Discover Top Creative Directors in Columbus, Ohio, USA

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer

I was the kid in high school figuring out old reel to reel machines and projectors in A/V club, and I've carried on that passion for technology and media to my professional career. Early on in my career, most of my experience came from my love for audio and music production. I tracked numerous local bands in the Cincinnati area including Walk the Moon, and Young Heirlooms, both in studio and on location. I've done sound for picture and live music video projects one of which won an Emmy award. I've worked as a field audio engineer for projects ranging from short corporate promotional videos to feature length films. Since those early days of running sound and tracking, I've pivoted to video production and find myself happiest with a camera in my hands on a shoot or traveling. I began polishing my craft at the Cincinnati Museum Center and National Underground Railroad Freedom center for 4 1/2 years as the head of video production and AV for both institutions. In 2016 I took a position in the corporate world as a Multi-media Producer at Paycor to revamp their video output from the ground up. Finally in 2018 I was able to make the move out on my own and launched Axe of All Trades, a full service video production outfit based in Cincinnati Ohio.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Landscape Photographer
• Creative Director
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer

We capture the spirit of the occasion, and weave together a compelling narrative from your chosen perspective. From corporate conferences and trade shows to community gatherings and athletic competitions, our event-based documentary film service goes beyond traditional coverage, delivering a film that focuses on your messaging told as a captivating story that resonates with your audience. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to empowering individuals and inspiring creativity. Our dedicated team specializes in creating instructional and how-to videos that cater to a diverse range of audiences. Whether you need step-by-step tutorials, educational content, or practical demonstrations, we will craft visually captivating videos that simplify complex concepts and engage your viewers. We specialize in capturing the essence of educational group travel experiences that ignite curiosity and foster personal growth. We embed with your group of travelers, who are immersing themselves in a themed travel adventure centered around education. We document the transformative moments, insightful interactions, and profound discoveries. Additional Services - video closed captioning, video translation and/or interpretation, voice-over recording, full music studio recording capability and finishing Our experience is in creating content for broadcast, commercial, and educational television. We specialize in direct to business content creation. Our team is backed by years of experience working together and multiple Emmy Awards for video production.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Post-Production Manager
• Sound Mixer

I am an award-winning journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry, based in central Appalachia. At heart I'm a newspaper writer. My writing has been published in major publications including The Guardian, The New Republic and Rolling Stone Country. But I've also had success (and a lot of fun) producing audio stories for West Virginia Public Broadcasting and short documentary films for media outlets and corporate clients. I have also worked as a fixer for outside journalists, drawing on a lifetime of connections to help my clients find authentic stories in this often misunderstood slice of America.

• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial

Ben Harper is a DP and Editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Journalism. After beginning his career in television reporting, Ben moved to his true passion, working behind the camera. In the past 20 years he has filmed in 42 states and more than two dozen countries. Throughout most of his career, Ben has worked on small teams and is capable of stepping into multiple roles throughout the production process. He is passionate about visual storytelling that impacts the audience in a meaningful way, and also in helping others make media that does the same. Ben has been honored with a national event filmmaking award and in 2018 with an Emmy.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

- I’m a filmmaker with five years of experience in small crew content production and 2 years of experience on feature film sets with an emphasis in camera and documentary work. 2016 I created two music videos for ‘The Voice’ contestant Jonathan Hutcherson and the year before I created several small documentaries for a Chicago based non-profit. In 2017 I was hired as a video producer for an online educational resource that required me to travel to Europe and South Eastern Asia to film interviews as the DP. I was also the 1st AC on a feature film in Kentucky 2nd AC on three separate productions.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Fixer

I'm a seasoned Freelance Designer that specializes in Digital & Print Ads, Storyboards & Style Frames, Custom Graphics & Assets, and 2D Illustration. I work primarily with Adobe CC Suite and Procreate, but I’m always open to working with the software that fits your needs - so just let me know! I work remotely, and do so successfully by being a strong communicator and creative problem solver. I always meet deadlines, I’m organized, and I accept and implement feedback from my clients very well. I'm always open to taking new client requests and making new creative friends, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to meeting you!

• Art Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I'm beyond fortunate to be able to say I have 10 years of experience as an illustrator, sequential artist and designer. I have been a part of a wide range of projects ranging from comics and animation to cover art and apparel design. After years of development, I am proud to say my style has become one that is not only unique, but hopefully the next wave of illustration styles that showcases a merger of different multi cultural influences and stylized draftsmanship. Undermain Magazine Feature https://undermain.art/visual-arts/a-studio-visit-with-bryce-oquaye/ Lexonomics - 2017/2018 Most Impactful Artist

• Illustrator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Storyboard Artist
• Creative Director

AICP and Telly Award-Winning commercial and unscripted producer/director/dp. Art Center College MFA in film and tv. Also, former creative director for the Mark Burnett Content Studio. Vast experience working with Fortune 500 brands in short form broadcast and digital content. My production philosophy is simple... on budget, on time and the biggest bang for your buck. Fully equipped with 4K cameras and gear. Frequent traveler abroad for production work with crew in several countries. Passport + TSA Global Entry.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager

I am a Louisville, Ky. based, award-winning freelance photographer and videographer specializing in commercial and editorial work. From 2019-2023 I worked as the Network Photographer/Photo Editor for the National Audubon Society - an international environmental non-profit dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need. Prior to my time at Audubon, I served as a staff photojournalist at the Naples Daily News in Naples, FL while also traveling the state for USA Today. I am trained as an editorial photographer which allows me to adapt to any environment or situation.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Sound Designer

Craig is a dynamic DP in the Cleveland area with over 12 years in the game. He's been involved on commercials and corporate projects with brands such as Macy's, Aspen Dental, Kay Jewelers, Louisville Slugger, the VA, and Continental tires. Shoots on Red and Arri Alexa cameras. MoviPro owner. FAA licensed Drone Operator/Owner.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Kayla is also an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and a 2014 Magna Cum Laude Alum of Ball State University. She graduated with a degree in Digital Video Production and is currently working as a freelance Videographer for several clients. She is an outgoing, dedicated, creative individual who always gives her best in her work.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Experienced documentary editor, story consultant and writer with commercial, short film and feature documentary experience. Have worked with Fortune 500 companies, cable broadcast, PBS, and independent feature documentaries. Skilled with both PremierePro and Avid. Strong post-production skills and management. Looking to make a difference in the world by telling stories.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Content Strategist

I am an award winning filmmaker whose films have screened world wide. As a Midwest based DP/Director, I have over 15 years experience working in narrative, documentary, commercial and corporate settings. I spend my ever dwindling free time listening to records, watching movies, reading books and snapping photos of my wife Michelle, daughter Nico, and our pets Squeaky, Willow and Iggy.

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am a local cinematographer/photographer located out of Cincinnati Ohio. Throughout college I had the great opportunity to not only work on short films and documentaries, but also live sports production with ESPN. I have recently decided to make freelance content creation my full time passion and want to provide my services to all I can.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Transcriber

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I use emotional storytelling to improve connection in videos. Great work is leading a team I love on a project I care about with people who understand collaboration. Video Producer | Husband & Father

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

I am an Art Director and Producer based in Cleveland. I've worked extensively with non-profits and in commercial and broadcast production and marketing.

• Art Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer
• Storyboard Artist

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• Social Media Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer