Discover Top Field Producers in El Cajon, California, USA

Mobolaji is a storyteller/educator with Jamaican Christian and Nigerian Muslim parents. Growing up mediating multiple cultural identities has inspired him to use cinema as a tool to illuminate the superficial conditions that divide us and accentuate the merits of shedding our prejudices. He attended both University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), where he graduated with honors, and the American Film Institute (AFI), where he won the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Student Filmmaker Award. His feature documentary, "Ferguson Rises," won an Audience Award at the TriBeca Film Festival and represented Independent Lens/PBS at the Television Critics Association. Noted film critic Kenneth Turan called "Ferguson Rises," "Excellent and Impressive." Mobolaji is a Gotham/HBO Fellow and repped at UTA where he is developing both narrative and documentary projects, as well as Helm Content where he is directing commercials.

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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
• Art Director

NATALIE SCHWAN is an award-winning commercial and narrative director and producer who is known for work that celebrates the vastness of the human condition, the journey of the overcomer, and the spirit of adventure. She has received multiple Telly Awards for directing and producing, produced Webby-nominated work, and recently won 2nd place in the She Directed Audience Awards Competition for her J.K. Rowling biopic short film Jo. In 2015, she launched her full service, award-winning production company Velocity Creatives, which creates commercial and narrative content that present stunning visual stories that inspire, challenge and excite. She has created work for brands including SONOS, Colgate and Goldman Sachs. Her heart is in travel and exploring, and you can often find her planning her next international adventure. She has worked on location for international jobs in Canada and China and enjoys the opportunity to work and travel. She is constantly drawn to historical narratives, and is set to direct her debut feature Rebel, an action packed film based on the true story of Deborah Sampson, the first female soldier in US history who disguised herself as a man and fought in the Revolutionary war. She is also developing a period era Ellis Island narrative series surrounding stories of immigrant children, a female-driven scripted anthology series that celebrates hidden histories of bold women, and a traveling docuseries focused on international cuisines.

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• Full-Service Live Production

Good day! Thank you for your time and consideration. I live and love filmmaking, helping other filmmakers and finding stories to tell. My work experiences include but are not limited to: Shooting quality HD video and audio solo on set with my own equipment for online videos and docu-style projects, producing and managing crews for commercials, features, trailers,digital content, viral videos, web series and music videos. I am a Colorado native who in 2015 founded my company- Daymaker Productions located in Los Angeles, CA. Daymaker is an independent production company where Art, Innovation, Marketing, and Philanthropy meet in an effort to create quality content for positive social and community impact, marketing, and entertainment purposes. Prior to Daymaker Productions, I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to help establish and launch another independent production company named Dream Factory Entertainment beginning in 2012. Since producing Dream Factory's first feature film titled She's With Me in 2013, I have produced a range of content and have been on production teams for various other companies, award shows, and independent projects. All six micro budget feature films my team and I produced at Dream Factory have been distributed domestically and/or internationally. I have a strong appreciation and passion for filmmaking, business and the performing arts.

• Documentary DP
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• Field Producer
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

So Cal native, Aaron M Kahn traded places from an actor/model to the alternate side of the lens in 2009 when he began directing and producing for AMK Films. When he entered the world of aerial film and photography, circa 2013, it was a natural progression, combining his interest in aviation with his cinematic profession. Over the last decade, he has collaborated with an eclectic selection of professionals, ranging from independent film makers to internationally renowned production companies and organizations. His current portfolio content is worthy of being celebrated not only as functional video and stills, but also as works of art. Being an avid seeker of knowledge, he hopes to continue learning and growing along with the future of drone technology. Client List: Weckerle Cosmetics, Lexus, GT Mountain Bikes, Infinity Seneca Niagara Casino, Jurassic World, Ready Player One, CBS, History Channel, LA Metro, Fox Sports, CNBC, Jay Leno's Garage, Honda, Shell Corp.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
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Ben Dolenc is a filmmaker, director, and producer based out of Ventura, CA. After a career as an outdoor athlete in front of the lens, Ben jumped at a chance to move to Los Angeles and learn the world of broadcast Television. Producing over 16 television shows from Amerian Idol to Ax Men for networks like NBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic he found his nitch creating content documenting complex characters like bush pilots, loggers, and fishermen. Ben opened the Bowsprit Company a small production company in 2010 that he directs commercials, short films, and branded content through. Clients have included Toyota, Lululemon, Red Bull, and Suzuki. In 2017 Wilshire Studios (NBC) tapped him to develop a television show around the New York Times best-selling book What Doesn't Kill Us. He is currently in production on a festival short film about two DIY land sailors who broke the 100 mph wind speed record mark in a garage engineered hand built land yacht named the Iron Duck.

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• Fixer
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Creative Director

My experience includes everything from commercial work to pop culture coverage to documentaries, music videos, narrative, and branded content. I have helped multiple digital/new media platforms build their brand and find their audience, and my own films have screened in festivals and won awards around the world for 15 years. The feature documentary I co-produced and directed, The Green Standard, is racking up awards on the festival circuit now. My narrative short An Elder Man is also currently playing festivals. In the past year, I've produced and directed travel shows and docuseries for Lionsgate’s SVOD platforms, as well as produced and delivered multiple branded campaigns for digital markets. In recent years, I’ve also produced and directed campaigns for the Music Center in DTLA, branded spots, book trailers, music videos, and a number of fan favorite series for Chris Hardwick’s Nerdist Industries & Legendary Entertainment; other clients include Disney, Ticketmaster, Mission Control Media, the Jim Henson Company, Omaze, San Diego Comic-Con, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, Escapist/Defy Media, Screen Junkies, the Mona Lisa Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution's Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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Gary Alvarez is an independent filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film with an M.F.A. in Film Production (Directing) in 2012. Since then he has been working professionally as a writer/producer/director. Born the youngest of three sons to working-class Mexican immigrants in Monterey Park, Gary was raised in the barrios of Bell. At 19 he enrolled in UC Berkeley’s Chicano Studies Program and studied abroad at UNAM before graduating in 2002, after which he returned to Los Angeles and taught for the subsequent 10 years. In 2004 Gary embarked on a journey that changed his career path and ultimately his life: he traveled across Mexico from Tijuana to Cozumel, penning a manuscript that was later adapted into a screenplay. Numerous screenwriting workshops and indie film sets later, he decided to transition into a career as writer/director. Gary’s passion is writing and directing narrative films as well as producing documentaries. With the series boom on Netflix and Amazon Prime, he added writing for television as a personal goal. Currently he is developing a new series, writing his next full-length screenplay and producing a feature documentary based on the Bell political corruption scandal of 2010. From 2015 to 2018, Gary taught screenwriting and film production to young filmmakers from underrepresented communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties through the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project. Since February 2016, Gary has been hosting an internet radio music show called Persistence of Sound every Wednesday evening from Espacio 1839 in Boyle Heights. His aim is to document the stories of local creatives through interviews via the show’s guest DJ segment Patched In.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Audio Storyteller

Currently, I’m traveling the globe as a Segment Producer for National Geographic’s Uncharted with Gordon Ramsay, producing episodes in Norway, Mexico, Jamaica and Texas. Prior to this, I was a field AP for Discovery Channel’s Border Live, where I embedded with the Border Patrol and other local agencies along the US/Mexico Border. I was also the AP for National Geographic Studios’ Frontline: The United States Secret Service, the AP and researcher for Zero Point Zero's newest Netflix’s Original series, The Business of Drugs, and the Segment Producer for Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe, a Facebook Watch Original Series. I’m also a producer, editor and director of over 20 micro-documentaries that have generated hundreds of millions of views on Facebook and Youtube. I was nominated for a Webby Award in 2017, and have been showcased by the Video Consortium in DC. Previous micro-documentary clients include: Great Big Story, National Geographic, Copa90 and Elite Daily.

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I'm an international filmmaker and gerontologist based in Southern California (OC/LA) with a passion for creating inspiring, beautiful, adventurous, and meaningful projects which can bring benefit to society. I have had the honor of producing, directing, shooting, and writing a nationally-televised sportsmanship campaign on Fox Sports Network, corporate training films for Merrill Lynch-Bank of America, and a promo film for an international USC research study, the Intergenerational Mobile Technology Opportunities Program. I have since engaged in various production and consulting projects, enabling me to collaborate with a variety of multidisciplinary professionals on an international scale. I have most recently been involved in the South African industry while also producing a short documentary series with U.S. NGOs in Uganda. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2014 with a B.A. in Film & TV Production and an M.S. in Gerontology (Health, Sciences, Aging).

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer

I am an award-winning, multi-faceted filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Over the past 20 years I have traveled from the remotest beaches of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands to the bustling red carpets of Hollywood, serving as Director, Producer, Cameraman, Editor, and Writer on a diverse series of documentaries and films. I am currently in production on a blue-chip film (as Writer/Director), The Hudson River: Journey Into The Wild, written and developed for Skyland Productions / RanFilms, (Austria), and co-funded by Smithsonian Channel and ARTE. My most recent films cover science and nature themes for National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA, U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service, the Smithsonian Institute, as well as for NGO’s such as WWF, Wildcoast International, Ocean Ecology Network, ProNatura, and The Nature Conservancy. In Los Angeles, my work includes filming for Oprah Winfrey, Jon Peters, and John Goldstone; filming behind-the-scenes on feature films; editing actors’ promotional reels; creating social media content, and filming/producing/editing music videos. I also have extensive experience in creating corporate films.

• Documentary DP
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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

Alexandra is a Chinese-American director-producer, born and raised in Orange County, CA. For her Bachelor of Arts degree, she attended Scripps College, double majoring in Media Studies and Asian Studies. In college, she was first interested in documentary filmmaking. She gained experience working on documentaries – the Official Beijing Olympics Film called "The Everlasting Flame," Brett Morgen’s "Crossfire Hurricane," John Rowe’s "Omo Child: The River and the Bush," and ping-pong documentary, "Top Spin." However, her first internship was with Spyglass Entertainment. One of her most rewarding experiences was working with Ellen Sandler, writer and EP on Everybody Loves Raymond, on Ms. Sandler’s directorial debut in the web series, “Marisa Rules.” Alexandra was the 2nd AD and Casting Associate on the production. After attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Asia in Singapore for her Masters of Fine Arts degree, she realized her strengths and focused on being a director and producer. Alexandra has directed five short films in Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Orange County, CA, and Long Island, NY respectively. Her short film, “Sophie,” has done very well in festivals. It has screened at over fifteen film festivals around the world, including Oscar-qualifying film festivals, Austin Film Festival (World Premiere) and Foyle Film Festival (International Premiere). She’s also produced short films in the Philippines, China, Mexico, and in numerous cities in the US.

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• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I have built a career in entertainment advertising and running creative departments at CBS, NBC and Fox. I have personally directed hundreds of celebrities and television actors in promo shoots. Since I have worked in and ran television networks’ marketing and promo departments, I know how to handle fast turnaround, be responsive to feedback, and have a solution-oriented approach to the issues at hand. Over the last several years, I have been producing video content for a variety of organizations and companies that cross over various business sectors including non-profit & community services, health care, education, technology, telecommunications and more. Some of my clients include Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Family & Children's Service, Saban Research Institute, Symantec, TelePacific Communications, American Jewish University and Jet Propulsion Lab. I wear the hats needed to get the job done - Creative Director, director, producer, writer, editor.

• Documentary DP
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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
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• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

With a rich background spanning television and feature film production, I offer a wealth of experience as a Producer, Line Producer, Fixer, and UPM. My portfolio boasts a diverse range of projects, including feature films, television narratives, news, sports, reality series, commercials, documentaries, and music videos, delivered to both traditional broadcasters and OTT platforms. Furthermore, I have cultivated strong partnerships with advertising agencies and marketing firms, enhancing my professional repertoire. In addition to my technical knowledge, I excel in effective interpersonal communication and maintain a resolute work ethic. I have thrived in multicultural settings, contributing to productions across Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, West Indies, Mexico, South and Central America. Noteworthy clients I've collaborated with include HBO, Discovery, Warner Media, MTV, Sony, and Republic Records, among others. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I am also an active member of the Producers Guild of America.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer

Samantha André is an independent director, cinematographer, and editor with a special focus on women’s rights and social issues around the world. She has directed, produced, or edited projects for VICE, TWITTER, APPLE TV, PBS, RAPHA and THE FRONT. Her work has led her to cover character driven stories such as the LGBT refugees in Europe, police brutalities for the ACLU, climate change in an indigenous Alaskan village, child marriage in Kenya, disability activism in the US, and women's health in professional sports. She is currently working on finishing her first feature documentary, Mary’s Way. Filmed over the course of five years, it is the portrait of one girl’s journey to help bring an end to female genital mutilation and child marriage in her Kenyan community. A short version of her film was screened in New York to raise awareness for FGM in partnership with the United Nations. When Samantha is not working on a documentary, she can be found hiking mountains, biking, or playing soccer. She prides herself in capturing human emotion and intimate moments in her films by creating a real connection with the amazing people in front of her lens.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Translator
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10 + years of experience in TV and Film. I am an enthusiastic and easy to work with addition to any team and specialize in directing, producing, and writing. Available for both freelance and long term positions. Below are highlights from my film and tv career. A complete resume is available upon request! - 10 + years of experience in TV working on shows such as "Food Paradise" (Senior Producer), "Fameless" (Supervising Producer) "Trick Or Eat With Carla Hall" (field producer) and "Cupcake Wars-Celebrity" (Producer). - Wrote and directed a feature film starring Adrienne Barbeau that was picked up for distribution titled " For The Love Of Jessee" - Wrote and directed "Night Terrors"- a short film that won "Best Short Screenplay", Award of Merritt, and Best Short from various Film Festivals. I also have knowledge in skill in Photoshop, LightRoom, Final Draft, Premiere Pro, Final Cut and all Microsoft related software.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I don't remember a time in my life when I didn't have a camera. I've been doing creative storytelling through the medium of video and photo all my life. From shooting, editing and burning DVD's for my sister's dance recital at age 12 to filming events put on by billionaires, and crafting my own web-series and films in between. I have acquired a diverse set of skills. I've worked on professional film sets and student productions for UCLA and USC film school graduate programs. I've attended private labs for storytellers and edited content that created +7figures of profit for the client. Being true to myself as a behind the scenes person is how I prefer to be, as invisible as possible. However, I enjoy the spotlight too; catch my fun youtube channel to see what I find entertaining. I'd truly love an opportunity to be a part of your project. Anything or everything I do, I do it amazing.

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• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
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Jonathan Hiller is an award-winning Director, DP, and Producer who specializes in high-impact production for forward thinking brands. He designed the visual aesthetic for Hillary Clinton's digital video team, which amassed over 1 billion views online. He traveled extensively with Secretary Clinton, President Bill Clinton, and Bernie Sanders, and was the cinematographer for many of the campaign's national advertisements. He has built production teams for seven-figure national broadcast advertisements, and micro-budget short docs for stories that must be told. He thrives on curating the personnel and energy necessary to execute remarkable creative. His work as a Director, DP, Producer, and Editor has been featured on CNN, New York Times, National Geographic, TIME, Discovery Channel, Huffington Post, Bloomberg Politics, CBS News, The Washington Post, Glamour, Fortune, Think Progress, and Mic. His films have screened in over 40 national film festivals and have won grand jury prizes as well as audience awards.

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• Video Editor - News
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30 years as a professional photojournalist, 20 years as a television network photojournalist / editor, including 14 years as a Senior Photojournalist at CNN, covering national and international news stories: presidential campaigns, natural disasters, breaking news. Major entertainment and sporting event coverage includes red carpet arrivals for the Oscars and Emmys, Super Bowls, NBA championships and All Star Games. Wide range of skill sets including shooting and editing video, producing news stories, writing for television and on-line, and shooting and editing still photos for on-line distribution. Extensive experience shooting on location for long-form documentaries. Constantly studying latest technology, upgrading skills from Beta to DVCAM to XDCAM disc, and progressing from editing analog tape to non-linear editing on Final Cut Pro. Equally adept working independently or as part of a production team, as well as managing a staff of photojournalists. Hart Images Media Services utilizes the latest in broadcast equipment, including Sony F5 and Z100 cameras with full ENG/EFP build outs, Sony wireless mics, Litepanel Astra and Nila Varsa LED light kits.

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• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator

LaRue Entertainment is an award-winning independent production company, headed by childhood best friends and producers Matt King & Andrew Ferguson. Since 2008, LaRue has earned a strong reputation for making high-quality content that packs huge entertainment value. With offices in Toronto and Los Angeles, LaRue continues to foster lasting partnerships working with some of the worlds biggest networks and brands. Creative. Connected. Driven. LaRue has gained accolades internationally across both scripted and unscripted content on film, television, and commercial projects. Highlights include getting shortlisted for the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 2019, winning the SXSW Grand Jury Award, numerous Canadian Screen Awards, a Webby (best of the internet), a nomination for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and International Emmy Award, among other prestigious awards and distinctions. We look forward to working with you.

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I'm SONIA SEBASTIAN, an award-winning Spanish filmmaker based in Los Angeles. I’m a very passionate and energetic professional who loves creating, producing, shooting, and editing video content. With over 10 years of experience in both film and commercials/branded content, I have worked with over 30 brands, including Netflix, Google Pixel, Nature Made, Google Home, Disney, Tinder, Romba, Walmart, and Byte. These previous works gave me the opportunity to understand branded work from start to finish. I’m able to put together a crew of excellent people in no time and as producer-director, I know how to manage their workflow efficiently. Recently, I have been working on directing, editing and producing vertical content for Warner Media, Paypal, Walmart, and Camp, and I have gained a lot of experience in the vertical world. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish, with experience working in both markets.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Copywriter
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary