Discover Top Freelancers in Richmond, Virginia, USA

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

• Reporter / Journalist

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

• Production Assistant

Filmmaker & Veteran.

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

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor

• Reporter / Journalist

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Antonella Ciancio is a professional multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience, based in Washington DC, United States of America. She works as a freelance video maker (producer, videographer, video editor) from Washington DC for both news and corporate clients and she owns a video production company, Magma Productions LLC. She shoots and edits video news packages including B-Roll, interviews, voiceover, and edits on Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Her gear includes Canon C70 cine camera, Panasonic Lumix GH5, Sony 4K professional camera, DJI Mavic Mini drone, DJI Osmo Pocket, DJI Osmo Mobile, mics, lavaliers, lighting kit, tripods, monitor, stabilizer, GoPro Black 6, Fly 360 for VR. She has also worked as a photographer to cover institutional visits and public and private events. She has worked for 12 years as a correspondent and editor with the Reuters news agency in Italy, with assignments in London, Dublin, Paris, and Washington DC. She has produced multimedia features with photographers and cameramen covering politics, criminal investigations, natural disasters, the business of sports, the recession in Italy and Ireland, entertainment and culture, fashion shows, financial news, and the food industry. Her stories have been picked up by the New York Times, the Guardian, the IHT, Sky News, and CBS, among others. She has field produced 2 documentaries in the United States for Italian public broadcaster RAI's prime time news investigative show Presa Diretta. Her regular video clients include the Embassy of Italy to the US and the Embassy of Sweden to the US.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• VR / AR

Dan Fipphen is a Washington, DC-based filmmaker who has worked on short and long-form documentaries, branded content, digital series and broadcast television. His editing credits include films for clients such as National Geographic, ESPN Films, The Guardian, Upworthy, USAID, and the Gates Foundation. He recently co-created "Fired Up", an animated short that depicts the origins of Barack Obama's "fired up, ready to go" chant, which was featured by the Atlantic, named a Vimeo Staff Pick, and added to Short of the Week. Released on the final day of the Obama presidency, the film has been reviewed by the Huffington Post and A.V. Club and seen more than 7 million times. Before that, he directed a short film for Zomia SPC, an education start-up in Thailand. He also edited and produced PYNE POYNT, a feature documentary about youth baseball in Camden, NJ that is currently available on Amazon Video. He also co-created and edited On Frozen Ponds, a 4-part digital docu-series about pond hockey in New England that has been featured on Comcast Sports New England and was a finalist for the New York Times Op-Doc LivePitch contest. Dan is a frequent collaborator of GoodFight Media, an award-winning production company based in Washington, DC.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

By documenting the stories of activists, organizers, healers and changemakers in over 25 countries around the world, Life has seen first hand the role that storytelling plays in building movements and catalyzing change. As a filmmaker, they’ve created emotional, story driven videos for over 50 social movements and organizations. Life is obsessed with creating and producing stories that change the way we see ourselves, each other and the world. Life is the author of The Starter Guide to Non-Profit Video Storytelling and has been a keynote speaker at TEDxNYU, Google, The Foundation Center, and NYU. Additionally, they have led workshops in Palestine, Uganda, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and the United States. They believes that if we shift our cultural stories – from narratives of inadequacy, separation and inevitability to narratives of wholeness, connection and power – that we truly can create a more just and loving world.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary

Bertrand Guez is a Washington DC-based documentary and commercial DP, video journalist and video editor. His work includes feature & documentaries, branding & corporate, music content. His clients include international and national networks like AL JAZEERA , BBC, CBC, FRANCE 24, ARTE, TF1 and FRANCE TELEVISIONS. His collaborations on branded content and corporate videos include major international companies like SPOTIFY, LEDGER, ORANO, CITELUM-EDF. His music content work with artists such as Phoenix, Bartees Strange, Foreign Air, ALL THINGS GO music festival and his collaborations with NY-based Creative Agency THE WILD HONEY PIE can be seen all the main digital platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. His years of experience as correspondent journalist-cameraman and producer for French National Television allowed him to travel all over the United States and South America. He covered major historic political and cultural events like Haiti's earthquake, the 2010 BP oil spill in the Golf of Mexico, the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil, Fidel Castro's death in Cuba, and US Presidential Elections in 2012, 2016 and 2020.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Art Director

Zach Cusson is award-winning visual storyteller. He has a breadth of experience in journalism, documentary, as well as the commercial space. He leverages this diverse background to craft stories that are rooted truth and authenticity both from a factual perspective and an emotional one. He has covered police corruption, drug policy, healthcare access, infrastructure, child labor, as well as the love of dogs. While the subject matter varies, he approaches every project with one simple goal, learn as much about the human experience as possible and bring that experience to his audience. This pursuit is a journey of growth and he hopes to bring his viewers along for the ride. His work has been recognized by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The National Headliner Awards, The Online Journalism Awards, The Sigma Delta Chi Awards, as well as The Art of Documentary Academy.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

JC Diaz, with over 26 years of video production experience, has been pivotal to the success of 'Heydays Vintage TV.' His skills span live broadcasts, production management, camera operation, non-linear editing, radio, and art direction. Hailing from Chile, JC's childhood fascination with "Made in the USA" sparked his love for vintage Americana. Beyond work, he's a passionate vinyl record collector and vintage stereo equipment restorer. As the Creative Director at Art Box Collective Media Group, JC shapes artistic vision for projects. He's also a seasoned freelance videographer, editor, and studio operator, contributing to Univision News Network for 15 years. At Small House Productions since 2004, JC leads video pre-production, production, and post-production, delivering top-quality work. JC's remarkable achievements include 13 awards for 'Heydays Vintage TV,' a show that rekindles vintage appreciation across generations. His dedication to vintage Americana is evident in the show's success.

• Sound Mixer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer

With work ranging from long-format documentary to wildly successful viral videos to broadcast spots, Stuart is a Director/DoP whose diverse experience and innate talent allow him to bring a unique style and expertise to any project. Clients request Stuart not only for his ability to vibrantly bring their visions to life, but also for his enthusiastic approach to storytelling and cinematography. Stuart is praised for his interviewing techniques, as he has an uncanny ability to put even the most apprehensive subject at ease. In the same vein, his ability to evoke uniquely genuine and heartfelt responses from both professional and nonprofessional talent alike is a skill rare to find in the field. Stuart's client list includes Audi, Walmart, Capital One, AMC, Bassett Furniture, Geico, Pepsi, HBO and countless others. He is an asset to every project he's involved in and will no doubt continue to hone his talents as he takes on new and exciting creative challenges.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial

My over 10 years of video production experience has been in a large TV news agency, in-house creative team, and freelancing as director of photography. I always have a positive attitude, and I’m equally comfortable working solo or as a part of a team. As a cinematographer and editor, I freelance with local film production studios. I have experience working on a full-length feature film, 4 short films, and 1 web series; totaling 8 episodes. Filmed over 600 original stories and edited over 1000 news packages that included complex narratives and graphics. I’m also well experienced in post-production. I've edited various video content using FCPX, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Creative Suite. I’m especially experienced with applications like Adobe Premiere and After Effects. As a TV broadcaster, I have extensive experience building and operating video studios using Livestream Studio HD550, OBS with LiveU, Teradek. With my team, I’ve covered multiple United Nations events, presidential elections, conventions and trade shows where I provided all technical support related to TV broadcasting, filming, and editing.

• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer

www.nickzachar.com sanctuaries.noaa.gov/stories Nick Zachar is a multimedia producer and filmmaker currently working for NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries as their Video Producer/Diver. In his current role he has the opportunity to find and share stories about America’s underwater treasures and, more importantly, the people who dedicate their lives to taking care of these special places. Alongside his team, he is currently directing, shooting, and editing virtual reality films that will allow viewers to Explore the Blue without having to get wet. Previously, Nick was a Producer/Editor for National Geographic's Digital Team. Nick's background as a biologist has taken him to the Caribbean, where he traveled with a team to aid efforts in the conservation of a critically endangered species of iguana. During Nick's career he has had the opportunity to repel into crevasses of glaciers, film aerial footage from helicopters, and swim alongside sea turtles and sharks, all in order to "get the shot". Nick specializes in field production and strives to find and share meaningful stories that shed light on environmental and wildlife issues.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm professional Cameraman and TV Producer. In the late 1990's I studied production at World Wide Television News and I began my career with the same organization. To date I have 15 years experience as Producer/Director & DOP in TV News and Documentaries. During my time at WTN, my work efforts were seen globally. My work has made major contributions to world media giants including BBC, CNN, CBS, FOX NEWS & Al-Jazeera. I covered many breaking news, documentaries and soft stories for these TV channels. I traveled to Baghdad to cover the "2nd Gulf War," to the USA for their Presidential Election, to Sri Lanka to cover their Tsunami, and to Kashmir for earthquake coverage. I also covered elections in Iran, Afghanistan and United Kingdom, making several wartime visits to Afghanistan. I diligently covered Benazir Bhutto's arrival in Pakistan and traveled with her on board, remaining on this assignment till her assassination.

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