Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Ansley is a nomadic film producer. Her collaborations with director Brandon Li's "Nomads of Mongolia" and "Hong Kong Strong" were Vimeo Staff Picks, and have been featured on BBC, National Geographic, TEDx, Smithsonian, Sony Alpha Universe, and Upworthy. Her most recent award-winning film "Like We Don't Exist" is her most recent experiment in film as advocacy, and has been shown to over 15,000 people in universities, churches, and schools in 15 cities over the last year. She is an avid traveler, singer, sailor, and storyteller.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager

Hey! I'm a New York-based filmmaker and video journalist; I've produced videos for The New Yorker, the NY Times, Vice HBO and other news outlets. I have a varied background that allows me to combine creative storytelling with solid journalism (I'm a graduate of the CUNY J-School, and before that worked in independent film). My personal work tends to be off-beat and character-driven, but I've also covered breaking news both domestically and abroad, and I'm comfortable working as a collaborator or as a one-man-band. I look forward to hearing from you!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Music Composer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I am a freelance photographer based in Washington, DC, my home town. From 2014-2019, I was based in Kosovo and covered post-war life, human rights issues, religion, sports, politics, and culture through feature stories and breaking news. I have profiled Kosovo’s first female president for Al Jazeera English, the rise of ISIS fighters leaving Kosovo for Syria and Iraq for Al Jazeera America, shot photos for a travel piece for The Washington Post, and photographed a groundbreaking music festival for The New York Times. I have also reported from Afghanistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Albania and Greece.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer

I'm an Emmy award winning self shooting producer & director based in New York City, but frequently traveling around the world. I am the co-creator & director of Neighborhood Slice, a documentary TV series that tells the stories of New Yorkers who've held onto their little corner of the city in spite of fast-growing gentrification, currently in its third season broadcast on public television. I've also produced & directed multiple seasons of other TV series and created content for a slew of clients from nonprofits to big brands such as Revlon.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News

I am a video editor, video producer, and motion graphics artist with an eye for clean, contemporary visuals; a mind for short form, new media storytelling; and the calm maturity needed to work well with others even under pressure. I’ve mastered the ability to work quickly under tight deadlines by editing and producing news video, including pieces for ABC network news programs. But I’ve also demonstrated the creativity, perseverance, and teamwork required for more involved, multimedia, and multi-platform projects.

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

Kate O. Wagner is an experienced media maker with a special interest in social justice issues. She has a decade of experience in filmmaking, with demonstrated skills in writing, producing, videography, video editing, photography, and podcasting. She is experienced in organizing production or post-production in six countries. She holds a BA in Media Studies with a concentration on Video Production, an MA in Arab Studies, and a Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies from the Institute for the Study of International Migration.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Audio Storyteller
• Podcast Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Camera operator and photojournalist with over a decade of expertise in broadcast media and video production. Currently contributing to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (VOA Ukrainian Service), Throughout my career, I've filmed in various fields and genres, including news, investigations, live events, sports, documentaries, weather, and more. Whether collaborating in large teams or embarking on solo missions, my unwavering passion centers on the art of storytelling through the lens of video production.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer

Sarah Bellingham is an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia Journalism School in New York where she teaches video and editing. Sarah freelances as a video journalist and her work has appeared on HLN, The Daily Beast, Eurasianet, The Washington Post and HHMI. Sarah specializes in offbeat communities, reporting on self-identifying vampires, members of the infamous FLDS cult and religiously devout Trump supporters. Sarah graduated with a BA Middlebury College and MS from the Columbia Journalism School. She was a Pulitzer Student Fellow.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller

Jake Ratner is an award-winning, independent filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in New York City. With roots in both visual arts and social movement organizing, his work has focused on collaborating with community-based organizations to produce artistic, visually compelling, story-driven narratives that push for social change. His short film Resilience at the Roots (2018) was awarded Best Cinematography - Documentary at the Global Impact Film Festival as well as the Audience Choice Award at the Eugene Environmental Film Festival.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Motion Graphics Designer

Robert Isenberg is an award-winning writer, videographer, and licensed commercial drone pilot. He works as a full-time videographer for the Jewish Alliance/JCC of Greater Rhode Island. An active freelancer, he has contributed video work to the BBC, The Phoenix New Times, WQED, and many other entities. He worked for two years as a staff reporter for The Tico Times of Costa Rica, where he produced scores of short videos. He was awarded Best Documentary Director at the Block Island Film Festival in 2021. He is currently based in Providence, Rhode Ireland.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer

Ambitious professional with a unique perspective to creative story-telling through combining an MBA education with a creative marketing background. Over 10 years of corporate experience and relationship building in digital marketing and social media. Creative leader who effectively utilizes communication, organization, and analytical skills to create meaningful change. Knowledgable in building trust in order to grow loyal communities on social media turning followers into longterm clients and customers.

• Influencer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Art Director
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• On-Camera Talent
• Wardrobe Stylist
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• Commercial DP

Andrew Robertson is an award-winning DP and editor based in Brooklyn. He has produced projects for BBC, Food Network, ESPN, Vox Media, Complex Networks, Nike, GE, PBS, MTV, Travel Channel, MoMA and more. The PBS series The Food Flirts he shot and directed was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2019. His first feature film REFUGE is currently available on Amazon Prime. Additionally, his directed/edited documentary series, Jacked With Spirits was nominated for best Travel & Adventure series at the 2016 Webby Awards.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Adam Nawrot is an NYC based filmmaker & photographer, and the director of Godspeed, Los Polacos!. He operates Sourland, a production company focused on the intersection of commercial and non-fiction storytelling, and works as a freelance DP. Adam’s interests include alpine starts, well lit rooms, and occasionally writing about himself in the third person. Adam's work has taken him around the globe and is driven by a lifelong passion for exploration and storytelling. An avid cyclist, paddler, and climber, his filmmaking and photography is never too far removed from a core adventurous spirit.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Breaking news video journalist and experienced shooting producer. I have worked across breaking news, factual, entertainment, travel, documentaries, current affairs, and branded content. I have organised complex shoots in both the UK and internationally and have experience field-producing and managing and overseeing production teams. Over the years I also gained experience working with social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, etc. to catch breaking news and pre-trending content. Fluent in English, French and Spanish.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist

I’m a documentary editor, producer, and shooter based in Brooklyn. I’ve worked on nonfiction films and TV series for Netflix, CNN, National Geographic, and several other broadcast & streaming platforms. Initially drawn to media through digital animation, I have a knack for the technical – but pivoted towards documentary to channel that creative expression through my passion for humanity. An editor foremost, I maintain a deep love for collaborative storytelling and draw on a background in music with my attention to pacing, clarity, and the delicate power of scoring.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Kalyn Jacobs is a Filmmaker and Photographer from Chicago, IL based in New York City. A graduate of Howard University, Kalyn’s work is influenced by the ever-changing human emotional experience and healing. She was awarded Best USA Cinematography for short film “Ovals: I Don’t Want to Love Myself” at the 2020 New York Cinematography Awards. And the lastest film she photographed, “Tallahassee” premiered at the Blackstar Film Festival in 2021 and is now playing on The New Yorker magazine website.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Olman Hernández is a video producer, editor and animator from Costa Rica. His work focuses on the development and creation of visual storytelling for brands and editorial companies. He’s based in Brooklyn, NY. He’s worked for companies like WIRED, Condé Nast Entertainment, Univision, Fusion, NBC Digital, Quartz Media, Scientific American, Patreon and more. His work has been showcased on digital video platforms and emerging technologies including virtual reality experiences and interactive websites. https://olmanhdez.info/

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• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Art Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator

Sabrina is the producer and editor you bring to your project when you want someone who will find the best possible way to tell the story whether that's someone who can walk into any situation and become friends with everyone in the room, or someone who will scrub through an interview and find the perfect soundbite or moment of emotion in a tiny micro-expression. She's shot, edited and produced for local news in the NY market, food shows, man on the streets, and has been working the last two years servicing national healthcare clients as a senior video editor.

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

Whalen grew up in Springfield, Virginia and earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in film and video production at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is the winner of the ‘Best Cinematography’ award at the 8th Annual Chicago Horror Film Festival for his work on THE 8th PLAGUE. He has shot 7 feature films, countless shorts, and is also a photojournalist for various publications and broadcast outlets.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Social Media Producer

My name is David, I am a US-Bolivian journalist and filmmaker based in Washington, DC. I am a full-time freelance shooter and video editor with AJ+, and have also worked with Al Jazeera English, Telesur TV, HispanTV, Abya Yala TV, and the Real News Network, among others. I produce material both in English and Spanish. I am available to work as: journalist, shooter, producer, fixer, translator, audio for video, editor, and also offer complete package production.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial