with Nova Initia include steering day-to-day operations, editing, financial management, and creative leadership. He loves writing short stories, poetry, music, and more in his free time, and enjoys giving back to his native Maryland community in any way he can.

• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

An established and well-respected photographer, Marcus currently heads up Marcus Redd Mediaworks (MRM) a successful media company he founded in 2006. Based in Inglewood, CA. Marcus Redd , an icon in the media industry, is well known for his pivotal branding, innovate style and natural aptitude for beauty and fashion. Marcus’s first foray into the world of media started with photography, it wasn’t until the year 2000, he first started to experiment with film. He immediately found fine form, and there was no doubt he held an innate ability for creating perfect composition and lighting. As his knowledge and love of film progressed, he started to experiment with editing, the final pieces finding Marcus acclaimed as a talent in the industry and establishing the foundation of his media career. With more than twenty years of photography experience under his belt, Marcus has proven it possible to build a successful career in an industry renowned for having a revolving door. Considered one of the best in his field, Marcus has been afforded the opportunity to work with many notable celebrities, including Sidney Poitier, Kobe Bryant, Jamie Foxx, Lisa Nichols, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Boris Kodjoe, Nick Canon, Bill Duke and many more world known celebrities. As comfortable in the studio as he is at a live event, Marcus has shot events from the ordinary to the extraordinary, including elegant weddings and private events such as the Indianapolis 500, Absolute Vodka, Nike, Fed Ex, Millennium Momentum Foundation and Art Hearts Fashion (Los Angeles Fashion Week) to name a few. Not only a competent photographer, Marcus has also proven himself the complete package, adept in graphic design, music production, video editing and cinematography. The final pieces produced by his studio published in leading magazines and websites the world over. Marcus firmly believes the bare minimum is never enough, approaching every task in his life with a dedication to ensuring it is completed with the ‘wow’ factor. His company, MRM, is a breath of fresh air in an industry saturated by mediocrity.

• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

In March 1993 Troy Thomas founded Inertia Films. Cients like Procter & Gamble, and daily news magazine programs including Inside Edition, American Journal, Entertainment Tonight, and Extra. Inertia Films grew in visibility after landing a two and a half year project shooting the reality-based program Real Stories of the Highway Patrol. Other reality show credits now include Auction Kings, Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta, House Hunters and The Amazing Race. September 1996 saw Thomas move the Inertia Films’ headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia to leverage the post-Olympic boom that the city was experiencing. In 1999 Inertia Films added their first digital, post-production suite.Calendar year 2003 brought Inertia Films a Southeast Regional Emmy Award for our camera work on “Forgiven for Life,” the life story of David Berkowitz formerly known as the “Son of Sam.” Inertia Films’ staff has now won 125+ aw

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Filmmaker and cinematographer-photographer based in Istanbul. I'am an experienced and passionate photography and videography artist from Istanbul, Turkey. After directing television programs for many years, I have started my own agency in 2013 and have been producing digital photography and video projects for our customers locally and globally ever since. Among my clients are well-known brands such as Huawei, Samsung, Mimaki, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Vogue, Castrol, Boyner, Kitchenaid, and Bridgestone etc. As documentary films; Bir Umut Marmara (Turkey Is Bank), 2021 EU Beach Cleaning Event - Iztuzu / Dalyan (European Union Turkey Delegation), 3 Million Syrians 3 Million Saplings (for the Federal German Government), Also for television programs Endemol Shine, Ans Production. Istanbul Apartments, a documentary Instagram site featuring a collection of photos of old Istanbul apartments and how they depicted this old city’s multi-colored and multi-dimensional cultural fabric. In this project, my goal was to bring to my audience not only the photographs of Istanbul Apartments but also the stories and memories of the families who lived in these apartments.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Audio Storyteller
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter

As a Film Director, Editor, Creative Producer, and Cinematographer, I am dedicated to creating stories that inspire, inform, and drive meaningful change. In my roles at mXquared Studios and Pebble Studios, where I serve as Creative Director and Head of Creatives, I collaborate with exceptional teams to develop and produce compelling, impactful narratives. My focus is on crafting films that not only entertain but also educate and resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Below are a few links to my projects. FAO https://youtu.be/iiVit8LR_2Y?si=p26BTgVKtUDBz933 Access Now https://youtu.be/UOOiHiWsDk8?si=_JtqTwCURbRAOYfh Kaeme (climate change docu) https://youtu.be/IErk5WtAHgE GMB MAALI https://youtu.be/Ks-iRge53Mo?si=cyrI_THReb7drsHU Right To Dream Docu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBOueQfIMmY Daughter's Dream - Nadja's Dream - YouTube Powerhive documentary https://youtu.be/zhHyDVKFsJQ?si=l-eedZ360RZOcQmS One Front Docu https://youtu.be/hy0CirVRFTs

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer

Keith Terrell is a director, writer and producer whose credits include music videos, commercials, television, film and live broadcast productions. Over the past several years, the Los Angeles native has gained a wealth of experience working alongside some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry as a First Assistant Director. Most notably, he was Ava Duvernay’s A.D. for the groundbreaking Jay Z music video/short film Family Feud. Keith has also run sets for other top-selling artists, including T.I., Tyga and Blake Shelton. As Keith’s reel continues to grow, he’s placed a special focus on creating engaging content that showcases the diversity of minority communities--highlighting strong, positive images that debunk many outdated media stereotypes. His first narrative film, Penny For Your Thought, centers on the harsh reality that domestic violence can have on a girl who witnesses her mother’s abusive relationship and tries to intervene. He hopes to bring awareness to the epidemic and encourage those in abusive relationships to get help. It premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 2016. His latest project, Raincoat is now streaming on Amazon Prime and deals with the harsh realities of many young black mails in the inner city who are searching for their identity while being courted by many vices and evils. In addition to his professional goals, Keith has a personal goal of helping the next generation of content creators. Knowing that many inner-city kids don’t have exposure to entertainment industry careers, he began teaching film at New Earth, an L.A. High School for troubled teens. He plans to expand his efforts by setting up a continuation program that teaches students how to apply for roles “on set” and build successful careers.

• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• TV News Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Executive Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary

You'll often hear me say: improvise, adapt, adjust and overcome. I live by that motto, so when I wanted to work in video, I didn't have time for formal education. My experience is a little different from other Directors. Just like Quentin Tarantino, I never went to film school. Everything that I've learned is self-taught. By studying the masters, such as Tarantino and my favorite-Stanley Kubrick, I developed a unique style, which has been sought by several Hollywood studios for various TV projects. I pride myself on creating solutions for problems. I found lots of problems in the status quo video production workflow, while working with large crews out of Hollywood. I took those issues and, along with my business partner-Beth Sowell, created a production workflow that was completely unique to this industry. You see, I truly love what I do. The easier that I can make it for our clients, the more clients, with which we partner and thereby, the more videos, 3D animations and product photographs that I get to create. It's so much more than money for me. It's about the experience. After all, life is about experiences. Don't expect me to show up for our meeting with a suit and tie-that's not me. A company button-down, a pair of jeans and some comfortable shoes is what you're going to get. With me, what you see is what you get. The same goes for our crew members. I'm determined to break the average video production company persona, of egomaniacs and power hungry crew members. I'm creating a new organizational culture of down-to-earth, friendly people who view the client as the most important person on set, and who view each crew member as equality important.

• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Creative + Producer + Director + Writer + Shooter + Editor. I'm currently lending my talents and studio to help get people elected with integrity and humanity to public office all over Georgia. I care about our future. My life is aways evolving and I absolutely love it. People seek me out for my voice, because I can produce compelling content that’s worth watching twice. I turn mundane ideas into intoxicating ones. I've become a trustworthy professional because I earn trust. I've sold beer, played golf with Alice Cooper, and invented entire histories to sell headphones and amplifiers. Many of my videos have gone viral. I've created mascots and educated festival goers on how to not get killed while attending. I’ve persuaded old ladies to drop f-bombs for credit union ads, and made music videos for Grammy winners. I've shut down city blocks for festivals, organized burrito binging alleycat races, and have made the news with satirical grassroots campaigns. Neither of these things are hyperbole. Let's have a conversation.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Copywriter
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

My name is Ali McField. I started my journey as a filmmaker 10 years ago. After a long day of working construction I came home and my wife asked me, "What are you passionate about? What do you dream about?" A few weeks later I was enrolled in college taking evening and lunch break classes. My journey took me across the country. I worked full time and took full time classes and I couldn't have done it without the support of my wife and 5 children. I have created in a variety of films settings and have experience working with a variety equipment from low end to highest end. I have created videos in the new setting and on the go minute by minute with quick turn around editing. I have created short films and documentaries. Experiencing and working in every roll in the filmmaking process gives me understanding and perspective in each step of the filming process. I own a Canon C300 Mark II and collaboration equipment for filmmaking. I own various editing programs.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Producer/Shooter Phoebe Brown is a producer and documentary filmmaker in Atlanta who began her career in the film and television art department. She then moved into producing non-fiction television as Associate Producer of ID Channel’s true crime series Swamp Murders and Supervising Producer of Beyond the Plate for the Cooking Channel, among others. Her short documentaries have screened in festivals around the globe. In 2010, her film Grounded by Reality, co-produced with Elizabeth Strickler, won the PBS/P.O.V. Award in the International Documentary Challenge at Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto. Elizabeth and Phoebe then launched The Cross Stitch Project - a media training and empowerment program for teenage girls in Kolkata, India and Atlanta, GA which ran from 2011 - 2014. In 2015, Phoebe produced her first documentary feature The Founders with Mighty Fine Pictures. The Founders premiered at the 2016 Atlanta Film Festival, screened in the Bentonville Film Festival founded by Geena Davis, and premiered internationally at the Edinburgh Film Festival. She also produced a short narrative film Leaving Charlie which premiered in the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival. She is currently shooting a feature documentary project in Kolkata with young people living with intellectual and physical disabilities. Phoebe holds an M.F.A in Digital Filmmaking Fine Arts from Georgia State University, is a member the Producers Guild of America, Alliance of Women Directors, Film Fatales Atlanta, and a partner in ATLiER Props & Design.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

Mr. Bacon is originally from Detroit Michigan. Mr. Bacon attended Talladega College as a Physics Major from 1975 to 1977. He later transferred to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) where he obtained a BA in communications with a special emphasis in Public Relations and Broadcasting in 1979. He later earned an electronic certification from Elkins Electronics institute in Atlanta Georgia and has earned credit hours towards a Masters in Communications from Webster University in St. Louis. Steven’s professional career started in 1981 in Atlanta with the launch of CNN and later CNN Headline News where he was the 3rd engineer hired for the Headline News Network. A total of five (5) years was spent at Turner Broadcasting working between CNN, Headline News, TBS and WTBS. In 1985 Steven moved to Washington DC to work at WTTG channel 5 which eventually became a FOX owned and operated station where he spent eight (8) years. Steven functioned in the engineering department working both i

• Production Company
• Full-Service Live Production
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Pablo is a pioneer in the TV industry, being the first International APJ (All Platform Journalist) CNN en Español has ever had and engaging in a multi-dimensional storytelling. A highly versatile reporter/video producer, with over 27 years of experience in the journalistic field (TV, radio and print media), Pablo has reported from 5 different continents and over 45 countries. He's passionate to do all kinds of stories from around the world, no matter how big or small, find them and bring them to life, telling them independently and unbiased. Pablo produces, shoots, edits, writes and voices his own reports with his own equipment and is also a great on-air correspondent with a strong background on Foreign Affairs. In these hard economic times for the TV networks, he has managed to create quite compelling stories with very low budgets, and has proven that good in-depth journalism can be done with very little resources.

• Documentary DP

Dave Timko is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over three decades of visual storytelling experience. In his combined roles as director, shooter and editor, Timko co-created over 40 documentaries for CNN, specializing in first-person narratives of the most relevant stories of our time. He has been recognized for his work with 5 National Emmy Awards, a Peabody and speciality awards for environmental and global health reporting. As an independent journalist since 2012, Timko has been lead producer/director for two public television series, “This American Land” and “Global Health Frontiers,” exploring front line battles to overcome climate change and deadly diseases around the globe. Camera in hand, Timko allows his story subjects to drive the narrative with energetic sequencing and memorable take-aways that take the viewer on a journey from challenge to resolution. Solution-based journalism is a Timko specialty.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director