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I'm a freelance filmmaker and video journalist focused primarily on documentary projects. I'm currently picking up short-term gigs as a Freelance Producer, Editor, or Videographer while I work on a part-time commissioned short documentary based out of Nebraska. I most recently finished working on a project with production company Meerkat Media on a commission from Sesame Street in Communities. The project entails documentary-style educational videos about how to talk to kids about race and racism through observing real families in conversation with their children. Prior to delving into full-time freelance life, I worked as an Associate Producer on seven feature-length historic documentaries produced by CNN Specials as well as an observational film produced by HBO Max/CNN Films. Independently, with my production partner Sana A. Malik, I produced, shot, and edited the student BAFTA-award winning documentary, Guanajuato Norte. The film follows a migrant farmworker in Connecticut and his sacrifice of being away from his family to provide a better life for his children. The film went on to screen multiple film festivals and was acquired by The New Yorker’s Documentary Channel. I also co-directed the short film, Chief Standing Bear's Journey to Statuary Hall, for the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs with Judi gaiashkibos (co-director and EP.) Together, we made a film to be used as an educational resource, following the historical story of Ponca Chief Standing Bear and the modern-day journey of building a statue of his likeness to stand in the U.S. Capitol. In addition to working as a Director/Producer on commissioned short films and personal projects, I love helping established Director’s visions come to life as an Associate Producer, Editor, or Second Camera. I’m easily curious but particularly drawn toward stories about migration, family, social justice, and the meaning of home.

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Brittainy Newman is a freelance visual journalist based in New York City. A 2018 graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Photojournalism program, she joined The New York Times as a year-long photography newsroom fellow in 2019. She now works for The New York Times and The Associated Press as a frequent contributor. Her work takes the familiar and turns it on its head, by viewing the world from a strange, but illuminating new angle. Common themes in her work are the exploration of loss and sacrifice, as they play out in the sphere of family, politics and labor.  To date, Brittainy has had ten (10) front page covers above the fold for The New York Times. In 2021, The Associated Press selected two of Brittainy’s images to be included in “A Year That Changed Us: 12 Months in 150 Photos” — a special issue that relives the most significant moments through extraordinary photographs captured by photographers of The Associated Press. She also had two images featured in The New York Times “Year in Pictures” for the year 2020, a portrait of President Joseph R. Biden and a self portrait documenting her quarantine during lockdown. And in 2019, The New York Times selected her image of a couple kissing at Pride for the “Year in Pictures.” In 2018, she placed gold in the Individual Multimedia category at the 73rd College Photographer of the Year competition, and achieved an Award of Excellence in the Portrait category. In 2017, Brittainy was selected by Photo Boite as one of their 30 Under 30 women photographers and attended the Eddie Adams Workshop.  Her work has been recognized by ABC News, Bloomberg, Buzzfeed News, CNN, The Daily Gazette, The Daily News, The Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, META, National Geographic YourShot, NBC, Newsday, NPR, Orthodox Times, Outside Magazine, PDN Edu, Politico, ROKT, Rolling Stone Magazine, Robinhood, Smithsonian Magazine, Spectrum News NY1, Teachable, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Tampa Bay Times, The Times of Israel, US Bank, USNews, VOGUE India, Vice News, WNBA, Yahoo News and more.

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Alex Pritz is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker based in New York City. Recently, Alex directed The Territory, which premiered at Sundance 2022 where it won both the Audience Award and a Special Jury Award for Documentary Craft. The Territory was shortlisted for the 2023 Academy Awards, nominated for three Critics Choice awards, a Gotham Award, a Producers Guild Award, and a record seven Cinema Eye Honors where it won for Best Debut Feature. The Territory was named a NYT Critics Pick, and was acquired by National Geographic Documentary Films for a theatrical release in the United States, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and the Netherlands. The film is now available globally on Disney+. Alex won an Emmy for his work as a cinematographer on the feature documentary The First Wave (dir. Matt Heineman). He was also a cinematographer and field producer on Jon Kasbe’s feature documentary, When Lambs Become Lions (Tribeca 2018), and a co-director, cinematographer, and editor on the documentary short, My Dear Kyrgyzstan (Atlanta 2019). Alex is a co-founder of Documist, and has received grants from the Sundance Institute, IDA Enterprise Fund, Catapult Fund, Doc Society, and was named a 2023 BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow. Alex holds a B.Sc. (Ag. & Env.) from McGill University where he studied Environmental Science and Philosophy. In 2012, he received an inaugural Dalai Lama Fellowship for his work developing film curriculums alongside low-income communities in the Philippines. Alex has received Hostile Environments and First Aid Training, and studied French at the Middlebury Language Schools as a Kathryn Davis Fellow for Peace.

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I am a multi-media producer/director/writer with a specialty in docs. My best known work is as co-producer of HBO Documentary Film's HEROIN: CAPE COD, USA, working one-on-one with Oscar-winning director Steven Okazaki for 18 months. (nominated for CINEMA EYE HONORS 2017) I'm also a media strategy consultant and social impact producer. Recent SIP credits are HBO docs WARNING: THIS DRUG MAY KILL YOU and RISKY DRINKING. My background is in journalism, documentary filmmaking, writing, and photography. I've worked extensively in Indian Country, and have worked a wide range of situations, from traveling press during the Obama '08 campaign to filming a doc in Maidan during the Ukraine revolution. I have worked for many years in media and public policy, and specialize in the use of film/media as a means for positive social impact. I recently went back to graduate school to earn my Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2011 and then spent three years as a research Fellow at Harvard's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. Post-graduate studies included a year of documentary film (sensory ethnography) at Harvard Visual and Environmental Studies (VES) with Robb Moss and Alfred Guzzetti.

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William Martin is a BAFTA nominated documentary filmmaker focused on gender inequality, immigration, queer rights, and climate change. He graduated in 2021 with a master's in journalism, with a focus on News and Documentary. He also has a bachelor of arts degree from NYU Tisch in photojournalism. With funding from the Fund for Investigative Journalism and as a migration fellow with the Ground Truth Project, William created a 30 minute documentary examining the Trump administration’s controversial choice to continue detaining asylum seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celeste and Maria, two undocumented women, survived both COVID-19 and human rights abuses while detained at Otay Mesa ICE detention center in California. No Way, Which Way, was a BAFTA student film awards shortlist and was selected for the Toronto Women's International Film Festival. Most recently, William was awarded grants from BAFTA and the Fund for Investigative Journalism to explore how the U.S. Border Closure has impacted transgender asylum-seeking migrants in Mexico’s dangerous border cities in the midst of Covid-19. After two years, the short film, Sin Hogar (No Home), will be released this late Fall. Here's a preview of the content published with The New Humanitarian—selected for IQMF Amsterdam and Tulum WE film festivals. William was also a Great Big Story Genesis student fellow, one of four students globally awarded an opportunity to create a short film. His story, The Dolphins of Laguna, follows the fishermen of a small town in Southern Brazil who have been collaborating with dolphins for over 100 years to catch fish. Safico, 68 years-old, has been fishing with one particular dolphin, Caroba, for 45 years. Safico goes to great lengths to both protect and uphold the tradition of fishing with dolphins. With funding from National Geographic, his documentary, Daughters of Drought, investigated how Malawian women are impacted by climate change. The film won Best Short Documentary at the Toronto International Women Film Festival and will be published with WaterBear in August. His video journalism is currently featured in Time, Teen Vogue, The GroundTruth Project, BRIC Media, and Al Jazeera.

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Micah Garen is a documentary filmmaker, photographer and writer. He has over fifteen years experience all over the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. He directed five Al Jazeera Correspondent documentaries including Identity and Exile, a two-part film that won the Golden Nymph for best news documentary at the Monte Carlo Festival of Television and Film in 2014. His short film from Afghanistan, Call Me Ehsaan, was a New York Times Op-Doc editor’s choice and has traveled nationally and internationally to film festivals. His news and documentary film work has appeared on television and online on Vanity Fair, Al Jazeera English, HDNet World Report, BBC America, the New York Times, the Financial Times, PBS, Newsweek, Granta Magazine and Michael Moore’s award-winning film Fahrenheit 9-11. His writing and photography has been published in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, the Financial Times, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel among others. His first book, American Hostage, a memoir about Micah Garen’s kidnapping in Iraq in 2004 and the efforts to secure his release, was published by Simon and Schuster in October 2005 and received starred reviews in both Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly. Micah and Marie-Hélène lecture often about their work in Iraq and overseas at various universities and conferences, including Yale, Harvard, Columbia, PopTech and UNESCO. They and their work have been profiled on CBS Sunday Morning, which was nominated for an Emmy. They speak often on television and radio programs, and have been awarded fellowships at the MacDowell Colony and Ucross artist residencies, Film Independent and IFP.

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I am a photographer and videographer based in Boston and New York City, with over 15 years of experience producing engaging content for publications and companies. I am proficient in shooting video projects and have 5 years experience with ENG video and DPing. Assignments have taken me around the world, from Homs to Everest, for clients including National Geographic, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Der Spiegel, and Le Monde. My kit is centered around mirrorless Sony cameras and Zeiss lenses, which allows me to work quickly and unobtrusively to capture natural moments. My documentary photography exhibition, Modern Miracles, was featured at the Maqad Sultan Qaytbay in 2017. With a focus on revealing the imprint of the spiritual world, my work aims to find deeper meaning in the everyday. I deliver professional results on time and on budget while bringing a unique perspective to each project.

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Hey, I'm Fedir - a visual artist with a passion for photography and film. I've been working in the industry for over 20 years, and during that time, I've had the opportunity to explore a variety of creative roles. As a Director of Photography, I specialize in corporate, documentary, and commercial productions. I love working with clients to create stunning visuals that bring their ideas to life. My technical expertise and creative vision have helped me to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget. I'm also a photographer, and I have experience in a wide range of genres, including photojournalism, portraits, products, fashion, and landscape photography. I believe that a great photograph is all about capturing the essence of the subject and telling a story. I love the challenge of finding the perfect composition and lighting to create images that are both visually stunning and emotionally impactful. In addition to my work behind the camera, I also have experience in production coordination and art direction. I've worked on a variety of projects, from small-scale independent films to large-scale corporate events. I'm a natural problem-solver, and I thrive on managing teams and ensuring that every aspect of the production runs smoothly. I pride myself on my creativity and attention to detail, and I'm always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of my craft. Overall, I'm a dedicated and passionate visual artist who loves to create stunning and impactful work. Whether I'm behind the camera or in a production role, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every project I work on.

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Fanny Texier is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and editor based in Brooklyn. She is interested in untold stories about women and those underrepresented in traditional media. Through cinematic camerawork and intimate interviews, she brings a well of curiosity and an eye for the unusual to her documentary storytelling. As a freelance video journalist, Fanny has worked for outlets including The New Yorker, BBC, VICE News, The New York Post, AJ+, Business Insider, and French news agency AFP. She has filmed and edited projects for platforms and partners including HBO, Netflix, VICE on Showtime, BET, Facebook Watch, Google and Adobe. She has also edited projects featuring Lady Gaga, Nas, Teyana Taylor, Kehlani, and Megan Thee Stallion.

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Cinematographer, Producer, Editor, Jill of All Trades. I specialize in unpredictable situations, and I have a passion for creating change through my lens. With 500+ projects under my belt, and all the gear you could need, my team is sure to reach your project's goals no matter how big or small, and can crew up any size shoot. I have a variety of 4K cameras, I’m kitted with robust lighting and grip packages, and I have a full editing suite with fiber internet for beating upload deadlines. I have over a decade of experience editing with the Adobe Suite as well as Final Cut Pro. You can see more of my gear list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xOG0Ud1rS-PpgSCXgkhhZ_7NtkkhY_Ndt5Gnt_9NOf0/edit#gid=1339070649

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Jenny Schweitzer is a filmmaker and video journalist based in New York City. Her work been featured by the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, National Geographic, AEON, and numerous other international media outlets. Her short, "The Magic of Chess", received a "Best of Year" nomination at the 2020 Vimeo Awards. Her short films have had their premieres at Hot Docs, DOC NYC, Nantucket, Seattle International Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest. She recently completed a 6-part series for Amazon Studios consisting of short companion videos for the Todd Haynes film Wonderstruck. Schweitzer attended the Rhode Island School of Design before transferring and graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

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Filmmaker/journalist/photographer with an established track record of producing impactful, innovative work for media companies such as the BBC, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian and Al Jazeera over the last decade. Currently in New York – via Latin America, London and Moscow. Portfolio: www.frederickbernas.com Videos: www.vimeo.com/frederickbernas Instagram: @frederickbernas Other clients include: The New Yorker, NOWNESS, LA Times Studios, VICE, The Economist, TIME, Bloomberg, Reuters, AP, Monocle, UNHCR, Rolling Stone, Great Big Story, Atlas Obscura, Insider, Spiegel TV, CNBC, Fusion, 60 Second Docs, Wired, Vocativ, TBD Media, International Committee of the Red Cross, Global Citizen, CNBC, Roads and Kingdoms, CBS, France 24.

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Zack DeZon is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. Having majored in theatre in college, much of his work revolves around actors, including his book, THE FIELD, which captures a cross-section of working actors yet to become 'household names,' and investigates the communities that form between them. Editorial: Vogue, GQ, W, Elle, Allure, Wired, Bloomberg Pursuits, Interview, Culture Trip, Barron’s/PENTA, Getty Images, Variety, Fast Company, Vox, Bon Appetit, The New York Times Commercial: GE, BMW, URBAN-X, Bravo, A+E Networks, L’Oreal Paris, Samsung, Coach, Alice + Olivia, Momofuku, Armani, Goldbelly, MTV

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Hello there! I worked as a camera op and Floor Manager at Bronxnet Television for 2+ years and am working at the Lehman College Multi-Media Center since December 2019. I have worked as a Production Assistant on several projects including the 2019 documentary "The Bronx, USA". As well as a BTS photographer/production assistant for a production run by the NYC major's office. And most recently as a production assistant/assistant gaffer for a project in Newark highlighting Black run businesses. Excited to get my hands dirty and get to work!

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Gabriela Milian is the founder of Vision in Focus Media and Home in Focus Media based in the Greater New York City Area. She started her media career on-camera as multimedia journalist who has freelanced in various roles for ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, News 12 NJ, and Telemundo. Much of her work in the last 2+ years has been project managing different shoots for brands like Kellogg's, Cadillac, Spiritú and many more. She is proficient in shooting video, editing video, helping brands put together a complete production both in English and for the Spanish-speaking community.

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I'm a reporter and visual journalist working in NYC. I aim to create compelling stories that transport the viewer into another person's world—the sort of documentary journalism that helps you understand an issue because you feel as though you've experienced it for yourself. I've produced video for major news outlets, live-streamed protests, and worked with multimedia investigative teams at The New York Times, NBC News and MSNBC. I also have an upcoming documentary short "Water Tower." I graduated from Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism in 2012.

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Eric Arthur Fernandez is an Emmy award-winning cinematographer and producer that specializes in documentary filmmaking about contemporary social-issues and current affairs. He has worked on a wide variety of projects for the New York Times, PBS, VICE News Tonight on HBO, The Guardian, National Geographic, Netflix and others. He has received various awards for his work from the Society of Professional Journalists, The LA Press Club, and the Television Academy. He is a fluent French speaker, HEFAT trained, and comfortable working in hostile environments and remote travel locations.

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Jarrett Robertson, born in New York's Hell’s Kitchen, searches his urban environment to find the true heartbeat of the city. As he encounters the hidden voices within this metropolis, his goal is to make films that uncover intimate truths about this society. His ability to capture the grittiness of any given moment is clearly reflected in the keen observations of his candid stories. Jarrett's track record for successful films ranges from fictional narratives and documentaries, to music videos and experimental art.

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Sergio Tupac Uzurin (yes, that's his real name) is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, organizer, podcaster, gentrification-displaced person, and cyclist. He dedicated his twenties to activism in both NYC and Buffalo and now dedicates himself to media full time. His current endeavors are freelancing in video, photography and editing; and getting his script TURNOUT realized so that the untold stories he encountered during a decade of organizing get told at last. Corporate Reel http://bit.ly/corpreel2018 Creative Reel http://bit.ly/creative19

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I am an award-winning filmmaker and photographer with over 15 years experience specializing in visual storytelling with an emphasis on brand awareness. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Apple News, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, IMDB, Regal Cinemas, PlayStation Store, XBOX Live, Tubi, FujiFilm, Aputure, FilmicPro, Edifier and Arcade1UP. I also currently have a multi-award winning, feature length documentary film called 'My Name Is Jonah' which is currently streaming online everywhere.

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