Discover Top Commercial DPs in San Antonio, Texas, USA

Amy Bench is a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. She took a circuitous path to filmmaking, first working as an engineer for Eastman Kodak before pursuing an MFA in directing at UT (2010). She has been twice nominated for the Kodak Excellence in Cinematography Award and has won grants from the International Documentary Association (IDA), Austin Film Society (Texas Filmmaker’s Production Fund), Women in Film- Dallas, and the Department of Education’s Jacob K. Davits Fellowship, and is currently a member of the Austin Contemporary’s multidisciplinary artist group The Crit Group. She was recently named a “DP on the Rise” by Paste Magazine. As a cinematographer her credits include TRANS IN AMERICA (Emmy, 2019), UPROOTED (HBO Max, NAACP Image Award nomination, 2022), BAD AT DANCING (Silver Bear, Berlinale, 2015), HOLY HELL (Sundance, 2016) and RUNNING WITH BETO (SXSW, 2019). Her camera work has won an Emmy, 2 Webby awards, and has screened at festivals including Berlin, SXSW, Sundance, The New York Film Festival, and at MOMA/PS1. She is the Director of Photography on three features premiering at SXSW in March: Mama Bears (dir Daresha Kyi- Chavela), Lover Beloved (dir Michael Tully- Ping Pong Summer), and Shouting Down Midnight (dir Gretchen Stoeltje-Bionic Beauty Salon). Additionally, Amy directed the short documentary MORE THAN I REMEMBER, which received the IDA Enterprise Fund from the International Documentary Association and is premiering at SXSW in March 2022. Her 2019 film A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE won awards at SXSW, Cleveland, Oak Cliff Film Festival, Bend Film Festival, and IndieGrits, and is currently featured online on THE NEW YORKER. She is a member of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC), Documentary Cinematographers Alliance (DCA), and the ICOSA Collective.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Julie Almendral is an experienced and versatile film and television producer, having produced multiple documentaries, episodic series, web series, branded content, news segments and docu-dramas over the past 14 years. She has filmed in 11 countries across 6 continents, including diverse communities across the U.S., and has produced content for HBO, PBS, MSNBC, History, A&E, National Geographic, and online platforms. She has a thorough understanding of all aspects of production, and can create and refine systems of organization and processes, lead production crews in the office and in the field, and manage the entire lifetime of a project. Julie’s area of expertise is media for social good. She holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and is currently studying psychology. Her knowledge base enables her to take a strategic approach to storytelling, and to tackle challenging and sensitive subject matter with curiosity and compassion.

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

Ryan cut his teeth in photography while living in the vibrant and sometimes volatile, Francophone region of Central Africa. He finished university in 2008 and made his home in Rwanda and The Democratic Republic of Congo for the next five years. Covering conflicts and humanitarian crisis', he scoured the continent, eventually spreading into Asia and Latin America, notching over 70 countries and finding a comfort and truth within the world's most desolate, dangerous and beautiful places. His work, both the still and motion image, has been featured in award winning films, international publications, and aired across the US, Europe, and Africa. His most recent project has been working as a Director of Photography for The Last Animals, a documentary about the elephant and rhino poaching crisis within Central Africa and its connections to international terrorism. The Last Animals premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since toured the international film festival scene winning multiple awards. Ryan currently lives between Africa, France, and Texas; wherever his wife and daughter are is where home will always be.

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

My name is Nelson Mayorga, owner and lead videographer at C7 Media Art Corp, based in Selma, TX. I specialize in high-quality video productions for corporate videos, events, promotional content, real estate, and social media. With experience working with clients like Lytx, Inc., Trend Micro, and Malouff Realty, I oversee all aspects of production from concept to delivery. At C7 Media Art, we believe in the power of video marketing to engage and attract customers. As a minority-owned business, we value simplicity, diversity, transparency, collaboration, authenticity, and delivering quality videos on time. With over 30 years of combined experience, my team and I are committed to exceeding client expectations and creating impactful visual stories. For more information, visit www.c7mediaart.com or contact me at x or x.

• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Social Media Producer

Ben Wu is a documentary director and cinematographer based in Austin, TX. He is a two time Student Academy Award winner in the documentary category, as well as one of the directors of In Transit, which won the Documentary Feature jury award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015. His films have screened across the country and internationally. Ben is co founder of Lost & Found Films, a non-fiction film/video production company. Along with his creative partner David Usui, they created and produced the critically acclaimed web documentary series "This Must Be The Place," of which 5 have been Vimeo staff picks. His commercial and documentary work has appeared on PBS, NY Times, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, MTV, Vice, and others. Ben is a graduate of UC San Diego and received his MA in Documentary Film and Video from Stanford University.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

David is an Austin based filmmaker with a passion for cinematography and documentary film. David was cinematographer on several documentary features for PBS, including Better This World, Richard Linklater: dream is destiny, By the River of Babylon, What Was Ours, and Through the Repellent Fence: A Land Art Film. He has photographed numerous political ads, including an award-winning national spot for the Democratic National Committee and several ads for Presidential candidate Barack Obama. He was the Director of Photography for all six season of the documentary series, Small Business Revolution, on Hulu and Amazon Prime. He has directed two feature-length documentaries — The Hot Shoe and The Newspaperman, currently in post-production.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company

Bex Rodriguez is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. As a full-time freelancer since 2013, Bex has worked on countless docs, commercials and music videos. Recently, Bex worked as a DP for Hulu, NPR, AT&T, The Daily Show, and most recently HBO. Bex’s goals are shooting and directing documentaries with a focus on women and minorities. She has traveled to Morocco to DP the disappearing culture of the nomadic people in the Sahara. Bex not only DPs but has recently discovered directing. From Sol to Seoul, a rock climbing doc following a young woman’s journey from her farm in Colorado to the granite mountains of South Korea, is her latest film in post production.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Everybody needs video. Producing video content for your brand can be complicated, but Sledge can make the process headache-free and, dare we say… enjoyable. Whether you're a small business, a social media influencer, or a multi-million dollar corporation – we can help you create engaging, cinematic videos for your brand. We can produce: Brand Videos Commercials Branded Content Social Media Content Explainer Videos Other Services: Graphic Design Product Photography We'll help you harness the power of video marketing and create content that cuts through the noise of everyday ads.

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

Beatt Productions is a small, boutique video production and photography studio servicing Austin, TX as well as our clients all over the country. We specialize in creating visually stunning content to help you or your company tell your story. Beatt Productions has created content for MasterCard, JetBlue, Emirates, Dunkin Donuts, the Red Sox, LakerNation, Reebok, UPS, GMC, Hulu, Weight Watchers, and many more.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer

Hi Hi. My name is Dee and I am a Cinematographer/DoP based out of Austin, TX. In the past I have been a Gaffer, 1st AC, and 1 Person Crew, all of which built me up to where I am today. With an intimate understanding of lighting and camera, my goal is to bring harmony to each production and breathing life into the vision. The constant learning and growing is what keeps me here, and hopefully will never stop. Looking forward to creating with you!

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

A journalist, a lawyer, SEO expert, and technology enthusiast, Stephanie Dube Dwilson is one of the top writers for Heavy.com, receiving 2 million views monthly on average for breaking news, politics, and entertainment pieces. She also writes lifestyle and pet ownership pieces for companies ranging from Comfort Zone to Meow Mix, covered healthcare topics for United Concordia, Anthem, and more, and written legal white papers for companies like Anaqua.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Digital Content Creator

I'm a documentary filmmaker, DP, creative & commercial director, and editor with 14 years of experience, from high end commercials to short documentaries, to interviews, to corporate industrials. I tell stories with humanity, authenticity, and quirk. My all-consuming interests in general esoterica and fringe subcultures inspire my stories.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Commercial DP

Headlands Studio is the producing/ directing team of Jennell Lewis and Sally O'Grady. Based in Austin, TX - Jennell & Sally have lived and worked all over the world. The team can produce and direct a polished short documentary on time and on budget, in addition they are highly skilled at shooting, editing and 2D GFX. Their combined mix of empathy and production acumen is something to behold.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Hello! I am a director/producer/shooter who's worked both in indie film and for digital media companies. I've worked on emmy nominated films and created videos for millions of viewers to see. I'm currently a producer for Gizmodo Media (formerly Gawker Media). I like telling human stories (particularly that involve technology) and am skilled at covering complex subjects in an approachable way.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Experience video editor + producer, with a strong background in audio production. I partner with companies to create engaging stories that draw you in, make you laugh, and make you cry. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I work quickly and efficiently to maximize creative focus and prompt delivery.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer

Hi my name is Danny Owen-Kohutek (O-K) and I have owned DEKO 37 Videos for over 9 years. We have shot and edited documentary, corporate, medical, conference, commercial, law, business, non-profit, industrial, tech, film, bts, how-to and start -up videos. We have produced videos in San Antonio, Austin, D/FW, Houston, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, and Cambodia.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Deskins Doyle is a New York City/Austin production company. We've worked with brands like Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, and Bacardi. We've produced work for publications like The Atlantic, Vice News, Bloomberg Business, WNYC and more. Past work has screened at AFI Docs and the Los Angeles Film Festival, been nominated for a Webby, and received Vimeo Staff Picks.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

A cinematographer since 2008, Richard is experienced with the challenges of reality & documentary production. Knowledgeable in Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Arri, GoPro, Blackmagic, & DJI camera systems as well as 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm film. Richard has traveled extensively domestically & internationally, always maintaining a current passport.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• HD Live Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I've been working in video/film for the past 7-8 years and would love to get to work on more interesting projects. Documentary is something that's always calling out to me. Even though I enjoy all aspects of story telling I'm definitely drawn to real life drama.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• Colorist

Zsaknor R. Powe is a graduate of New York University's Film and Television department, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his time in New York, he has worked at an ad agency, Spot Creative, BET Networks, Viacom Velocity, and Jigsaw Productions.

• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Art Director