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Lauren Schwartzman is a documentary film director, editor, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. She also works as an archival producer for documentary films. Lauren was the Associate Producer and Assistant Editor for the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020, Dir. Nicole Newnham, Jim LeBrecht). The film was executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. Crip Camp continues to garner accolades, including a Peabody Award, and reach people around the world. Just prior to her work on Crip Camp, Lauren completed her Masters of Journalism with a concentration in documentary film at the U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Her thesis film, Dust Rising, won a Student Academy Award, was shortlisted for the BAFTA Student Film Awards, and screened in festivals across the U.S. Before embracing film as the perfect marriage of all her interests, Lauren has variously been an environmental educator, Peace Corps Volunteer, trail crew leader, poet, and visual artist. These past lives inform her work in film.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Jared Chiang-Zeizel is a published author, award-winning writer, filmmaker and avid lucid dreamer. He opted out of a typical high school life and spent the better part of his senior year in China. Upon his return to the States, Jared attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. There he wrote several feature films and directed numerous shorts. While attending NYU, he won the David Chase Honorary Scholarship Award for Screenwriting. He graduated 2009 with a BFA in Film & Television Production. In that time, Jared interned at Sony Pictures and Rabbit Content. The years to follow, Jared worked at Discovery Channel and served as a creative director to Candlefly Productions. He would later co-found Visioneers Media in 2012. In 2013, his book ‘A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming‘ was released by Workman Publishing. Upon its release, the book was an indie bestseller and is now available in 11 languages. Jared has been featured on NPR, Vice.com, Fox News, Oprah.com, and numerous other media outlets. He has contributed work to Men's Health and Tricycle Magazine. Jared currently works as a freelance writer and script supervisor and occasionally produces short-form work through Visioneers Media. Additionally, he is a lucid dreaming teacher and dream consultant. He has an insatiable appetite for the unknown, loves applying metaphors to an ever-confusing world and finds great solace in baking pies.

• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I have extensive experience as a producer/writer of behind the scenes featurettes and Electronic Press Kits and have been on the forefront of innovative ways to use video to promote and publicize network programs. I have worked on location throughout Europe and domestically. I have worked closely with many outlets including ABC Television, SciFi Channel, NBC, etc. I recently produced my own documentary, "Thrown For A Loss" which won a Telly Award. I enjoy a positive reputation as a creative producer who is easy to work with and who is able to handle pressure including "Live" set ups and feeds. I also work as a coordinating producer between ABC Affiliates and the ABC Network to coordinate Live coverage of "Dancing With the Star" from on location in Hollywood to various cities throughout the country. I also work closely with ABC NewsOne based in New York to help coordinate ABC News coverage of Dancing With The Stars.

• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

Claire M. Andreae is a documentary director, producer, and editor. She was born in Mainz, Germany, where she attended German schools and after receiving the Abitur moved to Los Angeles to study Film and Television Production at Loyola Marymount University. She grew up bilingually, speaking English and German, and has traveled extensively throughout her life. During her time at LMU, she directed three short documentaries that played successfully in film festivals and won awards for best student film, best editing, and best documentary. She has recently completed her short documentary, "Living With Fire," which focuses on the effects that climate change is having on wildfires in California. Her previous documentary was about an international research project in the Amazon rainforest, titled "ATTO: An Adventure in the Amazon." Believing film to be a powerful force that can contribute towards creating a better world, Claire M. Andreae will continue making documentaries that both educate and entertain, thus helping her audiences to appreciate and understand the world around us.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
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• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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Eugene has been a Director of Photography since 2015. He started his career in Europe and is currently based in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in filming fashion, commercial, music video and feature films. Graduated National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University at the faculty of cinematography Graduated Training Courses for Camera Motion for steadicam operators. Graduated The Professional Program in Producing, the UCLA M.F.A. Producers Program, Los Angeles. I've had the chance to work my way up from a camera assistant to a cameraman and eventually becoming a cinematographer. This has given me a unique perspective and insight into all aspects of the industry. I'm confident in my knowledge of cameras, lighting and communication with technique crew to achieve the needed result, which I believe set me apart from others in the field. I've worked on a variety of projects including commercials, documentaries, music videos, and of course, feature films - my true passion. I have a real love for all visual things - lights, cameras, lenses, and techniques. I feel lucky to have a job that I also consider a hobby. My expertise is driven by passion and brought to life through technique - a personal style defined by a camera movement language that transforms abstract concepts into unique artistic imagery.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Production Company

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist • Media Consultant • AI Expert • Professor • Blogger • Author • Lifestyle Specialist ••• Olivia Smith is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, media consultant and AI expert based in L.A. She focuses on innovating storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Olivia is currently on the GenAI Content team at Meta. Before this role, she spent a decade at Disney, working for ABC News, GMA and ABC7. Olivia is also an Adjunct Professor at USC. Beyond journalism and tech, Olivia has several passion projects. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Media Consulting Coaches, where she offers on-camera training and content creation courses. She is also the Founder and CEO of the blog Get Savvy with Social. Olivia is a lifestyle specialist and has a Certified Nutrition credential through NASM. She loves writing and authored a series of children's books about detective dogs, which she created with her father. Follow her for day-to-day updates on her work @LivNews and #LivWell.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Executive Producer

Bernard Blain 15122 Lanfair Ave. Lake Los Angeles, CA. 93535 Currently: Content Producer of short Promo videos for Facebook & YouTube Platforms Recent Spots: https://www.facebook.com/usvoyagers/videos/379315046046696/ https://www.facebook.com/usvoyagers/videos/363362914529011/ (Voice Over as well) https://www.facebook.com/beyondwoodcom/videos/311808332733275/ https://www.facebook.com/bernard.blain.94/videos/10157251340024085/UzpfSTYxNjYyOTA4NDoxMDE1NzI1MTM3MTU1NDA4NQ/ …. more work on demand. 1995 to 2013: Produced, Directed – (D.P / Editor) “Beyond Wood, Portrait of an Artist” is an exclusive series of videos highlighting the work of internationally known turned wood sculpture artists. *Produced on location, each video provides an in-depth look at the top artists in the field. For the neophyte, these videos are an education and introduction to an exciting new art medium. For the woodworker, they are an inspiration. I have documented over 1200 Masterpieces for several museums and collectors, such as the Detroit Institute of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Arts (LACMA), the Renwick Gallery /Smithsonian Institute and completed 17 (30mn) documentaries The project is still on-going. 2010 to 2012: Smart-Languages,inc. Series of 3 minutes interviews in different languages/Audio Post for language software 1998 to 2008: For 10 years I have been the Video director for the “Playboy Jazz Festival” Community Event in Pasadena. Video coverage of the 3-day event (Memorial Day Weekend), producing P.S.A's, B Roll footage for media & advertising 30 and 60-sec spots – video coding for the early internet! 1988 to 1995: “City Magazine” Beverly Hills monthly cable show – Camera & Post-production (3/4”) “For you Children” Paul Anka – Music Video – Director/DP/Camera Op (Betacam) “Normandie Pate” Commercial – Director/DP/Camera Op (Betacam SP) Several Industrial videos and Weddings/Parties/Conferences (Previous experience with 3/4”, Betacam SP, One Inch and D2 - A/B Roll analog editing studio & I still own 2 Betacam SP!) Equipment: 4 Cameras BlackMagic URSA-mini 4K Digital Film Camera with PL mount Prime Lenses w/Zeiss 22 mm-35 mm-50mm-80mm-120mm lens & B4 mount w/Nikon Zoom lens Broadcast. (Only 4K) + GoPro4 Blck + GoPro5 Blck with “Karma” Drone + Garmin Ultra 30 Mini-Jib & audio gears wireless and studio mics- Set of 3 Dedolight + several classic tungsten studio lighting Post-Production: Da Vinci Resolve Studio 16 – 4K Fluent French & English (Dual nationality) More Links: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2034292/ https://vimeo.com/bernardblain https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-Wood/195956347149406 Ted Hawkins https://youtu.be/akecdTg22p0 Peruvian group (Venice early 90's) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvVyX8N-2wU Street music sidewalk Venice https://youtu.be/p1eK1BjpCZA

• Documentary DP
• Production Company

Hello, My name is Bernard, I am a French American and a filmmaker for over 35+ years. As a cameraman and DP I grew up during the “Old-School” era of classic filmmaking I have been influenced by the work and by the philosophy of great cinematographers of the Nouvelle Vague period in France. My most prominent inspiration is Nestor Almandros who created cinema Vérité in Cuba (Oscar winner for Kramer vs Kramer and The Blue Lagoon). My brother, Gérard Blain, was an renown actor in France during this period. (Le Beau Serge /Jean-Claude Chabrol, in the US for his part in Hatari /John Wayne) The Nouvelle Vague took the camera out of the studios and with very little money they created master pieces, and a whole new direction and approach to filmmaking. That is not to say I am not acquainted with more modern takes of filmmaking. I am also heavily inspired by the early MTV's style of camerawork. The freedom; breaking the rules with lighter cameras and the preference for videos over films, a new style was created. I am from both of those worlds. And for me, the simple rule is to keep the viewers undisturbed from technical effects, if in fact they are needed at all to begin with. Over the 35 years of filming and documenting wood sculptors, I have mastered ways of filming and producing that makes you feel closer to the art piece. As a producer, I was looking for the creative process; the soul behind the art. I love doing interviews, I am used to go on the road and sometimes do the interviews myself, the camera, set-up, audio... everything! A one man show! (Beyond Wood series) In 1998, I was already encoding videos with “Real Player”. Today I create posts on Facebook, YouTube and other social media outlets. They are great platforms and tools in which I may reach a larger and more diverse audience. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, Bernard

• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Kate Bradbury is an Emmy nominated producer /series producer/camerawoman/writer with credits across National Geographic, Discovery, PBS, MSNBC and Channel 4. Having a background in Marine Biology and a Masters in Wildlife Filmmaking, she specializes in telling stories about science, nature, conservation, adventure and food. As a hands-on shooter/ producer, story is her compass. She strives to unearth the emotions beneath to tell important stories to international audiences. Her broadcast documentaries take a cross-platform approach, tailoring spin off content into digital, social media and curriculum-ready educational films to maximize audience reach. I fly the drone and use gimbals to capture dynamic, high-quality footage that is always motivated by the story. I have access to the following gear. CAMERAS: CANON: C200, C300mII, 1DX / SONY: FS7, A7SmII / PANASONIC GH5s DRONE: Qualified drone pilot with the IAA, flying the Mavic 2 Pro drone. GIMBAL: Experienced gimbal operator, working with the DJI Ronin and Zhiyun Crane. EDITING: Experienced in Premiere Pro and basic colour grade.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a Director / Cinematographer, originally from the UK, and currently based in Los Angeles (having spent 6 Years shooting for many high profile brands in New York City.) I have over 15 years experience filming documentary, commercials and features for many award winning projects. I have filmed and directed a number of documentary films that have been seen by millions, for media companies such as Refinery29, Guinness World Records and The Discovery Channel (UK). Documentary Credits include: "Style Out There" for Refinery29 6x Episodes "Beyond the Record" for Guinness World Records 5x Episodes "The Fat Family" Discovery Channel UK Recent Scripted Features I have filmed as Cinematographer have included the the multi award winning Film "Painless" and Manhattan Film Festival Winner "Dutch Kills" now distributed by Screen Media. In the commercial space I have a great deal of experience with Fashion and Beauty Brands having Filmed and Directed a wide range of Branded Content and Commercials for Brands such as; Mercedes AMG, Revlon, CoverGirl, L'oreal, Motorola, Samsung, Clinique, JĀSÖN Beauty and many more. I'm a true professional and multi-talented film-maker with a wide breadth of skills and along with my fun, but hard working attitude I'm looking forward to bringing that experience to your next project!

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
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• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Ron Adkins, (Stylized as Mister@dkins depending on my mood) born and raised in New York City has been behind the lens, shooting, some of the most memorable and influential figures from music, television, and film. Its highly unlikely that you arent familiar with at least one project that he was behind. With over 10 years of experience within the industry, Ron brings with him a strong storytelling and artistic background, which gives him a unique visual eye as, witnessed in his diverse work. His knowledge of writing scripts, storyboards and treatments gives him the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. As a film student, Ron was awarded Best Documentary Director at the MoMa Thompson Ave Festival 2004 for his documentary Subway Entertainment, a short film documenting subway street performers. Fresh out of College Ron then was presented with the opportunity to work with 50 Cent where he was responsible for producing content for his label.Ron also speaks and instructs video courses at a variety of education institutions such as The Digital Arts Experience and The Harlem Childrens Zone.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant

My name is Brad Alexander I am located in Orange County, California and have a background in Directing, Cinematography, and Video Editing. I come from a background working full time for a commercial agency, and freelancing for other agencies on the side, before starting my own agency called Wise Old Crow Media. I tend to work in the commercial space helping brands create story telling content, but have done a range of things including documentary, music videos, live event and broadcast, and fashion. My first feature length documentary is currently wrapping post production, my first documentary short film screened 3 festivals and won 2 awards, and I am currently shooting another feature length documentary, so my heart is definitely drawn to story telling projects. I look forward to meeting new people and creating new things.

• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

Bruna Cabral is an award-winning Producer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based in Los Angeles. She has a talent for creativity and productivity always ready to contribute to team and company success with a strong ability to work under pressure and keep both staffers and the projects on track allowing all team members to do their best work while ensuring that no element falls by the wayside. She will always deliver the required results on time and to a high standard. Bruna has experience with pre and physical production having worked as a Producer and Assistant Director on feature films, short films, commercials, and web series. That being said, having experience in both positions gives her extreme knowledge of production, workflow, and deliverables. As a freelance producer, she brings your project to fruition handling the logistics involved in creating content.

• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Social Media Producer
• Creative Director
• Fixer

I'm a documentary filmmaker and camerawoman with a passion for social justice. Armed with little more than a camera and backpack, I have traveled the world documenting stories from the margins, inspired by legions of women, workers, activists and young people dedicating their lives and loves to social change. From Aids orphans in Kenya, green truck drivers in Long Beach, grandmother abalone divers in Japan and maids in Las Vegas, I'm constantly inspired by stories that not only move us, but move us to action. My films have won awards in film festivals and my work been broadcast on PBS, Al Jazeera, BBC and CBC, but I am most proud of the work I am now doing with GlobalGirl Media, www.globalgirlmedia.org, a non-profit which empowers young women from under-served communities in digital journalism. Speak English, Swahili and French.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director

Hi I'm Ben, the operator of Dumb Owl Productions - specializing in short form, high quality comedic storytelling. What I do; ideation, development, writing, directing, camera operation, lighting, acting/voice over, editing, and preliminary music composition and arrangement. I am a one-stop media shop. I have a community of talented actors, writers, camera operators, and sound operators who love to collaborate and bring their best to each and every story we tell. Our production team is small and mighty, ready to collaborate and bring your ideas to life. Over the last few years we have won a 2020 Telly Award for our Documentary Webseries "Venice Beach Originals" and in 2018 we were nominated for a Streamy Award for Best Indie Series - "Lovers Divided". We make art from the heart and hope to define or defy elements of our humanity.

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

Hey there, I'm Ray. My hope is to be able to film more in the documentary realm, especially in areas that require experience in remote locations. I have experience being out in the middle of nowhere for months on end - hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail and carrying a camera (most of the way). I hope to do more long distance treks in the future - some that are planned ambitious than others :) It's quite addicting - seeing the best in humanity and seeing life at 3 mph. Another fun fact, I was a licensed pilot and still enjoy all things aviation. I have worked mainly as a 2nd and 1st AC on commercial work, branded content, and short films. Camera operator on a few shorts. As a DP/producer I've worked on content for small businesses and a few passion projects. I hope to DP more work in the future.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Justin L. Stewart is an independent visual journalist from Jackson Hole, Wyoming who is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Justin earned his Master of Arts in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri and his Bachelor of Arts in Film & Photography from Montana State University - Bozeman. He likes to work on projects that utilize his videography and photography skills - or any that give him a reason to fly his drone. Justin's work has been published in The Atlantic, TIME's Lightbox, Al Jazeera, ESPN, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and many other outlets. He contributed to Spike Lee's "2 Fists Up," documentary about the protests and unrest on the University of Missouri's campus during the fall semester of 2015.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Portrait Photographer

Dayna is a recent graduate of Chapman University, where she received an MFA in film production, with an emphasis in directing. She has written and directed 9+ short narrative and documentary films. For documentary work, she has traveled to Kenya and across the United States. She hopes to speak to social issue themes in her narrative films, inspired by her undergraduate background studying comparative politics at Princeton University. Her independent research at Princeton focused on refugees and victims of trafficking. Her short film “Qafas” about a family in Syria was recently nominated for a Student Short Jury Award at Austin Film Festival. Her thesis “Aurora” was supported by the Zonta Club of Newport Harbour Award of 2019 through Chapman University’s prestigious Women in Focus Award. In addition to filmmaking, she also has been a staff writer for Chapman's newspaper "The Panther."

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Before delving into the virtual reality space, Adam won several awards for his screenwriting and directing, including the Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition, the Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition and the Vimeo Awards. In October 2015, HD Video Pro wrote an article called A New Medium Emerges about Adam's innovative virtual reality storytelling. His third VR film, Knives, was nominated for a Lumiere Award, a Proto Award and won Best VR Experience at the 2017 Sitges Film Festival. His next VR film, Rose-Colored, premiered at VRLA and won the 2018 Lumiere Award for Best Live Action VR Film. His VR films have screened at the Dubai International Film Festival, the Busan Film Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival. He is currently working with The Canadian Film Center on his sixth VR film, HYPER REAL. Adam is represented by UTA.

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
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• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR

Lin Zhao, MFA Filmmaker, as a writer, director, and producer of short films and experience on television shows, he has continually found his greatest successes have been achieved in the areas of Shooting Virtual Reality (VR) Videos, Writing VR scripts and Directing VR Short films and series. More than 8 years of experience as a production writer, editor and director. As you will see, Lin Zhao's credentials include progressive responsibility with documented success at various organizational levels. In Lin's present role, he has write/produced/directed his first VR Sci-fi Series, "T.I.M. The Invisible Man" Sci-fi series at Bado Studio. Lin is known as a versatile contributor with experience in all core functions, top-flight consensus-building and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make difficult decisions.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
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• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant