Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Newark, New Jersey, USA

Full service production professional with 15 years of experience working in broadcast TV, live sports, documentary films, and commercial content. Co-owner and senior producer at Juice Groove Films. After graduating Syracuse University's Newhouse School in 2006, I moved to New York City and began cutting my teeth in the fast paced world of sports television. After serving as a DP and editor on shows like "Mets Weekly" on SNY and "NY Giants 1st and 10" on MSG Networks, I branched out from sports to lifestyle content, working as a producer for both NBC and ABC. Ultimately, my passion for documentary filmmaking led me back to pursuing my own projects, and Juice Groove Films was formed in 2010. Over the past decade plus, our production studio has worked with major sports leagues, Fortune500 companies, online education platforms, and a wide range of commercial clients - in addition to producing our own documentary films. We are a full service agency specializing in all aspects of production from conception to delivery, for theatrical, TV, web, and mobile. Our green screen studio in Brooklyn features 4 edit bays and an equipment cage where we house our fleet of RED and Canon cinema cameras and lenses. Whether it's studio production, on-location coverage, documentary filmmaking, or post-production with high-end graphics capabilities, Juice Groove does it all. Our latest feature documentary film BLIND EYE ARTIST will be released in 2022: www.blindeyeartist.movie

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Allison Lau is an award-winning multimedia journalist specializing in digital, broadcast and documentary video production and editing. She is passionate about stories at the intersection of social justice, identity and culture. Her work has appeared in several publications including NBC News, CNBC, The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair, VICE, Huffington Post, The Advocate, Wired, GQ, Glamour, Allure, among others. Allison's work was nominated for two Gracie awards at CNBC, as well as Digiday's "Greater Good Award" at NBC News. In 2017, she won the Editor & Publishers' EPPY Award for best investigative documentary for her leadership and reporting on the closure of New York City's notorious jail Rikers Island, the Society of Professional Journalists' National Award for outstanding online reporting, Columbia Journalism School's Peter Keller Excellence in Editing Award and a Remi Award at the Houston International Film & Video Festival.

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I am the Director of Photography at Nova Digital Studios, a premier production house specializing in video campaigns, commercial productions, national news coverage, multi-camera live events, and testimonials. With over three decades of experience in video and film, I have documented an array of people, places, and events in Washington DC and around the world. As an accomplished and passionate cinematographer, I possess extensive industry experience and training, coupled with a proven track record of success. I am skilled in overseeing all aspects of film production, including lighting design, audio strategies, camera manipulation, lens choices, aerial drone footage, and editing. My portfolio also includes documentaries, television shows, music videos, and corporate video productions. I have also received multiple awards, including a Peabody Award, an NPPA Documentary Award, and most recently, a White House News Photographers Association Award for lighting

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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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Alita Films is a documentary production company that promotes empathy, understanding, and awareness through nonfiction visual storytelling. Led by principal filmmaker Jessica Sherry, we work with brands, nonprofits, and news organizations to find the heart of your story and create engaging documentary-driven content, from conception to completion. Our clients include GE, Bank of America, lululemon, PBS, Pew Charitable Trusts, The Nature Conservancy, MSNBC and National Geographic, among others, and our films span from educational to commercial, branded to journalistic. We have filmed in far-flung locations, exploring stories of success and hardship, history and new frontiers. At Alita Films, we believe in approaching subjects with respect, leading with emotion, and exploring the universalities in the human experience. We are based in upstate New York.

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Ryan is a New York-based filmmaker with a flair for turning subtle, everyday moments into compelling stories with broad appeal, particularly through the universal language of sports. Educated at NYU's graduate film program, Ryan's foundation in filmmaking is robust, recognized by industry accolades such as the Best Test Commercial at YDA in Cannes for his Nike spot "Buckets". His debut transcends the arena of sports, offering a lens into the human condition and capturing the collective ethos that brands and agencies strive to embody. Brands and agencies should partner with Ryan for his fresh perspective that blends the traditional with the avant-garde, his commitment to authenticity, and his proven ability to connect with viewers on an emotional level. His work is a testament to the potential of creative advertising to reach an audience and touch it profoundly.

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Experienced video Director /DP /producer, and Editor , photographer and Drone Operator with FAA Part 107 license and insurance . Team player, skilled at pre-visualization and working with variety of clients to create storyboards and help conceptualize ideas tailored to their needs and messaging. Work with commercials, branded content, Documentaries and corporate videos - internal and external, I am adept at taking a project from initial concept all the way through to final deliverables. In addition I film 360 VR videos, do live streaming, and have done lots of aerial filming all around the world. I edit on Premiere and After Effects and have several drones including the Inspire and Mavic 3 Pro.

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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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For the past 15 years I've worked as a producer and creative strategist in the fields of social enterprise, science, technology, and international development. I've produced countless short-form miscellaneous and promotional videos for a variety of individuals and organizations and have had films screened in festivals around the world. To date, I've held screenings at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Puerto Rico International Film Festival, and the Culture Unplugged Online Film festival. In my spare time, I'm a social media consultant specializing in campaign strategy and analytics as well as an adventure photographer/filmmaker specializing in rock-climbing, ice-climbing, and motorcycle sport.

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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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Yasmeen Qureshi is a long-form broadcast senior producer, correspondent, shooter and editor. Her reporting has taken her all over the United States and abroad on stories ranging from immigration to the habeas corpus rights of terrorism suspects. She recently executive produced and directed The Peace Studio Presents: Race, Justice, and the Power of Word for PBS's ALLARTS network and was a Senior Producer at the Women in the World Summit in New York City for five years. She has reported, produced, directed, and shot stories for PBS, AL Jazeera English, BBC, and CNN International. In 2008, she was a member of the Emmy-Award-winning four person production team for the story, "Taxing the Poor" on NOW on PBS. Yasmeen is a graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism.

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I have a background in documentary, branded content, commerciasl, and live events. I've tackled a range of productions, from solo shoots to large crews. My diverse skill set includes sound capture, lighting, and camera expertise, allowing me to anticipate & execute client visions effectively. I have experience in multi-camera setups and can work both independently and with larger crews. My run-and-gun background in documentary allows me to troubleshoot effectively and adapt quickly when needed. My production company has high-end gear, including Sony FX9 and FX3 cameras, lights, sound equipment, and stabilizers. We also have an amazing team ready to execute your vision. We can work on a production from start to finish including post production.

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Kevin Rogers is a Director/Editor/Cinematographer/Producer and a native Staten Islander and has been working in the greater N.Y. area since 2006. He founded Backslash Bomb Productions in 2009 which has been creating original creative content for brands, companies, and artist. As well as working freelance for various brands and production companies. Awards & Nominations: Nominated for Best Cinematography from Sparrow Film '15 Editor of the Best Branded Content on Storyhunter for 2017 Winner of Best Documentary Editor from the Colorado International Film Festival Best Screenplay Award from Sparrow Film Project '13

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Roland Millman is a Freelance Producer, Camera Person and Editor with over 25 years of experience. He owns Bright Screen Productions, a company that creates television and video for Advertising and Public Relations, News, Documentary, Fashion, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical and Commercial clients. Though Roland Millman has done many assignments overseas, Bright Screen Productions is located primarily in New York as well as Washington D.C. Mr. Millman is a creative cinematographer, a fast Adobe Premiere Pro video editor and a Final Cut Pro pioneer who has produced and directed documentary films and live events and shows.

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I am an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University. My publications have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, the Washington Post‘s political science blog the Monkey Cage; the Huffington Post; the New Republic; Politico; and the American Interest. My research has been referenced in publications such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, the Economist, the Dish, and the Telegraph. I am frequently invited to give talks at U.S. universities and think tanks, including the Kennan Institute at Wilson Center, the Atlantic Council and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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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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Sam is all about the process and going behind the scenes. After graduating from Tribeca Flashpoint College in Chicago with a focus in post-production, he has produced and edited for major companies while creating content of his own. Sam views creativity as a way of operating and strives to share something new with every project. Sam currently resides near Hoboken, New Jersey with a focus on documentary and commercial filmmaking as a cinematographer and editor. Open to travel and working locally in NJ, NYC, and Chicago. www.sampaakkonen.com

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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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