Discover Top Commercial DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Zack Baddorf is a military veteran with 10 years of video, radio, print, photo and web reporting in more than 30 countries, including Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the West Bank, Kashmir, and Iraq, as well as rebel-held territory in Sri Lanka and Burma. Most recently, Baddorf spent a year working as a civilian videographer for the U.S. special forces command in Afghanistan.Based in Brooklyn, Baddorf has produced award-winning radio, video, photo, print and web content for NPR, BBC, AP, the Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and other international publications. He also served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania and worked for a year for an international non-governmental organization in South Sudan doing media development. He served in the U.S. military for five years as a journalist, reporting from across Asia and the Middle East. He's got master's in international relations and a bachelor's in journalism. He shoots in 4K on a GH4, C300 and 360 degree video.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Audio Storyteller

Betty Bastidas is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Ecuador, came to the US at the age of nine. She uses filmmaking and photography as social tools to celebrate the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. She is attracted to issues concerning youth, immigration, and exploring the Latino American experience in the US. She is the co-founder of Maracuya Productions, a bi-cultural production company focusing on creating content on the Latino experience and underrepresented communities for non-profits and broadcast. Betty’s film, Can’t Hold Me Back, following 17-year old, Fernando Parraz, from Detorit as he becomes the first in his family to earn a high school diploma was part of the PBS Online Film Festival, aired on PBS Independent Lens, and streamed on VMe and Univision in the fall of 2013. She just completing DreamTown, her first feature length film following three players as they pursue their soccer dreams t

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

Five Signs Productions is a full-service independent film, television and online video production company based in Brooklyn, NY. Founded by Dan Howlett and Ruaridh Connellan in 2017, the pair produce imaginative and thoughtful media for the 21st century. Both seasoned producers, directors and journalists, they have created content for the world’s biggest networks, brands and news organizations. Conceptual, strategic, and practical - we can develop a project from initial concept to final delivery, or manage and deliver any component part of the process. Each member of the team is a leader in his or her field, and will execute their role with diligence, enthusiasm, and panache. To discuss a project or to request a service, get in touch. We're confident that after speaking to us you'll be as certain of our meeting your requirements as we are of exceeding them.

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• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Alexandra Nikolchev has a depth of experience in story craft and all aspects of documentary and video production. Splitting her time between California and New York, she is a freelance documentary filmmaker who produces, shoots and edits. Her recent producer credits include a PBS feature length documentary "Don't Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie)" and "Crossing the Line at the Border," an Emmy award-winning broadcast investigation into the U.S. Border Patrol. Other credits include Moyers & Company, NBC News, BRIC TV and documentary films: "12th and Delaware" (Loki Films), "American Teacher" and "The Texas Promise" (Big Year Productions.) Alexandra graduated from U.C. Berkeley and received a master's degree in journalism from New York University in 2009.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Robert Capria was 10 years old when he started shoot short movies. While attending NYU Film School he won three best documentary awards including one from director Martin Scorsese. He's worked in the film and tv world for over 20 years including jobs at Fox TV and the United Nations with a experience as editor, videographer, director and producer. Since 2009 he's been producing live action and animated videos for his company Actuality Films. Highlight projects include animated music videos for The Beach Boys, The Grateful Dead, MasterCard and other major brands. Most recently he directed a feature film shot in Tokyo.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Assistant

A resourceful and dedicated videographer, editor and producer with eleven years' experience in feature filmmaking, short form video, video journalism and the creation of online content. Passionate about documentary media and strategic storytelling efforts across all technological platforms. Specialties: documentary production, video production and post-production, videography, editing, production studio management, lighting, project management/coordination, social media strategy, online content, Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite, tapeless workflow, DSLR cameras, troubleshooting technology and finding creative solutions

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller

Jason Jaacks is a filmmaker and photographer focused on social and environmental issues. He’s ducked the border into Mexico with traditional leaders of the Tohono O’odham tribe, spent a year documenting a Native American spoken word team, and led a source-to-sea expedition down the Elwha River. His most recent film, Silent River, follows a young woman as she defies death threats to save one of the most polluted rivers in Mexico. Jason has produced video for National Geographic, MSNBC, Discovery Digital, PBS, and Fusion, among others. He is a National Geographic Explorer and holds a Masters of Journalism from UC Berkeley.

• Documentary DP
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Over the past decade, I’ve worked as a cinematographer, editor, writer and director of film and video, from narrative indie dramas to corporate videography. As a cinematographer, I've shot three feature films in locations from Los Angeles to Atlanta in addition to roughly a dozen shorts and music videos - in addition to shooting frequently for documentaries, including the Washington Post series "Secret Table," for which I served as both director of photography and editor. As a screenwriter, I was a semi-finalist for the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in 2016, and one of twelve finalists for The Writer's Store's Industry Insider Competition in 2011.

• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

Jessica Bal is a freelance multimedia journalist with a masters degree from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. She spent two years working for the long-form storytelling site Narratively. As the Deputy Photo Editor, she assigned and processed all photography while contributing her own images to many stories. The site was awarded "Best Website" by Pictures of the Year International and named one of TIME's top 50 websites during her tenure. She has been published by the New York Times, The Miami Herald, The Boston Globe and others.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a Media professional who has a wealth of experience in TV and New Media production, I worked for several well-established Media firms and TV stations as a Self-Shooter/ Producer/ Director of several TV shows and programs that proved success within the region. With working experience with some of the top international and regional media names such as ITN (UK), DMI, BBC Arabic,Variety Arabia and sky news Arabia I got good Experience allows me to handle several TV shows that range from Episodic Programs, Live TV Magazines, Reality, Talk Shows and Webisodes.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Field Producer
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Located in Annapolis, Md., Alexander Glass is the founder of Cottage Creative. His’s goal is to capture raw emotion on camera and use it to produce captivating stories. After earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College, he has gone on to produce award-winning work with Early Light Media, Endemol Shine Australia, and Cottage Creative. When away from the camera and edit bay, Alex can be found near the water with a book in hand.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
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Lucas started Melty Cone by making no-budget videos for local mom and pop shops around Manhattan. Then he fell into the NYC tech community and started making larger budget, higher quality videos for cool, emerging companies. Now he wants to continue making amazing, high quality brand videos for well-known companies and agencies he respects. At the same time, Lucas is building Melty Cone to feature a roster of talented directors who display natural, high quality brand work.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Sam Weinstein is a Brooklyn based Director of Photography and Camera Operator. His television work has been featured on ESPN, Discovery, TLC, Sun Dance, Nick Jr. He has shot films for commercial brands including Tomboy Beauty, Sally Hansen and Bloomingdales. When Sam is not shooting you can expect the find him on a yoga mat, illustrating cartoons, or exceeding his self imposed screen time limits on Chess.com.

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• Fixer
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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

No. 14 Productions, creates compelling films for a wide range of clients including corporations, non-profits, educational institutions and government organizations. Our work includes: • customer stories; • comprehensive web video campaigns; • fundraising and promos; • internal communications. We are thoughtful, experienced and easy to work with! Please check out our website and linkedin page for more information.

• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Throughout my years of employment, I have always been recognized as a person who could get the job done. Over the last 15 years, my experience has been varied roles in the Department of Defense. At the same time, I have been juggling The Carlwell Group work as a Director of Photography/Videography and drive creative excellence through brand consistency, including visual, tonal, and content creation.

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Originally from New York, USA, our team travels the globe in pursuit of interesting projects and captivating stories. We’re a team of professionals who love what we do and have an undying passion for video productions. From pre-production services all the way through editing, we do everything in our power to create outstanding, top-of-the-line videos, films and photographs for our clients. Get in touch with us to see what we can do for you.

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• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Production Assistant
• Field Producer

Kate Levy is a documentary filmmaker and video journalist who works in New York, Philadelphia, Detroit and New Jersey. Levy's work has been featured on CNN, Democracy Now, 60 Second Docs, AllDef, Reuters, Al Jazeera and Fusion. She also partners with advocacy organizations, non-profits and businesses to produce films that tell the stories of their work.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Commercial DP

Emily H. Johnson is a freelance multimedia journalist who has reported in East Africa, India, Southeast Asia and New York. Alumna of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism ('10) and Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues (RISC) training. Member of NPPA and the Frontline Freelance Register. ​ Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

NYC-based video editor who specializes in fashion, music, art, branded docs. Judging by my experience, I’d say I am a detail-oriented, super organized video editor and my clients would say I am fast, easy to work with. I am confident that I am a great candidate for your creative team. Please check my website for more recent video editing projects.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Qinling Li is a freelance multimedia journalist and documentary producer. She covered stories in China, Australia, and the United States. Qinling is proficient in video shooting, editing and motion graphics. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, The Christian Science Monitor, International Business Times, Narratively, Zinc media and numerous other publications.

• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant