Discover Top Freelancers in Oceanside, California, USA

A filmmaker and cinematographer based in Los Angeles and New York, I've worked on several high-profile feature documentaries concerning a wide variety of topics My work has been released theatrically, as well as being aired on HBO, A&E, Showtime, PBS, ESPN, and other networks. Coming from a motion picture background, I've also worked as a cinematographer on feature films, music videos and commercials. I've worked all over the world, and look forward to travel as well. I'm passionate about social and political issues, and apply a heavy sense of motivation and work ethic to every project I undertake.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

J. Claude Deering has worked as a Digital Producer, Writer and Director for MSN, Funny or Die, CollegeHumor, Fullscreen, New Form Digital, Pitch.live and TBWA\Chiat\Day. He's the creator of "Things Are Going Great For Me", a Funny or Die talk show, produced by Betsy Koch ("Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles"). His web series, "The World According to Jeff" was a finalist for the Sundance Institute | YouTube New Voices Lab. And his work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Vulture and Bustle. He's also a lifetime member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors LAB. BFA - NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

• TV News Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Michiel Thomas is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, video journalist, camera operator, editor and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. His feature & short doc titles include Game Face (Netflix, 2016, Peacock 2023), Relighting Candles: The Tim Sulivan Story (Hulu, 2024), Ballin' Out (Outsports, 2024) That's Wild (PBS, AMC Networks, 2021) and Gemmel & Tim (Tubi, 2023). As a freelancer, Michiel partnered with clients such as HBO, BBC News, TBS and VOX. Via Glimmer, Michiel collaborated multiple times with 60 Second Docs, Indigenous Media, USA Today, Gannett, and more.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm a San Diego-based filmmaker/photographer.I’m a visual storyteller who thrives on capturing the rawness of real life as it unfolds in front me. Whether it’s across the globe or close to home, the Earth and the humans in it have a story to tell. These stories can be spoken or simply reflected in our eyes, hearts and minds. Through traveling and self exploration in the realms of psychology and philosophy, I recognize the themes of community, survival and resilience that bind us together as humans in this strange reality we find ourselves in.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Sound Mixer

Brendan Grant is an LA based cinematographer and owner of a 4k cinema camera package with a BA in film production. He cut his teeth on documentary/reality productions and has since expanded over the last 8 years into more scripted and commercial work. He is also the published author of a cinematography guide called The Cinematographer's Handbook, available on kindle and paperback, and owns a boutique video production company in LA called Neuway Media.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director

With over 15 years of experience working with different companies, I've been able to meet deadlines and deliver to my clients the work they envisioned. I'm a video director at a record label Del Records with over 1.2 billion views on youtube. My work has reached a global scale. I'm a creative individual that always seeks different ways to make each project a great one and different from others in its unique way.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Digital Content Creator
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Bradford is an Editor and Producer working between New York City and LA. He has worked on such diverse projects as Mike Myer’s directorial debut, “Supermensch,” the Ugandan action movies of Isaac Nabwana, and “Death Row Stories” for Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions/CNN, and the upcoming rock doc "Third Eye Blind: Live at Red Rocks." His films have screened at Tribeca and SXSW, while most recently, the latest season of "Broadway Sandwich" for PBS garnered multiple NY Emmy Nominations.

• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Copywriter

My name is Toroes Thomas I am a freelance Cinematographer/Editor based in Los Angeles, California. I am also an award-winning filmmaker. I use my life experiences to create new stories and share them with the world. I've worked with NBA players, Legendary Pictures, HLN TV, Hearst Television and my own personal projects. Telling stories is my passion.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist

I’m a passionate documentary DP/Camera Operator with 12 years of continuous experience working in the documentary and commercial world. I’m skilled in having a creative eye for detail and extreme dedication to quality of work and have an in-depth understanding of digital cinematography, camera builds and movement. I’m a collaborative team player who excels in challenging, fast-paced environments.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Company

My name is Derek Ellis. Im a professional Director of Photography. Most of my work is corporate and broadcast documentary but im open to all genres and stories. I have a calm demeanor, and pride myself on my professionalism. My interests include, philosophy, reading, traveling and outdoor adventures.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Editor
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer

Alexis is a versatile entertainment professional with over 9 years of experience in physical production, creative development and managing content strategy. She specializes in creating premium content, both scripted and unscripted - including short and long form branded, lifestyle and docu-series programming. Alexis is a Writer, Editor (+ motion graphics), Shooter and Producer.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager

Hello! I'm Joe, Your friendly neighborhood digital artist I've been creating fantastic images with motion graphics, visual effects and animation. I bring stories to life one frame at a time. Whether I'm in the zone solo or brainstorming in a vibrant team setting, my mission is to leave a bit of wow in everything I touch.

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
• Art Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Graphic Designer
• Music Composer
• Fashion Photographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Designer

Los Angeles born multi-hyphenate creator including Creative Directing (Alicia Keys), Commercial Directing (AMEX) and Social Media Content Creation (META). Of Black/Hispanic heritage and I make music in my spare time (Berklee College of Music). I love working with talent and collaborating with teams big or small with time or in a bind!

• Digital Content Creator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor

I produce high-quality content for all news, marketing, and branding needs. I’ve worked with multiple Emmy Award winners. A project produced by Andy Edwards, Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, aired nationally on PBS, and won a Silver Telly Award in General TV. Interviews include Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Jeffrey Wright, Rosanna Arquette, Regina Hall. I was a cameraman, drone pilot, post producer, & editor. Since 2008 I filmed, produced and/or edited several hundred videos for companies like Samsung, FICO, HP, etc, & passion projects like a Mt. Baldy Fire Dept fundraising video San Diego food pantry; It's All About The Kids Foundation, which served 3 Million+ meals since 2017. That footage has made Fox5 News KGTV News [ABC affiliate] in San Diego, included in a segment by Mike Rowe on Returning the Favor, which has 2.4 Million plays on Facebook. My specialties include all stages from concept to writing as well as pre-production to filming, and post production. I own all my gear

• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Having worked with distinguished news organizations including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NPR, MarketWatch, PBS, PRX, Public Radio International, and American Public Media, I have considerable experience producing dynamic audio stories that reach a large audience and illustrate diverse subjects through engaging narratives.   Fluent in all aspects of production: digital, audio & video.  Earned a degree in Journalism & Communications from San Diego State University and completed graduate fellowship programs at the University of Southern California, the University of California at Berkeley and Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. As a lifelong animal advocate, I lend my support to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned cats and dogs. You can also find me on my bike, cycling from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services for the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.

• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• TV News Producer

liminalvisuals.com Raised in Northern California, then went to Boston University for 3 semesters, majoring in Film and TV. I freelanced throughout my time at college, then dropped out to take a full-time job in Alabama for a start-up lifestyle magazine called Society South. There, I was Director of Photography, was mentored by Emmy Award winning group StillMotion, and got invaluable experience on RED Epic cameras. After about 2 years there, I moved to New York and began working for Eater.com under Vox Media as a shooter/editor. The Meat Show, a series I helped to shot and edited for Eater went on to be nominated for a NY Emmy. From there, I went on to be the Director/Producer of Video for GQ Magazine. I was the only in-house video person, wearing many hats, and created over 100 videos in 1 year for them -- many receiving several million views. I recently moved to Los Angeles to freelance and pursue creating more narrative shorts. Some of my clients include Condé Nast, Hearst, Vox Media, The Chive, and Univision. I am a RED Epic Dragon owner/operator.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company

I served the U.S. Department of Defense for 5 years engineering, manufacturing and piloting unmanned aircraft. In 2012 I saw the "rise of the drones" and co-founded Drone Tech Aerial. I hold a Private Pilots License, Remote Pilot Part 107 License, SCUBA License, Motorcycle License, Fishing License and well, the license list goes on... Establishing shots, jib shots, crane shots, inside buildings, having pigeons fly our aircraft...We have done from mild to wild that's for sure. Drones are an awesome tool that instantly add production value but customers demanded we have a ground game. We answered with gimbals, motorized sliders, mirrorless cameras, sound, lighting and all the basics for a lightweight production. We have done work for some big names and a few features including Netflix, ABC, NBC, American Music Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Travel Channel, lululemon, Sony Pictures and other smaller but equally as important customers.

• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company

Bret Hamilton, born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, has always been passionate about creating captivating entertainment for those around him. Pursuing this passion, he left his hometown to study cinematography at Columbia College Chicago. In September 2016, Bret moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon). There, he served as the Digital Content Director for local media start-up Vietcetera, producing and directing numerous short documentaries. He later became the Director of Photography for the Webby-winning Best Ever Food Review Show, where he scaled the visual and editorial direction of the channel from 300k subscribers to 3.5 million, earning almost half a billion views from a diverse, global audience. In the fall of 2019, Bret relocated to Los Angeles, bringing his unique skills and experience to a new market of brands, digital outlets, and content creators. When the pandemic hit, Bret adapted seamlessly, transitioning to virtual production as a Technical Director for commercial and documentary shoots operated entirely over Zoom. More recently, he worked with clients such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Salesforce, New York Times, and Meta.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Sound Mixer

My work and skills are ever evolving and hard to pin down. I take on a wide variety of projects in the visual world. From documentary & commercial video to product & portrait photography. I have a team of experts that can be hired for big productions when needed. We have a production studio near downtown San Diego. But, do not be fooled by that, 70% of the time my shoots are in the field. My website bio reads: --> Drew McGill carves awe-inspiring portraits and adventure imagery. Drew has been shooting photographs and video for over 15 years. His love for imagery and stories started in high school, and has only multiplied since then. Shooting motivates him and keeps him inspired through its fluid, ever-changing, and never mundane nature. After earning a BA in Photojournalism from Brooks Institute, Drew’s professional career has taken many different paths. His diverse experiences have influenced a craving to shoot environments and people from all walks of life.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer

Ellington Tynes is a Cinematographer and Director based in Los Angeles, California. As a director of photography he has worked with clients such as HBO, ARTE, STARZ, PBS SoCal, Billboard’s Wanted Concert series, France 2, and IRL Fr. Ellington DP'd Marc Levin's Stockton my Mind for HBO which debuted in July 2020 - Emmy Nomination 2021 "Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary"- and provided additional Cinematography on the new STARZ Documentary series "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult". He has worked with a number of French production companies when they’re on the West Coast and has lensed two documentaries for ARTE Europe’s premiere cultural channel. Ellington also DP’d three narrative projects in the last two years: Public Relations, a television-drama pilot by Thomas Stewart, and two short films. -Crew and Equipment- Per the needs of a given project Ellington has experience from large scale commercial productions to self produced single camera news gathering and everywhere in between. He has a dedicated crew of professional Producers, additional Camera Operators, Camera Assistants, Audio Engineers and Editors with years of experience working together. From the Arri Alexa/Mini to the Sony A7s iii Ellington has a number of camera and lens options available per a given budget. The same goes for Lighting, Grip, and Audio packages which are available as needed.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location