Discover Top Production Assistants in El Cajon, California, USA

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.

• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant

Hello, my name is James Bloniarz. I've been shooting / directing / editing videos full-time for the past 5 years or so. I've shot a lot of music-related stuff -- music videos, behind-the-scenes, and artist profile videos. I've also shot commercial, fashion, travel, and comedy videos. I own my own Sony gear: a pair of a7sii's, a handful of lenses, shotguns, lavs, filters, lights, etc. I edit in Premiere and AfterEffects. I come from a graphic design background so I am also totally proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop. I've directed videos for some high profile music clients: Rihanna, The Beatles (streaming music launch), Lil Yachty, and a dozen more mostly in the "urban" music category. But I truly love creating videos for any industry.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm a 29-year-old Paris-NY-LA based filmmaker. Over the years I've worked with various clients in documentaries, short form and digital marketing. I produce, shoot and edit. I love to work on projects that inspire people and love achieving that through the power of visual storytelling. This past year, I started my own production company, www.sauvageproductions.com, where I acquired clients such as Wework and collaborated with other independant productions companies. Prior to that, in New York I was staff a editor at Lincoln Center, the largest arts institution in the world, and cut mini docs, promotional pieces and sizzles for their digital marketing division. I enjoy every aspect of production and love creating content for myself and others.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

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.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I'm a documentary storyteller with a love for the outdoors and a passion for movement & the natural world || Director at Outpost Digital Cinema. I've filmed and edited videos for the Silicon Valley electric skateboard company Boosted Boards, directed dozens of follow-along fitness and yoga videos for health and wellness brand Grokker Inc, and produced a number of short documentaries about America's wild mustangs for the "American Wild Horse Campaign". From directing, to filming, to editing I work closely with clients to ensure a collaborative process and ultimately a better product. I look forward helping you tell your next story.

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• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant

an American film director and screenwriter based in California primarily known for his bold & visually captivating style that has directed short films, commercials, and music videos for various clients around the world. He is the founder of X7Productions, a production company he established in 2010. My weapons of choice are the DJI Inspire 2 for drone/aerial work and the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6k Cinema Camera workhorse for my camera A rig. I prefer to work with anamorphic lenses for that organic cinematic feel. Depending on the project needs, I will rent additional camera/lenses as needed ranging from DSLRs to additional cine cameras such as a RED camera if needed.

• Creative Director
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• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

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.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

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.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant

French born, Thomas grew up in Reunion Island, spending his time between the ocean and the movie theaters. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree of Film Production in Australia, Thomas travelled the world for a number of years from his Dubai base, expanding his knowledge and developing his sensitivity whilst filming everything he saw. Having relocated to Los Angeles in 2018, he has perfected his eye and established his voice and versatility as both a cinematographer and director, with an ever growing body of work in all areas of the industry. Thomas loves storytelling and is a collaborator at heart. It's as simple as that.

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

Kenny McMillan is the founder/director of OWL BOT Digital Cinema in West Los Angeles. Started in 2015, OWL BOT is a small production outlet designed to produce premium content with speed and efficiency. By combining the most recent filmmaking technology with traditional concepts and practices, OWL BOT is able to create beautiful content with even the most basic of shooting packages. We currently use the Full Frame 6K C500mkII for the ultimate in image quality. Before starting OWL BOT, Kenny worked for a number of companies including Red Bull, ABC Studios, New York Film Academy, and Fuel TV. Visit www.owlbot.co for videos, articles, and further information.

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• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am an editor based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with experience in short documentary and branded content. I'm available for documentary and corporate videography Outside of hands on production, I have extensive experience working as a producer and production partner with startups and tech companies to deliver on their video content creation goals. Narratively, I'm Interested in stories about youth culture and subcultures of the United States, and I'm infatuated with the American experience as it is lived by the marginalized and the downtrodden. I hope to tell the stories of the “others” through my work.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Production Company

ALEX DAVIS-LAWRENCE is a filmmaker, photographer, and creative producer based in Los Angeles. He has more than ten years of experience creating documentary-style video and photography for commercial clients and agencies, including for companies like Adobe, Visa, T-Mobile, Cisco, Coca Cola, Spotify, Dell, Microsoft, Neutrogena, and more. In addition to his advertising work, Alex has produced, shot, and edited narrative and documentary short films that have screened in festivals across the country, and has worked with major art and non-profit institutions like the Kellogg Foundation, the ACLU of Washington, and Storm King Art Center.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am a filmmaker, producer, and editor. I love meeting new people and learning about what they do. My job is to create videos that promote my clients. Whether they are a large business or small start ups, or musicians, my mission is the same. Create a video that gets their audience engaged and excited! I have been in the industry for 8 years and have my own professional equipment. I have worked on corporate promotional videos, kick starter videos, music videos, real estate videos, aerial videos and weddings. Each new project is different and I love that because it forces me to keep my skills sharp. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation.

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant

As a freelance videographer and photographer based out of Ventura County, I specialize in creating content centered in the fitness, wellness, luxury wedding, and travel space. Stemming from my own love of adventure and exploration — I’ve developed a craft for creating compelling and authentic content that tells the story of both my client, and the beauty and culture of my surroundings. Whether I’m shooting in the middle of a rapid-paced river, or along the serene beaches of Bali — the quality, precision, and passion of my work remains true to one goal: To celebrate and experience the world through my camera lense — and invite those on the other side to join.

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

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.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Content Strategist
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Senior Editor

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.

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

Founder of Brand Story, a Video Marketing Agency. We work with brands, businesses, nonprofit organizations who want to connect on a deeper level. Our brand story videos capture the stories around a business in a way that they are strategically told to land with the ideal target viewer. From a 3 day shoot in Baja California Mexico telling the incredible stories behind nonprofit organization Greatness Collective, to capturing the Story Influence Event of Chris Smith's popular "The Campfire Effect" and helping them sell out their next events, we create both mini-documentary as well as narrative videos with frameworks that capture the essence of a business.

• Documentary DP
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Cole Sprague is an innovative cinematographer known for their artful use of cutting edge production technology. With a background in robotics and photography, they are uniquely equipped to handle the technical aspects of production, and they have an eye for powerful imagery. From an early age Cole was exposed to fine art through their mother and grandmother, both lifelong painters, and learned to appreciate the possibilities of good lighting and composition. When they aren’t on set, Cole can often be found exploring the outdoors on their bike or in their 4Runner. Cole often fabricates custom hardware via 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting, to help tackle difficult production challenges.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
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• Fixer
• Production Assistant