Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Costa Mesa, California, USA

Duc Nguyen has been television producer and journalist for over 10 years. Duc, an avid traveler, has done video documenting work in Vietnam, Cuba, the Andes mountain and in the Amazon river, South America. In 2007, he produced and directed Bolinao 52, his first feature documentary. The documentary portrays the ill-fated journey of a refugee boat that drifted 37 days at sea. The film won the audience choice award for 2007 Vietnamese International Film Festival. It garnered two Northern California Emmy Awards in 2009 for Outstanding Documentary and Music Composition. He also produced STATELESS a documentary about the Vietnamese boat people who were left behind in the Philippines, in 2014.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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Jordyn is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, director and cinematographer. She grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Santa Fe, NM where she spent most weekends racing down the Rio Grande or hiking for fresh powder. From this innate need for exploration, her passion for filmmaking was born. She’s created work for brands including Specialized Bikes, GoPro, and Sierra Nevada. Her most recent film, We Are Like Waves, was released with The Los Angeles Times. Her films have premiered at Oscar qualifying festivals, won jury and audience awards, and played in over 20 countries around the world. Through her creative endeavors, she aims to amplify the voices of diverse women in the outdoor industry.

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Matthew Thompson is a director of photography as well as a high speed camera technician and FAA licensed drone pilot. He has shot two feature films, five shorts, several web series, and numerous commercial/fashion/music projets. His work has premiered at the New York Film Festival and screened at the National Gallery of Art along with multiple international venues. His commercial clients include All Nippon Airways, Ford, Lincoln, GE, AVON, Dell, Target, WPCD, Reebok, Chevron, Fidelity, and more. In the last two years he has traveled to 8 countries and over 15 US states for work. With a strong sense of collaboration and a unique eye, Matthew works closely with clients to deliver honest and compelling stories.

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I'm an author, journalist, writer/director/producer who's produced over 200 non-fiction television shows for outlets such as The History Channel, Discovery, PBS, etc. In order to sharpen my skill as a shooter, I shot a 13 part travel series for PBS. Thought that was a better than taking a weekend course. As an investigative reporter I've uncovered numerous hidden stories about nuclear accidents, pollution and other environmental issues. I've covered the automotive industry for years and have won awards for my history of the automobile. I've served on the board and executive committee of the International Documentary Association (IDA), am a member of the DGA, the WGA, TV Academy and Motor Press Guild.

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Ben Dorger is a filmmaker, photographer and visual journalist based in Ventura, California. Ben has a Masters in New Media Photojournalism from the Corcoran College of Art and Design and has a BFA in Media Art from the University of Tennessee. His work has been published in USA Today and The Washington Post and he was the Senior Video Editor at Stone Soup Films in Washington, DC. Ben was an award-winning multimedia journalist at the Standard-Examiner newspaper in Ogden, Utah. He has had multiple independent documentary films screen in several film festivals. His latest independent film, "Shad Run," an environmental film chronicling the American Shad fish, is making its rounds in film festivals and aired on public television.

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I am a writer/producer/editor/fixer based in LA, CA. I work with digital productions companies writing and producing content for non-profits and individuals looking to create anything from explainers to short form narrative films. Most recently, Univision asked Wondros, a company with which I work, to create a piece which would advocate for U.S. immigration reform. I wrote and directed an interactive film that compares a day in the life of an undocumented family to that of a documented family. The project far exceeded Univision’s expectations, reaching almost five million views in its first few days online. It was spontaneously shared by tens of thousands of people as well as the Bernie Sanders campaign.

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Award-winning multimedia journalist with expertise in producing, shooting and editing video content. I have experience working as a television news reporter and producer in local tv newsrooms across the country. • Experience pitching story ideas to news producers and executives • Ability to take story ideas from scratch, research content, interview thought leaders, write scripts and produce video packages under tight deadlines • Trained to gather information and deliver live reports during stressful breaking news situations • Skilled at engaging viewers by telling visually and emotionally compelling stories • Technical skills include shooting videos using professional broadcast camcorders and DSLR cameras; editing videos using Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro

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exciting and compelling digital content for network television, ad agencies, corporate clients, and the music industry. Just who exactly? Well he’s a few: Nike, Adidas, Chevrolet, Nissan, the NFL, the PGA Tour, ESPN, Myspace Music, Guns’n’Roses, and NASA (yes, the space agency). What does this mean for you? It means you’ve just found the one individual who can visualize and craft your story, hire the right team, and execute a production plan to get you exactly what you want. I can shoot and edit as a lone gun or scale up to manage as large a production as needed to get the job done correctly. From the very first project to recurring clients, I always deliver above and beyond on your vision.

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Sasa (pronounced Sasha) Woodruff is radio and video journalist who focuses on making beautiful and compelling videos about food. She is a contributor to the new food platform, Nom and author of an award-winning Vine channel. Sasa’s six-second films documenting her travels and food adventures in Central Europe won Viner of the Year at the Taste Awards. With more than two decades in the broadcast news arena, Sasa has reported, produced and edited for major news outlets including NPR, Public Radio International and American Public Media. She is an avid cook and baker, and when not shooting video or editing audio, you’ll probably find her digging in the garden or figuring out how to make vinegar from scratch.

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My documentary origin story is an unlikely one. I graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Modern Dance and Creative Writing. After a colorful stint as an au pair in France, I made my way to the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME where I studied radio and multimedia production. It wasn’t long before I was hooked. On I went to NPR and PRX's State of the Re:Union where I worked on an hour of stories about transgender life in America. Then, I came to NPR West in Los Angeles to work as a Production Intern for Weekend All Things Considered. And now, I'm taking off across the United States with my partner and collaborator, Steven B. Jackson, in search of our country's untold stories.

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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The aim of my work is to empower communities by connecting their stories. I’ve traveled to the most remote corners of the U.S. filming the impacts of climate change on human lives – families in Arkansas rebuilding after an oil spill, a small town in California’s central valley running out of water. I documented the United Nations conference on climate change in Paris and flew over the Alberta Tar Sands, giving voice to a First Nations community living downstream from one of the worst ecological disasters in the world. Past clients include The New York Times, Segal Family Foundation, Tom Steyer, Sir Richard Branson, American Way Magazine, NextGen America, and Barack Obama's 2012 campaign.

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Founder and Director at That Step Productions, Chance Foreman believes we have the power to shape the future through the films we make. After traveling the world for five years Chance moved from Hamburg, where he studied language and sustainable solutions, to Venice, CA. Chance's oeuvre spans narrative film, Documentary and Music Video. Chance worked with award winning directors, Josh and Rebecca Tickell on the film "Kiss the Ground", a non-profit for healthy soil. Awarded the grand prize at Poetrypalooza in 2011 for his poem, "Trapdoors to Treasure", Chance is a true poet and inspirational storyteller dedicated to the power of words.

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Joshua Ortiz is an award-winning Las Vegas filmmaker who has directed and produced content for international brands like The NBA, Coke, Booking.com and more. In 2014, Ortiz’s short film Listen was awarded Most Unique Short Film in Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's HBO TV Show Project Greenlight. In 2015, his film Wake Up was chosen as 1 of the 12 best international short films to screen at the 2016 Festival De Cannes. In 2017 and 2018, he completed a 3,500-mile drive across America to direct a documentary series called the Drive For Men's Health. Ortiz is currently writing a feature film script with his wife Valeri while working as a freelance director and editor.

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From shooting atop 350-ft tall wind turbines to inside caves to the jungles of Central America, I have done a lot of interesting work in some unique situations. I have 12+ years experience as a filmmaker, where I've learned how to do nearly everything myself, including shooting, editing, motion graphics, writing scripts, and presenting/hosting on camera. I have ridden my bicycle across America (twice), creating videos to promote bicycle travel, and have created a 10-episode web series using nothing but stock media. I shoot a lot of nature stock footage with cinema cameras, and create filmmaking tutorials.

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Eilish is an award winning American documentary filmmaker and photographer based between New York City and Atlanta. She was inspired at a young age by aunts and uncles working in conservation with state and federal agencies. Eilish has been fortunate to be mentored by National Geographic, Emmy Award-winning director and writer Kevin McCarey (a recent inductee to the Explorer’s Club). She is passionate about the environment and presenting issues to inspire people’s awareness and desire for change. Eilish has also spent many years as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, creating custom pieces for individuals as well as children’s books.

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• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
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• Product Photographer
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I have worked as a cinematographer, editor, and producer in the action sports industry for 16 years. My goal is to create content that is not only visually stimulating, but that also brings out the emotion of the viewer and tells the whole story. I started off my career in the surf industry and over time it has blossomed into creating content for a wide range of acton sports. Mountain Biking, Surfing, Skating, FMX, Wake boarding, Snowboarding, Rally car, and MMA are not only sports I enjoy watching, but have been fortunate enough to have been able to shoot and produce fresh content diving deep into the lives of these professional athletes.

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Videography has always been a passion of mine. I have been interested in all aspects of videography since Junior High. I currently have a 4 year degree in the field and constantly expanding my skills to further assist my video work. Some of these skills are music composition, vfx, writing and graphic design. I also enjoy matte painting, programming and audio engineering. My wife is at least assisting on my projects because I love to have multiple insights and love her talents. She's an excellent color grader, writer, photographer and graphic design artist! She has a more realistic approach to her art as mine is more Disney or World of War Craft style.

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I live to shoot and shoot to live. My work history is compiled of a vast array of content. Nothing holds me from throwing myself at non-fiction content in its various forms, as well as my own artistic expressions in fiction. In the commercial realm, I've worked with huge clients as well as scrappy bands just starting out. I'm an explorer of the countless dimensions of the visual capture, and viewing experience. I've shot Features Films, Short Films, TV Ads, Web Ads, Promos, Music Videos, Documentaries, Scripted Web Series, Web Talk Shows, And Experimental Films. I'm willing and able to contribute to your story.

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I'm a documentary/commercial filmmaker. I've been shooting now for over 10 years on everything from low/no budget to big budget productions. I started my own rigging company about 6 years ago, but I enjoy filmmaking more than running a business. Among many projects, building our own electric car has been one that's kept us entertained the last year, and I plan to integrate that into filmmaking projects coming up. I'm always excited for what's coming next and I embrace and learn a lot from every situation. Problem solving is what I do best, it really doesn't matter what type of problem it is. Hope we get to work on a project together soon.

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