Discover Top Documentary DPs in Santa Ana, California, USA

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kaylee is a Korean-American Documentary Editor dedicated to shaping stories that capture the human experience. She holds a BFA from Chapman University and her recent work ‘Recordings for Dodie’ aired on WORLD Channel PBS. She is fluent in English, Korean, competent in Spanish and is studying Japanese. Her love of language paired with her passion for travel make her work diverse, honest, and universal. Currently she is a part-time Editor at Unreel Stories, where she crafts cinematic documentaries and branded films for clients around the world.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Transcriber
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Creative Director

15+ years of experience as a producer and director for creative content. All aspects of digital media production and post-production workflows, specializing in short form documentary, live event, red carpet, Facebook Live, Behind the Scenes (BTS) and EPK segment producing. Worked on set with A List, above and below the line talent for both major studio films and independent productions. Highly organized, attention to detail and strong collaborator. Calm under pressure and problem solver. Mac, Final Cut Pro, camera operator, grip, lighting and sound recording.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Corporate Videographer
• Social Media Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Fixer

Award winning director/cinematographer: awards include best film at SXSW and best film nomination from the International Doc. Association...and work has screened/broadcast widely, from PBS to HBO to the Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, DP'ed award winning Sundance Film, "City of Gold". Portfolio: City of Gold: https://vimeo.com/205329068 Shopwell Spot (grocery/nutrition app): https://vimeo.com/154819623 Swell Spot (podcast recommender_acquired by Apple and developed into the recently announced News app): https://vimeo.com/134129882

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

I am engaged in the creative arts as a ENG/ EFP Videographer and Still Photographer. Located in San Diego and Los Angeles areas. With over 25 years of experience. I've worked for Broadcast Television, Independent Video Production, Web Media, and Corporate Audio/Visual providing services as a Producer, Director, Camera Operation and DP, Line Producer, Audio Tech and Video editor. I've worked for all the major networks in US, Canada and Mexico. Extensive travel experience in both North and South America, Europe and Japan.

• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Noah Smith studied at Oxford University, St. Catz and the University of Michigan, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Anthropology. He works as a filmmaker, writer and journalist. Currently based in Israel, he is working as a correspondent for the Journal Register Company/Digital First Media. Noah's work has appeared in the New York Times online edition as well as Parade Magazine, and the Santa Barbara News-Press. He is a member of the International Federation of Journalists as well as SAG/AFTRA.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Director of Photography and Camera Operator with a passion for refined unscripted and documentary projects with strong stories as well as creative/off-beat social experiments and competitions. Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJ_gdUhrWQ Credits: https://staffmeup.com/profile/buttervizion IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7336405/fullcredits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buttervizion/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buttervizion/ Equipment List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ms8gEffomfSjNmfNCcnS0uz67fmsGP5x0C-j-urZ5TI/

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

Ravi is very passionate about helping out people, or working with people, loves working and learning about anything media related; watching and talking about movies, tv series, and video games. He also believe capture special moments are very important such as (wedding, sports, music, etc.) film is so important that everyone should have one. Some special moments takes months to plan and then it's over in a matter of hours. Having special moments captured on video will allow you to re-live your special anytime time you want and, with cell phones, anywhere you want.

• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Documentary DP

With more than two decades of production experience spanning film, television, radio, and print, Jarrod is a distinguished two-time PSW Emmy Award recipient. His extensive skill set encompasses diverse roles, including directing, producing, cinematography, and special effects. Whether handling content creation independently or contributing to a collaborative team effort, Jarrod consistently introduces creative solutions and technical expertise throughout every stage of production, ensuring excellence from conceptualization to the final execution.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Podcast Producer
• Landscape Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer

Writer/Producer/Content Creator with a decade of production experience, I am an active contributor to The Huffington Post. I've produced video content for several online platforms. In addition to producing several celebrity EPK packages and music videos, I've also written and executive produced an award winning short film and recently signed my first series! I also have a research and screenwriting background and I am currently working on my first documentary! I know it's a lot but please note I am a team player with amazing work ethic and I value my crew and time on set greatly.

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

I'm a freelance visual journalist and editor in the summer. In the fall I work full time as a Laboratory Teacher's Assistant to the student newspaper at Santa Barbara City College. Based out of Ventura, California. Graduated from Brooks Institute in December 2012. Traveled to Vietnam, New York City and the Black Rock Desert, Nevada for separate documentary projects. Worked a 4 month multimedia internship at NPR in Washington, D.C. in the spring of 2012. Graduated in 2002 from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois with a Bachelor's in Arts in Spanish.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a freelance journalist and documentary photographer experienced in photography, video and multimedia production. I seek out to explore issues of community and culture through environmental portraiture and narrative short films. Although I have a background in journalism, I tend to enjoy immersing myself with the people I am reporting on to gain a better understanding on how bigger issues affect communities and individuals. I work independently with my own gear and enjoy local and international assignments.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I am an independent writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. I've worked in film and television, for ESPN & HBO Films, and in digital marketing for Dreamworks Animation and Disney. I learned a lot about student loans at film school, and look after a cat named Frank. Shes crazy. I hunt for stories that I haven't seen before and would like to. However, every story has already been told. So I just look for different ways to tell them. And if the story involves travel, then I want to tell it that much more.

• Documentary DP

Michael is a English-Spanish videographer and print editor based in Long Beach, CA. He started as an intern for ethnic media site New America Media where he was later hired as a staff reporter. He now serves as Program Manager and Editor for their youth-led multimedia news program. His digital videos have trended internationally via social media partnerships and his print work has been syndicated at national sites, including ImpreMedia, the nation’s largest Spanish-language news publisher.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Audio Storyteller
• Field Producer
• Music Composer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

My name is Philip Giancola and I’m a film and commercial director/producer with 8 years of experience. Previous clients include LEGO, Google, Riot Games (League of Legends), LinkedIn, Razer, ESRI, and Heritage Bicycles. I’ve worked in Asia for the last three years as a writer/director for branded content. Some of the work which best represents me (with writing, producing, directing , and editing) can be found at: www.philipgiancola.com

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Grip
• Landscape Photographer
• Copywriter
• Portrait Photographer

Director / cinematographer / editor with an emphasis on documentary. Graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production. I worked on staff as a producer / shooter / editor with The Atlantic from 2013-2016. Mostly recently I was Director of Photography for seasons 1 and 2 of The Vow on HBO, and a forthcoming docuseries on Showtime. I own and operate a Canon C500 mark 2 with CN-E cine primes. Any questions please feel free to reach out directly! Thanks.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist

I am a creative filmmaker in Southern California, dedicated to capturing what’s real. I live to tell stories and specialize in making brand and nonprofit films. Raising capital has become a strength. My films have aided in raising over $3M. From strategy to production I cover every aspect of your film with thoughtfulness and creativity. The bottom line is, I care. I love people and stories. My life’s passion is your story and would love to be the ones to share it.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

I'm a video editor and animator who's 7+ years into a healthy obsession with content creation. I've made animations for clients like Blockstream, Health.com, and Envato, and edited videos for Adobe and Cisco. My software toolkit includes Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, and Lightroom. I've also designed a couple websites in WordPress and dabbled in Unreal Engine 5.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News

I’m Merika - a producer, videographer and video editor. I am open for freelance work in Los Angeles (willing to travel). I'm open for producing, photography, videography as well as editing. I have experience producing live international news streams, documentaries and short films. I have a DJI maverick pro, and a 5D mark IV with experience and capabilities of using Sony and Black magic cameras. My experience in video editing includes documentaries, social media, podcasts, and trailers.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Product Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Transcriber
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer

Hi there, I'm Greg. I'm a Venice, CA based filmmaker originally from Washington D.C. As a director, shooter, and editor, I've created branded and documentary content in countries all over the world for clients including Red Bull, BMW, Panerai, Atlantic Records, and Waves For Water. Whether I'm working as a one-man-band in an unpredictable documentary environment, or directing a team on set, my work is best defined by a desire to capture the small moments that can tell big stories.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

King Toledo Entertainment is a Los Angeles based production company specializing in documentary, digital and branded content. We love creating story-first documentaries that connect our clients to the film's subjects and audiences in an authentic way. We've produced hours and hours of premium series and videos for clients like Mashable, Time Inc, Red Bull, Adobe, Chase, Coors, Cadillac, Sweetgreen, and more.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant