Discover Top Documentary DPs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Greetings. I am a filmmaker recently relocated to Brooklyn from Ventura, CA where I studied visual journalism at Brooks Institute. Though I enjoy creating short narratives and music videos, documentary is my passion. I get a great deal of satisfaction from exploring the world around me and by sharing the uncommon or overlooked aspects of humanity. I have worked on several short films involving the homeless, focusing on what it means to be human and a part of society. I have also began shooting for a doc feature about the serious pollution problems plaguing the air and the people of Salt Lake City, which was recently crowned the most polluted city in the world. I am also in preproduction for a documentary about the loss of culture through civilization in Mexico. Though the subjects and locations that I shoot vary greatly, I feel that each of these stories NEED to be communicated for the greater good of humanity. Whether for social change or historical purposes, we can share the world for what it is today. And I look forward to learning more about the local documentary/journalism scene in NYC. Cheers! Cole writer/director/producer at Gravity Free Productions

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Hello, I am a recent college graduate at Fordham University in New York City. I have a degree in International Studies. As evidenced by my degree, I am passionate about international issues and events. In fact, as journalist/on-camera reporter, I would like to cover stories that are affecting the global community. I am interested in stories that impact society. I consider my strength to be investigative journalism, and I am intent on spreading truth and uncovering injustice that is taking place in different parts of the world. I am extremely interested in humanitarian affairs, as well. I am a member of the Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network, and two years ago, a few Fordham students and I attended a bi-annual humanitarian conference at Georgetown University. There, we studied different humanitarian issues including displaced populations, environmental problems, and global health. As you can see, I am intent on using my multi-disciplinary education/degree at a top Jesuit University to help me cover international stories. I have supplementary knowledge to cover the events and issues occurring around the world.

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Arseni is a New York-based filmmaker, cinematographer, editor and colorist. His works include award-winning feature films THE HUNTER (dir. Bakur Bakuradze), SIBERIA. MONAMOUR (dir. Slava Ross, distributed by Luc Besson), SHULTES (dir. Bakur Bakuradze, the documentary PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER, other documentary and narrative films. His most recent editorial feature-length work is THE NOTORIOUS MR. BOUT documentary (Arseni also has additional camera and colorist credits), premiered at Sundance Film Festival, 2014. He has a cinematography credit for the documentaries MARINA’S HOUSE, THE TALE OF CALICO INDIANS (in post production), YOUTH PHILHARMONIC (in post production) and many short films and commercials. Arseni has recently directed short narrative films DOWNSTATE (2015) and EL DORADO (2015).

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I'm a writer, producer, director, editor and camera operator with years of content creation and development experience. I'm also an experienced director of photography with a passion for visual storytelling. I was recently associate director at MSNBC Films, the documentary department of the cable network. I produced shows, show opens, animation packages and wraps for documentaries hosted by NBC talent such as Rachel Maddow, Lester Holt, Chris Matthews and Contessa Brewer. I directed talent in the field and in the studio. I worked on specials and long-running series such as Lockup, Sex Slaves, Caught On Camera, Split Second Decision, In Other News, ISIS And The Internet, Dateline On ID, and other shows. After leaving my staff position, I freelanced on long-term MSNBC and NBC projects as a post-production supervisor.

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I'm a documentary filmmaker of over 15 years, that seeks to lend my skills to those that are making change, but who's voices may not be heard. Through my lens, these stories can be shared with the rest of the world and hopefully, access the needed funds, assistance, support, or recognition they need/deserve to make the change that is needed. My projects have taken me from Afghanistan to Haiti to Wall Street to The Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy. In all these stories, there is one common thread and that is hope.....hope for a better world and a belief in humanity, that a better world IS possible. In addition to social justice documentaries, I also like to focus on character driven stories...about unique characters -- that by their personalities, lifestyles, or art, are impacting this world or their community, making it a better, more beautiful and inspiring place.

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I am a filmmaker, producer, designer, musician, and art educator from Argentina based in New York City. After my graduation from the Faculty of Architecture in 2000, I moved to Barcelona, Spain, where I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Film Production from the University of Barcelona. In 2004, I co-founded Colectivo Piloto with the aim of promoting culture and education through the use of audiovisual resources and media technologies. Since then, I have been honored to work with several NGOs, institutions and governmental agencies, including Save the Children, Red Cross, Oxfam Intermón, and the Barcelona City Council. The projects I have been designing and supervising over these years have involved the community and have had a tremendous impact on its development. Since 2013, I have been living in New York City where I am experiencing the best ideas in film, music and arts.

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Born in Italy, Luigi received a scholarship to study filmmaking in the U.S. in 2008. Since then he worked on countless of projects worldwide, from features to commercials, fashion film, music videos, corporate and animations. Luigi is an AIC and IMAGO member, a Local 600 Camera Operator, an Industry Experience Roster member, and an ASC Mentee. In 2015 he was the cinematographer of the Japanese film "Cloud Kumo", which won the 2016 Student Academy Award Silver Prize and the 2016 Golden Eagle Award. When he doesn't work on set, Luigi works as a writer. He completed and sold several screenplays and published novels. Luigi owns camera equipment (RED Komodo 6K) and drones. He's a certified EASA pilot. Luigi is a hard worker appreciated for his great attitude and his uncanny abilities with camera and lights.

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Amanda Kowalski - Director/Producer /Editor West Virginia native, Amanda Kowalski (Forge Photography and Film) is a cinematographer, director, and editor with a background in documentary photography. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, NPR.org, CBS Sunday Morning, National Geographic Online, and Discovery among others. Some of her clients have included Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble, MIT, Harvard University, the American Psychological Association, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Amanda is also an established musician. Prior to her career in photography and film she toured and recorded with many notable performers including the Grammy Award winning musicians, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn. Additionally she co-founded the Grammy nominated band, Della Mae.

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I am a filmmaker and photographer with more than 20 years experience making authentic and compelling images for advertising, corporate, and editorial clients. Precise, collaborative, and creative, I bring a sharp, thoughtful eye, as well as a sense of humor, to each project. You’ll find me to be easygoing, but with a fierce dedication to craft. My independent short films have been selected by more than 30 festivals worldwide, including Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and Kendal Mountain Festival. My photos have been recognized in American Photography, the PDN Photo Annual, and with a Johnson & Johnson/ICP traveling fellowship. Clients include Pentagram, Sullivan & Cromwell, and The Climate Reality Project. I’ve been published by Rizzoli and The New York Times, among many others. I am a citizen of the US, Canada, and The Netherlands, and ready to work anywhere.

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Fulltime Media Business Production Company From NY to CT and travel the US with 5 star reviews across multiple platforms. I have been in the Film/Photography world for over 10 years and have worked on many high end projects with Clients like Instacart, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Persil Detergent, Lomar Labs, and many more. Have shot over 50 multi-cam interview set ups with advanced lighting techniques with high end audio. I also shoot many corporate events and have a strong relationship with the owner of The Brooklyn Nets and shooting at The Barclays Center. Im always looking to put my creative skills to work and collaborate on various types of projects. If your looking for a team that's outgoing and easy to work with on projects, give's great creative insight with top of the line quality, then look no further!! Reach out and let's work!

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Harrison James O'Brien is a self-proclaimed “true New Yorker.” Born and raised in the Lower Eastside of Manhattan, Harrison is a fan of bacon-egg-and-cheeses, Nas, and Yankee fitteds. Harrison first brought his camera out into the streets in 2009, opening up a world of light previously unbeknownst to him. Harrison found that the essence of a moment could last forever within a photograph captured in a single instant. Through immense training and dedication, Harrison honed his visual prowess; going on to capture genuine moments within the human experience and celebrating everyone’s unique characteristics in front of his lens. Harrison James O'Brien is the next driving force in the world of photography. Harrison resides in the East Village with his partners in crime, Big Meech & Bumpy Johnson.

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I like telling hidden, character-driven stories with a video camera. I have a passion for people and a dedication to excellence. I've been doing journalism since I was 10 years old and there's not enough I could learn about the art of telling stories. After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in telecommunication and film with a focus on sports broadcasting, I decided to share my passion with future generations as a 2013 Teach For America corps member where I taught 7th grade for two years. I am a Master's of Journalism Candidate at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University where I am grateful to be able to focus on documentary storytelling. I've produced videos with social justice, sports, music/entertainment, and political themes. I'm appreciative of my past experiences and excited for what's next.

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In my 10 years of experience in video production, I have produced and edited stories for UNICEF, PBS, Current TV, Brooklyn Independent Television and CUNY as well as for non-profits such as Smack Mellon gallery and the Educational Development Center. Most recently I've been producing and editing stories for UNICEF. I also get to share my experience and enthusiasm for documentary storytelling by teaching video production and editing at The New School in New York. A few of my short films have played at film festivals, including the feature 'Waited For' which has been distributed by Wolfe Video. I live in New York, but grew up in South Africa and am interested in all things African as well as human rights issues, identity politics, religion, gender and technology. I love telling stories and I love filmmaking.

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Reiley is a freelance video editor and cinematographer based in Brooklyn, New York. With a passion for documentary storytelling, she creates emotional and honest stories about the people, places and companies that connect us all. She has worked for the New York Women's Foundation, George Lange Studio, the International Women’s Health Coalition, Encore.org, and Talking Eyes Media on projects ranging from business vignettes to event coverage to describing the conflict between humans and wildlife in Kenya. Prior to pursuing a freelance career, Reiley worked as a staff photographer at the Gillette News Record in Gillette, Wyo. Reiley graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010 with a degree in photojournalism and a double minor in chemistry and biology. To view examples of her work, please visit: reileywooten.com

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Hello, My name is Michael Tomczyk. I have been in the media/TV industry for more than a decade. Most of that time was spent at NBC in NYC where I filled a variety of roles in many different platforms for many brands in their portfolio. I'm currently working as a Freelance Field Producer/Shooter/Editor not only in broadcast but also within the digital space. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States as well as outside of the country Producing, Shooting, and Editing original content. I own all of my own HD cameras, lighting, audio, and editing gear. I am a professional, mobile production studio. My website, MikeTom.net has my detailed resume and video reel. I look forward to discussing a possible professional relationship with your organization. Thank you, Michael Tomczyk

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Nyier Abdou is an American video journalist, filmmaker and multimedia producer. A longtime newspaper reporter, she worked as a print reporter based in Cairo for more than six years. In 2005, she moved back to the U.S. to join The Star-Ledger newspaper, where she worked for nine years and moved from print to video journalism, going on to produce award-winning documentaries and news features with the paper. She is comfortable shooting hard news, news features and long-form documentary and edits in both Premiere and Final Cut Pro. She is capable of writing and voicing narration, as well as cutting nat-sound packages. Her work has earned six New York Emmy awards, including best documentary and writing for her recent documentary, “Being George,” as well as awards from the National Press Photographers Association and the Associated Press Sports Editors.

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Bohdana Smyrnova started making films at the age of 17 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Her short film Les demarches des papiers had already received international recognition when she moved to New York in 2005 to join NYU's graduate film program with the Dean's Fellowship. Till date, Bohdana's shorts have been screened at more than 200 events around the world including French theatrical release and prestigious festivals such as Rotterdam, Clermont-Ferrand, Taipei Golden Horse, and Slamdance, garnering over 20 awards. A film maker with a distinct voice, Bohdana explores through her stories complex human relationships, desires conflicting with reality, and situations that pose no right choice. She is currently developing a 'Nirvana Guesthouse' feature film to be shot in 2015 in India, USA, and Ukraine.

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My name is Gleb Mikhalev, and I am an Emmy award-winning documentary Director of Photography (DP) based in New York. For the last 5 years I’ve worked primarily for Vice. I was a staff DP on Vice’s HBO show before going freelance with them in 2019. During these last 5 years I gained a wide range of experiences traveling the world. I developed the confidence to work under dynamic and high pressure situations, set up and light countless interviews, and follow characters through a myriad of settings. In addition to my work at Vice I work with ABC's Impact show, National Geographic's Life Below Zero, and smaller projects I've produced, edited, and shot. I work closely with the producer and or director to establish the right look and mood for the piece I’m working on. I own a Mavic 3 Cine drone and am FAA 107 certified.

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My name is Andreas and I am an artist, filmmaker and photographer exploring the creation of conscious media that helps shift our collective awareness back to Nature, to our hearts and to love. The modern storytelling mediums of Film and Photography have a profound capacity to bring us together in remembering our shared humanity, our connection with all beings, and our collective responsibility to heal ourselves and this beautiful planet. The intention of my work is to offer breath to the ember inside each of us that fuels our deepest excitement and capacity for healing, curiosity, creative expression, connection and love. I offer my creative services to individuals, artists, and organizations in a collaborative process to express the highest essence of what is wanting to be shared. I look forward to connecting with you!

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I'm a dual citizen of Canada and the US who grew up in NYC. I worked my way up the ranks of the camera department on big budget films and tv. Now I'm telling my own stories, drawing on my years of experience on set with the best. As a DP/Director/Producer, I love making films that tell compelling stories while capturing the poetry and ephemeral moments of life. I seek to fight for social change and illuminate the audience, overtly or with subtlety. Comfortable working in documentary, drama, comedy or music video, I've worked as a cameraman for President Barack Obama on the 2012 campaign trail for 4 months, the Oscar nominated documentary "The Hunting Ground", Lady Gaga's "Born This Way", Travis Scott The Tonight Show, The Late Show, commercials for Nike and Google and feature films like "Braid" and "Sinister."

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