Discover Top Documentary DPs in Palmdale, California, USA

My name is Nicola De Prato and I'm an Italian Cinematographer, Videographer, and Editor Based in LA. My experience ranges across different fields: short films, music videos, commercials, documentaries, and interviews. Style is a must nowadays so creating a world within the frame is my ultimate goal. I'm capable of recreating multiple setups and moods depending on what the director/artist is looking for. I own a BMPCC 6K, Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, Canon 100mm f/2.8, Manfrotto Tripods, Zoom F3, Sennheiser MK 600, Aputure Lights, DJI Ronin RS2. Here's my Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/nicoladeprato/

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From shooting atop 350-ft tall wind turbines to inside caves to the jungles of Central America, I have done a lot of interesting work in some unique situations. I have 12+ years experience as a filmmaker, where I've learned how to do nearly everything myself, including shooting, editing, motion graphics, writing scripts, and presenting/hosting on camera. I have ridden my bicycle across America (twice), creating videos to promote bicycle travel, and have created a 10-episode web series using nothing but stock media. I shoot a lot of nature stock footage with cinema cameras, and create filmmaking tutorials.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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I am an editor based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with experience in short documentary and branded content. I'm available for documentary and corporate videography Outside of hands on production, I have extensive experience working as a producer and production partner with startups and tech companies to deliver on their video content creation goals. Narratively, I'm Interested in stories about youth culture and subcultures of the United States, and I'm infatuated with the American experience as it is lived by the marginalized and the downtrodden. I hope to tell the stories of the “others” through my work.

• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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ALEX DAVIS-LAWRENCE is a filmmaker, photographer, and creative producer based in Los Angeles. He has more than ten years of experience creating documentary-style video and photography for commercial clients and agencies, including for companies like Adobe, Visa, T-Mobile, Cisco, Coca Cola, Spotify, Dell, Microsoft, Neutrogena, and more. In addition to his advertising work, Alex has produced, shot, and edited narrative and documentary short films that have screened in festivals across the country, and has worked with major art and non-profit institutions like the Kellogg Foundation, the ACLU of Washington, and Storm King Art Center.

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I am a filmmaker, producer, and editor. I love meeting new people and learning about what they do. My job is to create videos that promote my clients. Whether they are a large business or small start ups, or musicians, my mission is the same. Create a video that gets their audience engaged and excited! I have been in the industry for 8 years and have my own professional equipment. I have worked on corporate promotional videos, kick starter videos, music videos, real estate videos, aerial videos and weddings. Each new project is different and I love that because it forces me to keep my skills sharp. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation.

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• Drone Operator
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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As a freelance videographer and photographer based out of Ventura County, I specialize in creating content centered in the fitness, wellness, luxury wedding, and travel space. Stemming from my own love of adventure and exploration — I’ve developed a craft for creating compelling and authentic content that tells the story of both my client, and the beauty and culture of my surroundings. Whether I’m shooting in the middle of a rapid-paced river, or along the serene beaches of Bali — the quality, precision, and passion of my work remains true to one goal: To celebrate and experience the world through my camera lense — and invite those on the other side to join.

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Eilish is an award winning American documentary filmmaker and photographer based between New York City and Atlanta. She was inspired at a young age by aunts and uncles working in conservation with state and federal agencies. Eilish has been fortunate to be mentored by National Geographic, Emmy Award-winning director and writer Kevin McCarey (a recent inductee to the Explorer’s Club). She is passionate about the environment and presenting issues to inspire people’s awareness and desire for change. Eilish has also spent many years as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, creating custom pieces for individuals as well as children’s books.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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I have worked as a cinematographer, editor, and producer in the action sports industry for 16 years. My goal is to create content that is not only visually stimulating, but that also brings out the emotion of the viewer and tells the whole story. I started off my career in the surf industry and over time it has blossomed into creating content for a wide range of acton sports. Mountain Biking, Surfing, Skating, FMX, Wake boarding, Snowboarding, Rally car, and MMA are not only sports I enjoy watching, but have been fortunate enough to have been able to shoot and produce fresh content diving deep into the lives of these professional athletes.

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• Corporate Videographer
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• Video Editor - News
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Founder of Brand Story, a Video Marketing Agency. We work with brands, businesses, nonprofit organizations who want to connect on a deeper level. Our brand story videos capture the stories around a business in a way that they are strategically told to land with the ideal target viewer. From a 3 day shoot in Baja California Mexico telling the incredible stories behind nonprofit organization Greatness Collective, to capturing the Story Influence Event of Chris Smith's popular "The Campfire Effect" and helping them sell out their next events, we create both mini-documentary as well as narrative videos with frameworks that capture the essence of a business.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Videography has always been a passion of mine. I have been interested in all aspects of videography since Junior High. I currently have a 4 year degree in the field and constantly expanding my skills to further assist my video work. Some of these skills are music composition, vfx, writing and graphic design. I also enjoy matte painting, programming and audio engineering. My wife is at least assisting on my projects because I love to have multiple insights and love her talents. She's an excellent color grader, writer, photographer and graphic design artist! She has a more realistic approach to her art as mine is more Disney or World of War Craft style.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
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• Fixer

Kadri Koop is an Estonian director/DP based in LA. Before moving to the US, she studied and worked in various parts of Europe and Asia from Amsterdam to Singapore. Her work experience extends from her native Tallinn to Beijing, London and Havana. She thrives in foreign production climates and has work experience in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English and Estonian. Her films have screened at film festivals from the US to the Middle East, and her work has been featured in various online publications including AJ+ Español, The Atlantic and USA Today. ​ Kadri holds an M.F.A. in Documentary Film & Video from Stanford University and is a cinematography fellow at American Film Institute.

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I live to shoot and shoot to live. My work history is compiled of a vast array of content. Nothing holds me from throwing myself at non-fiction content in its various forms, as well as my own artistic expressions in fiction. In the commercial realm, I've worked with huge clients as well as scrappy bands just starting out. I'm an explorer of the countless dimensions of the visual capture, and viewing experience. I've shot Features Films, Short Films, TV Ads, Web Ads, Promos, Music Videos, Documentaries, Scripted Web Series, Web Talk Shows, And Experimental Films. I'm willing and able to contribute to your story.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Digital Content Creator
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Nader is a videographer, photographer, and documentary film director born in 1984, based in SD,CA. but he's available for any worldwide assignment, His postgraduate thesis focuses on the difference between the image in theater versus video art. Nader has acquired 85 international awards since he started his art career in 2010. Many of his Videos/photographs have been exhibited and published in highly prestigious venues including the National Geographic website & Great Big Story channel. Nader’s footages are known for expressing intimacy with his subjects as well as spontaneity. They have a dynamic quality that gives the impression that they are film scenes.

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Cole Sprague is an innovative cinematographer known for their artful use of cutting edge production technology. With a background in robotics and photography, they are uniquely equipped to handle the technical aspects of production, and they have an eye for powerful imagery. From an early age Cole was exposed to fine art through their mother and grandmother, both lifelong painters, and learned to appreciate the possibilities of good lighting and composition. When they aren’t on set, Cole can often be found exploring the outdoors on their bike or in their 4Runner. Cole often fabricates custom hardware via 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting, to help tackle difficult production challenges.

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Eric makes films that heal. With background in filmmaking and medicine, Eric is a director of documentary films. At Harvard Medical School, he co-founded a production company called Jubilee Project, and made films seen by 70 million people. For his work in storytelling, Eric was given USA Network’s Characters Unite Award. When he graduated medical school, Eric decided to pursue filmmaking full-time. Although unconventional, his unique background makes his films and filmmaking genuine and compassionate. Eric has worked with clients such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Anthem's CareMore Health, and Ariadne Labs.

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D.S. Chun (b.1983 San Cupertino, California, USA) is a director, writer, producer, editor, artist and teacher based in both Los Angeles and Quezon City. His last 12 years of work span the genres of commercial script, essay, review, fiction, poetry, mythology, screenplay, documentary, grant writing, and press releases. He has also engaged in curatorial, installation art, and event production practices throughout his career. The unifying motifs of his broad range of work include: the social impacts of belief, the hope in science as a civilizing force, the human saga of experimenting with power distributions in society, and love.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Copy Editor

I have 25+ years experience producing documentary style videos and films. I have had films broadcast on PBS and Netflix. I have traveled to 9 countries (Afghanistan, Kuwait, Kosovo, India, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Antigua) and nearly every US state to pursue stories for my videos and films. In 2009 I founded a 501c3 non-profit called Storytellers International to produce documentary films of untold stories from around the world. I pursue stories of human drama that involve exceptional actions in extraordinary circumstances. I enjoy the travel and adventure of tracking down these stories.

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• Fixer
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• Sound Mixer
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• Video Editor - Commercial

Mohammad Tavakoli is a visual storyteller dedicated to capturing the essence of people, places, and brands. Through his business, Stopdown Media Inc., he has built a diverse portfolio encompassing commercial video production, commercial photography, documentary filmmaking, and editorial photography. Mohammad's work aims to authentically connect audiences through powerful visual narratives. His journey has involved creating engaging commercial campaigns and producing meaningful documentaries that bring important stories to light. Mohammad thrives on exploring new creative challenges, always striving to produce content that resonates deeply, whether for a brand, publication, or community.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Product Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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I was born and raised in rural France before moving to Toronto when I was 11. I was introduced to various cultures and art forms, learned English and Spanish. I started crafting stories and making short films when I was 12. Years later, I attended Chapman University’s Dodge College, interned at Anonymous Content. In 2019 I started my production company SILIENCE. We work on narrative, commercial and music based projects. Our films have been selected at festivals such as BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, ENERGA CAMERIMAGE, USA FILM FESTIVAL, BLOW-UP ART HOUSE FILM FEST, MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL Our work's been featured on GRAMMY'S, ROLLING STONES, COMPLEX, NOISEY, ELEVATOR, WORLDSTAR, etc...

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Brenton Oechsle is a freelance cinematographer / editor and award-winning filmmaker. His experience in documentary and narrative filmmaking extends over a decade.

 His work has been featured through The Atlantic, Tribeca, Heartland, Nowness, Hollyshorts, and recently through a Vimeo Staff Pick.

 He has also been able to apply his style toward advertising work and has completed pieces for clients such as Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, Facebook, Lids, Microsoft, and Herschel Supply Co. No matter the type of project - he seeks to tell stories that will have a positive impact
on an audience by expressing unity through the lens of human experience.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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