Discover Top Creative Directors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Salvin Chahal is a writer/director, performer, activist, and a multimedia producer. Chahal’s powerful stage presence and ability to convey layered topics has made him a relatable voice to crowds worldwide, specifically young people of color. His book, ‘Verses From Above’, a collection of poetry and workshops, reached #3 on Amazon’s Bestseller Asian American Poetry list landing him on stages from Stanford to SXSW. With over 10 years of experience in directing, producing, writing and editing, Chahal has worked on campaigns with Nike, Dreamville, Adobe, BET, Issa Rae, Paramount, Toyota and more.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Content Strategist
• Social Media Producer
• On-Camera Talent
• Digital Content Creator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Colorist

I’m a creator, producer, writer, director, connector & collaborator with a strong background in television, film, philanthropic endeavors & branded activations. I’m fueled by my mission to leverage art and entertainment to curate connection and social impact. Bringing people together to create inclusive, innovative, wellness-focused content that connects people in genuine ways is what drives me to create. My work has always been driven by my passion for innovation, diversity, inclusion, wellness, and social impact. I aim to inspire originality and am eager to work with clients to help develop impactful creative and bring ideas to life!

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copy Editor

I'm a New England based filmmaker and run a production company called Pamola Creative. My company and I focus on telling stories of people, culture, and adventure in the outdoors. We've worked for the Maine Office of Tourism shooting a campaign on the state's night skies, to documentary profiles on Maine business owners. We also dedicate a percentage of our time and energy to working with social justice organizations focused on issues like homelessness, global education, and inner-city youth. Some past work includes a fictional short on a past student from Flying Kites Global in Kenya, to the Winter Walk, an advocacy event focuses on ending homelessness in Boston.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Portrait Photographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

An innovative writer and filmmaker offering 2+ years of experience seeking a full-time assistant position with a media company. Held several positions for multiple film projects such as screenwriter, director, producer, editor, and more. Recently a pre-screener for several film festivals. Published and planned editorials at OkayAfrica. Previously the VIP Office Assistant for Tribeca Film Institute (TFF 2018). Currently the Multimedia Director for Harvest Christian Center. Owns the digital media platform, ZuTheories, dedicated to eliminating negative images and portrayals of people of color in mainstream media.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer

Elena Testi is a freelance producer in New York City for documentary, video journalism and multimedia with a special focus on human rights and social justice issues. Originally from Italy, she started her career in the production of fashion imagery and advertising. In Paris, she worked for the photojournalism agency Magnum Photos. In New York, she pursued Social Studies at the New School University and went on to work for a decade as senior producer for the organization Human Rights Watch, where she was part of the Peabody-award winning documentary team. Elena speaks English, French, Spanish and Italian.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Creative Director

Cyril Aris is a Director & Screenwriter, with an MFA from Columbia University in the City of New York, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®. Commercial credits include branding videos for clients such as Google, Nintendo, Rag&Bone, Macy's, Starbucks, fashion films, music videos, feature and short documentaries for VICE Films, Technicolor, Complex Media, Refinery29, UNHCR, UNESCO and others. Cyril Aris’s feature documentary, The Swing (2018), premiered in Karlovy Vary and won awards in El-Gouna, Rome, London, Budapest and Tunisia. His short film The President’s Visit (2017) premiered in Toronto (TIFF) and played in over 60 festivals.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Charlie Gleberman is a cinematographer, photographer, lighting technician, and camera assistant based in New York. His work has been shown at Nantucket, Bushwick, Rhode Island, and Chelsea Film Festivals, as well as on the History Channel and in Vogue Australia. He has photographed for the American Museum of Natural History and The Nature Conservancy in New York His work spans many different forms and genres. From live concert videos to narrative dramas to documentaries he enjoys finding and creating emotive visual languages. In May 2023 he graduated with distinction from Yale University with BA in Art concentrating in photography.

• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director

Dan Weissman is a seasoned creative production lead and Executive Producer with over 18 years global industry experience. Firmly established across network television, commercials, branded content and digital animation, Dan specializes in custom 360 branded campaign productions, nationally and abroad. Based in New York City, Dan joins Ool Digital Studio from Shutterstock Studios, AMC Networks, and Mtv. As Executive Producer, Dan leads, drives and facilitates new business, production engagement, operational process, and the seamless execution of best-in-class productions across the US and wider North American regions.

• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Designer
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director
• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Digital Content Creator
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Content Strategist

New York City based director, cinematographer and editor. With a focus in documentary cinema, I have also worked on narrative feature films, music-videos, fashion films and broadcast journalism, wearing a myriad of different hats both on set and in post-production. Owns camera gear, as well as postproduction tools and software. Handles a variety of analog & digital cinema cameras, lighting and grip equipment. FAA certified drone pilot. Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and DaVinci Resolve. Proficient in the roles of DP, Cam Operator, AC, key grip, DIT, Editor & AE. Fluent in English and Spanish.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Grip
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer

Drew de Pinto is a director, editor, and photographer based in Queens, NY. Their most recent film, Compton's '22, was sponsored by Film Independent, nominated for an International Documentary Association award, and acquired by The New Yorker for distribution in 2024. Their work has screened at festivals including Outfest, NewFest, and Cinequest. Drew is a recipient of the 2023 NewFest New Voices Filmmaker Grant in partnership with Netflix, a graduate of Stanford’s Documentary Film MFA program, and a member of the Alliance of Documentary Editors. They have worked with clients including The New Yorker, Vox, the Democratic Socialists of America, Kartemquin Films, and Truth & Documentary.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist
• Digital Content Creator
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

I have a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a Minor in Psychology from CUNY Baruch College, in New York City. I have worked on brands like PUMA, NIVEA, NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL and DIGIBANK. More recently, I started working at Twigeo based in Sweden with offices in NYC, San Fran and Bulgaria. As the only copywriter at this growing performance marketing agency, I have experience writing paid ads. From ideation to execution, pitch to design, concept to creation – Storytelling with a passion, while offering a fresh perspective in my role as an Associate Copywriter at Digitas India.

• Copywriter
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator

I am a Brooklyn based Director of Photography and Editor working through my company Dirty Work. I have shot & edited for feature documentaries, commercials and branded content for a wide range of clients, including HBO, Vice, Vox, Netflix, Tribeca Films and more. Recently I am working on Narrative films and I am enjoying the truly collaborative experience in making them. I am now looking for new opportunities to contribute to productions with a fresh perspective and am hoping you may be excited in collaborating with me.

• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director

Active since 2016, Spike Li Film is a New York City based production Team. We are committed to producing creative and high-quality branded content. We have the experience and a network of production resources to take on your project. Whether you seek a camera crew, an editing suite or end-to-end production services, we can deliver any facet of your project. for branded content & entertainment. Creating authentic stories in a succinct format, we tell evocative narratives to connect and influence people. Our clean aesthetic keeps the focus on spreading your message.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Company

Hi. My name is Ace from 43ºFilms (New England). I have been doing freelance videography & video editing for 5 years now. One of my first projects was a brief documentary of a local boxing figure. I've recently have been working on event coverage, talent profiles, and commercial projects - including interviews, for individual & small business brands. I also have creative and business writing experience to compliment voice over talent. I have aspirations of increasing my number of storyteller projects in my portfolio, and I also would like to jump on short film projects.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer

I am Juan L. Espinal, a video editor, producer, and director with over four years of experience. I’ve worked in the film industry in a variety of projects, from commercial and branded videos to fictional and documentary pieces. Producing digital content that is native to specific social platforms implementing the best practices in digital editing, shooting and directing. My great attention to details along with my knowledge of motion graphics, storytelling, and excellent editing skills will make me an asset to your next project.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Field Producer
• Translator

Emmy and Associated Press award winning documentary/feature producer. My most recent award came for the documentary entitled "Vick," an objective film on the life of polarizing NFL star Michael Vick. It recently won an Associated Press award. I spent the majority of my career at ESPN. Since then I've gone on to produce features and films for CNN, Fox Sports and the NFL Network. I'm passionate, focused and work great with many different types of talents and personalities. Happy to discuss storytelling projects. Thank you for your time. Greatly appreciated.

• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

I am a Chicago & NYC based camera human. My job is to tell the stories of those that supply and perform incredible services to our world. Cinematographer, photographer, drone operator, editor, producer, director - whatever your photo and video needs may be, I can produce from concept to delivery at any desired scale. I've done work for the likes of Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Puma, PBS, Complex, LG, and numerous others in the form of documentaries, commercials, branded content, in-and-out of studio product shoots - nothing involving visuals and storytelling is foreign to me.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

Jordan Quellman is a photographer, director & director of photography based in New York. Jordan’s career started in Southeast Asia where he garnered an MFA degree from acclaimed NYU Tisch Asia in Singapore. He went on to shoot & direct commercials, shorts and features in the surrounding region, cutting his teeth on stories from the docks of Macau to the congested streets of Jakarta, winning the Kodak Gold Award twice. In the fall of 2018, Jordan relocated to Los Angeles where his work primarily focuses on social and environmental issues.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor

I'm a 20 year media vet with experience mostly in the audio space. Have upwards of a decade worth of experience at the executive producer level between national satellite radio and podcast networks. I would consider myself at this point an expert in content curation, project management, audience building and monetization, to go along with the strong audio production, copywriting and high level team management. In addition I also have entrepreneurial experience working on my own media start-ups and being key advisors and equity partners on other start-ups.

• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Creative Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Motivated film crew member able to learn and adapt to multiple crew roles, with over 8 years of experience. Including a Wide- Ranging knowledge of film and video projects from inception to completion. Enthusiastic and creative, ability to achieve objectives within strict deadlines. Excellent organizational and communication talents, solid skills in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing cost. Accompanied by a well developed ability to execute work that is elegant, efficiently produced and effective in its message.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer