Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Bakersfield, California, USA

I was born and raised in rural France before moving to Toronto when I was 11. I was introduced to various cultures and art forms, learned English and Spanish. I started crafting stories and making short films when I was 12. Years later, I attended Chapman University’s Dodge College, interned at Anonymous Content. In 2019 I started my production company SILIENCE. We work on narrative, commercial and music based projects. Our films have been selected at festivals such as BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, ENERGA CAMERIMAGE, USA FILM FESTIVAL, BLOW-UP ART HOUSE FILM FEST, MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL Our work's been featured on GRAMMY'S, ROLLING STONES, COMPLEX, NOISEY, ELEVATOR, WORLDSTAR, etc...

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Anthony is a LosAngeles-based producer, specializing in independent films. He got his start in the non-profit sector, producing and directing content in South Africa and Burundi before transitioning to commercial work. As creative director at Manley Creative he produced and directed national and local commercials as well as other content for Fortune 100 companies and national brands. During this time, he produced the feature film TEENAGE BADASS, which was selected to SXSW in 2020. Since then, he has produced and directed an award-winning docuseries and produced several award-winning short films under his production company Odd Galaxy.

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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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Zadi Diaz has extensive experience creating non-fiction shows and docu-series for companies including Disney, Dreamworks Animation, and Google. She has developed and produced over 500 episodes of shows distributed across digital and streaming platforms. As an independent filmmaker, her current work centers on BIPOC narratives, nature, and technology. She's a member of the Producers Guild of America, the International Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has won several Webby awards for her online work. Zadi is based in Los Angeles, California, was born and raised in New York City, and is of Dominican descent.

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I am a Producer,Videographer and Editor with over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry. Through my company, Wonderbox Studios, I've produced and delivered full content capture shoots including sourcing, hiring and managing video and audio crews, location and venue booking, project budgeting as well as Post-Production and delivery of client. In addition to my producing, I'm also an experienced Videographer and Camera Operator skilled at working as B-Camera Op or one man band on BTS content shoots.

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I'm an experienced Commercial and Documentary Director, DP, and Producer based out of North County, San Diego. Most Recently I have Directed branded content for Google, Disney, Coola, Verizon, Uber, Ryot, and many branded docs as well. My experience is diverse but I thrive in telling stories and bringing authentic narratives to commercial and doc work alike. In addition to many years of traditional production, I was also formerly a filmmaker and Creative Director at GoPro, creating content that has been seen by millions. I look forward to collaborating and working with you!

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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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Documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles California. I'm most comfortable holding the camera or coloring the footage but I enjoy doing the entire documentary process in my own work. I enjoy verite and observational projects that question the status quo and explore the freedom in form that Documentary film allows for. After studying multi-media storytelling in undergrad I got my masters from Chapman's Dodge Film School in Documentary Film Production. To watch my thesis film please go to https://vimeo.com/547764049 password:waterislife

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Hailing from Columbus, Ohio - Jack enjoys telling music-driven stories and views film as his way to communicate his thoughts about the world and his place in it. He has directed music videos for record labels like Elektra and AWAL along with branded content for companies such as Nike and Razer. His work has been recognized by the Shiny Awards, 1.4 Awards and screened at countless prestigious film festivals. Jack graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where he studied Film Production, emphasizing in Directing.

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I am multi-faceted DP, Director and Editor. I have solo-traveled to 10+ countries and document my journies. Sometimes I go out with a narrative in mind, other times I am able to build a compelling story in the edit. I have a Black Magic Pocket 4k that shoots RAW footage. Incredible for color information and achieving cinema quality film. My go to lens is the Olympus 12-100 IS and Laowa 9mm. I also have a Ronin-S for stabilization, and a shotgun mic for audio. Looking forward to working with you on your next project!

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• Fixer
• Commercial DP
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• Production Assistant
• Colorist

I am a dynamic, creative and multilingual professional with 17 years of experience in video production from start to finish, including filming, video editing, script writing, pitching story ideas, directing crews, strategic planning, budgeting and audience engagement. I've created Documentaries, Branded Content and Social Media Productions. I like to think outside the box, and I am comfortable working in teams or independently to achieve goals. I have a depth of experience in long-form episodic productions from ideation to rollout.

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• Corporate Videographer
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I am a 40-veteran Emmy nominated television producer/director, most recently Coordinating Producer at The Insider/Entertainment Tonight. My work experience includes writing, producing, segment producing, field producer/director and many of the top television shows in syndication including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Extra, Access Hollywood, E! News and The View as well as producing a wide variety of programs at local TV stations in Baltimore, Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta. I have also produced a documentary that has won several national awards.

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I developed my skills in Australia and New Zealand, where I directed and edited specialty content for international formats such as The X Factor and Australia’s Got Talent. I get excited by pushing boundaries and coming up with new ways to tell stories. I have since progressed to editing specialty content for Americas biggest reality shows such as The Masked Singer, The Four, American Idol, America's Got Talent and directing Commercials & music videos, most recently Tinder's Don't Fly Solo Campaign and Meghan Trainor's - Hey DJ, that has just eclipsed 80 Million views on youtube.

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I am a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Film. I have experience with underwater video in both nature cinematography as well as traditional film. I have worked in difficult conditions doing video work on sailboats and diving as well as on set experience with positions from gaffer, grip, assistant director, director, writer, etc. I have many skills that have come in hand as well from horseback riding and scuba diving, to ice skating and animal handling.

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I’m an Emmy-nominated television producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with 20 years of expertise producing and directing high-quality videos for film, television, and online platforms. I’m proficient in crafting compelling narratives to emotionally engage audiences. I’m ready to tackle challenges using strong problem-solving and leadership skills, while driving impactful storytelling to elevate the team’s creative endeavors. I’ve filmed on 6 continents and my work has aired on HBO/ MAX, ABC, PBS, Sundance, Nat Geo, CW, TNT, Discovery, A&E, & VICE.

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Katie is driven by a passion for telling immersive stories that inspire others. She is based in Los Angeles, where she works as in television and film production. Her recent credits include "Pam & Tommy," “Mythic Quest,” and “Kidding." Independently, she works as a producer and director of narrative short films and documentaries. Katie is a NE Ohioan with a Bachelor’s of Art in Mass Media Communication from The University of Akron and a Master’s of Fine Art in Cinema Art + Science from Columbia College Chicago.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Audio Storyteller
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• Executive Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
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• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Event Photographer
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15+ years of experience as a producer and director for creative content. All aspects of digital media production and post-production workflows, specializing in short form documentary, live event, red carpet, Facebook Live, Behind the Scenes (BTS) and EPK segment producing. Worked on set with A List, above and below the line talent for both major studio films and independent productions. Highly organized, attention to detail and strong collaborator. Calm under pressure and problem solver. Mac, Final Cut Pro, camera operator, grip, lighting and sound recording.

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Justin McAleece is a multi-talented director and cinematographer of narrative and documentary projects both personal and commercial. He has been dedicated to filmmaking since 1999 and has won dozens of awards and directed hundreds of hours of content and lensed even more. He has conducted hundreds of interviews in a variety of spaces and is equally comfortable directing a team of 50 in a corporate setting or shooting solo on the Serengeti. Justin also wrote, produced, directed, and edited the feature comedy Brick MADNESS and often returns to his comedy roots.

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• Colorist
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Tien Nguyen is an award-winning science journalist, video producer, and PhD chemist. She delights in the act of exploring impossible questions. She has produced stories and videos about the environment, chemistry, space, drugs, death, dino poop, and more. Her work has appeared in outlets including Chemical & Engineering News, Freethink, Insider, KCET, Knowable Magazine, Mental Floss, Nature, New Scientist, PBS Digital Studios, Science Careers, Scientific American, TED-ED, The Open Notebook, Reactions and VICE News.

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A TV newscaster turned award-winning storyteller, Mellissa founded DuckPunk in 2000 and has been working with Small, Mid-sized as well as large corporations to build their brand, drive sales, and win more customers by way of storytelling. Awards won include Clio, Telly, Addy, and Best of Business in Video Production for ten consecutive years since 2012. Some of our previous clients are Old Navy, McDonald's, Nissan, Verizon, Wells Fargo, to name a few. Our clients have seen sales increase up to 400%.

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