Discover Top Documentary DPs in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

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Hunter Johnson is a documentary filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in Chicago. For four years he worked with The Perennial Plate, shooting and editing human-focused short documentaries featured on PBS and The Atlantic. Hunter has created videos for Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, and recently produced a series of films for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights. In 2020, he directed a viral PSA video featuring four Minnesota Governors, garnering over four million views. In 2021, he completed Until We Find Them, an award-winning short documentary that screened at 11 international festivals. Among other commercial and documentary projects, he currently works as a recurring DP and editor for CBS Reports. He holds a Master's in Human Rights from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School and a bachelor's in Film and Media Arts at Temple University. Hunter is fluent in Spanish.

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Bartram Nason is a cinematographer and photographer with a focus on documentary storytelling. He’s the founder of Civic Matters, a video production company based in Chicago, IL. With Civic Matters, he has filmed award winning videos for political campaigns, philanthropic foundations, healthcare systems and public and private universities. In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Bartram has frequently filled the role of "shreditor," working as a director, producer, shooter, and editor. He has worked with clients to develop concepts and scripts, and he has managed projects from pre-production through post-production. He has also worked as a video editor, and has experience with motion graphics and animation. Before founding Civic Matters, Bartram worked as a freelance photojournalist in Atlanta, GA, where his work regularly appeared in newspapers and magazines both nationally and internationally, including The Guardian, Spin, and XXL. He is a long-time member of the National Press Photographer Association, having participated in workshops across the country. He is also a FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot. In his work, he strives to capture natural moments of people wherever they are. Photography and video can show the emotional highs and lows of both daily life and the exceptional circumstances in which many people live. As photography can be intrusive in such intimate settings, Bartram works to avoid harm in the places that he works. He takes the trust that he is given to be a part of peoples' lives seriously, and hopes that his presence is a comfort, not a disruption. Bartram lives in Chicago, IL and is available for assignments nationwide.

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Juan Freitez is an internationally acclaimed visual storyteller, video journalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by national and international outlets such as NBC News, National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI), The American Public Health Association, The National Journal, Netroots Nation, and The Huffington Post. He founded Community Grassroots Media - a full service video production company - to bring to light the stories of mission-driven organizations, capturing their essence and amplifying their impact. His first feature-length documentary, HEALTH UNDOCUMENTED (SALUD SIN PAPELES), awarded Freitez several international accolades and screened at national and international film festivals and impact conferences. The film has been translated into multiple languages including Spanish, French, Hindi and Malay. It has also been acquired by many libraries and universities for incorporation into their curricula. Freitez has been hosted as a guest speaker by renowned universities, including Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, and UCSD to present his work and lead discussions about the communities and topics documented in his films. He is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he remains dedicated to fostering his various local and cultural communities. Outside of running his production company and freelancing, Freitez enjoys being enveloped by the hugs and giggles of his two young daughters and being reminded of what the world looks like through the lens of a child.

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Siyan Huang is a video journalist and documentarian. She received her Masters' degree in journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. As part of the program, she worked as a journalist for Medill News Service, and have reported on health, gender, animals and social justice issues in the U.S. She also travelled to South Africa and Puerto Rico to report on local issues, such as the stories of Chinese immigrants in South Africa and lives of drug addicts in Puerto Rico. She created and produced a 16-minute documentary with her documentary partner Taylor Goebel as the final project for the documentary class. This documentary is among a few films that were pre-selected to screen at the American Documentary Film Festival in April, 2018. After graduation, she was granted a Fall Internship position at Kartemquin Films, the Chicago documentary powerhouse. During her time there she worked as the Production Assistant for the film Dilemma of Desire and Left Handed Pianist, which further solidified her field shooting expertise. In 2019, she joined the CNBC American Greed production team as a production assistant to work on American Greed season 13. She's currently a freelance videographer/video editor based in Chicago.

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I'm Grace Pisula, the Creative Director and Founder of Gold Point Studio, a thriving media company located on the vibrant Northwest side of Chicago. I started the company with a vision to offer full-service media solutions that cater to the unique needs of our clients across various industries, including technology, science, and entertainment. At Gold Point Studio, I place a strong emphasis on thoughtful creative processes and collaboration at every stage of production. I'm committed to working closely with institutions and their clients to align our work with their communication goals. As a women- and LGBTQ-owned business, Gold Point Studio takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. We produce both local and national media content, with a focus on areas such as science, technology, pedagogy, and public goods. Our ethos revolves around teamwork and open communication, driven by a shared dedication to making a positive impact on our community. In the realm of content creation, I leverage these principles to curate visually stunning, engaging, and meaningful narratives. Every story is a testament to my commitment to elevating your brand's voice and values. Partner with Gold Point Studio, where I don't just create content; I craft compelling stories that resonate and foster genuine connections for your project.

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Miriam is a producer and director of human interest stories that require deep research and discovery. She specializes in design projects that use storytelling to solve complex problems. An experienced photographer and film maker, she works as a creative consultant for clients to identify stories, develop creative, and operates as a Producer/Director in the field. She thrives in a collaborative environment where she communicate client needs to her crew to shepherd the narrative. Her clients range from entrepreneurs and organizations to non-profits and institutions. Her assignments have taken her around the world to help open schools, launch public awareness campaigns, raise money for life saving programs and build dynamic tool kits. She has a deep bench in production contributors around the world and experience negotiating contracts, managing production budgets and obtaining releases and permits in a GDPR ecosystem.

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For Peter, the journey to becoming an award winning Director, Cinematographer, Creative Director and YouTube Certified Strategist didn’t start on a film set. It started in the kitchen. Chef's at Aria, Tru, Trio, Red Light and Charlie Trotter's taught Peter the principles of “mise en place.” When all of your ingredients are measured, cut and peeled; your pans, mixing bowls, and tools are in their place, assembling seemingly impossible dishes becomes routine. Peter is someone for whom directing, cinematography, editing, photography, and producing aren’t distinct career silos. They’re ingredients. They’re tools. They’re stages in a process that, with the proper preparation, can be brought together at the perfect time. Peter has used this chef-like discipline to become one of Chicago’s most prolific media creators. In his career he has made billions of impressions. Regardless of the medium. He excels at taking strategic concepts through to execution without big crews or bureaucratic teams. It’s all the hard work that makes things look effortless.

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I am a Peabody Award-winning Director of Photography focused on news and documentary. I am comfortable shooting solo or with a crew, and no assignment is too big or too small. My camerawork has won the Picture of the Year International Award (POYi), the George Polk Award, Scripps Howard and 4 National News and Doc Emmy nominations. I have filmed filmed for HBO, VICE News, BBC, Aljazeera and PBS both domestically in the US as well as South America, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. I am hostile environment certified and excel in covering conflict, social upheaval, and critical current affairs issues. I was the senior DOP of VICE News' viral documentary, "Charlottesville: Race and Terror", which has been viewed more than 65 million times and was hailed by TIME as the best TV episode of 2017. I have more than 20 years of journalism experience around the globe. When not filming, I train daily in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu and MMA, and can double as crew security. My ultimate goal is to teach martial arts.

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Edwin Ramirez is an Emmy award Cinematographer-Editor and Media producer who currently works as a freelance for many networks. Edwin has worked extensively in media production worldwide since the 90’s following years as TV Videographer-Editor at Univision Chicago and Network, NBC/Telemundo Chicago and Los Angeles Bureau, CNN en Español, BEIN Sports Network , TV Azteca Network, FOX Network, Chicago Tribune, VICE News and many other networks in the USA. Edwin has 5 Emmy nominations for best Videographer-Cinematographer and 1 Emmy Award for best producer 2015. His work includes ENG News, corporate videos, Commercials, Music videos, Documentaries and Short Films. His burgeoning interest in Photography has led him to develop a growing career in the world of photography. He loves traveling and his vision and passion has established himself as a recognized videographer traveling from Africa, Europe and South America shooting documentaries, news and short films.

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Hi there. I’m a filmmaker specializing in documentary film of all sizes. My work has appeared on PBS, Time Magazine, CNN, NPR, G4, Billboard Magazine and the Huffington Post. I frequently work with the internationally acclaimed Kartemquin Films (Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters), where I've just finished producing the award-winning documentary feature, "Raising Bertie." Other items of interest: Though I don’t look it, I'm mixed race. My father is Caucasian and my mother is Jamaican/Cuban. While I certainly didn’t get a lot of my mother’s pigmentation, I carry a deep and unique understanding of race and culture. It has helped make me into a compassionate, empathetic filmmaker. Diversity has also carried into my career. Wearing different hats has helped me develop a temperament well suited for travel and the unexpected. I spent over two years living, studying, working and volunteering abroad. I’ve been shipwrecked, lost in the jungle, tear-gassed and nearly stabbed by a 13 year old. I’ve also surfed Brazil, camped in the rainforest, splashed about in a volcano and made friends with a 13 year old. You win some you lose some.

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I am a Chicago-based producer, DP, and director for TV, commercial, and video production. I've owned and operated an award-winning, full-service production company, Digital Hydra, since 2011, serving clients like Nike, Leo Burnett, Taste Made, Walgreens-Coca-Cola, ComEd, Jaegermeister, and many more. I've also worked as a DP for A-list music artists like Jennifer Hudson, Billie Eilish, Run the Jewels, and the Chance the Rapper. I have extensive experience maintaining client relationships, developing creative for shoots, planning and production management, and execution of all aspects of production and post. I've sold TV series to Warner Bros, produced full-seasons of international television, and won a number of awards at film festivals all over the world. My work in commercial and marketing has won multiple ProMAX and Midwest Emmy awards. I was listed as #7 on NewCity’s Chicago Film 50 in 2021, and named to Austin Film Festival's 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2020.

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Sarah is a filmmaker and photographer, currently based in Chicago, by way of LA and London. She specializes in documentary production but has experience producing, directing, shooting and editing content that spans a range of genres and formats - and working in international, remote and wilderness settings. To quote a very kind mentor, “she is tenacious and undaunted by all challenges.” Sarah is interested in delving into the complex relationships that exist between humans and their environment, and seeks out projects that employ honest storytelling to explore the ethos of people and places. She aims to produce work that can engage, inform and resonate with diverse audiences. Sarah holds a BA in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and an MA in Documentary Film from University of the Arts London. In her free time, she likes to shoot film and recreate outdoors. CV available on request.

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