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In 2020, I graduated from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism where I concentrated on shortform video and documentary film production. There, I created a niche in matching motion graphics-based explanatory journalism with traditional verite doc production. I learned and continue to master the primary skills necessary to complete a video/nonfiction film from conception to release: research/reporting, writing, shooting, design, editing, and animation. After graduating, I worked at POLITICO’s video department where I served as the lead animator and designer for the team, while also reporting and producing my own videos and series. I then worked at the Wondros Agency focusing on motion graphics, design, and writing for clients such as The United Nations, The U.S. Federal Covid Task Force, Hollywood Health and Society, and more. In 2022, I directed and produced Queer and Frum, a short documentary about two former Orthodox Jews in their unique journeys to becoming openly queer. The film is currently in the midst of a national festival tour and has already received multiple awards and accolades. Currently working full-time as a freelancer, I have a variety of video production skills and experience to meet a project’s needs. These days, it’s primarily writing, designing, and animating explainer-style video content. But regardless of the ask, the foundation is the same. A deep love and appreciation for non-fiction visual storytelling.

• Motion Graphics Designer

Born and raised in Manchester, British-Irish producer Martina Silcock’s passion for scripted drama has shaped her career. She has worked on a diverse slate of shorts, features and high-end TV dramas, including Spirit Award-winning Pig, The Last Kingdom, My Mad Fat Diary, Curfew, the BAFTA-nominated Mogul Mowgli, and Emmy-winning Man in an Orange Shirt. Martina’s work in production has led her across the globe, including Hong Kong, Greece, Hungary, and now the USA. She is currently living in Los Angeles where she is developing several US- and UK-based projects, as well as writing a short and feature she will direct. Her aim is to support underrepresented voices, with a particular focus on stories dealing with identity and relationships, especially those with science fiction and magical realist elements. She is a third year BAFTA Newcomer Talent and was a participant in Inside Pictures 2021/22. She was a mentor for Film Independent Global Media Makers 2022.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I have experience as an Senior and Executive Producer, and consider myself a creative production swiss-army knife, with over 12 years of experience managing complex disciplinary projects (digital, video, experiential, design, and editorial). I seek to collaborate with creative teams and purpose driven brands to produce unforgettable multimedia stories that enrich the soul and compel audiences. I am passionate about collaborating all different types of creatives and cross-functional teams to tell beautiful stories, create novel experiences, and make people feel inspired. At my core, I am a playful optimist, people connector, and experience enthusiast. I’m proud that my personal values translate to my professional experience, in which I characterize myself as a passionate team leader, creative collaborator, experienced facilitator, and established producer / project manager. Large or small; I produce it all. I thrive when I can partner with a creative team and be their production arm, and in turn manage all details of full cycle campaign productions from conception through completion.

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

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist • Media Consultant • AI Expert • Professor • Blogger • Author • Lifestyle Specialist ••• Olivia Smith is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, media consultant and AI expert based in L.A. She focuses on innovating storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Olivia is currently on the GenAI Content team at Meta. Before this role, she spent a decade at Disney, working for ABC News, GMA and ABC7. Olivia is also an Adjunct Professor at USC. Beyond journalism and tech, Olivia has several passion projects. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Media Consulting Coaches, where she offers on-camera training and content creation courses. She is also the Founder and CEO of the blog Get Savvy with Social. Olivia is a lifestyle specialist and has a Certified Nutrition credential through NASM. She loves writing and authored a series of children's books about detective dogs, which she created with her father. Follow her for day-to-day updates on her work @LivNews and #LivWell.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Executive Producer

Bernard Blain 15122 Lanfair Ave. Lake Los Angeles, CA. 93535 Currently: Content Producer of short Promo videos for Facebook & YouTube Platforms Recent Spots: https://www.facebook.com/usvoyagers/videos/379315046046696/ https://www.facebook.com/usvoyagers/videos/363362914529011/ (Voice Over as well) https://www.facebook.com/beyondwoodcom/videos/311808332733275/ https://www.facebook.com/bernard.blain.94/videos/10157251340024085/UzpfSTYxNjYyOTA4NDoxMDE1NzI1MTM3MTU1NDA4NQ/ …. more work on demand. 1995 to 2013: Produced, Directed – (D.P / Editor) “Beyond Wood, Portrait of an Artist” is an exclusive series of videos highlighting the work of internationally known turned wood sculpture artists. *Produced on location, each video provides an in-depth look at the top artists in the field. For the neophyte, these videos are an education and introduction to an exciting new art medium. For the woodworker, they are an inspiration. I have documented over 1200 Masterpieces for several museums and collectors, such as the Detroit Institute of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Arts (LACMA), the Renwick Gallery /Smithsonian Institute and completed 17 (30mn) documentaries The project is still on-going. 2010 to 2012: Smart-Languages,inc. Series of 3 minutes interviews in different languages/Audio Post for language software 1998 to 2008: For 10 years I have been the Video director for the “Playboy Jazz Festival” Community Event in Pasadena. Video coverage of the 3-day event (Memorial Day Weekend), producing P.S.A's, B Roll footage for media & advertising 30 and 60-sec spots – video coding for the early internet! 1988 to 1995: “City Magazine” Beverly Hills monthly cable show – Camera & Post-production (3/4”) “For you Children” Paul Anka – Music Video – Director/DP/Camera Op (Betacam) “Normandie Pate” Commercial – Director/DP/Camera Op (Betacam SP) Several Industrial videos and Weddings/Parties/Conferences (Previous experience with 3/4”, Betacam SP, One Inch and D2 - A/B Roll analog editing studio & I still own 2 Betacam SP!) Equipment: 4 Cameras BlackMagic URSA-mini 4K Digital Film Camera with PL mount Prime Lenses w/Zeiss 22 mm-35 mm-50mm-80mm-120mm lens & B4 mount w/Nikon Zoom lens Broadcast. (Only 4K) + GoPro4 Blck + GoPro5 Blck with “Karma” Drone + Garmin Ultra 30 Mini-Jib & audio gears wireless and studio mics- Set of 3 Dedolight + several classic tungsten studio lighting Post-Production: Da Vinci Resolve Studio 16 – 4K Fluent French & English (Dual nationality) More Links: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2034292/ https://vimeo.com/bernardblain https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-Wood/195956347149406 Ted Hawkins https://youtu.be/akecdTg22p0 Peruvian group (Venice early 90's) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvVyX8N-2wU Street music sidewalk Venice https://youtu.be/p1eK1BjpCZA

• Documentary DP
• Production Company

Hello, My name is Bernard, I am a French American and a filmmaker for over 35+ years. As a cameraman and DP I grew up during the “Old-School” era of classic filmmaking I have been influenced by the work and by the philosophy of great cinematographers of the Nouvelle Vague period in France. My most prominent inspiration is Nestor Almandros who created cinema Vérité in Cuba (Oscar winner for Kramer vs Kramer and The Blue Lagoon). My brother, Gérard Blain, was an renown actor in France during this period. (Le Beau Serge /Jean-Claude Chabrol, in the US for his part in Hatari /John Wayne) The Nouvelle Vague took the camera out of the studios and with very little money they created master pieces, and a whole new direction and approach to filmmaking. That is not to say I am not acquainted with more modern takes of filmmaking. I am also heavily inspired by the early MTV's style of camerawork. The freedom; breaking the rules with lighter cameras and the preference for videos over films, a new style was created. I am from both of those worlds. And for me, the simple rule is to keep the viewers undisturbed from technical effects, if in fact they are needed at all to begin with. Over the 35 years of filming and documenting wood sculptors, I have mastered ways of filming and producing that makes you feel closer to the art piece. As a producer, I was looking for the creative process; the soul behind the art. I love doing interviews, I am used to go on the road and sometimes do the interviews myself, the camera, set-up, audio... everything! A one man show! (Beyond Wood series) In 1998, I was already encoding videos with “Real Player”. Today I create posts on Facebook, YouTube and other social media outlets. They are great platforms and tools in which I may reach a larger and more diverse audience. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, Bernard

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

Roham Rahmanian Roham Rahmanian is a cinematographer and director, who is obsessed with storytelling. His passion for adventure and photography has led him to shoot and operate in the air, underwater and everywhere in between. Most recently, Rahmanian shot the cover of TIME Magazine’s June 2018 Drone special that won the prestigious 2019 ASME award for best business and technology cover. The image is the first in the magazine’s history shot with a drone, and features 958 ​Intel Shooting Star drones in a 328-foot-tall version of the iconic red logo and border. Alongside two colleagues, he is a founder of The Astronaut's Guild, a visionary production company that blends high technology and virtual reality. over the past decade, Rahmanian has lensed thousands of commercials for clients including Sony, Mercedes Benz and Coca-Cola. This year he also traveled the world with DP Paul Cameron, ASC shooting Apple’s most recent commercial campaign. Rahmanian has also worked extensively with cinematographer Ben Seresin, with whom he shares a passion for aeronautical formation flying and YAK jet trainers. For the past four years, he has also worked with the Oscar nominated-DP Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS on numerous commercials as his digital technologist. In 2017, Rahmanian received the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)’s prestigious Emerging Cinematographer Award for his film ​Break the Will,​ which screened at the renowned Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland. Also in film, Rahmanian worked with Matthew Libatique, ASC on ​Straight Outta Compton​ as camera operator and underwater operator; and on director Doug Liman’s ​Chaos Walking​ as on set colorist. His work on music videos includes directing and underwater cinematography on outstanding clips, such as ​My Willing Heart​ for James Blake starring a pregnant Natalie Portman and Guy Pearce’s ​Golden Heart​. After graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Rahmanian’s experience with cameras allowed him to find work as a Digital Imaging Technician for film, TV, and commercials. He is Canadian and currently resides in the U.S.A. While Rahmanian has always viewed life through the lens of a camera, he also has his sights set on becoming an astronaut. Given that he gained his pilot license by age 26, he may well become the world’s first astronaut cinematographer. He is a Local IATSE Guild member in both Los Angeles, California and Vancouver, British Columbia.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Gaffer
• Translator
• Colorist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer

Kate Bradbury is an Emmy nominated producer /series producer/camerawoman/writer with credits across National Geographic, Discovery, PBS, MSNBC and Channel 4. Having a background in Marine Biology and a Masters in Wildlife Filmmaking, she specializes in telling stories about science, nature, conservation, adventure and food. As a hands-on shooter/ producer, story is her compass. She strives to unearth the emotions beneath to tell important stories to international audiences. Her broadcast documentaries take a cross-platform approach, tailoring spin off content into digital, social media and curriculum-ready educational films to maximize audience reach. I fly the drone and use gimbals to capture dynamic, high-quality footage that is always motivated by the story. I have access to the following gear. CAMERAS: CANON: C200, C300mII, 1DX / SONY: FS7, A7SmII / PANASONIC GH5s DRONE: Qualified drone pilot with the IAA, flying the Mavic 2 Pro drone. GIMBAL: Experienced gimbal operator, working with the DJI Ronin and Zhiyun Crane. EDITING: Experienced in Premiere Pro and basic colour grade.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a Director / Cinematographer, originally from the UK, and currently based in Los Angeles (having spent 6 Years shooting for many high profile brands in New York City.) I have over 15 years experience filming documentary, commercials and features for many award winning projects. I have filmed and directed a number of documentary films that have been seen by millions, for media companies such as Refinery29, Guinness World Records and The Discovery Channel (UK). Documentary Credits include: "Style Out There" for Refinery29 6x Episodes "Beyond the Record" for Guinness World Records 5x Episodes "The Fat Family" Discovery Channel UK Recent Scripted Features I have filmed as Cinematographer have included the the multi award winning Film "Painless" and Manhattan Film Festival Winner "Dutch Kills" now distributed by Screen Media. In the commercial space I have a great deal of experience with Fashion and Beauty Brands having Filmed and Directed a wide range of Branded Content and Commercials for Brands such as; Mercedes AMG, Revlon, CoverGirl, L'oreal, Motorola, Samsung, Clinique, JĀSÖN Beauty and many more. I'm a true professional and multi-talented film-maker with a wide breadth of skills and along with my fun, but hard working attitude I'm looking forward to bringing that experience to your next project!

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

Sarah Ullman is a filmmaker and activist. She is the co-founder of One Vote At A Time, a team of female filmmakers fighting for progressive causes. She directed the group's first film called "Mary's Story," to advocate for a background checks for gun purchases ballot initiative (it passed!). She is an active livestreamer, focused on protests, events, and town halls with elected officials. Sarah's livestream of Senator Harris's first town hall garnered over 123K views. Most recently, she directed and co-produced videos about gun violence for Joss Whedon’s progressive SuperPAC, Save The Day. She also directed the political comedy video #DoYourJob, which garnered 11M views and 190K shares. Sully earns her daily bread as a producer and creative consultant for companies and organizations like Nestle, Purina, Nickelodeon, Superfly, Reach Agency, SoulPancake, JASH, and The Media Impact Project.

• Creative Director
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

I am a creative Editor & Videographer based in Los Angeles, California. I have extensive experience working in the television and advertising industry. In 2016 I was honored with an Emmy® award for my work on an environmental documentary investigation. I have worked in different capacities for On-Air Broadcast and Creative Services. I am passionate about storytelling and am skilled in translating scripts and ideas into captivating visuals. I approach problem-solving issues effectively and collaborate efficiently with all departments to achieve creative goals and complete the storyboard, filmmaking, and video post-production successfully from initial rough cuts to polished final delivery. Post-production specialist in color correction, color grading, sound mixing & design, and compositing for a polished finished product with close attention to aesthetics and preservation of story. I oversee pre/pro production processes to ensure high production value in the quality of filming with good composition and lighting, and ensure there are sufficient quality shots for great storytelling that engages audiences and pleases clients. I work with creatives to produce visually stunning motion graphics. Experienced in conducting media management processes/workflows and carrying out technical troubleshooting and media conversions for our projects. Preparing shows for on-air broadcast with quality control for master control or content for digital and social channels.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer

Clients include Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Phil Town, CrossFit Invictus. Creative ideas and strong writing skills contribute insight to the organization, while simultaneously developing internal growth. Primary objective is to inform, promote, educate and cultivate individuals through the art of writing. Create email campaigns, newsletters, promotional video scripts, social media content, landing page copy, web pages, scripts, and paid ads. Ensure consistency in voice, messaging, and alignment with strategic business direction. Conduct client and/or industry research in order to knowledgeably write about the subject matter and create content. Write compelling content through advertising campaigns for immediate implementation via automated marketing in INFUSIONSOFT. Convert marketing strategies into persuasive, original copy that engages readers and converts to sales, brand development. Stay up-to-date on emerging digital marketing trends, innovation, and advancements.

• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Mark Abramson (b. 1988) is a Russian-American freelance photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. I am drawn to telling stories that allow me to pass through a window and enter into subjects’ lives and document their existence and experiences. Much of my desire to cover issues concerning immigration and other social issues come from the fabric of my family history and its migration from the former Soviet Union and how that has enabled me to work with my camera. My interest in exploring reporting led me study print journalism at the George Washington University, which then led me to receive more formal training as a photographer and video journalist at the Washington Post and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel I am an English, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew speaker and a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. My published work and other clients also include: The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week , Getty Images, GOOD Magazine, and more.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a multi-award winning creative non-fiction producer/editor with close to 15 years of professional broadcast experience and a freshly mounted MFA degree from Parsons School of Design in NYC. I created an EMMY nominated TV docu-series about artists called ''ART or something like it!'', produced & edited an EMMY award winning magazine series called "Study With The Best", as well as, many other award-winning TV projects, promotional packages, interviews, presentations and PSA’s for several major broadcast networks in the NYC market. Recently, I have been producing a monthly series of short-form non-fiction movies exploring the creative process of eccentric performing artists called ''A FOOL'S IDEA'' (which won 3 awards at the 2014 LA Web-Series Festival for Outstanding Series, Directing & Editing and was an 'Official Selection' in the 2014 Miami Web Festival). I am passionate about telling honest, human stories, which inspire people to achieve greatness.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

"It's all about the story," says Don Maynard, who brings his more than 20 years of award-winning, documentary-style filmmaking to the table. Working in both production management positions and creative production as producer, director and editor, and for such organizations as World Vision International, Mattel, Cohen Brown Picture Company, and Unisys, and with clients including Golden State Foods, Open Doors, Nestle, the National League for Nursing, SensorMedics, UCLA, and Global Wulfsburg Systems, Maynard has worked to creatively bring their compelling stories to the screen. Whether shooting in the Sahara desert, a state-of-the-art medical facility, rural Honduras, a high-tech manufacturing facility or a corporate boardroom, he feels equally at home. "My goal is for each project to look and feel like it has a budget way beyond what it really has." Receiving the 168 Film Festival's Best Documentary award for "The Wheelchair Angel," Maynard is most rewarded using his skills to tell the stories of those doing life-changing work.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

My name is Xavier Burgin. I was born in Washington DC's cold embrace, raised in the thicket of rural Mississippi, earned a degree from Alabama's largest educational plantation, and now reside in Los Angeles. I am an African-American male currently in my third semester as a graduate student at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. I am applying through P.O.V. specifically dealing with Black Male Achievement. I direct, shoot, and produce narrative and documentary films that speak to poignant personal problems or circumstances in the community. I've directed and shot two documentaries. One dealing with mental illness in Southern Communities, and another about the tornado which hit Tuscaloosa, AL in 2011. I'm currently at USC's film school studying directing and cinematography. My last film dealt with the expectations of black male athletes to follow sports, even if they have another passion.

• Documentary DP

Hi, My name is Jillian Arnold. I am a cinematographer from Chicago who lives in Los Angeles. I love human interest stories about courageous individuals who overcome impossible odds. I have an undergraduate degree from The University of Wisconsin-Madison and a graduate degree from Chapman University under the guidance of Bill Dill, ASC. After school, I became a camera operator/cinematographer for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA in Pasadena California.  My first mission was the 2008 Mars Phoenix Lander, a successful mission to the north pole of Mars. My work with the Mars program continued with several projects including parachute, mobility, drop and rocket testing. Along with TV ops engineer, Cory Borst, I developed the high resolution, high speed, 3D shooting product that is in place today for image analysis engineering tests. On August 5th, 2012, I participated as the lead camera operator for the Mars Science Laboratory, Curiosity rover. Curiositys feat of landing a rover the size of a mini cooper on Mars is said to be a mission

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Ron Adkins, (Stylized as Mister@dkins depending on my mood) born and raised in New York City has been behind the lens, shooting, some of the most memorable and influential figures from music, television, and film. Its highly unlikely that you arent familiar with at least one project that he was behind. With over 10 years of experience within the industry, Ron brings with him a strong storytelling and artistic background, which gives him a unique visual eye as, witnessed in his diverse work. His knowledge of writing scripts, storyboards and treatments gives him the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. As a film student, Ron was awarded Best Documentary Director at the MoMa Thompson Ave Festival 2004 for his documentary Subway Entertainment, a short film documenting subway street performers. Fresh out of College Ron then was presented with the opportunity to work with 50 Cent where he was responsible for producing content for his label.Ron also speaks and instructs video courses at a variety of education institutions such as The Digital Arts Experience and The Harlem Childrens Zone.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant

I am a visual anthropologist with a passion for storytelling and raising awareness to issues of human rights and environmental justice. While working towards an M.A., I made short films including a testimony piece exploring the life of Billie Jean, a transexual escort, and 'Good Neighbors', a film about a coffee morning for the elderly community. For my thesis, I created a mixed media ethnography and exhibition in Los Angeles, charting the social and material changes of revitalizing the Los Angeles River. I am currently working on a film project telling the story of a young Buddhist from New Orleans, exploring the complexities of meshing an urban lifestyle and a buddhist practice. I also work as the videographer/editor/photographer for a Hollywood based artist & musician networking web series called 'Is My Shit Tight?'. I am interested in stories that deal with the complexities of globalization, whether it is the affects of global trade, or the social dynamics of a multicultural urban community. I speak some French, Spanish and Portuguese. My passion for cultural studies begins with family immigrated to America from Mozambique (I have dual American/Portuguese citizenship).

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I'm an award winning film and TV writer/director/producer of more than 100 movies, TV-series, documentaries and music videos. All films have been broadcasted and distributed. I was born in Germany and moved to the US in 1997. The last 10 years my focus were docs (travel and culture). Currently I'm working on a project for the City of LA and one for a non-profit in Florida. in between I'm writing / photographing for magazines / newspapers and teaching. Among the awards: 2013 Special Artist Award for Multi-cultural understanding and collaboration. 2012 Best Camera for THE COLORS ..., 2004 Star of the AZ Munich for TRACKING AGATHA, Certificate of Appreciation from the LA City Council for my film about LA, Golden Bear for RED KISSES, Special Jury Prize for A DEMON IN MY VIEW starring Anthony Perkins. What I like to cover? America's West and LA. All kind of interesting topics. Specifically Interested in desert topics, architecture, travel, people, food, environment, life style and local history and Western Culture and Americana. I'm flexible, fast, reliable and can work under pressure. A team player as well. My camera: a Canon 5D with a variety of lenses.

• Documentary DP