Discover Top Creative Directors in Salinas, California, USA

I'm a storyteller, photographer and filmmaker with a background in conservation and education. With over a decade of professional filmmaking experience, I focus on keeping things simple for my clients while producing quality work at reasonable rates. I'm a licensed commercial drone pilot, professional nature guide, and dedicated surfer so I'm capable of shooting from the sea, land and air. I look forward to collaborating with you to illuminate your message and engage your audience.

• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

I'm a writer, director and producer. I bring a strong network of video crew and post-production professionals in the Bay Area. I can manage any and every part of you production process from vendors, locations, film permits, casting through post. As a director I'm tactful and engaged and thoughtful with talent and interview subjects. I can turn around copy in your brand voice in a snap. As a cherry on top, I'm really fun to work with. I'm fully insured, and I carry workers comp.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial

We are a creative communications and content marketing agency. All Content. All Creative. All the time. Our core competencies are in three areas; Content Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing. We define the most effective means of telling your brand and product stories then create and execute the content through multiple channels and platforms. Why? Simple. Because we love storytelling…and happen to be really good at it!

• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• VR / AR
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Storyboard Artist

Environmental Studies Degree from University of Oregon. I’ve had a video camera since I was 12. I worked for SCAN-TV for 4 years. My last year with the company I was the Production Manger. I’ve produced freelance videos for weddings, businesses, art collectives and music videos. I’m a sculptor artist and appreciate all things creative.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Line Producer / On-Location
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Event Photographer
• Production Company
• Fixer

Jim is driven to tell stories through film and video that move and engage audiences. Whether producing, directing, writing or editing, he loves collaborating to bring new visions and compelling ideas to the screen. His production and post experience ranges from documentaries to fiction feature films, corporate and commercials to video installations and experiences.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

Sebastian Werz is a writer, director, and producer based in the Central Valley and works all across California. At 511 Films and Werz Company, he works on a multitude of subjects that are brought to life through narrative films, mini-documentaries, sketch comedy, and commercials. His recent work is featured in his 2020 showreel: vimeo.com/423854470 Inquiries: x.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer

FAA Certified Remote Pilot, Construction Manager, Engineer, and Filmmaker. I studied ConstMgmt at Cal Poly. My interest in music, photography, and Film growing up turned into a passion for filmmaking. I've worked as an engineer for 10yrs mostly on scheduling, estimating and forensics. I now do more work with marketing and aerial video as well as freelance filmmaking.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Full-time creative based out of San Francisco, CA. Notable clients include Facebook, Google, NBA/Warriors, eBay. Experience with corporate/commercial, events and narrative work. Josh-of-all-trades: camera-op and drone pilot, producer and director, editor and colorist. Roots in creative writing, music production, and photography. Motivation by passion.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I'm a Senior Video Producer with 10+ years experience. Nominated for three Emmy awards for my work: for editing a story about a girl kidnapped in Santa Cruz, for producing a Black History Month special featuring Jesse Jackson, Willie Brown, Belva Davis, and London Breed; and editing a story about the Ghost Ship Fire. I am a naturally curious person and love telling stories about people.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Michael Daniel, an emerging filmmaker nurtured amid the breathtaking landscapes of Santa Cruz, California, embodies a creative force driven by a profound passion for visual storytelling and collaborative ventures. With over a decade of experience honing his craft, Michael's dual expertise in both filming and editing places him at the forefront of any creative team.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial

As a storyteller, I believe great stories have a purpose and the best stories can change the world. For the last eight years, I've created films and videos that humanize brands, philanthropy, and complex social issues. I like to do it all: creative conceptualization, production management, shooting, editing, distribution strategy. Let's collaborate!

• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - News

Emily Harger is a documentary filmmaker, video producer, and photojournalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her roots in Appalachian Pennsylvania drive her to explore the urban/rural divide in the US, as well as the transitions and resiliency of rural American communities. Her stories expose socioeconomic issues through a hopeful and cinematic lens.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Field Producer

I am a multimedia journalist, photographer and filmmaker (directing, producing, shooting and editing) with over 20 years of experience. My specialty is filming and photographing in the water for surf or other ocean stories. I have worked on staff at the LA Times and FRONTLINE and am a tenured Associate Professor of Journalism at SF State.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Executive Producer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location

Technically savvy editor and producer with a creative license. 7+ years experience writing/producing content, video editing and post production (including 3D motion graphics, VR, coloring, sound design). Passionate about telling stories with a unique perspective. For a compendium of original/written content and editing, see my website and reel: www.januarysixth.com https://vimeo.com/233620643

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

I am a storyteller, journalist, news anchor and host. I have more than a decade of experience working for major broadcasters in Canada. I am exploring new opportunities to tell human-centric stories using innovative media platforms. I am a seasoned writer, reporter, producer and on-camera presenter.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer

Founder/Executive Producer at SAINT BRUNO MEDIA – We specialize in commercial and corporate production, partnering with clients such as Google, Microsoft, Roblox, and many others. Founder/Lead Creative at SOMMA – A social media marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses of any size elevate their social media presence to the next tier.

• Corporate Videographer
• Product Photographer
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP

Hi! My name is D'Adonis Moquette, and I'm a Producer and Director of Status Quill Productions, LLC. We pride ourselves in making projects that help bridge the divide in representation in film production. We have worked on commercials, tv series, and feature films alike. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, we would love to see if we would be a potential fit for your project.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer

Oscar is an experienced and awarded Creative Director with a history of working in branding and advertising for leading global brands. As a skilled multi-disciplinary story teller, Oscar has been teaching at university level and been on the jury of award shows hosted by The One Club for Creativity and the Art Directors Club.

• Creative Director

Feel Good Video is a full service video production company working on a national and global scale. We tell compelling visual stories. We move forward. We create a wonder. An emotion. A connection between you and your audience. We make you shine.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

I’m a visual storyteller living in San Francisco, California. I've directed over 15 video vignettes for nonprofits around the world, produced for clients from OkCupid to The Alpina Gstaad Hotel, and currently in post-production for my first short film shot in Senegal.

• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer