Discover Top Field Producers in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Producer/Production Manager-Coordinator/Outreach Director Ms. Coblyn has worked in film and video production in the DC area since 1989. In that time she has worked as a producer for corporate & industrial clients, social documentaries for NGO(s) and not-for-profit(s), and theatrical-style films for US government agencies. Working with local production companies Ms. Coblyn was also on the forefront of the use of dramatic recreations in historical documentaries working as Associate Producer, Production Manager and Coordinator on the PBS documentaries Prince Among Slaves and Partners of the Heart. Ms. Coblyn has transitioned this talent to theatrical style short films for several US government agencies such as the FBI and CIA as well as a compliment of other government national security agencies and private companies and organizations. Ms. Coblyn is well established in the film and video industry in the DC/Baltimore areas and has worked with many of the local professionals in all aspects of production, and maintains connections and a large database of crew and talent to draw on. She has acted as location scout and manager on dozens of projects and has an intimate knowledge and connections around the community from which to draw on for locations. In addition Ms. Coblyn has worked as Outreach and Distribution Director for documentary productions worldwide. In this capacity Ms. Coblyn has designed and implemented strategic planning, day-to-day campaign management & coordination for national and international film/video distribution initiatives.

• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Meiying is a D.C.-based freelance multimedia journalist fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien. She aims to amplify marginalized voices and produce stories about communities often hidden from the mainstream news narrative. Most recently, Meiying was a video producer at POLITICO, where she created the POLITICO Show on Snapchat and made visual content for a variety of social platforms. She previously interned with the Los Angeles Times’s video department, covered the Covid-19 pandemic in California for The New York Times and UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program, and had a film fellowship with CNN’s Great Big Story. She has produced work for PBS NewsHour, San Francisco Chronicle and Idaho Statesman. Meiying graduated from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and the Missouri School of Journalism.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Documentary DP

I am a writer, producer and director with over 20 years of experience. I founded Rising Night Productions to streamline the video production process for busy communications professionals. I bring my extensive network of video experts and skills in production, project management and digital marketing to every project. My mission is to make video projects easier for organizations of all sizes. I describe my niche as “informational.” I love working on things like testimonials that might help customers make informed decisions or videos that help explain how a product, service or process works. I also enjoy producing video content that helps make complex or hard-to-understand subjects more accessible and memorable. I work with a wide variety of organizations like non-profits, associations and government agencies in addition to for-profit companies.

• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter

Allison Shelley is an independent documentary photographer based in Washington D.C., focused primarily on health and social justice issues as they relate to women worldwide. She is co-founder and co-director of the non-profit Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW), and has worked as director of photography for Education Week newspaper and staff photographer for The Washington Times. Allison collaborates with organizations such as the United Nations Foundation, NPR and the Hewlett Foundation to create dynamic, image-forward corporate campaigns. Her recent projects from D.R. Congo, Senegal, Nigeria, Haiti, India, Nepal and the U.S. have been featured in publications like National Geographic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, NPR, Al Jazeera America, The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian, among others.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Content Strategist

David Hamlin is a multiple Emmy Award winning filmmaker and media executive responsible creating 125+ Television, Digital and 360VR products commissioned by the National Geographic Channel, NBC, PBS, TBS, Vrse and other networks. Hamlin provides the creativity and experience to create and leverage scripted and non-scripted content across all media platforms and branded public engagement. Hamlin has vast global development/production experience partnering with international broadcasters, distributors, governments, NGO’s and other stakeholders. He has a deep understanding of challenges and opportunities found in every environment while inspiring production teams of 100+ to achieve the creative excellence, specific messaging and commercial success demanded by the business and the brand. Production budgets ranging from $250K-$8 million+.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

-Specializing in travel and outdoor adventure videography -12 years of professional experience -Creative advertising background ______________________________ Robin grew up with a camera in his hand. Grade school skate videos evolved into documenting rock climbing and mountain biking trips throughout college. At the core of who Robin is, is his unbridled excitement for adventure and his passion to share it with others. Robin began to turn this passion into a career while earning his creative advertising degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since then, he has worked throughout a variety of industries with businesses of all sizes to identify and execute their unique video needs and visions.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

Jim Choi is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and sound recordist. As a graduate of the Painting Dept. at the Rhode Island School of Design, Choi has always brought a fine artist’s perspective to storytelling in his documentary films. Having formerly worked in the Public Television Department of the Center for Asian American Media, he has dedicated his career to the documentation of the Asian American experience and its representation to the broader public. Choi directed and filmed Changing Season on the Masumoto Family Farm, which aired on PBS in 2016. Changing Season witnesses the multi-generational Masumoto peach farm owner David “Mas” Masumoto and his successional relation with his daughter Nikiko.

• Sound Mixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer

Entrepreneur, Videographer, Photographer, Storyteller, Community Builder. Those are just a few words to describe the versatility of Glen Gordon Jr. Glen is the principal and creative director of Certified Official – a full-service, innovative branding firm that specializes in helping major corporations, small businesses, creative artists and non-profit organizations to connect with their audiences through creative video content that sells and brings stories to life. He has served an impressive roster of clients to include the Department of Small and Local Businesses, Bread for the City, Association of American Medical Colleges, Spark The Journey, Rocketship Public Schools, Emerson Collective, Beam Suntory - Suntory Global Spirits, Greystar, Vignette Collection and more.

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am the CEO and Co-Founder of JuneJuly Productions, a female-owned video production company based in Washington, D.C. At JuneJuly Productions, we specialize in creating top-notch video content and CGI, including commercial videos, graphics, corporate videos, music videos, documentaries, TV news segments, social media content, and more. In addition to leading JuneJuly Productions, I have over a decade of experience as a television news reporter and producer. My expertise includes live and taped coverage, building strong relationships with industry experts, and producing and writing compelling news stories. I am passionate about storytelling and dedicated to delivering high-quality, engaging content.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Josh Davidsburg is an award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker and 2001 Merrill College alumnus. Following his education, Josh started his career at WMDT in Salisbury; three years later, he moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he worked for NBC-2 WBBH for two years. He then returned home to work for WBAL in Baltimore and Maryland Public Television, where he reported for two years. His first feature-length documentary Queen of the Capital screened at film festivals across the country and has been picked up for distribution. Josh also teaches documentary and broadcast journalism as a full-time lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, Philip Merrill College of Journalism. He is currently in pre-production for his next feature film.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Katie is an award winning conservation filmmaker and founder of Coral & Oak Studios, a company dedicated to telling stories that educate and inspire audiences to engage with the creatures, people and world around them. A recipient of the Henry Luce Fellowship, Katie spent more than a year in Southeast Asia, where she collaborated with scientists and conservation organizations on various art and storytelling projects. Katie is a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art and Design, and a recipient of the prestigious Koenig Trust Scholarship. Her clients include National Geographic, The Smithsonian Institute, The Nature Conservancy, Woods Hole Oceanographic, PBS and BBC. She currently lives and works in Washington DC.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

As the sole owner and operator of a successful public relations firm for 8 years, Courtney is responsible for every aspect of growing her business and executing upon customized media strategies for her clients. Courtney’s media savvy and dogged persistence has helped over 25 clients meet their publicity goals by expanding their media presence in TV, magazines, newspapers, and emerging digital channels (e.g., podcasts, blogs). Courtney drives the full lifecycle of media engagement: tailoring a media strategy, identifying optimal outlets, booking appearances, and ensuring desired outcomes through media training. Prior to going independent, Courtney sharpened her media and PR skills working at ABC News, Dewey Square Group, and United Talent Agency.

• Field Producer
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant

I'm a freelance sound mixer, field producer, and editor based in Richmond, Virginia. Winner of four regional Emmy Awards with my company, Field Studio, I'm an experienced film professional specializing in social justice and historical documentaries. Our films can be found on Smithsonian Channel, PBS, and Kanopy. Clients include Hulu/ABC, Edutopia, Women's Refugee Commission, University of Virginia, and numerous nonprofits and museums. I love finding great stories, conducting interviews, and capturing clean sound on set. And in post, I'm adept in Premiere and Final Cut Pro. In all stages of production, I pride myself on being a friendly collaborator and clear communicator.

• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

Versatile and dynamic media professional with a highly engaging personality. A seasoned broadcaster with more than 15 years of experience at all levels of the industry. Works efficiently under pressure in studio and in field production settings. Creatively crafts stories with video, editing and production in mind to showcase a story compellingly. Collaboratively provides direction and creative inspiration to a team to achieve a higher quality of work and reaction from intended audience. Capitalizes on out-of-the-box thinking to maximize the impact of media on-air, online and through social media. Deadline oriented to meet and exceed goals.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Fixer

Samantha-Jo is a freelance correspondent and video journalist, based in Washington DC. Previously, she served as an on-air correspondent, reporting for over 50 local news stations across the country from the nation's capital for Gray Television's Washington News Bureau. Before relocating to Washington, Samantha-Jo traveled across the nation reporting on the 2016 presidential election for Huffington Post. Her assignments took her from the Iowa Caucus to the New Hampshire Primary along with contests in six additional states. Her work has appeared on a variety of news programs including: ABCNews.com, CNN.com, Washington Week and CBS Evening News.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer

After a decade in television, award winning producer, writer and multimedia artist Emmett Williams started Mission Man Media, a company that has produced dozens of inspiring and educational documentaries, web series, and short films around the world. He has told the story of grieving mothers who have lost their sons in Brazil, produced a web series about climate change in Africa, portrayed threatened fishing communities in Alaska, documented illegal logging in the Amazon, created a Black Lives Matter web series, been part of large scale art performances in Europe and filmed protests from Standing Rock to Washington, DC.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Audio Storyteller

Whether it's a documentary, a feature, photograph or the written word - I specialize in illuminating the unique aspects of a story that others may skim over. I approach topics with empathy, curiosity and professionalism. My goal is for the viewer to share a deep connection and sense of curiosity with the subject, forgetting that any other person was ever involved in bringing the story to life. My work has received many awards and garnered much attention. In 2016 I received an Emmy award for Outstanding Feature in a News Magazine in 2016. I have received Three medals at the 2016 New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards Competition. In 2018, my work received three more medals.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Landscape Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am a documentary producer/editor specialized in digital storytelling. I spent years working at National Geographic Studios developing television for the National Geographic Channel. I was also the Creative Director for NHNZ's DC production company, Outrun The Sun Productions. Eventually I transitioned into digital storytelling, I felt it was a more engaging and freeing way of telling stories than traditional television. I've produced several digital series, including Nat Geo Wild's first digital series, Wild_Life with Bertie Gregory, and Symbio Studios' Wild Warrior.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Forage Films was founded in 2014 by award-winning documentary filmmaker Laura Asherman. Our tight-knit team of industry-professionals help mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and news outlets connect to their audiences through the power of video storytelling. We wear all of the filmmaking hats, including producing, directing, filming, editing, and working closely with clients to see their projects through from start to finish. Laura is currently working between Latin America and Atlanta, Georgia.

• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

What's in my core camera kit: 1x Blackmagic Pocket 4K, 2x Rode Lavaliers. Warm hello to all assignment leads and editorial producers! I'm a professional live producer, camera operator, field producer, and full-kit videographer, having spent the last decade working with documentary teams, and as a video journalist for the Huffington Post, NowThis News, and various political campaigns. I have traveled to 18 countries, many for documentary style projects, serving as a field producer and audio tech or camerawoman.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager