Discover Top Production Assistants in Salinas, California, USA

I am a filmmaker, writer and journalist. I have produced for Bill Moyers, Michael Moore and many public and private sector clients. I have written for the Los Angeles Times Magazine LA Times Calendar, and Mother Jones, among other publications. On the film side I have produced and directed documentaries for PBS and cable TV. I am currently completing a feature documentary about the consequences of Internet surveillance, and another on fast food workers and the minimum wage. I lived part-time in Havana, Cuba in 2014-2015 when I produced (and wrote the libretto) for the first new Cuban opera in fifty years, "Cubanacan." I am producing a documentary about the opera and the art scene in Havana.

• Production Company
• Fixer
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant

Connor Gallagher is a documentary cinematographer and director with focus on outdoor stories rooted in wildlife, natural history, science, and conservation. His latest work has primarily been for blue chip natural history series for Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, and Disney+. He has also partnered with Patagonia and Peak Design on environmental documentaries. From drone, underwater, and everything between, Gallagher has a wide breadth of skillsets and experience. He has extensive experience on long shoots (6+ weeks) including 3 trips to Antarctica, months in Alaska, Hawaii, Indonesia, Central America, Canada, California, Nebraska, South Dakota. He is well known for working effectively on the water from a variety of boats, as well as in water.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant

Nick Marchuk is a 27-year-old independent filmmaker originating from Minsk, Belarus. At the age of 8, his family and he immigrated to Northern California where he was raised and developed his passion for storytelling through film. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, he is also deeply interested in technology and how it continues to shape and advance society. His natural curiosity drives him to seek out new experiences and challenges, and he brings this innovative approach to his work as a filmmaker. He is known for his award-winning short films PREMONITION, and ROBBERY INTERMISSION. When he’s not writing or directing his own projects he works on various freelance projects. Most frequently as a Gaffer/Grip on sets and Editor in post production.

• Grip
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Gaffer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Editor

I'm a freelance journalist based in San Francisco, a current politics contributor for Fortune, and the Hawaii contributing editor for Travel Weekly. My journalism career started in Guadalajara, Mexico, where I survived a bus accident caused by an under-caffeinated conductor and a near drowning provoked by my own stupidity. Since then, I've reported on failing schools in Mississippi, political assassinations in Colombia and the future of the Great Barrier Reef. I've also published work in The Guardian US, U.S. News and World Report, San Francisco Chronicle, The Atlantic's CityLab, Noisey by Vice, San Francisco Magazine, Pacific Standard, and Lucky Peach among other publications. Check out my personal website, http://tovinlapan.com, for a more complete portfolio of my work.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

My name is Loi Almeron, a video producer and editor based in San Francisco Bay Area. I have produced and edited news and feature videos, and full-length investigative documentaries for various media outlets in California and the Philippines. I also earned my master's degree in journalism at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, focusing on investigative video journalism. Before that, I worked in the production of investigative documentaries in the Philippines with the renowned Probe Team. I am knowledgeable in editing videos with Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro 7, and After Effects.

• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Translator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Marketing Manager turned film professional. I'm experienced in writing coverages, video editing, shooting, interviewing, creating pitch decks and writing grants. I previously shot and edited video campaigns and stop animation videos for Help Refugees UK (ChooseLove), UC Berkeley, Haas Business School, Golden Gate University, Digital Labs, Erin Schrode’s Congressional campaign (featured on the History Channel, PopSugar, NowThis, CNN) and more. I have a sales background and a proven record of successful social media advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram with top campaigns hitting over 7x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

I am a Director, Producer and Cinematographer. My work has appeared on most of the world's major networks, streaming channels and of course numerous websites. I shot for broadcast television for many years. The bulk of those projects were segments for network news, cable channels and documentaries. I've been primarily focusing on high-end corporate and documentary projects for the last few years. I have finished four of my own documentaries and I am always planning my next film. My varied experience and extensive production background is of great value to most any project. I primarily shoot with my SONY FX9 4K camera and a set of Zeiss Prime lenses.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

Orange County Native living and working in San Francisco as a producer, Drone operator, and videojournalist for newsgroup AIO Filmz. With over 7+ years of experience, I have been able to deliver high-quality content from the field to newsrooms across California. I have experience in delivering stories in the harshest conditions and under strict and tight deadlines. Traveling into unknown territory, I have been able to make an impact in communities with my storytelling. My work has been featured in many media outlets like ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, DAILY MAIL, and TMZ, and has also been featured in countless documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Product Photographer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Corporate Videographer

Swan Dive Media is a creative suite specializing in compelling, beautifully crafted video content. Our team is dedicated to developing our clients’ visions into high-quality digital media, enabling them to connect directly with more customers with ease, quickly and effectively. Based in downtown Santa Cruz and founded by local creative entrepreneurs, Swan Dive Media is passionate about working with Santa Cruz County businesses to help tell their stories and expand their digital presence. Reach out today to discuss your project!

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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer

I'm a San Francisco based Director. From 2012-2016, I was an Art Director at Facebook's in-house creative studio, The Factory, where I helped create some of the most watched personalized videos and interactive experiences on the internet — things like Friends Day (1.32B. views), Year in Review (367M.), and A Look Back (250M.). Before that I was Postmates’ first designer. Originally from Florida, I live and work in San Francisco. If you're into what I'm into, say hi and let's make something together.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am passionate, resourceful, ambitious, forward-thinking, and eager to pursue my love for the arts whole heartedly. I have a desire and a need to connect to the world through media, and I continue to seek opportunities that enable me learn and collaborate with other creatives to share ideas and to bring those ideas to life in a new way. I have played a part in; Weddings, Artist EPK’s, Special Events, Live Shows, Promotional Videos, Internal Insights, Shorts Films, Music Videos, Television shows, Fashion Lookbooks, and Trailers.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I am a producer at heart and in trade, and consider myself a formidable logistics expert. I have experience working on a wide range of projects, from sizzle videos to Superbowl commercials, corporate interviews to live events. I bring a strong work ethic, relentless drive, and can-do attitude to every set I work on. Undeterred by a challenge, I will work tirelessly to ensure I meet high standards on every project I touch. When I don't have a clipboard in hand you can always find me on location, documenting the behind-the-scenes action with my trusty Nikon.

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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Creative Director

I enjoy making engaging and thought provoking content. My short films are positive reflections of the working class communities in which I was raised. They have played at the Tribeca, Los Angeles, Slamdance, Guanajuato Film Festivals and have been distributed by PBS, Future Shorts and Seed&Spark. In my last role I worked as Production Artist at GoPro. I developed, shot, and edited stories for the GoPro for a Cause team and assisted the LATAM team in the creation of content for the Latinx market.

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

A former commodity trader turned multi award-winning filmmaker, who has made films for the BBC, Channel 4, the Economist and Wired Magazine for eight years. I’m a creative, dynamic and highly skilled self-shooting producer director with experience in long and short-form broadcast, digital, branded, current affairs and documentary production. I have a strong focus on maintaining the highest standards of journalism, excellent storytelling and love making innovative, engaging, thought-provoking films that are visually stunning.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Natasha Florentino is a Latinx Video Producer and Director of Photography specializing in documentary filmmaking. She films in a variety of styles ranging from cinéma vérité to classic sit down interviews capturing the movement and grace of her characters. She can produce a wide variety of content ranging from micro-documentaries and promotional marketing videos to in-depth long-form documentaries. I currently film with the C-300 mark ii and the Canon R5. Member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia and the Collective of Documentary Women Cinematographers.

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

A San Francisco Bay area-based Content Producer, Art Director & Creative Marketer, with a 19-year foundation in production, technology and product. My projects include: Transmissions-LIVE, a live music & interview show with 14 episodes of on-location live music video content. Additionally, I've produced two live streaming award events for Vail Resorts & Kirkwood Mountain Resorts and have multiple video and motion corporate projects under my belt. I'm looking for video freelance opportunities and connections here on Storyhunter. Please reach out!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• HD Live Operator
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Sound Mixer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer

Yuri Nagano is an investigative journalist with a focus on business. She shuttles between San Francisco, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Nagano has reported for news organizations including a Financial Times related publication, Bloomberg BNA, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, International New York Times, The Economist and Public Radio International. She started her career as a staff producer for Japan’s public broadcasting network NHK, where she won awards for her programs. Nagano has helped grow the AAJA Asia chapter since 2010; and she has served as the chapter’s Co-President.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant

I am a photographer and video producer based in Northern California. I am currently a Senior Production Consultant for Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. I am an Associate Professor for Digital Media and Communications at Santa Rosa Junior College. And I am the Co-Founder of Oystercat Productions LLC, a digital media production company specializing in documentary-driven photography and video marketing content for organizations of all sizes. I am also an alumni of Columbia Journalism School in New York City, and a China Fulbright Fellow.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Product Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Senior Editor

Hello, my name is Rachel Hale and I am the associate producer at Twenty Twenty Studios. We focus on telling documentary style storytelling for purpose driven brands and have experience creating professionals videos from pre-production through final delivery. I have years of experience working on every step of the process and create a unique process for you in order to best tell your story. Video is a powerful way to engage with potential connections and I am passionate about finding the perfect way to share the unique story of your brand!

• Production Assistant
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• Field Producer
• Fixer

Todd Darling, Director/Camera/Editor/Producer: Todd has directed and produced feature length documentaries, news, and reality series. His credits include his own films, "Occupy The Farm", "Black Rock Horse", "A Snow Mobile for George" and the MTV hit reality series, "Laguna Beach" He now works with the Arriflex Amira and is presently covering events at Standing Rock, ND. The HBO show "Vice News Tonight" aired a segment he produced and shot at Standing Rock on Friday Oct. 28, 2016. He has offices in San Francisco, CA.

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