Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Palmdale, California, USA

I developed my skills in Australia and New Zealand, where I directed and edited specialty content for international formats such as The X Factor and Australia’s Got Talent. I get excited by pushing boundaries and coming up with new ways to tell stories. I have since progressed to editing specialty content for Americas biggest reality shows such as The Masked Singer, The Four, American Idol, America's Got Talent and directing Commercials & music videos, most recently Tinder's Don't Fly Solo Campaign and Meghan Trainor's - Hey DJ, that has just eclipsed 80 Million views on youtube.

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I am a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Film. I have experience with underwater video in both nature cinematography as well as traditional film. I have worked in difficult conditions doing video work on sailboats and diving as well as on set experience with positions from gaffer, grip, assistant director, director, writer, etc. I have many skills that have come in hand as well from horseback riding and scuba diving, to ice skating and animal handling.

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I’m an Emmy-nominated television producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with 20 years of expertise producing and directing high-quality videos for film, television, and online platforms. I’m proficient in crafting compelling narratives to emotionally engage audiences. I’m ready to tackle challenges using strong problem-solving and leadership skills, while driving impactful storytelling to elevate the team’s creative endeavors. I’ve filmed on 6 continents and my work has aired on HBO/ MAX, ABC, PBS, Sundance, Nat Geo, CW, TNT, Discovery, A&E, & VICE.

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Katie is driven by a passion for telling immersive stories that inspire others. She is based in Los Angeles, where she works as in television and film production. Her recent credits include "Pam & Tommy," “Mythic Quest,” and “Kidding." Independently, she works as a producer and director of narrative short films and documentaries. Katie is a NE Ohioan with a Bachelor’s of Art in Mass Media Communication from The University of Akron and a Master’s of Fine Art in Cinema Art + Science from Columbia College Chicago.

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15+ years of experience as a producer and director for creative content. All aspects of digital media production and post-production workflows, specializing in short form documentary, live event, red carpet, Facebook Live, Behind the Scenes (BTS) and EPK segment producing. Worked on set with A List, above and below the line talent for both major studio films and independent productions. Highly organized, attention to detail and strong collaborator. Calm under pressure and problem solver. Mac, Final Cut Pro, camera operator, grip, lighting and sound recording.

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Justin McAleece is a multi-talented director and cinematographer of narrative and documentary projects both personal and commercial. He has been dedicated to filmmaking since 1999 and has won dozens of awards and directed hundreds of hours of content and lensed even more. He has conducted hundreds of interviews in a variety of spaces and is equally comfortable directing a team of 50 in a corporate setting or shooting solo on the Serengeti. Justin also wrote, produced, directed, and edited the feature comedy Brick MADNESS and often returns to his comedy roots.

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With more than two decades of production experience spanning film, television, radio, and print, Jarrod is a distinguished two-time PSW Emmy Award recipient. His extensive skill set encompasses diverse roles, including directing, producing, cinematography, and special effects. Whether handling content creation independently or contributing to a collaborative team effort, Jarrod consistently introduces creative solutions and technical expertise throughout every stage of production, ensuring excellence from conceptualization to the final execution.

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Tien Nguyen is an award-winning science journalist, video producer, and PhD chemist. She delights in the act of exploring impossible questions. She has produced stories and videos about the environment, chemistry, space, drugs, death, dino poop, and more. Her work has appeared in outlets including Chemical & Engineering News, Freethink, Insider, KCET, Knowable Magazine, Mental Floss, Nature, New Scientist, PBS Digital Studios, Science Careers, Scientific American, TED-ED, The Open Notebook, Reactions and VICE News.

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A TV newscaster turned award-winning storyteller, Mellissa founded DuckPunk in 2000 and has been working with Small, Mid-sized as well as large corporations to build their brand, drive sales, and win more customers by way of storytelling. Awards won include Clio, Telly, Addy, and Best of Business in Video Production for ten consecutive years since 2012. Some of our previous clients are Old Navy, McDonald's, Nissan, Verizon, Wells Fargo, to name a few. Our clients have seen sales increase up to 400%.

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Michael is a English-Spanish videographer and print editor based in Long Beach, CA. He started as an intern for ethnic media site New America Media where he was later hired as a staff reporter. He now serves as Program Manager and Editor for their youth-led multimedia news program. His digital videos have trended internationally via social media partnerships and his print work has been syndicated at national sites, including ImpreMedia, the nation’s largest Spanish-language news publisher.

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My name is Philip Giancola and I’m a film and commercial director/producer with 8 years of experience. Previous clients include LEGO, Google, Riot Games (League of Legends), LinkedIn, Razer, ESRI, and Heritage Bicycles. I’ve worked in Asia for the last three years as a writer/director for branded content. Some of the work which best represents me (with writing, producing, directing , and editing) can be found at: www.philipgiancola.com

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Director / cinematographer / editor with an emphasis on documentary. Graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production. I worked on staff as a producer / shooter / editor with The Atlantic from 2013-2016. Mostly recently I was Director of Photography for seasons 1 and 2 of The Vow on HBO, and a forthcoming docuseries on Showtime. I own and operate a Canon C500 mark 2 with CN-E cine primes. Any questions please feel free to reach out directly! Thanks.

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I’m Merika - a producer, videographer and video editor. I am open for freelance work in Los Angeles (willing to travel). I'm open for producing, photography, videography as well as editing. I have experience producing live international news streams, documentaries and short films. I have a DJI maverick pro, and a 5D mark IV with experience and capabilities of using Sony and Black magic cameras. My experience in video editing includes documentaries, social media, podcasts, and trailers.

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Hi there, I'm Greg. I'm a Venice, CA based filmmaker originally from Washington D.C. As a director, shooter, and editor, I've created branded and documentary content in countries all over the world for clients including Red Bull, BMW, Panerai, Atlantic Records, and Waves For Water. Whether I'm working as a one-man-band in an unpredictable documentary environment, or directing a team on set, my work is best defined by a desire to capture the small moments that can tell big stories.

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I'm a writer, director, and producer of documentaries, commercials, and short films. I produce projects from creative pitching to post-production finishing and specialize in storytelling, stylized art direction, and complex multidisciplinary workflows. I have experience in editorial and branded documentaries for global companies like Ford, Google, and T-Mobile, and publishers like Freethink, Big Think, and ATTN:.

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Hi I am a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in LA and Taipei. With extensive experience in directing, shooting and post production (editing & coloring) for TV, commercial and documentaries, I have exhibited work on PBS Reel13 and international film festivals in the US, UK, Taiwan, Canada, Germany, etc. My work is inspired by social issues. I speak fluent English and Mandarin. Looking forward to our collaboration!

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I have created content & ad campaigns for a variety of clients and companies, including CBS, HBO, Amazon, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, American Jewish University, AT&T and many others. I recently completed a passion project focusing on my love for wine. I have taken home the top prize at the 2022 & 2023 Wine Spectator Video Competitions with my videos - CABERNET TONIGHT and LOVE THE WINE YOU'RE WITH.

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David is a lifelong creative with a passion for video production. From event recaps to business documentaries, David has used his talents to tell stories for brands like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Atlassian, Ludacris and many more. His work will dazzle you with the quality and amaze you with the turnaround time. David can write, shoot, edit content of any length for any purpose. Let him make your complex vision a reality.

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With an MFA in Film/TV Production from University of Southern California, Tanmay has been freelancing as a cinematographer/director/editor and photographer for over 5 years. He has shot documentaries, music videos, narratives as well as commercials. His films have gone on to win awards in international film festivals like Camerimage, Dresden, Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, Palm Springs, DGA, PAFF, ABFF etc.

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At 12 Aly was handed a camera by her photographer/grandfather, and that was that. What followed has been a journey of artistic growth, sleepless nights, and no small amount of chutzpah. Aly honed her production chops at Tallgrass Pictures while helping the company grow from a fledgling 2-person operation to a 12-person, full service production company. And now she’s at the helm of FORA, showcasing her considerable talents as a director, photographer, DP, and producer.

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