Discover Top Freelancers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Laura is an award-winning Producer, Editor, and Cinematographer with almost fifteen years of professional experience. Marrying creativity with grit, she’s trekked through the workflows of planning, shooting, and post, and uses that experience to fuel efficient, soulful video work. She sees filmmaking as both an art and technical discipline that requires a lot of flexibility and fast-paced plate spinning. As a Producer, she’s most familiar working with documentary and small to medium-sized commercial or corporate sets. However, because she’s a quick study, she’ll happily jump on projects of all scopes. Behind a camera, she excels at cinematic docustyle shooting. As an Editor, she specializes in emotional excavation and can find the story in anything. Alongside developing these crafts, she has experience in both project and people management, successfully scaling video departments and optimizing filmmaking ecosystems. Her most recent efforts were focused in public media, where she won six Suncoast Emmys®, two Public Media Awards, and the 2021 TV Feature Reporting Griot Drum Community Hero Award from the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists.

• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager

Tsukasa Endo is also known as Sookie is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for Motion Media Design with a Masters, and has a Bachelor in Fine Art from the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York for Computer Graphics. Sookie has earned a National Emmy Award for Graphic Design when he was working with MSNBC as a Broadcast Designer and Animator along with 3 other nominations and a recently won a Telly Award. He completely dominates several working platforms and software like: Autodesk Flame, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Primer and InDesign. Sookie is also a FAA part 107 certified licensed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle pilot. He’s been flying and shooting photos and video since 2013. He has shot everything from travels, documentaries, surveys to real estate. He also is a Street art specialist. who blogged, curated numerous gallery shows, Mural festival and managed mural projects in one of the worlds biggest street art mecca: Wynwood, Miami, Florida, Dubai and Dominican Republic. Sookie has worked for MSNBC, CNBC, SkyTV, National Geographic, Lifetime, NBC, Astrovision, CNBC Asia, Telezine TZ and across all Univision Networks. He has also taught as an adjunct Professor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (online division) and Miami Dade College (M.A.G.I.C).

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Brandon McGuire is a dedicated cameraman and editor who has been producing professional videos for over six years. He has worked in a variety of different genres and film types including short films, music videos, and professional marketing videos for various businesses and industries. Brandon has enjoyed working in contexts as remote as Africa, where he traveled to produce and direct a feature length documentary film in 2012. With the rise of the digital video revolution, Brandon has invested in some of the highest quality equipment on the market including a Cannon 5D Mark ii Camera, a manfrotto fluid-head tripod, a Senheiser shotgun microphone, and the Adobe Creative Cloud editing suite, which combined together serve to equip him for almost any high-end video job for the most discerning of clients. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University’s School Communication and Media. In his spare time he enjoy’s promoting his self-produced documentaries, surfing and fishing.

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

Aymée Cruzalegui is a documentary filmmaker, producer and editor with background in short and long format production for tv. For more than 15 years, Aymée Cruzalegui has been producing, directing and editing television programs for international companies such as MTV Networks, Nickelodeon Latin America and Discovery Channel. More recently, Aymée turned to documentary and directed, produced and edited POR MIS HIJOS (FOR THEM), a short which won top awards at: Documenta Madrid, Cine Las Americas, Miami Short Film Festival and NYC Short Film Festival. Aymée is also a South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellow for Visual & Media Arts and a Chicken & Egg Pictures grantee. Also, she is co-founder of the Miami Filmmakers Collective and co-owner of S+A Media, a production company that develops and produces original content for web and broadcast. Currently, she is post-producing a docu-series based on a talented tattoo artist and developing a documentary about transnational families.

• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

As a social media content creator and TikTok influencer, I have a passion for sports, especially soccer, and a knack for engaging audiences with my original and entertaining content. I have over 400,000 followers and over 50 million views on TikTok, where I showcase my soccer freestyle skills, trickshots, travel stories and personality. I have also appeared on national television in the US and Denmark, and partnered with several brands, such as adidas, Burger King, Umbro, and BODYARMOR, reaching a total engagement of 20 million views. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in International Business at Florida International University, where I aim to enhance my knowledge and skills in the global market. I am also a proud member of the Future Football Collective, a group of soccer enthusiasts who provide feedback and insights to New Balance and Ear to the Ground on their campaigns, products, and strategies.

• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator

Brandon Dumlao is a director and cinematographer. He is the Director and Co-Executive Producer of Addiction Unplugged on A&E. Past projects include cinematography and executive producing of VH1 Rock docs ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta's Rise in the Rap Game, post-production of Behind The Music: Ludacris, and executive producing Real Change: Artists For Education, a one-hour prime time special that aired on CBS that includes interviews and performances with Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Lady Antebellum, Jason Mraz, Quincy Jones, Matthew Morrison and LMFAO. Brandon was an editor and animator on the theatrical documentary Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story about the subversive and perverse Alsatian illustrator and author Tomi Ungerer. First Run Features picked up North American rights, Paris-based Le Pacte is handling French distribution and International sales (non-English), and PBS Distribution has scooped up English-speaking territories outside of North America. Far Out had its theatrical opening in New York at the esteemed Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and was nominated for a 2014 Producers Guild Award. He also edited the film The Magic City for director R. Malcolm Jones. The film is Jones' directorial debut and boasts a talented cast that includes Keith David, Jenifer Lewis and Jamie Hector (The Wire). Brandon spent over ten years as an editor and director of commercials and music videos. He has directed domestic and international campaigns for brands including Johnson & Johnson, HP, Esserman International and Ford and his music video resume includes some of the brightest names in national and international music: Akon, Young Joc, Snoop Dog, Freddy Jackson, Talia, Ivy Queen, Daddy Yankee, Winston and Yandel, Alex and Fido, Toby Love, Trick Daddy and Trina. From Muhammad Ali hitting the speed bag with fellow heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, to laying on a patch of ice documenting seals in the sub zero waters near Newfoundland, his work as a cinematographer has allowed him to work with living legends and travel the world. Brandon has also been lead editor on shows for Discovery Channel, Science Channel, A&E, ID and HBO, and post-production supervisor for the successful "Shark Week" series Day of the Shark for Discovery Channel's Shark Week.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP

Marcus King has extensive experience in photography ranging from food and fashion, to people and products. Equally comfortable behind the camera with ambient or studio lighting, or in front of a computer, hundreds of hours creating and editing images, my pursuit for excellence and highest quality is always consistent. Marcus King is a dependable, highly motivated, well-organized, and creative professional who listens to clients and adjusts workflow accordingly to consistently deliver high quality, best-in-class images. With 10+ years experience including food, fashion, people and products, he is a Certified Professional Photographer and member of the Professional Photographers of America. Raises the quality bar with each project, always looks for the positive in every thing and everyone and welcomes the opportunity to work with like-minded people in a collaborative creative environment.

• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer

Dr. Anna Chacon is a board-certified dermatologist who has a passion for helping patients resolve their dermatologic conditions from the comfort of their home. She grew up in Miami, Florida, and has lived in many different regions such as Chicago; Los Angeles, California; Providence, Rhode Island; arctic Alaska; Cairo, Egypt; Haifa, Israel and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a lifelong passion for being a doctor and physician, which was inspired by her own father Dr. Chacon, a pioneer in critical care in South Florida and founder of the largest private intensive care unit in the area. After frequently attending work with her father at the hospital, rounding and watching him care for others during natural disasters and times of need with a great sense of compassion, she knew from a young age that becoming a doctor was her calling and what she was born to do. Dr. Chacon is an independent solo dermatologist and private practitioner. She also collaborates with indigenous tribes such as Arctic Slope Native Association, Lake County tribal health consortium, Seminole Tribe of Florida as their first go-to dermatologist. She is the first and only dermatologist to work and serve the Alaskan Bush, referring to the region of the state that is not connected to any road networks and does not have ready access to waterways or the state’s ferry system, flying on bush planes to see patients in villages in the most remote and rural areas of the country. She practices in person in Florida, Alaska, and California, and also works as a teledermatologist, the only dermatologist with 52 medical licenses, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has started and led a non-profit organization called Indigenous Dermatology focusing on rural, remote and tribal health of the skin, hair and nails.

• On-Camera Talent
• Influencer

Dr. Anna Chacon is a board-certified dermatologist who has a passion for helping patients resolve their dermatologic conditions from the comfort of their home. She grew up in Miami, Florida, and has lived in many different regions such as Chicago; Los Angeles, California; Providence, Rhode Island; arctic Alaska; Cairo, Egypt; Haifa, Israel and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a lifelong passion for being a doctor and physician, which was inspired by her own father Dr. Chacon, a pioneer in critical care in South Florida and founder of the largest private intensive care unit in the area. After frequently attending work with her father at the hospital, rounding and watching him care for others during natural disasters and times of need with a great sense of compassion, she knew from a young age that becoming a doctor was her calling and what she was born to do. Dr. Chacon is an independent solo dermatologist and private practitioner. She also collaborates with indigenous tribes such as Arctic Slope Native Association, Lake County tribal health consortium, Seminole Tribe of Florida as their first go-to dermatologist. She is the first and only dermatologist to work and serve the Alaskan Bush, referring to the region of the state that is not connected to any road networks and does not have ready access to waterways or the state’s ferry system, flying on bush planes to see patients in villages in the most remote and rural areas of the country. She practices in person in Florida, Alaska, and California, and also works as a teledermatologist, the only dermatologist with 52 medical licenses, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has started and led a non-profit organization called Indigenous Dermatology focusing on rural, remote and tribal health of the skin, hair and nails.

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Influencer

I have been working as a photographer and videographer for 13 years and full time in the entertainment industry full time for 8 years. I have been freelancing as a photographer and videographer for 10 years, taking photos and videos in a variety of capacities including corporate headshots, conventions, concerts, at schools, of actors and models, beauty shots, landscape and lifestyle photos, food and hospitality and more. Since September 2021, I have worked with Little Animals Pictures as a Producer for EAB, making 360o videos and photos for college campuses. I have worked in various positions on set including Producer's Assistant, Director's Assistant, 2nd AD, 2nd AC, Key PA, Production Assistant for the office, camera, art departments. The content that I can create for you includes product and food photography/videos, interior photos, drone/aerial footage, e-commerce, fashion and beauty shoots, event coverage, testimonial and tutorial videos, interviews and more. The range of work that we create is very vast but our specialty is in travel, lifestyle, hospitality and products.

• Documentary DP
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator

I am an accountant by profession, but my passion for photography has led her to train in the Roberto Mata Taller de Fortografia (Roberto Mata Photography Workshop). My documentary-style work focuses on the social problems of her country. I had worked on the crisis experienced by the elderly in Venezuela, the rudeness of childbirth in very low socio-economic contexts, the health system and education in times of pandemic in vulnerable areas. I am a documentary and journalist photographer born in Venezuela based in Miami, I have develop long term visual projects about Venezuela ́s crisis, focused on collaborative ways to speak about the human condition under hostile contexts. I am part of the exhibitions of Women Street Photographer. As a Freelance Photographer I have collaborated for Prodavinci, Cinco 8, The New Humanitarian, Open Democracy, and AFP (Agence France-Press) I was awarded second place in the first biennial of documentary photography in honor of Venezuelan photographer Wil Riera with her work "Vejez Abandonada". I recently exhibited one of her photographs at ICP in New York.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer

(Mobile filmmaker, based in the U.S. but this platform requires a city so put Tampa as we are in and out of Florida often :) ) Koura Linda started writing out character development and script ideas and shot lists in her composition notebooks as a kid. Notorious for her elaborate crepe-paper birthday party decorations and painting murals on the walls of her bedroom, she was working as an art teacher's assistant as soon as she could legally hold a job. Fast forward about a decade, after stumbling in with Art Dept crew one summer, she quickly fell in love with production design and spent the next 10 years working on set and event design, eventually getting into full production design. Knowing that production design entails more than just the set, Koura studied acting and writing and camera and lighting, working as a day-player where she could, eventually taking a 3-day rigging intensive to become a certified set rigger and later working with electric, rigging lights on concert stages across LA. When she wasn't 50 feet in the air on a truss rig she'd helped build, she was studying design and make-up and wardrobe, eventually moving up to Art Director and then Production Designer then Event Producer for large private events, soon followed by Art Dept work in music videos, TV shows, and short films. With such a strong background and familiarity across so many departments with hands-on experience, it was a small jump over to Producing and Directing. Since the release of her first SAG short film in 2016, Koura has directed and produced just under 20 projects accepted to film festivals internationally, which have received over 60 award nominations and have won 22 awards. August 2019, Koura was awarded The Mico Award for Innovation, Courage, Excellence in Film in Las Vegas, for her career thus far as an Independent Filmmaker. In addition to work across various projects, including her podcast "Filmmaking (actually)", Koura is currently in development on her second feature film, the upcoming optimistic drama, "Comic Relief." Her first feature, "Catching the Light" filmed Sept 2020, is in post production and slated for release 2021.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Podcast Producer

Masterful Mix Engineer Wizard with a Unique EAR (Literally). Over 30 Years of Mixing Experience, Unlimited Revisions, Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 Certified. Erik Aldrey is an award-winning Miami-based Mix engineer and Sound Supervisor. Unparalleled Sound Excellence! Erik is grateful to have collaborated with 'Top-A-List' music artists for many years, including David Byrne, Duran Duran, Robin Thicke, Barbara Streisand, Robie Draco Rosa, Superthriller, Ladytron, Stereophonics, Tom Vek, Chaka Kahn, Roy Ayers, Soul Coughing, La India, Becky G, Aleks Syntek, Ximena Sariñana, Carla Morrison, Andrés Cepeda, Jessie Reyes, Lila Downs, Simon Díaz, Oscar de León, Fantastic Plastic Machine, and Los Amigos Invisibles, among many others. Erik has been the sound supervisor/Mixer for the Rolling Loud Streams, internationally awarded films, high-profile documentaries and TV for HBO, Amazon Prime, FOX Sports and NBC. Erik mixes music and films in stereo, surround, as well as Dolby Atmos. "My passion lies in the art of mixing. Over the years, I've extended my reach, collaborating with diverse artists from the US, Australia, England, Europe, Mexico, and Latin America. I’m Located in Hollywood, FL, and primarily work remotely but welcome you to join a session. I'd love to hear about your project.

• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Music Composer

Goal-driven professional with over 22 years of diversified experience in a fast-paced television news, special projects (documentary style news coverage), corporate and commercial production environments. Expertise in editing, video photography, lighting and audio. Online media editing, studio productions (Jib) camera operator, camera dolly, and other cinematic tools. Proficient with Premiere Pro CC 2017. Presidential elections and covering Capitol Hill, 2000-2010, terrorist attacks of 9-11, the Washington DC sniper case, 1997 Florida Marlins World Series, 1994 San Diego Chargers VS SF 49ers Super Bowl, Various Hurricanes and National disasters. •Bilingual (English and Spanish) with excellent problem solving, organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Management / supervisory skills with adaptability to changing requirements. Positive attitude with ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.

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

Luis Valderrama is an award winner international producer who has produced a TV series for the Food Network and Telemundo series promos, documentaries, music videos and over 200 commercials in his 25-year career. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English and has worked for the General market as well as the Hispanic Market in the US. He has produced commercials in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Panama, Aruba, Belize and Colombia. With his vast knowledge of both the American and Latin American markets, he is very skilled and resourceful when it comes to bringing projects within budget and on time. Some of his clients include: Disney, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, ITT Tech, Colgate, Budweiser, AT&T, Publix, ESPN, and Marriott. You can see some of his work at www.vimeo.com/luisvalderrama 

• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location

Dave Herring is a multi “Emmy Award winning” television and video producer. His special talent is producing, directing, and shooting documentary style stories that bring the subject matter to life in a rich and compelling manner. A 25 year veteran of Network Television, Dave has worked on both coasts of the US, and has travelled extensively to remote shoots – going where the story takes him. Dave is an educator and co-founder of the Digital Media Program at St. Petersburg College, where he authored the Videography Course curriculum. Dave has designed studios and broadcast systems. In his role as Chief Management Officer, he also managed crews on-and-off location and is widely recognized as the “chief” with whom people love to work. A man of many talents, Dave is a tireless creative worker, whose productions have been accepted and archived in the US Library of Congress.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Professional DP with 10+ years of experience in film, tv and social media production. Happy clients include Ferrari USA, Royal Caribbean, Virgin, Four Seasons, Discovery, Nissan and other leaders of their industries. My work includes commercial, travel, fashion, corporate, as well as social media campaigns for brands and businesses. At Starkin Films, I am responsible for putting together a team of professionals that can take on any project, leading it from pre-production to the final release online, on TV or big screen. As an artist, I love creating beautiful, exciting and engaging imagery that stands out. As a professional, I offer only the highest level of flexibility, attention to detail, quality control alongside with all my skills that I acquired after working over a decade in the media industry.

• Art Director
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Video Editor - Documentary

I have over 12 years of work experience in journalism and TV production (Univisión, TV Azteca, Venevisión, CNN, Mexico's Reforma Newspaper and Colombia's Avianca Magazine), as well as eight years in Public Relations. Most recently, I pre-produced and co-hosted a TV show for Discovery En Español. I have worked behind and in front of the cameras, covering different news sources and working for different TV formats (from hard news to documentaries). My passion for journalism and documentaries is such that has motivated me to venture alone with my own camera to more than 70 countries, including remote and dangerous places (including Yemen, Iran, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Uzbekistan) in the search of stories. Although I have hunted for all sorts of stories throughout my career, I mostly like travel, adventure, culture, human interest and feature.

• Documentary DP

Nick Smeloff, an Emmy-nominated media professional, boasts over two decades of experience in film and television. Beginning in Hollywood, he contributed to feature films such as “The Portal” and “The Circle.” Transitioning to Texas, Nick left a mark in news and TV with notable shows like “High School Sports Live,” “Sports Off Center,” and the Emmy-nominated “The Texas Bucket List.” Now based in Florida, Nick has evolved his company NSBrand Productions, into a thriving creative services company. Collaborating with diverse businesses—real estate, electrical services, HVAC, plumbing, and more—his innovative media solutions have propelled many companies to achieve remarkable million-dollar gains under his expert guidance. Nick Smeloff's dynamic career embodies a blend of creativity, media prowess, and a proven track record of driving business success.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Copywriter
• Storyboard Artist
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Graphic Designer
• Digital Content Creator

I'm Makayla Wheeler - owner and creative director at MGW Productions. With the ability to be a one-women show or hire on a team I utilize aerial drone, underwater and traditional ground cinematography at MGW Productions and really have the ability to create immersive, cinematic visuals mixed with compelling story that evokes emotion, inspires action and yields high ROI for my clients. Whether it be story branded content, a documentary piece or commercial marketing my goal as the creative director is always the same and that is to move people to action that leads to purposeful results. I’ve had the opportunity to work on so many amazingly fulfilling projects and wonderful clients and I’m always looking for the next project or idea to explore further, make deeper impact and inspire change.

• Production Company