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I am a highly experienced and versatile filmmaker with a speciality in commercial and documentary editing. I bring creative thinking and nearly a decade's worth of experience in TV promotions, documentary, commercial production, and digital content creation to the table.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a two time Emmy-nominated filmmaker with over a decade of experience, predominantly in non-fiction film and television. I directed and produced his first feature documentary by traveling the world with only a backpack and a Canon DSLR camera. That film, Raise Up: The World is Our Gym won “Best of the Fest” at the Hip Hop Film Festival and received global distribution through Red Bull Media House. I've produced work for Travel Channel, Sportsman’s Channel and Redbull TV, been featured in Huffington Post, Men's Health, and other national media, and I choose to focus on telling stories of subcultures rooted in health, history, sports, and social issues.

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Founding Partner @ Boldrush.org ✓ 2 Emmys ✓ 3 Addys ✓ 6 Tellys ✓ 4 AVA Awards ✓ 175M+ YouTube/Facebook views Specialty Skills: ○ Cinematography ○ Visual effects ○ Object removal/replacement ○ Motion tracking ○ Compositing (realistically mix animation & video) Computer animation since 12 years old, filming since 14 years old, 15+ years of professional directing experience.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer

I am a versatile swiss-army knife of video production, specializing in Directing, DP, Steadicam and Jib Operation. My company is called "Red Nebula Digital" and we produce commercials and content all over the east coast.

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Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Camera Op, Editor + Visual story teller.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Corporate Videographer

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• Fixer
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• Corporate Videographer

Dependable multimedia expert with an ad agency and entertainment industries background

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I am the Post-Production Manager at Episode 11 Productions. My primary job is editing, however, I'm also proficient with scriptwriting and motion graphic design.

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• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
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By documenting the stories of activists, organizers, healers and changemakers in over 25 countries around the world, Life has seen first hand the role that storytelling plays in building movements and catalyzing change. As a filmmaker, they’ve created emotional, story driven videos for over 50 social movements and organizations. Life is obsessed with creating and producing stories that change the way we see ourselves, each other and the world. Life is the author of The Starter Guide to Non-Profit Video Storytelling and has been a keynote speaker at TEDxNYU, Google, The Foundation Center, and NYU. Additionally, they have led workshops in Palestine, Uganda, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and the United States. They believes that if we shift our cultural stories – from narratives of inadequacy, separation and inevitability to narratives of wholeness, connection and power – that we truly can create a more just and loving world.

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• Video Editor - Documentary

With work ranging from long-format documentary to wildly successful viral videos to broadcast spots, Stuart is a Director/DoP whose diverse experience and innate talent allow him to bring a unique style and expertise to any project. Clients request Stuart not only for his ability to vibrantly bring their visions to life, but also for his enthusiastic approach to storytelling and cinematography. Stuart is praised for his interviewing techniques, as he has an uncanny ability to put even the most apprehensive subject at ease. In the same vein, his ability to evoke uniquely genuine and heartfelt responses from both professional and nonprofessional talent alike is a skill rare to find in the field. Stuart's client list includes Audi, Walmart, Capital One, AMC, Bassett Furniture, Geico, Pepsi, HBO and countless others. He is an asset to every project he's involved in and will no doubt continue to hone his talents as he takes on new and exciting creative challenges.

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• Video Editor - Commercial

Sheena Vaught is a filmmaker from southeastern North Carolina. Growing up and having a passion for film and storytelling, Sheena earned a Film Studies degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she learned much about the history of cinema, production and film criticism. Sheena's first film that she wrote, directed and composed was an experimental film entitled Water (2010). Sheena went on to direct two documentaries, Colestine (2011) and God In My Fingers, the latter still being a works-in-progress, screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival as well as the Cultural Spirit Online Film Festival. Having her heart set on narrative directing, Sheena pursued a career as a script supervisor, working on feature films such as Frat Brothers (2013), The Perfect Summer (2013) & Adrenaline (2015) to name a few. As a script supervisor Sheena was able to learn first hand about film directing and is now writing and producing more short films to market herself as a viable director. Her first narrative project, titled The Fervent, completed filming in June 2016. Sheena is currently in development for her newest project Scarlet Reign/

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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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.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Post-Production Manager
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I look at each video project as a blank canvas to produce my form of creative video production on. I enjoy planning productions, using creative filming techniques and providing expert post-production services as a strong and experienced video editor. I'm a compassionate video professional that began my career in television news at WSOC-TV Channel 9 - Charlotte while serving as the Chief Video Editor of daybreak, evening, and then later, the prime time 5:00PM newscast. I was eventually promoted to the promotional editor position editing promos and teases for both WSOC and WAXN Charlotte in the late 90s / early 2000s. My career furthered as a full-time show editor for NASCAR Productions and a freelance cinematographer at smaller circuit races for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Series. I'm also a voice-over talent. My voice has been used on many radio ads, tv commercials, corporate videos and advertisement bumpers. I was the former show voice for various nationally televised sports shows that aired on Fox Sports Net and Speed Channel. I then founded my own video production firm in 2005 and haven't looked back.

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• Video Editor - News
• Audio Storyteller
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• Social Media Producer
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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.

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Be it photos or video, I love creating content that makes a connection and draws people closer to a better life; one they never thought they could experience. That sounds very grand and magical, but it’s the power that a story holds. At the end of the day, I’m a storyteller at heart. And if you hand me a camera, I will create content that is unparalleled and pushes the envelope to bring your story to life. My brain is set on fire when I think about the endless possibilities and opportunities that we are afforded in this modern, digital age. I’m beyond grateful to not only have a passion that I can share, but one that can actually help people because nothing gets me more fired up than creating something that makes someone’s eyes light up. Bottom line is I love what I do. Being able to help people and businesses succeed and reach their goals through the art of storytelling gets me out of bed in the morning and I can’t wait for the next adventure. Just give me a camera and I’ll do the rest. Testimonials: “Brad is an extremely talented individual. He’s someone that brings a high level of knowledge, skill and creativity to everything he works on. Brad was quick to build trust with me and the team through his consistency, solid attitude regardless of the situation and the level of quality he brought. He’s a true pro, an ideal team player, and an asset to any team he works with or project he’s on." — David D, Creative Director of Video @ Ramsey Solutions “Brad has been a critical player in terms of producing beautiful photo content that highlights the key characteristics of our products. Our website and brand is very photo-forward and having a creative mind like Brad on the team has allowed us to meet and exceed our visual expectations." — Mason H, Marketing Director @ Bullstrap “I had the privilege of getting to know him for over a year while working at Ramsey Solutions — both of us worked on numerous video shoots together as cinematographers. I appreciate the thoughtfulness Brad brings to projects. He is constantly working to grow and improve his skills, and he brought a lot of great ideas to the table to improve our production work both stylistically and in storytelling. I highly recommend Brad to anyone looking for video production, photography or website development. He’s a team player and always has the best interests and goals in mind for every project he touches." — Chad S, Cinematographer @ Ramsey Solutions “I own a small business on Amazon and we hired Brad to take some photos for our products. The photos turned out really good and we’re very pleased. Brad is truly a professional and a great person to work with. He understands photography, composition, and lighting really well and creates amazing products. Furthermore, Brad delivers everything on time and as promised. We will definitely be working with Brad again and would highly recommend him for any product photography!" — Tri D, Owner @ iApricity

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• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
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For over a decade I worked as a freelance cinematographer and producer for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC and The History Channel. In that time, I climbed the ladder from production assistant, to coordinator, to associate producer, to assistant camera, and finally to producer and cinematographer. Having fulfilled all these titles, I am a well-rounded filmmaker. With an insatiable thirst for diverse cultures, exotic lands and exploration, I have honed my cinematography through travel and adventure. As co-founder of The Invisible Lens, a husband and wife production company, I filmed with NASA astrophysicist, George Gloeckler in a memoir highlighting the pioneers of space exploration and rise of the Voyager spacecrafts. With a keen interest in environmental conservation, I spent over a year and a half documenting a large carnivore camera trap survey in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountain National Park. I am one of the first and only filmmakers to capture the elusive Abyssinian lion on camera. Most recently, my short documentary about transboundary mining threatening the integrity of the waters between British Columbia and Southeast Alaska, "Voices of the Inside Passage", was selected to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. I have a passion for filming and producing impactful stories.

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I've been in video production ever since I realized in college that I really did NOT want to be an actor/waiter. After getting a BA in Theater, Theater Management with a minor in broadcasting, I went to a local community college to get some hands on experience. While I was there I worked at the PBS station on the school's campus. After moving to Raleigh, I worked at a local television station (WTVD) for a few years before I was recruited by an ad agency (Dusenbury and Alban). As the Agency Producer, I produced over 150 commercials a year for a few years... and then opened my own production oompany in 1985... Franklin Video, Inc. www.FranklinVideo.com I've produced projects for national clients such as America's Most Wanted, A Current Affair, American Inventor, Mysteries of the Bible, McNeill Lehrer, American Academy of Family Physicians, Fonville Morrissey, Greenpeace, Habitat for Humanity, and countless others. I've produced regional and national commercials for clients such as Burger King and Factory Stores of America, as well as local car dealers and everything in between. I've worked with home builders to produce marketing videos: written and produced training videos for companies such as The Orvis Company, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Hospira, Talecris Biotherapeutics, The Pantry, Spirit Aerosystems, Amarr Garage Doors, Bosch Siemens. I have travelled extensively for these clients and more. More recently I've been involved in documentaries. After producing a couple of documentaries for the Wake Forest Historical museum, I just spent 2 years as the Director of Photography with the Director of the famous documentary "Forks Over Knives"​ shooting a feature length documentary "PlantPure Nation" (www.PlantpureNation.com) which was just released nationally in theaters across the country. I Love this business. I get to learn something new every day.

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