Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

I believe that the purpose of journalistic storytelling is not just to provide facts, but directly engage with a topic, a dialogue, a situation or event. Powerful journalism captures the varieties of human experience. The stories we are likely to see are not common to everyone they are resolutely, bracingly different and unique. The more that we read, see, and hear, the more we realize our many-leveled interconnection with the world around us. I am applying to be a Storyhunter because I am particularly interested in documenting and promoting stories that strive to speak about the immigrant experience, labor, and education in the US. Two fundamental personal experiences have guided me in my focus. Firstly, having been an immigrant myself, separated from my home country and immediate family by political and economic reasons, I am galvanized by the issues and themes surrounding immigration, the struggle of assimilation (or the lack thereof), immigrant labor, and education. Having also been an educator in the public schools, it is this issue of education that provides a prism that both reflects and refracts many of the most challenging issues facing this country.

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I believe that the video storytelling is one of the few educational tools that can inform a global network of individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. Visual storytelling is an investment in our lives and aids in the preservation of our future. As Walter Cronkite once remarked about journalists, Our job is only to hold up the mirror, to tell and show the public what has happened.  It should be the personal mission of journalists to educate the public, as it promotes modernization, tolerance and enlightenment by holding the small percentage of those in power accountable for their actions. I would like the opportunity to do this through visual storytelling. I am currently in post-production with my own documentary, which follows the story of a man and a transgender woman who were released directly from solitary confinement back into their communities without going through any societal reintegration programs. I enjoy hunting stories about people. People are the vehicle who lead me in the hunt about environmental topics, politics, human rights and advocacy.

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I'm a multimedia journalist and video producer living in New York. I recently graduated from Columbia Journalism School in Broadcast Journalism, where I produced a number of videos ranging from two-minute news pieces to an 8-minute mini-documentary. I love telling stories that involve identity, culture, religion, and human rights. For my Master's Project at Columbia, I looked at Sikh-American activism in New York and New Jersey. For the 8-minute video I produced, I followed a Sikh activist who educates people in schools, community centers and places of worship on Sikhism to combat ignorance and hate crimes. I also wrote a 5,000-word article on Sikh awareness initiatives and the experience of being Sikh in America. Before Columbia, I also reported for almost five months for the Tibet Post in India, an online newspaper that provides news on Tibetan issues and the Tibetan community in exile. I covered the inauguration of the Tibetan prime-minister in exile as well as several public speeches by the Dalai Lama. I also enjoy looking at subcultures--I produced two video stories on "preppers," people preparing for the end of the world, and one on professional stair climbers.

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I film, edit, and produce. I am Co-Founder of Framing the Cause Pictures which produces documentary videos for international human rights, development, and social organizations. Recent clients include the United Nations, the Independent Inspection Panel of the World Bank, Aspen Institute, and the United Sates Institute of Peace. I have international filming experience in developing countries and marginalized communities in Mexico, Senegal, and Brazil. I spent three months in Brazil filming a documentary about the forced eviction and demolition of "slum" communities. I've worked on a youth media project teaching youth living in a "slum" how to produce a documentary about their lives, culture, community, and social issues they face. I also filmed for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil. I bring a variety of experience to film making. With a BA in Anthropology and a MA in International Affairs and Media Studies, I was brought to the filed of documentary through a passion for how documentary stories have the power to connect strangers, to inspire curiosity and compassion, and to affect positive social change.

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Willa Kammerer is a freelance video and multimedia producer and editor based in Portland, Maine and New York City. A graduate of Middlebury College, Willa studied the craft of radio at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, and brings a knack for storytelling and strong documentary sensibility to all of her work. Though Willas background is in journalism, she likes to think of herself as more of a collaborator with the people in her stories than an emotionally removed documentarian. Willa works one-on-one with her clientscorporations, nonprofits, schools, and individualsto find, refine, and tell their stories in a way that is eloquent, genuine and compelling. Willas projects are diverse and wide-ranging, including a series of profiles on alumni for a prestigious college, branding and bio videos for an architecture firm, ads for a political site and for an outdoor apparel company, and book trailers. Depending on the needs and scope of each individual project, Willa works both independently and with a handful of trusted collaborators to realize her clients' visions for every project. I love profiles, telling stories about people; food, travel, craft, DIY, environment.

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A French-speaking multimedia journalist, I have been covering stories in India, Africa, France and North America and I would be thrilled to be a Storyhunter. I currently am a graduate student at New York University. I am passionate about hidden stories about seemingly normal people who are faced with extraordinary experiences, life stories or surprising things to tell. Being able to tell those stories is precisely what excites me about Storyhunter. As a one-woman-band field producer, videographer and photographer, I simultaneously photograph and film as I enjoy mixing mediums in my videos. Currently I am producing a project featuring different video portraits of women across the US, telling their personal stories to illustrate larger issues. My professional experiences have helped me to become an open-minded and curious reporter. I have interned at several television production companies in France and India. The time I spent in India particularly trained me to work, research, film, edit and adapt to almost any situation by myself and as part of a team. This experience also reinforced my passion for social issues, something that I believe would benefit in becoming a Storyhunter

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I'm a native West Coaster, but lived in Israel for 7 years where I served in the IDF press office and then interned for an Israeli-Arab NGO. I got my undergrad in Israel in International Affairs and M.E. studies. I am now a part-timer in Columbia Journalism School specializing in broadcast, so I have full proficiency in camera use and editing as well as experience reporting. I have covered a broad spectrum of stories, mostly local news in school and worked on international stories when I interned this past fall with Richard Roth at CNN covering the UN. Ideally, I want to cover people affected by foreign conflicts and international political intrigue as well as more lighthearted cultural fare. At the end of the day I want to tell stories that are compelling, whatever the subject. I'm a fast learner, flexible and I do well under pressure so feel free to contact me if there is a story that needs to be told.

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Meredith Mandell is a New York-based multimedia reporter having worked on a variety of investigative and enterprising stories in the United States and across the globe. She is a skilled newspaper reporter and has also written, produced and reported for broadcast media. In 2011-2012, Meredith was based in Jerusalem, Israel as a freelance correspondent for the New York Times, USA Today, the International Business Times, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, MSNBC.com, the Txnologist.com, ABC Radio and DW Radio. Other international experience includes a stint as a reporter for The Guadalajara (Mexico) Reporter and freelance work in Haiti, where she covered the aftermath of the earthquake for AOL News. Meredith also spent four years as a general assignment reporter for The Record and Herald News in Northern New Jersey where she covered general assignment news and wrote about crime, politics, education and immigration. Meredith won a number of press association awards for her work, including First Prize from the New Jersey Press Association for Investigative Reporting in a multimedia series. She also has won prizes for stories about corruption in public services and immigration.

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I am originally from Cali, Colombia but transplanted to USA more than 10 years ago. I am aspiring to become a documentary producer. My mantra is connecting with people, I want to tell meaningful stories, spread ideas, share emotions, get to know people and learn through culture exchange. I want to reflect this spirit in my videos. I believe that small business owners create unique content and special things instead of commercial and trendy stuff in order to sell a lot. I like to reconnect with tradition and roots and hunt for stories of the makers of New York City. I got the idea from "Meet Your Maker", an event I attended last year that highlighted three local Brooklyn businesses, opening their doors for a special tour of their facilities and a tasting of their products. I would like to hunt for stories like these entrepreneurs who support the community and creates a long lasting content that is never out of trend.

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Greetings. I am a filmmaker recently relocated to Brooklyn from Ventura, CA where I studied visual journalism at Brooks Institute. Though I enjoy creating short narratives and music videos, documentary is my passion. I get a great deal of satisfaction from exploring the world around me and by sharing the uncommon or overlooked aspects of humanity. I have worked on several short films involving the homeless, focusing on what it means to be human and a part of society. I have also began shooting for a doc feature about the serious pollution problems plaguing the air and the people of Salt Lake City, which was recently crowned the most polluted city in the world. I am also in preproduction for a documentary about the loss of culture through civilization in Mexico. Though the subjects and locations that I shoot vary greatly, I feel that each of these stories NEED to be communicated for the greater good of humanity. Whether for social change or historical purposes, we can share the world for what it is today. And I look forward to learning more about the local documentary/journalism scene in NYC. Cheers! Cole writer/director/producer at Gravity Free Productions

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I have spent the past eight years serving as an independent field and multimedia producer for news networks and international aid organizations. My clients have included BBC, NBC, Discovery, HDNet World Report, Al Jazeera English, Univision, Telemundo, VOXXI.com, Devex.com, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Catholic Relief Services, and the International Reporting Project. I cover a wide range of general news topics such as terrorism trials, the economy, and tropical storms, but I have specialized in international affairs and development, immigration, U.S. Hispanics, and the environment. My work has taken me across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. I am very interested in submitting a video and article package about an independence movement that is brewing in Mombasa, Kenya. It is a piece I did with the support of the International Reporting Project this summer.

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Hello, I am a recent college graduate at Fordham University in New York City. I have a degree in International Studies. As evidenced by my degree, I am passionate about international issues and events. In fact, as journalist/on-camera reporter, I would like to cover stories that are affecting the global community. I am interested in stories that impact society. I consider my strength to be investigative journalism, and I am intent on spreading truth and uncovering injustice that is taking place in different parts of the world. I am extremely interested in humanitarian affairs, as well. I am a member of the Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network, and two years ago, a few Fordham students and I attended a bi-annual humanitarian conference at Georgetown University. There, we studied different humanitarian issues including displaced populations, environmental problems, and global health. As you can see, I am intent on using my multi-disciplinary education/degree at a top Jesuit University to help me cover international stories. I have supplementary knowledge to cover the events and issues occurring around the world.

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Arseni is a New York-based filmmaker, cinematographer, editor and colorist. His works include award-winning feature films THE HUNTER (dir. Bakur Bakuradze), SIBERIA. MONAMOUR (dir. Slava Ross, distributed by Luc Besson), SHULTES (dir. Bakur Bakuradze, the documentary PUSSY RIOT: A PUNK PRAYER, other documentary and narrative films. His most recent editorial feature-length work is THE NOTORIOUS MR. BOUT documentary (Arseni also has additional camera and colorist credits), premiered at Sundance Film Festival, 2014. He has a cinematography credit for the documentaries MARINA’S HOUSE, THE TALE OF CALICO INDIANS (in post production), YOUTH PHILHARMONIC (in post production) and many short films and commercials. Arseni has recently directed short narrative films DOWNSTATE (2015) and EL DORADO (2015).

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My name is Alami Ahmad I am a thirty five years old, professions in four languages (English, Hebrew, Russian and Arabic). I have extensive experience working for large international donors, governments, theatres and NGOs including United Stated Agency for International Development USAID, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in IT, Multimedia and Film production. First of all let me explain my motivation and enthusiasm for the field, I am planning to build an international career in the field of Multimedia and film production. This opportunity will really mean a lot for my professional aspirations. I have learned a lot and started to use my theoretical skills in practice, my success in achieving results has been defined by my progressive mind set, sound problem solving skills, strong decision making ability and effective follow through.

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I'm a writer, producer, director, editor and camera operator with years of content creation and development experience. I'm also an experienced director of photography with a passion for visual storytelling. I was recently associate director at MSNBC Films, the documentary department of the cable network. I produced shows, show opens, animation packages and wraps for documentaries hosted by NBC talent such as Rachel Maddow, Lester Holt, Chris Matthews and Contessa Brewer. I directed talent in the field and in the studio. I worked on specials and long-running series such as Lockup, Sex Slaves, Caught On Camera, Split Second Decision, In Other News, ISIS And The Internet, Dateline On ID, and other shows. After leaving my staff position, I freelanced on long-term MSNBC and NBC projects as a post-production supervisor.

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Shiyu is a female independent filmmaker who originally from Yunnan, China. She is in her second year of MFA at American University right now. She graduated from Assumption University of Thailand in 2012, majored in finance and marketing. During the school time, Shiyu works as graduate assistant for professors on campus, she also works part-time at Academic Multimedia Service department in American University. Since summer of 2014, Shiyu started work as an intern at Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Culture Heritage. She mainly in charge of producing and editing pieces about Chinese traditional culture. Shiyu is a funny,easygoing and passionate girl. She loves what she does and enjoys her life a lot. Except filmmaking, Shiyu also likes cooking, study recipes, DIY accessories, traveling, singing and dancing.

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I'm a documentary filmmaker of over 15 years, that seeks to lend my skills to those that are making change, but who's voices may not be heard. Through my lens, these stories can be shared with the rest of the world and hopefully, access the needed funds, assistance, support, or recognition they need/deserve to make the change that is needed. My projects have taken me from Afghanistan to Haiti to Wall Street to The Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy. In all these stories, there is one common thread and that is hope.....hope for a better world and a belief in humanity, that a better world IS possible. In addition to social justice documentaries, I also like to focus on character driven stories...about unique characters -- that by their personalities, lifestyles, or art, are impacting this world or their community, making it a better, more beautiful and inspiring place.

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I am a filmmaker, producer, designer, musician, and art educator from Argentina based in New York City. After my graduation from the Faculty of Architecture in 2000, I moved to Barcelona, Spain, where I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Film Production from the University of Barcelona. In 2004, I co-founded Colectivo Piloto with the aim of promoting culture and education through the use of audiovisual resources and media technologies. Since then, I have been honored to work with several NGOs, institutions and governmental agencies, including Save the Children, Red Cross, Oxfam Intermón, and the Barcelona City Council. The projects I have been designing and supervising over these years have involved the community and have had a tremendous impact on its development. Since 2013, I have been living in New York City where I am experiencing the best ideas in film, music and arts.

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Born in Italy, Luigi received a scholarship to study filmmaking in the U.S. in 2008. Since then he worked on countless of projects worldwide, from features to commercials, fashion film, music videos, corporate and animations. Luigi is an AIC and IMAGO member, a Local 600 Camera Operator, an Industry Experience Roster member, and an ASC Mentee. In 2015 he was the cinematographer of the Japanese film "Cloud Kumo", which won the 2016 Student Academy Award Silver Prize and the 2016 Golden Eagle Award. When he doesn't work on set, Luigi works as a writer. He completed and sold several screenplays and published novels. Luigi owns camera equipment (RED Komodo 6K) and drones. He's a certified EASA pilot. Luigi is a hard worker appreciated for his great attitude and his uncanny abilities with camera and lights.

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I am a filmmaker and photographer with more than 20 years experience making authentic and compelling images for advertising, corporate, and editorial clients. Precise, collaborative, and creative, I bring a sharp, thoughtful eye, as well as a sense of humor, to each project. You’ll find me to be easygoing, but with a fierce dedication to craft. My independent short films have been selected by more than 30 festivals worldwide, including Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and Kendal Mountain Festival. My photos have been recognized in American Photography, the PDN Photo Annual, and with a Johnson & Johnson/ICP traveling fellowship. Clients include Pentagram, Sullivan & Cromwell, and The Climate Reality Project. I’ve been published by Rizzoli and The New York Times, among many others. I am a citizen of the US, Canada, and The Netherlands, and ready to work anywhere.

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