Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

I’m a filmmaker and photographer based in New York. My works range from short documentaries, experimental to educational videos and thrive in collaborative, team environments. I've graduated from the graduate program in Documentary Media Studies at The New School, New York and have a Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking from the Art University of Tehran.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Early Light Media is an ambitious team of journalists, educators, producers, artists, makers and doers who create powerful videos that shift perceptions and aspire to change the world. We put social responsibility first, using video as a medium to capture our interconnectivity as humans in a way that is both beautiful and relatable.

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Field Producer

Chelsi Bullard is an independent video editor turned director based in Harlem, NY. She tends to attach herself to stories that take the viewer to little-known worlds and introduce them to courageous and outspoken characters. Chelsi is in her last semester at School of Visual Arts where she is earning her MFA in Social Documentary Film.

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

Director/Producer + Writer + Shooter + Editor on investigative news documentaries for 10 years. Former: Producer + Shooter for PBS Frontline Director/Producer + Shooter for Al Jazeera English's "Fault Lines" doc series Producer + Shooter + Editor of short documentaries and video essays for The Intercept. Peabody Award winner, 6x Emmy nominee. Sony a7sii kit and Premiere.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Seasoned, creative, hands-on multi-platform producer, with proven talent for delivering award-winning programs. Highly skilled in managing client and stakeholder expectations as well as directing crew. Deeply committed to the success of every project, and acutely aware of what resources are required for success. Big picture oriented, attentive to details; problem solver, team leader.

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

Award-winning, NYC-based doc filmmaker (producer, director, shooter, editor, writer, actor et al) and story consultant with 10,000 plus hours' experience working with activists, nonprofits, and small businesses. On a range of topics, including climate change, drone warfare, animal extinction, news bias, and fear/anxiety.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• On-Camera Talent

Luis Servera is a filmmaker from the South Bronx who specializes in creating and directing visuals for advertising campaigns, music videos, documentaries and narrative films. With a sharp eye for visuals, mood, and performances, Luis has shot and directed content for brands such as Nike Jordan, ESPN, Sony Pictures, and Sundance Institute.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Producer and director, I am a New York–based filmmaker with more than 10 years of experience developing meaningful projects that educate and portray the power of the human spirit. I have produced and directed work in the U.S., Europe, and Africa for brands and organizations as diverse as the World Health Organization, British Airways, L'Oreal and the US Army.

• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

My name is Melanie Bavaria and I am a freelance videographer and documentary filmmaker. I'll film just about anything as long as it is a good story, but I generally focus on education, women's issues, refugee and immigrant populations both in NYC and Philadelphia. I am a graduate of Columbia Journalism School (2014) and live in Brooklyn, NY.

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

I'm a producer who has done long form and short form documentaries for networks like MTV, Bio, TV Land, Animal Planet, Discovery and others. Storyhunter sounds like a fabulous idea. Would love to contribute. My interest is in pop culture and I frequently get access to famous people for in-depth interviews. Let me know if that might be of interest to you. Thanks.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I’m an Italian filmmaker from Florence who made the leap across the ocean to pursue my craft. Starting out as a solo filmmaker, I’ve experienced every part of the process, from acting to writing, which has deepened my understanding and passion for this profession. Now, I’m eager to collaborate and be part of a larger crew, knowing that’s the key to creating something bigger and more impactful.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer
• Documentary DP

This is Aydin Roozbeh, Creative director of Mozition LLC. I am Creative producer, Cinematographer, and Video Editor in Persian News Channel. I have years of experience in Interview, Documentary, News Package, Live stream, Concert, Wedding, and Music video. You can checkout one my reals here: https://youtu.be/oTtXmyns09Q

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Commercial DP
• Art Director
• Drone Operator
• Digital Content Creator
• Colorist

I'm filmmaker with experience shooting narrative and documentary projects for brands across a wide variety of industries. In a crowded and distracting media landscape, I specialize in creating work that captures viewers attention and draws them into the stories and worlds of brands that are looking to create a better tomorrow.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Blue collar videographer, experienced in shooting, editing, music arranging and audio mixing helps me understand how to creatively, authentically, and efficiently to help with storytelling. Meeting other talented people and being part of a great team are few of the thing that are just as incredible as able to make beautiful videos.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

I'm a Chilean cinematographer based in New York. I have over seven years of experience shooting narrative films, music videos, branded content, and documentaries. The last feature I worked on as a shooter, 'Primera", a film about the Chilean social uprising, had its world premiere in 2021 at the Tribeca Film Festival.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

An ambitious and passionate filmmaker, photographer, artist, and writer. Experience comprised of work with print + web journalism and production as a 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, and 2nd Assistant Director for music videos and short films. Resourceful fast-learner who is fascinated by narrative development and experimentation in human storytelling.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Grip
• Gaffer
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer

7 years experience in TV production studio shooting for talk shows, reality shows audio recording for talk shows video editing for entertainment reality shows, commercials motion graphic design for video packages, commercials stage set design, stage lighting design, stage light operating for live show

• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Gaffer
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer

Originally from Taiwan, New York City-based documentary filmmaker Hsuan Yu Pan loves to explore human stories through her lens. As a recent participant in Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s (LMCC) Governors Island COVID-19 Response Residency program, Pan developed film projects related to migration and the pandemic, including “Hear, Eat, Home” and “Alone Together.”

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

Passionate filmmaker and sommelier, Bertrand has over 10 years of experience in advertising and wine and spirit brands development. His expertise lies in understanding a brand’s DNA and creating strong foundations for its marketing strategy through storytelling. Bertrand is now using his expertise to craft beautifully designed stories that resonate with the heart.

• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Multilingual Director of Photography professional with more than 13 years experience in international broadcasting, bringing expertise in camera work, lighting and creative set-up to any production. A dedicated team player with excellent client service and communications skills. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Armenian.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer