Discover Top Freelancers in Salinas, California, USA

Brian Feulner is a photographer and videographer based in San Francisco, California. Brian spent more than a decade working for newspapers around the country including the Boston Globe and San Francisco Chronicle. Brian now uses that editorial influence to share stories for corporate clients, outdoor focused brands as well as a host of editorial clients. He also specializes in underwater and surf photography and has travelled the world for travel clients focusing on ocean travel.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Executive Producer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator

Robyn has a keen eye for adaptivity and is highly resourceful throughout her many roles. Robyn is a natural-born storyteller with an academic background in theatre and broadcast. She works behind the camera and in the production office in news, documentary, narrative and commercial filmmaking and owns and operates a full-service mobile video and photography production unit, Mint Fox Media, based in California's SF Bay Area.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Hey there, my name's Zach and for the last few years I've been working as an editor/assistant editor in the Bay Area. Recently I was an AE on the upcoming YouTube Original documentary "State of Pride," where I worked closely with Oscar winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffery Friedman. I've edited for filmmakers Banker White/Ann Finch, Ellen Spiro, and Jeffery Skoller, and worked for various ad agencies/production companies throughout the bay.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have filmed and produced a number of hour-long and shorter documentaries that have been shown on PBS and France 5. Recently I have produced documentaries for NGO's. I wrote a book on the topic called "Videojournalism: Multimedia storytelling." I have filmed in Provence France, Napa Valley, California, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo and I will be going to Malawi to film this summer.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Annaliza Savage is an award-winning producer, director, writer and documentarian. She is the former Executive Producer of Video at Wired Magazine, and has created content for a variety of Television and digital sites including The Daily Beast, Reuters, The Guardian UK, PBS and TechTV. Savage is a nerd who loves pop culture, riding motorcycles at high speeds and travelling around the world meeting interesting people.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

Alex Long is a DP/CAM OP based in SF, California. He holds a B.A. in Cinema from San Francisco State University. Specializing in commercials and music video work, he always strives for a cinematic look. As technology evolves, the process of learning new tools excites Alex. Shooting with anything from an iPhone to a RED/ARRI camera, his breadth of technical knowledge enables him to focus on what's important, storytelling.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

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

Ben Youngerman is an experienced filmmaker with over 10 years of industry experience. His love for the lens is partnered with a joy in connecting to people and their experiences. As a director, cinematographer & editor, Ben creates content for journalism, documentary, the arts, entrepreneurs, education, travel & more. His success is defined by relationships in the field that yield fresh, engaging & trustworthy content. Ben founded Panhandle Productions in 2007.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I utilize my background in gaffing to paint beautiful images with light, whether natural or artificial. I thrive in the fifth quarter, being fueled by the pressure, and value the craft, emotional impact, storytelling, and magic infused in everything I do. I love to partner with exceptional creative talent to provide complete production solutions from beginning to end. I've worked with clients such as Discovery, PBS, AFP, eBay, and NYTimes.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

A well balanced, results-driven professional with 15years of Brand Management, Communications, Public Relations, and on-air talent, with extensive event production experience across complex, dynamic, and, multi-site organizations. A proven thought leader, creating and maintaining sustainable relationships across multi-resort divisions and departments. A proven track record for developing strong organizational cultures and successful programs that deliver on world-class customer experiences.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer

I am a producer, cinematographer, editor and story hunter all wrapped into one. I love to do it all and am always learning to try and be better at it. The kind of stories I love to hunt for are profiles of unique individuals with fascinating stories to tell. Examples from my work that are below are interviews with former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer, and a woman recovering from Hurricane Sandy in Rockaway, NY. I also love stories about history that are not very well known.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

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

I am currently residing in Sacramento, CA. I have worked as a camera operator/DP for about 6 years and am currently the video director at a local creative agency in Sacramento called Black Field Media. I am also a camera operator with a video production company called Smith Cinematic. I have experience in commercial, branding, documentary, aerial, and wedding cinematography.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator

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