Discover Top Commercial DPs in Santa Clara, California, USA

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.

• Production Company
• 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

My career history gives you solutions, as a transmedia production professional, with solid creative experience, while wrangling production, post-production, scalable team development, for major corporations and entertainment media companies. Your business ideas will maximize with my experience in visual brand mapping methods. As your visual brand connector, I'm a strategic partner in connecting the story with visuals, and the words with pictures to ignite customer passion for your product/service.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a creative content producer, cinematographer, and 360 videographer who takes projects from concept to delivery. With ten years of experience in the film and television industry, I have worked on projects of every scope and size from feature films to intimate documentaries to slapstick comedy series. I also have a strong background in live production for home shopping networks and sports broadcasts. Every new project is an exciting challenge that I tackle with an extreme attention to detail, decisive team management, and a creative imperative.

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Fixer

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

I am a television camera operator by trade, however I am well versed in many of the different positions involving the technical aspects of television production. My background for the past 17 years has revolves around news gathering starting in 2001 with KHON in Honolulu as a news videographer and editor, transitioning to Hawaii News Now and into more of a studio centric role, working TelePrompTer and robotic cameras while still providing the services of a seasoned news photographer. In addition to that, freelancing and working side gigs in sports and event video.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• HD Live Operator

Producing over 200 videos since 2010, MAHFIA specializes in authentic storytelling within the action sports and youth culture realm. MAHFIA productions has an extensive portfolio ranging from commercial work to action reels and narrative stories. From instagram clips to longform advertorial content, MAHFIA is a full service production house specializing in creative video ideations that seamlessly integrate your brand’s advertising objectives, handling all aspects of production from “pitch to post” (concept to delivery).

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

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

Documentary filmmaker based out of the SF Bay Area. Previously a video producer for CBS' two flagship tech sites, GameSpot and CNET. I've worked on projects in varying capacities that were bound for PBS, Discovery Channel, various websites, and theatrical release. My kit includes a Canon C100 with Atomos external recorder, a variety of prime lenses, a Ronin-M gimbal, sound kit, and all the basics. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything. Creating beautiful images that tell a story or communicate a point is my passion in life, and I would be honored to help you tell your story.

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

Ethan Indorf, a seasoned Director of Photography, brings over 15 years of experience in commercial video production. With a diverse portfolio spanning music, fashion, documentaries, and commercials, Ethan's expertise lies in crafting captivating visuals. His journey began with professional skateboarding videos, honing his eye for dynamic shots. Ethan excels in seamlessly blending commercial gloss with nostalgic authenticity. Committed to innovation, he leads strong teams across all production aspects, delivering exceptional results on time and within budget through positive collaboration.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

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

COLDEA Productions is a Southern California based creative-services provider that specializes in producing video content and commercial photography for individuals and corporations. The company utilizes the latest audio/video technology to produce cost-efficient promotional, instructional, and original video content. Services are targeted to several markets, including television stations, corporations, advertising agencies, and individuals. We provide a full-range of video-related services including pre-production consulting, production, post-production editing, and video placement

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

Justin McAleece is a multi-talented director and cinematographer of narrative and documentary projects both personal and commercial. He has been dedicated to filmmaking since 1999 and has won dozens of awards and directed hundreds of hours of content and lensed even more. He has conducted hundreds of interviews in a variety of spaces and is equally comfortable directing a team of 50 in a corporate setting or shooting solo on the Serengeti. Justin also wrote, produced, directed, and edited the feature comedy Brick MADNESS and often returns to his comedy roots.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Jesse Taucher is an accomplished professional in film and television production, with a keen focus on camera operations and photography. His expertise shines in roles ranging from media management to filming and editing interviews, reflecting a deep understanding of both pre- and post-production processes. In addition to his camera work, Jesse is also skilled in various aspects of production through his substantial experience with IATSE 489, contributing to significant projects such as "American Rust" and "Mayor of Kingstown."

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Full-Service Live Production
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist

Unnikrishnan Raveendranathen (Unni Rav) is a cinematographer based in the Bay Area, California. Unni has worked on several different productions, including independent features, narrative shorts, documentaries, commercials, and corporate films. Unni’s commercial client list includes Burger King, Calvin Klein, Harley Davidson, Target, BYD Auto, Lonely Planet, Humanity & Inclusion – Handicap International, and AARP. His documentary projects include "Magnitude 7.0 – Haiti" and "SHE" and "World War II Veterans- India," for which he won several photography awards.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Sean Gillane is an Oakland based filmmaker working in both the advertising and film worlds. Over the last few years he’s been primarily based in post-production where he acted as editor on two Independent Spirit Award nominated narrative features: Dave Boyle’s Man From Reno (Los Angeles Film Fest 2014, Jury Award Best Narrative Feature) and Jennifer Phang’s Advantageous (Sundance 2015, a Jury Award Winner in US Dramatic Competition). He also shot and co-wrote the 2011 award winning documentary feature Corner Store (directed by Katherine Bruens).

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

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

For the past eleven years, I have been a professional multimedia producer/shooter/editor for organizations like The Center for Investigative Reporting, PBS, and Polar Bears International. I have worked with a myriad of people and cultures: from the gauchos of Argentina to the inmates of Montana state prisons; from the miners in Wyoming to conservationists in Madagascar. I have produced projects as a one woman band, and I have led small crews of two, as well as larger multi-camera crews of ten.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have twenty years of experience as an independent producer. Teaming with a talented group of videographers and editors, I created content for clients that include National Geographic Channel, Outside Television, and PBS. Stories have ranged from an amputee climber's ascent up El Capitan in a single day to one doctor’s journey to provide electricity to clinics in Third World countries. Each project is handled with detail and care from the initial concept to the final edit. But above anything else, my main goal as a storyteller is to produce stories that engage and educate viewers.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer