Discover Top Audio Storytellers in Bakersfield, California, USA

Myron Parran is a freelance Director/Director of Photography. Myron began capturing images on film in 1997. He is known for his creative muse and attention to detail. Myron's works have spanned a range of genres, and they include "Sweet Home Alabama," "The "Wire," "Wolverine," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "The Expendables." To date he has worked on over 45 feature films covering 3D, Animation, Underwater and Aerial Photography. Myron has combined his background in Prosthetics and film by creating innovative camera platforms for stereoscopic films. Those innovations include remote controled stereoscopic, and aquatic devices used on the films Africa 3D, and Enchanted Kingdom 3D. Myron made his Directorial/DP debut on the series "Infamous," where he was credited with bringing a unique combination of strong visuals and seamless direction to the film. He is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild.

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Mikey Gilmore is an experienced Cinematographer, Director, Producer and Camera Operator known for capturing top notch visuals while crafting a cohesive story. Mikey honed his interviewing skills of thousands of interviews lighting and shooting for brands such as Vanity Fair, WIRED, Glamour and more. Collaborative and meticulous, I optimize ideas and ensure each phase of production exceeds expectations. Proficient in multi-camera operation and lighting setups, with expertise in shooting visually captivating digital media. Orchestrated 1,000+ productions for renowned brands, always delivering blockbuster-quality content within budget and timeline. Skilled in curating branding and directing photoshoots. Experienced Camera Operator for prominent platforms such as Twitch, Amazon, BuzzFeed, and Walmart. Contributed to 500M+ views through high-end interview content. Strong leadership in coordinating large crews and securing equipment efficiently. I am looking for new opportunities and collaborations to create captivating stories.

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Kay Smythe is a Welsh-born writer and researcher specializing in Social Sciences and Human Capital. She currently works in the United States, where she has been awarded two consecutive Expert work visas. Her work as an internationally published journalist and editor with The Tab, Huffington Post, Rooster, Cannabis Industry Journal, HBCU Research Magazine, Guardian Travel, and other media outlets evolved into academic, private, and public sector action-data research after graduating from Plymouth University in 2015. Kay has consulted for more than 5,000 PhD candidates undertaking research in sociology, organizational psychology, and climate change, based on her skillset in behavior and trend forecasting. Her fascination with society has also introduced Kay to emerging industries such as eSports, cannabis, and live streaming, where she is rapidly building her knowledge capital. She has also compiled detailed reports, primers, and op-eds on diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, leadership, and various other internal and external marketing themes. As a result of her reputation, Kay's face was used to launch the company MedMen, she has appeared in multiple music videos and international marketing campaigns for women's empowerment, and continues to work with various podcasting, live streaming, and pop culture groups to stay ahead of the curve.

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Noel Maxam, and having directed, written, or produced over 3700 hours of television (CBS, NBC, Disney and Nick-at-Nite) is also Founder of Emagispace and has taken his patented modular building block system to market. "The On-Demand Economy calls for ever-changing use of space, but pre-determined interior spaces are rigidly built making change difficult, expensive, and time consuming. Emagispace® is an adaptive, reusable, modular building block system that allows you to create, reconfigure, and repurpose your spaces while saving time, increasing efficiency, and maximizing your budget. Now anyone can build almost anything, anywhere, anytime!" Noel is also freelance producing, directing, consulting for startup media companies, and investing. He has worked as Co-Executive Producer, Supervising Producer and Director on NBC’s "Days of Our Lives". He was brought on board to modernize the shows production, optimize the budget, and raise the ratings. During Noel’s tenure, "Days of Our Lives" was produced for ½ the budget, climbed to number three in the ratings, and was renewed through 2013. In 2009, "Days" was nominated for two DGA Awards, and 13 Emmy nominations. In 2012, "Days" was nominated for 15 Emmy Awards. While at "Days", Noel transitioned the show to HD and oversaw the first 3D Daytime Drama production. Previously, Noel was a Director/Associate Producer for "The Young and the Restless" where he won four Emmy Awards (8 Nominations) and was twice nominated for a DGA Award. While at "Y&R”, Noel modernized their post production and helped transition them to HD. In addition, Noel was nominated for an Emmy as a staff writer for "As The World Turns" and has written/optioned three television series, four screenplays. He also wrote the intro to Virgin Interactive's CD-Rom "Circle of Doom" and wrote Activision's "Dark Reign". Noel is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, Carnegie Mellon University (B.F.A.) and the USC (M.F.A. in Film and Video Production).

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Award-winning writer, director and producer in film, TV and journalism for 10 years. My recent directing work includes industry-recognized car ads for Hyundai, viral spots for brands like Amazon & Adidas, and social impact documentaries for Clorox. Before becoming an independent filmmaker I was a Senior Creative Producer at BuzzFeed Branded Video for 3 years. I juggled several projects at a time and in all different stages of the production process - one in post overseeing the edit, on set directing, doing a final copy edit on a script, and sending in a fresh pitch deck. Previously I was a network producer at Discovery Science Channel where I worked on shows like "The Unexplained Files," "Alien Encounters" and "Prophets of Science Fiction with Ridley Scott." I also created the video content and live produced panels for thousands of excited fans at Comic Con in NY & SD. I know the ins and outs of pitching to networks, developing shows and executing them on accelerated and full timelines. Before that I was at CNN Special Investigations and Documentaries, where I still have strong relationships from working on specials like "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door," "Battle for Blair Mountain," and "Latino in America." As an accomplished producer I received a Peabody for coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster as part of the "New Orleans Rising" documentary with Soledad O'Brien, Visionary Award at Summit Emerging Media Awards for the "Young Entrepreneurs" series for Hyundai, and spots on the Youtube Ad Leaderboard. While I am a creative who envisions a project coming to life as soon as I read the words on the page, I'm also a producer who knows how to deliver assets that meet client's criteria on time, and under budget. I can one-man-band it shooting 4k, editing in Premiere and creating graphics in Photoshop, run-and-gun with a camera op and sound guy on a doc shoot, or direct a commercial spot with a crew of 70. No matter what the project is, I will give it my all because I'm passionate about creating art. Lets make something awesome together!  

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As Cofounder and Lead Producer at Caveat NYC (shows that make you a little bit smarter and a little bit drunker), Kate established the Caveat Original production slate - over 25 original infotainment properties, all presenting new live shows monthly. Among the live shows she created at Caveat, Why Your Train is F*cked, Nerd Search, and Doctors Without Boundaries were particular hits. She co-created Nevertheless She Existed, a live show and podcast, which was a finalist at the Yes, And Laughter Lab with Comedy Central. Kate co-created the Underground Science Festival at Caveat, as featured in the New York Times, where comedians and storytellers celebrated women, LGBTQ, and POC scientists from history. Kate has been a featured guest on Mysteries at the Museum, History Bitches, and Story Collider, and her opinions on New York City’s best butts have been published in the New York Post. Kate has consulted with many large brands and museums across the US and internationally on audience engagement and events, including Nike, Club Med, The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum & Ghost Ranch, and the US Parks Department. While Creative Lead at Museum Hack, Kate wrote and led the best-selling Bad@ss B*tches of the Met tour, as featured in NewsWire. She also created over 50 customized tours for corporate and private clients. Previously, she was an Assistant Director at New York City Opera, and an Assistant Producer at the Public Theater. She attended Northeastern University and studied Psychology, Shakespeare, and Directing. Kate speaks frequently at audience engagement and science communication conferences.

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Erica Elson is a Production Supervisor at the American Film Institute as well as a graduate of AFI's Screenwriting MFA. Originally from Montreal, she received her BA in Communications and Film Studies from Concordia University and worked for the Line Producer of the Canadian show SOPHIE before moving to Los Angeles. After graduating from AFI, Elson freelanced at ABC, Warner Bros, VH1 and MTV. She was then a Showrunners Assistant on VH1's HINDSIGHT, where she had the chance to write for the web series PLANET SEBASTIAN. Elson’s articles have been published by the Huffington Post, Lifehacker and Readers Digest, among others. She writes and directs short films and is the co-author of the book “The Awkward Human Survival Guide”. Fluent in French, she also translates from French to English. Passionate about sustainable production, Elson created the AFIC Green Seal, the leader of the AFI Green Initiative and the Chair of the Green Film School Alliance.

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Hi there, My experience is TV news heavy, however I also have great experience Producing network entertainment, documentaries, and am former Director of Development for a production company here in LA. I'm a great field producer, interviewer, fixer, booker and story producer. My skills as a 'make it happener' are transferable to all Production work. I was one of the Producers working on BBC Panorama's 'Weinstein: The Inside Story': http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09tnnzv I've lived in LA for 5 years and have great resources and contacts to call on here. Since gaining my Broadcast Journalism diploma from City University, I've freelanced as a BBC Producer for over ten years, starting with the News Channel in ‘07 then with BBC Breakfast for 5 years. I then began freelancing out of the Los Angeles bureau in 2014, producing for Alastair Leithead, and produced all of his missing flight MH370 packages out of Kuala Lumpur among others (image of us working in KL attached, and links to examples of my Produced packages below). Sensitive content -- I have good experience working with and interviewing LA gangs, Bloods and Crips, LAPD ride alongs, rape victims, mourning family members of missing MH370 passengers and have negotiated, secured and made the most of some very sensitive interviewees. I was the sole Producer for all the below packages, setting up, booking, field producing and producing the edit: This is a feature piece for Sky News. I gained us access to the Bloods and Crips including an unlikely friendship between 2 affiliated members who were ex gang bangers: http://news.sky.com/story/1416260/la-gangs-join-forces-in-fight-against-killings I field produced all of Alastair Leithead’s MH370 missing plane packages from Kuala Lumper for BBC News. This one includes an interview with a family member of a missing passenger along with our exclusive with the airline CEO: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-26727742 I was the reporter as well as producer and script writer for these https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-25602239/panama-canal-expansion-spain-steps-in-to-negotiations Reporting on the Emmys for TRT World: https://youtu.be/KX-Ai0r4cMM A show I co-developed as Executive Producer: https://vimeo.com/267741090/a9dd16c0d2 REFERENCES: Robert Penfold, Bureau Chief, Channel Nine Australia "As a Producer, for everything from news to major documentary features she is second to none." PETER MARKHAM Assistant Editor, BBC Breakfast TV x x "I worked as Susannah's line Manager for several years at BBC Breakfast until recently. I found Susannah to be totally dependable and trustworthy. She is a delightful person to be around, kind and thoughtful. Susannah radiates positivity and has a great sense of humour. She's fun, charming and highly intelligent. I found her to be one of the most creative and imaginative Producers I have had the pleasure to work with." Reporters I've produced out on the field since moving to LA, all happy to be contacted for references. I've also included links to some of the stories I Produced for each: ALASTAIR LEITHEAD BBC Africa Correspondent Kenya office: +254 (0)20 227 6000 Kenya mobile: + 254 (0) 729 324 090 UK mobile: +44 7711 910855 SA mobile: +27 79 249 2373 One of our MH370 packages including an interview with a family member of a missing passenger along with our exclusive with the airline CEO: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-26727742 Cannabis oil, a cure for Cancer?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nccrA8oz0Qc Whales in captivity: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-31541087/documentary-sparks-us-debate-on-whales-in-captivity DAVID WILLIS BBC LA Bureau Freelance Correspondent +12133059044 / x Spacecraft crash in California's Mojave Desert: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-29875040/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwo-on-the-ground-at-crash-site http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29864533 GREG MILAM Sky News West Coast America Correspondent +12027448035 / x I gained us access to the Bloods and Crips including one unlikely friendship between 2 affiliated members who were ex gang bangers: http://news.sky.com/story/1416260/la-gangs-join-forces-in-fight-against-killings ZAINIB NASEER (travelled to cover 2011 Coachella together for BBC 6 and worked together since 2007) BBC Director now at NBC x Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions: +13105626231 Thank you, Susannah

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Jennifer Borrero is the daughter of Colombian-Mexican immigrants and is a social impact advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. From growing up in Alaska and working in canning factories to being an Ambassador for the United Nations, Jennifer’s North Star has always been her belief that all people deserve to feel cared for, seen, and heard. In a time where individualism is praised, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of creating connections and community across cultures authentically. In 2015 Jennifer began working on international human rights issues in Nicaragua, since then, she has specialized in advocacy for housing and education across the globe. From Nicaragua to the Middle East and domestically, she has run programs in the private and public sectors that focus on creating social change. She tells stories of her experience working on international human rights issues and lessons learned along the way. Through these stories Jennifer inspires students to realize they are capable and qualified of creating change even if they are still figuring out their own journey. This allows students to take an active role in the wellbeing of their own communities. Jennifer is currently a member of the Housing and Homelessness Council for Urban Land Institute where she advocates for housing initiatives. She is also the Vice President of Advocacy for the United Nations Association Los Angeles Chapter and a Global Goals Ambassador for the United Nations Association. Jennifer’s ultimate goal is to highlight innovative solutions to global problems while showing the American Dream is alive.

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Emmy Award-Winning Journalist • Media Consultant • AI Expert • Professor • Blogger • Author • Lifestyle Specialist ••• Olivia Smith is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, media consultant and AI expert based in L.A. She focuses on innovating storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Olivia is currently on the GenAI Content team at Meta. Before this role, she spent a decade at Disney, working for ABC News, GMA and ABC7. Olivia is also an Adjunct Professor at USC. Beyond journalism and tech, Olivia has several passion projects. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Media Consulting Coaches, where she offers on-camera training and content creation courses. She is also the Founder and CEO of the blog Get Savvy with Social. Olivia is a lifestyle specialist and has a Certified Nutrition credential through NASM. She loves writing and authored a series of children's books about detective dogs, which she created with her father. Follow her for day-to-day updates on her work @LivNews and #LivWell.

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Roham Rahmanian Roham Rahmanian is a cinematographer and director, who is obsessed with storytelling. His passion for adventure and photography has led him to shoot and operate in the air, underwater and everywhere in between. Most recently, Rahmanian shot the cover of TIME Magazine’s June 2018 Drone special that won the prestigious 2019 ASME award for best business and technology cover. The image is the first in the magazine’s history shot with a drone, and features 958 ​Intel Shooting Star drones in a 328-foot-tall version of the iconic red logo and border. Alongside two colleagues, he is a founder of The Astronaut's Guild, a visionary production company that blends high technology and virtual reality. over the past decade, Rahmanian has lensed thousands of commercials for clients including Sony, Mercedes Benz and Coca-Cola. This year he also traveled the world with DP Paul Cameron, ASC shooting Apple’s most recent commercial campaign. Rahmanian has also worked extensively with cinematographer Ben Seresin, with whom he shares a passion for aeronautical formation flying and YAK jet trainers. For the past four years, he has also worked with the Oscar nominated-DP Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS on numerous commercials as his digital technologist. In 2017, Rahmanian received the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)’s prestigious Emerging Cinematographer Award for his film ​Break the Will,​ which screened at the renowned Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland. Also in film, Rahmanian worked with Matthew Libatique, ASC on ​Straight Outta Compton​ as camera operator and underwater operator; and on director Doug Liman’s ​Chaos Walking​ as on set colorist. His work on music videos includes directing and underwater cinematography on outstanding clips, such as ​My Willing Heart​ for James Blake starring a pregnant Natalie Portman and Guy Pearce’s ​Golden Heart​. After graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Rahmanian’s experience with cameras allowed him to find work as a Digital Imaging Technician for film, TV, and commercials. He is Canadian and currently resides in the U.S.A. While Rahmanian has always viewed life through the lens of a camera, he also has his sights set on becoming an astronaut. Given that he gained his pilot license by age 26, he may well become the world’s first astronaut cinematographer. He is a Local IATSE Guild member in both Los Angeles, California and Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Justin L. Stewart is an independent visual journalist from Jackson Hole, Wyoming who is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Justin earned his Master of Arts in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri and his Bachelor of Arts in Film & Photography from Montana State University - Bozeman. He likes to work on projects that utilize his videography and photography skills - or any that give him a reason to fly his drone. Justin's work has been published in The Atlantic, TIME's Lightbox, Al Jazeera, ESPN, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and many other outlets. He contributed to Spike Lee's "2 Fists Up," documentary about the protests and unrest on the University of Missouri's campus during the fall semester of 2015.

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Mogli owns and operates his own multi-media production business called, The Mogli, where he creates compelling visual content for hotel/resorts, businesses, non- profits, and media outlets, as well as local artists and musicians for passion projects. In addition, he's an avid traveller, very adaptable and have experience shooting photos and videos in many different environments, including the Amazon jungle, Peru, West Africa, Asia, Philippines and many others. Experience being on set in short and feature length films as; Cinematography, 1st & 2nd AC, DIT and On Set Photography. Mogli’s work has been featured in outlets such as Business Insider, Quartz, California magazine, placed work at the de Young Museum, SF and many more.

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Li has directed, produced, and written content for Twentieth Century FOX, HBO, Showtime, PBS, Amazon, Super Deluxe, Omaze, (RED), General Electric, Call of Duty Foundation, and her work has been featured on Upworthy, Gizmodo, Huffington Post, Voto Latino, We Are Mitu, etc. Her films have also screened at Refinery29's 29 Rooms as part of New York Fashion Week, SITGES Film Festival, Slamdance, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Young Directors Night, Los Angeles Film Festival, American Cinematheque, Comic-Con, the Academy for Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and been recognized as a Vimeo Staff Pick. SHOOT named Li as a helmer to watch in their worldwide search for the next generation of film and commercial directors. Li’s work was also featured on SourceECreative’s The Scout.

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I am a SAG-AFTRA member and am a cum laude graduate of Wellesley College and have a Master's Degree in Communication from Stanford University. I have worked as an on-air reporter for a national television show on the former Odyssey Network (now the Hallmark Channel) and as a news producer for WSMV, Nashville's NBC affiliate. I have also appeared as a guest on a TV show on WGBH. In addition, I have worked as a print reporter at the Los Angeles Business Journal, a staff writer at "The Tennessean" and as a reporter at City News Service. My work has also appeared in "The Atlantic," The Huffington Post and Los Angeles Magazine.

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Produced and published writer who helps production companies, ad agencies, and their clientele tell their stories clearly, concisely, creatively, and often, humorously. Self-motivated, accountable, empathetic team member and project leader skilled at shepherding diverse projects from conception to completion, while promoting a harmonious collaborative environment. • Write film, video & audio scripts – for education, entertainment, advertising and marketing (115 produced to date – many projects earned multiple awards.) • Write & edit text – newsletters, product descriptions, websites, ads, articles, fiction and nonfiction books. • Develop & consult – creative story and brand strategy.

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Nikki is a writer and comedian based in LA, formerly Brooklyn, and originally from New Jersey — the only three places in TV's America. Most recently, Nikki won the 2022 Austin TV Festival Pitch Competition with their pilot "Lil Italy" and was selected as an inaugural member of the Climate Comedy Cohort, co-founded by Gen180 and American University’s Center for Media and Social Impact. Nikki has written jokes for the Google Assistant, TikToks for Barbie and American Girl, editorial and branded content for Morning Brew, and VO for Gucci. Nikki wasn't sure if they should write this bio in third person, but here it is.

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I'm a freelance writer-director-editor in Los Angeles, with deep training in working with cinematographers and actors. I can bring your project to the right production company. I know excellent crew. I'm a good fit for projects that need any of the following: • beautiful or unusual cinematography • writing and concept help • a handmade/indie feel • humor • performances from actors • helping company representatives be natural on camera I can work as local in Las Vegas, and potentially in San Diego, Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

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Journalist specializing in lifestyle, design and hospitality topics, but open to all kinds of assignment. Passionate about writing, editing, producing, fixing, shooting, and filming. Previous jobs include: Editor at Publicaciones Semana (Colombia), Americas Bureau Chief at Monocle (UK/USA), International Editor at Fusion (USA), Head of Content at Faena (USA/Argentina), Travel Editor at Gestalten (Berlin). Based in the USA until September and from then until the end of the year, I will split my time between Europe and Asia, with Rome and Bangkok as home bases.

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Michael S Donaghey is a Los Angeles based creative, producer and director. He has shot, produced and directed for agencies, brands and artists large and small. In 2013 he co-founded Scratch Empire, a creative collective and digital design studio with a base in both NYC and Dublin, Ireland. Michael has a passion for exploring new forms of creative expression and thrives working and playing at the intersections of art and technology. His pursuit of adventure and search for inspiration have taken him across the world from Alaska to Africa, always with a camera in hand.

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