Discover Top Creative Directors in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Independent broadcast journalist and video content producer with 20+ years of experience in Asia, Europe and the United States. Seeking opportunities to work on long-form feature segments, documentaries (biography/ culture/ current affairs/ history/ human interest/ science) and digital content projects. Seasoned researcher, interviewer and archive licensing-negotiator. Skilled at directing talent and crew in the field and supervising edits. Love visual story-telling and finding the people, places and pictures to help convey those stories. Have “go bag” — will travel!

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14 years in the Entertainment industry with a heavy focus on casting in the unscripted/reality tv/docu world. Talent producing, managing, scouting, and developing. Additional experience editing casting tapes, producing, directing and developing for tv. 7 years experience in the fashion and sales industries. .. .. Clients include: New York Post, BMW, Bravo, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Discovery+, HGTV, Amazon, Food Network, Esquire, SXSW, NBC, FOX, A&E, Lifetime, TLC, Animal Planet, History Channel, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, Oxygen, and more.

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Brian cut his comedy teeth as a rostered editor at Crew Cuts before forging a fruitful career behind the camera. It wasn’t long before he earned himself an AICP Award shortlist and a SHOOT New Directors Showcase nod. A master of comedic timing, Brian shoots to edit, and has lent his talents to campaigns for the likes of Pepsi, HP, Hershey’s, and Chevrolet. When he’s not on set or in a windowless edit suite, Brian enjoys strolling the beaches of Montauk with his wife and kids.

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Orfeas Skutelis is an award winning cinematographer from Novi Sad, former Yugoslavia. Graduated from Academy of Arts in Novi Sad with a degree in cinematography and received an MA in Media Studies from The New School in New York, where he is based. Apart from documentary films, he has also authored and produced TV programs, theatre performances, exhibitions, experimental and short films and music videos.

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Karlyn Michelson is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, multimedia producer, and video journalist. Michelson’s work ranges from journalism to art films to scripted content. She traveled the world for MSNBC, educated laypeople about finance for the Wall Street Journal, and humanized North Dakota’s oil boom for Fortune Magazine. Michelson’s documentary work has aired on PBS, HBO, CNN, Netflix, and Amazon and screened at dozens of film festivals worldwide.

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I once fainted in a nursing home while singing Christmas carols. I learned that day never to lock my knees and how to make an impression (on my forehead). Since then, I became a Creative Director/Copywriter with 13 years of advertising experience. Digital, social, and TV. Technology, CPG, and beauty. The lesson remains: stay flexible and lead with your head. From pitches to overhauls, that's how you win over the crowd and make any project really sing.

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Director and Local 600 Camera Operator Director of 'LEAD AND COPPER' A documentary investigating one of the worst public health crisis in American History, the Flint Water Crisis. Editor of 'COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT' Contemporary Artist, CJ Hendry, creates a global scavenger hunt for her artwork in her annual exhibition, Copyright Infringement. The film explores the law of copyright infringement, social media, and the value systems of the contemporary art market. willdofilm.com @william_hart

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Hello, my name is Will McKinley and I currently live in Washington DC working as a freelance Videographer and Producer. I consider myself a storyteller after my work on the PBS documentary, 180 Days: A Year Inside An American High School which won a Peabody award in 2013. I want to tell the stories that aren't being told so I'm looking for human-interest stories ranging from education, homelessness, public housing redevelopment, the prison pipeline, sports and etc.

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Gustavo García Solares is a multimedia artist from Guatemala City, with a diverse portfolio spanning over 10 years, working as a filmmaker, photographer, and musician. He focuses on creating visuals that convey captivating narratives on marginality, belonging, and identity by weaving together different artistic expressions. Throughout his work, Gustavo incorporates a human rights perspective, focusing on communities that have experienced historical discrimination, and lack access to art.

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Hi! I'm a journalist with 10+ years experience as a host, reporter, producer, writer, and social content creator. I have extensive experience finding unique stories, producing and directing video shoots, conducting interviews, writing scripts, developing franchises, interpreting analytics, and optimizing content to go viral across all platforms. I am storyteller with a love for all things food, travel, fashion, art, entertainment, music, real estate, and more.

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My name is Jezeu and I am a New York based cinematographer / filmmaker. My keen artistic eyes and background as musician have helped me offer unique and high quality films to my clients. I cover events such as Corporate Events, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, and Sweet Sixteens. I also film and produce Documentaries, Commercial, Promo Video and Music Videos. My goal is to capture and create films that my clients will love and be proud of.

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Davis Northern is a director, cinematographer, and editor. A child of the cinema since five years old, he matured into professional filmmaking through camera assisting and digital imaging. His professional experience spans over eight years including directing commercials and narrative content. His diverse life experiences have both deepened his passion for storytelling and intensified his itch to develop content that emotionally touches audiences across the globe.

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For 20 years, Keith has written, produced and directed broadcast and digital media for a variety of clients. Both a creative and strategic thinker, he’s led initiatives on diverse projects for clients such as Discovery Channel, truTV, Procter & Gamble, OgilvyPR, Marriott International, Thomson Reuters and the National Park Service. His creative leadership has garnered him more than 30 industry awards, including an Emmy.

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Hi, my name is Michael! I'm an independent video professional, working for over a decade in all types of productions across the Tri-State area and beyond – live action, narrative, documentary, indie, corporate, commercial, fashion, music videos, high-tech and more. I am highly skilled in all aspects of filmmaking, from small to large-scale productions in a wide-range of genres and styles. If you're looking for a reliable professional with strong creative horsepower - look no further!

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• Product Photographer

I'm Andy; I've been working in film and video since 2008. Over the course of my career, I've worked on a variety of projects from documentaries to big studio pictures; though most most of my most significant work has consisted of commercial film and video journalism. I love what I do and I take great pride in the quality of my work. In 2013 I launched my own production company, so if you need a team or production company to take care of your job, I can make that happen. Let's work together!

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Francisco Fagan is an award-winning producer, editor, and cinematographer in New York City. His work has appeared in many media outlets from all over the world, including Time, the New Yorker, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 and the BBC. His projects have gone on to win two Peabody awards and three Webby awards. He studied film at the University of Chicago and at New York University’s Graduate Film Program. A native of English, he also speaks fluent French and Italian.

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Video Editor, director, and animator with over ten years of experience working with digital video. Highly skilled at managing efficient content creation and post-production workflows, and at collaborating with video production teams in international settings. I have directed shoots for promotional content, music videos, educational videos, and award-winning short films. Notable clients include: Coach NY, Taiwan Ministry of Education, Les Nereides, iRoo, Serendipity Films Ltd.

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Adam is a young filmmaker/theatremaker. He recently completed a two year film and education fellowship at NYU Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Adam currently lives in NYC, freelancing in film and theatre. His short film, METHODS, was featured on FilmShortage.com and premiered at the Richmond International Film Festival in March 2017, and his play THIS PLACE, premiered at Dixon Place as part of the 2017 LGBT HOT! Festival.

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• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
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Formerly the Head of Production for People's TV, a branded content and documentary production company in NYC, I have experience producing projects worldwide for brands like Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Sothebys, PBR & Mercedes, as well as non-profits like The Nature Conservancy and the United Nations. I'm a highly organized production specialist with 3+ years of work bring videos from conception to delivery.

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Producer/Director Based in NYC Español/English Melissa Espinosa is a Colombian-American producer/director, based in New York. Her team consists of a very talented talented cinematographer and a 3D motion graphic designer/editor with whom she has worked on various projects including creating full graphic animation videos for companies such as LVMH. Melissa has produced and directed several fashion films and has worked on tv shows such as NBCS’ Shark Hunters and Telemundo’s La Voz Kids.

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