Discover Top Creative Directors in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

I am the director and cinematographer of the documentary feature “Marina Abramovic The Artist is Present” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and on HBO and won an Emmy and a Peabody award. I directed and shot the highest rated primetime special of 2013 on ABC “David Blaine Real or Magic” and of 2016 "David Blaine Beyond Magic." I have also produced, directed, shot, and edited documentaries about blindness, guns, disease, spies, drugs, prison, hackers, soldiers, athletes, politicians, musicians, the circus, theater, and more.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am a photographer / cinematographer with experience primarily in the outdoor, ocean, adventure sector. Originally from outside New York City I've spent over 20 years working in and around the ocean and in large surf around the world. I have a business degree in information systems from Wake Forest and Lehigh Universities and I spent 7 years working with IBM prior to transitioning to a self-employed visual journalist. I am a licensed commercial UAV operator of the FAA in the USA as of October 2016.

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• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Bella and Elle Media is an International full service production company that produces Television shows, films and documentaries. Bella and Elle Media has created two powerful television series that air on major networks. One being EIGHT DAYS and the other is REVERSED. Both programs were created for healthy living and provides quality entertainment, education and features the biggest names in health. As seen on PBS, Discovery Channel, Cox, CNN, Glewed tv, WGN America, Yurview, among other tv networks.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Translator
• On-Camera Talent
• Sound Mixer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Illustrator
• Storyboard Artist

My names is Javier Vera-Abbassi, I am a creative director and freelance reporter. I work in video production with experience in film production, tv, social content and news coverage, both editorial and multimedia. I have worked as an editor for over five years in various environments spanning different media industries including artist coverage at Sony Music and Baebel Music, cultural news coverage for Televisa, and documentary work for LITV. My skillset include scriptwriting, camera work, research and analysis, and editing.

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• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant

What's in my core camera kit: 1x Blackmagic Pocket 4K, 2x Rode Lavaliers. Warm hello to all assignment leads and editorial producers! I'm a professional live producer, camera operator, field producer, and full-kit videographer, having spent the last decade working with documentary teams, and as a video journalist for the Huffington Post, NowThis News, and various political campaigns. I have traveled to 18 countries, many for documentary style projects, serving as a field producer and audio tech or camerawoman.

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• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Skyler Fulton is a Webby and Shorty award-nominated comedy writer/director whose videos have amassed 100+ million views online. His 2015 social experiment video “Guy Pretends To Be In NBA Draft” was optioned by LeBron James in partnership with New Line Cinemas to be developed into a feature film. Skyler is a story consultant on the project. His work has been featured across the web on sites like Rolling Stone, ESPN, TIME, and more- and on television programs such as The Today Show, Comedy Central’s @Midnight, and Sportscenter.

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• Fixer

Libra and cinephile Soukaina AKA Souki/Sooky/Suki was born and raised in the bombinating metropolis of Casablanca, Morocco. After transplanting herself to New York in pursuit of higher education where she got a BA from Fordham and a Masters from NYU, she found herself enjoyably entrenched in the world of advertising and film. If you've got a couple of hours to kill, hit up Soukaina for long-winded analyses on Succession, Iron Man vs Captain America, and period pieces (she's probably seen them all).

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• Line Producer / On-Location
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• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Ime Umoh is an award-winning Drone Pilot and Content Creator and Storyteller specializing in Drone Photography, Drone Video and Short-Form Video Production. Ime's signature style of storytelling is all about making a strong emotional connection with the viewer through captivating visuals, powerful music and engaging narration. He has been creating compelling content for brands around the world since 2017, and his work has won several awards, including the prestigious Cannes Lion Award and the London International Awards. In 2020, he was also

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• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Influencer
• Production Company
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial

WE ARE PARK STUDIO! CREATORS - WITH SOME HUSTLE Park is a video production agency based in New York City, specializing in developing commercials, branded content, films, and documentaries - from conceptualization to final cut. We help tell stories that resonate across diverse audiences, alongside brands and organizations that make the world better. Video production should be fun. Whether it’s coming up with concepts for your brand activation or putting the finishing touches on your project - we bring dedication and artistry to the production process. Helping you bring your story to life.

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• Colorist

Hello! I am a video editor with experience in social media content, documentary, and narrative film editing. I am an award-winning editor and filmmaker, my more recent project “Freely We Serve” has won several awards at festivals including GenreBlast, Queer Global Arts Fest, and New York Independent Cinema Awards. We have also screened at 15 festivals, including NewFest aGLIFF/PRISM Film Fest, and Seattle Queer Film Festival. I am particularly interested in exploring the non-fiction space, and look forward to meeting and collaborating on upcoming projects!

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• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
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• Transcriber
• Colorist
• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Senior Editor

Daniel Vasquez specializes in Brand Content Development, Photography & Film. Starting as a photographer in 2011, he has worked with major brands like Nike, BeatsByDre, Sony Music, Hot97. Photos have been featured in People, Forbes, Playbill, Life & Style, and more. A freelancer in NYC, Daniel has had the opportunity to create content for major celebrities like Thalia, Remy Ma, and Diddy. Daniel Vasquez is a reliable talent, detail oriented, and boast a quick turnaround no matter the scale of project.

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fashion Photographer
• Fixer
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• Creative Director
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

Hi there! I’m Sam, and I’m a Brooklyn-based videographer specializing in digital mini docs. I was contracted by the TODAY show for the last 5 years (2 years spent doing still photography, 3 years on video) and just recently went freelance. My work has been published by NBC, People, Billboard Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Huffington Post and Shape Magazine, among others. My work has been honored with awards from The Hearst Foundation, The Society for Features Journalism, and the Society for Professional Journalists.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

He's tall. He's beardy. He's based in New York. He's been writing social/digital copy from the agency side for a decade. With that, he's deeply comfortable taking on complex subjects and doing the research and interviews necessary to bring high complexity back down to earth. He can work as small as a short-lived social push, or lead teams to produce year-long campaigns that include live events, influencer, paid promotion, OOH, and more. Last but not least, he's a big voice with a big heart and always a positive force on any team. So, let's talk.

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• Podcast Producer
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Philip DeRise is a filmmaker trained in the graduate film program of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Philip has directed and creatively lead over 100 documentary, commercial, and branded films for clients that include Vox Media, Group Nine Media, Grey Advertising, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Paul Newman Charity's Serious Fun Group, Audible, Coca Cola, Longwave, Doctors of the World, and the United Nations. His work has run broadcast, been screened at prominent film festivals, and been recognized by AdCritic's best of the week of advertising.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
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• Video Editor - Commercial

Dominique is a Houston born, New York (and sometimes Los Angeles) based creative producer, director, casting manager and more with Louisiana Creole roots. After graduating from Duke University with degrees in International Studies and German she moved to New York to pursue her passion for moving image work. Dominique has worked with brands including Vogue, Calvin Klein, SSENSE, Dior, Tom Ford, Interview and more. Her areas of particular interest are global perspectives through the lens of people of color and women's voices. She is also fluent in German.

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• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Event Photographer

I have over 10 years of experience in freelance and commercial video production and management, and I am currently pursuing an MBA in Project Management. My core competencies include editorial, procreate, and zendesk skills, as well as a passion for multiple topics, such as food, sports, anime, pop-culture, and philosophy. I enjoy initiating and customizing workflows for any format of delivery, and embracing what makes each client different and unique. My mission is to create engaging and impactful content campaigns that showcase the value and vision of the brands and companies I work with.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• HD Live Operator
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Commercial DP
• Social Media Producer
• Fashion Photographer

Hey! I'm Liam. I work freelance as a video editor/animator. I write, shoot, and act in short films in my free time. I've won awards for videos I made at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and after college I worked at a small production company where I edited commercials, educational videos, awards videos, etc. Recently I've done more animation work, including custom animations for company logos. I work with a strong attention to detail and a big focus on communication. I look forward to hearing about your next project!

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• Art Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Colorist

I am experienced in all phases of production and am well versed in editing with Adobe and Final Cut products. I produced, directed and edited several short films, as well as an award winning feature length documentary film, Undeterred (http://undeterredfilm.org/). I regularly produce, direct and edit feature length video memoirs through my business Desert Memoirs (https://www.desertmemoirs.com/). I have also created many short web and social media videos for individuals, nonprofits and political campaigns.

• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
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• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• TV News Producer
• Fixer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer

I am a freelance production assistant actively looking to work on any and all film projects. From commercial videos to feature-length narrative films to documentaries, I believe I have something to offer. I graduated from Fairfield University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Finance and Film. I have always loved watching movies and have created videos with my friends since I was a kid. I cannot wait to meet new people and try new work. I am open to any and all work.

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Dan RosenHanst is a recent MA Media Studies grad of The New School with several years of film production experience. His passion is production sound, but he also has a versatile media background that enables him to work nimbly in both narrative as well as documentary projects. Dan has direct experience with editing sound and video, production assistance, sound recording, boom operation, film equipment rental, and event live-streaming. Currently looking for freelance and/or full-time positions; feel free to contact him at x.

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• Fixer
• Production Assistant