Discover Top Freelancers in Santa Maria, California, USA

Known best for her narrative and documentary work, Alli has shot and camera operated stories for VICE’s Emmy-nominated news program Vice News Tonight, and has had one of her documentaries, which she also co-produced, headline a special screening at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. with recognition from the American Bar Association. Her narrative work has garnered awards and recognition from film festivals, most recently at Tribeca for Thaw. Lately, she has experimented with work for digital platforms, shooting for clients such as Refinery29, Apple, and Amazon and has lensed A-List talent including Kristen Bell, Sydney Sweeney, Sophie Turner, Flavor Flav, and even Senator Bernie Sanders. Throughout 2021, Alli produced, associate produced and shot commercial and social media content with internet star Zach King— creating content for brands such as Sony, Pronamel, and Mercedes-Benz while also capturing collaborations with other popular channels like Dude Perfect.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Social Media Producer

Born and raised in Hong Kong and England, award-winning Amanda Lee is a costume designer and stylist based in Los Angeles. She works across media, in film, dance, video games and live performance. Lee is fascinated by the complexity of human behavior, and designs costumes to explore characters’ deep and often subconscious motivations. Lee’s costume designs have been shown at The Getty Villa, REDCAT, The 14th Factory, Tongva Park, Human Resources, and more. Recent film credits include Neon’s Pleasure (Cannes Official Selection, Sundance Grand Jury nominee, Spirit Awards nominee, Deauville Jury Prize winner); Road Attractions’ Emily the Criminal (Sundance) starring and produced by Aubrey Plaza; Annapurna Interactive’s Telling Lies (BAFTA nominee, The Webby Award winner) starring Alexandra Shipp; How Does It Start (Sundance Short Film Grand Jury nominee, Champs-Élysées Prix du Jury nominee) directed by Amber Sealey; and The Price (SXSW Grand Jury nominee) starring Aml Ameen.

• Wardrobe Stylist

Oscar and Emmy-Nominated PES is the creator of some of the most widely viewed stop-motion films of all-time including Fresh Guacamole, Western Spaghetti, Submarine Sandwich, Game Over, Human Skateboard, KaBoom! and Roof Sex. On his YouTube Channel alone, PES's films have been viewed over 1.4 billion times. PES's uncanny knack for transforming familiar objects and people through stop-motion animation has earned him global recognition and dozens of honors, including an Academy Award® nomination for Fresh Guacamole in 2013. (At 1 minute 40 seconds, Fresh Guacamole is the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar, as confirmed by The New York Times and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences). Now, with over a billion+ consolidated views online, Fresh Guacamole is the most-viewed Oscar short in history. PES is the originator of "the stop-motion cooking film" genre with his short film Western Spaghetti in 2008. Western Spaghetti earned Time Magazine's #2 Viral Video of the Year in 2008 as well as the Audience Award at Annecy in 2009. PES's three stop-motion cooking shorts -- Western Spaghetti (2008), Fresh Guacamole (2012) and Submarine Sandwich (2014) -- have spawned thousands of copycat works online and established "the-stop-motion-cooking-film-with-substituted objects" as a popular meme. In addition to his original content, PES has also directed over 75 commercials for major international brands including Corona, Honda, Android, Orange Telecom, Kinder Surprise, PlayStation, Sprint, Samsung and Bacardi. Some of these commercials have became viral hits on YouTube reaching into the hundreds of millions of views. In 2016, PES received an Emmy® Award nomination for his commercial Honda "Paper", a 2-minute stop-motion tour de force showcasing the 50-year history of the Honda Motor Company. The spot earned numerous ad industry awards including the One Show's "Automobile Advertising of the Year Award." It was also recently added to the permanent collection at both the Louvre's Museum of Advertising and The Museum of Modern Art.

• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Creative Director

Born and bred in NYC kevin Amato began his career as a fine art, lifestyle and COMMERCIAL photographer. A GRADUATE OF NYC'S SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS. Photographing for publications such as I-D, COMPLEX, TIME, DAZED AND CONFUSED, OUT, INTERVIEW, ESSENCE, ROLLING STONE, ESPN, NYLON, XXL, 032C TO NAME A FEW. And commercial clients such as NIKE, ADIDAS, SONY, DIESEL, CONVERSE, HOOD BY AIR, FEAR OF GOD, SSENSE, OPENING CEREMONY, PACSUN to name a few. Most notable are Amato's collaborations with underground and emerging fashion designers globally. As well as his Photographic series of Bronx youth subcultures and Travis Scott's "RODEO" album cover and artwork. Using the same lifestyle and reportage approach in his photographs, Amato began photographing and casting for fashion brand Hood By Air in 2007. Later becoming the brands's visual and brand director. Breaking the barriers of traditional marketing and casting direction.. Representing the underrepresented. ​ "A conduit between the runway and the real world: both divining rod and den mother" New york times ​ ​ Amato has casted campaigns and runway shows for NIKE, MTV, KITH, BAND OF OUTSIDERS, VFILES, JOYRICH, LUAR ZEPOL, HOOD BY AIR, BARNEYS, ADIDAS to name a few. Throughout his career Amato has been credited with discovering and developing emerging talent such as Actor/Model Luka Sabot, Influencer/Stylist Bloody Osiris Photographer RaysCorruptedMind and Model/Actress Hari Nef to name a few. ​ ​ Amato's PHOTOGRAPHY work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He has published two books of his photographic work. ​ IN 2014 AMATO RELEASED "COZY" BOOK AND POP UP SHOP. WITH THE SUPPORT OF VIRGIL ABLOH AND SHANYE OLIVER. COLLABORATIONS INCLUDED OFF WHITE, HOOD BY AIR, LUAR ZEPOL AND AMBUSH. WITH BOOK LAUCH POP UPS SHOPS AT VENUES LIKE GR8 JAPAN, COLETTE PARIS, ITHK, WILDSYLE LA, 424 ON FAIRFAX, VFILES SOHO, MACHINE A AND SELFRIDGES LONDON. ​ IN 2016 AMATO RELEASED "THE IMPORTANTS" PUBLISHED BY PHAIDON PUBLISHING. FORWARD BY Alix BrownE / AFTERWARD BY Rick Owens. Kevin Amato CURRENTLY RESIDES IN Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Art Director

I currently specialise in automotive and tech content, offering directing, editing and cinematography services. But I have also gained a huge variety of experience in video and television productions in other areas. I have a proven track record in using all the major manufacturer's camera systems, as well as gimbal and drone technologies. I am also a highly skilled editor and have expert knowledge of Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro, After Effects and DaVinci Resolve. I pride myself on being a resourceful creator, tackling ambitious content usually considered beyond the scope of single-shooters. I also have led teams and crews on larger projects, and can inspire the best from other contributors. My mantra is to always exceed the expectations of the client. Clients include; Ferrari, BBC Studios, CNBC and Xsolla. I am a US permanent resident and do not require any visa or sponsorships to work.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Landscape Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator

Gray Fagan, also known online as graysworld, is a Louisiana native, born and raised in Baton Rouge. His love for storytelling led him to LSU where he studied film for two years before transferring to Chapman University where he graduated with a BFA in Film Production. Fagan has amassed over 4.6M followers across platforms with an incredible engagement rate of 60.03% -- 32.9x the benchmark average. Gray was recently contracted by HBO and HBOmax to launch and run their TikToks as an in-house Creator, quickly growing their followings to 1M+. He can be seen both starring in and in the writers room for the new digital sketch series STAPLEVIEW, co-produced by Sam Grey and Stoney Sharp (COMEDY BANG! BANG!, I LOVE YOU AMERICA) with head writer Reggie Henke (I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE). Gray can next be seen starring opposite Owen Thiele in the untitled indie short film produced by Greg Daniels (THE OFFICE, PARKS AND REC, KING OF THE HILL, THE SIMPSONS) and directed by Haley Daniels (MY MOM YOUR DAD). Gray has previously worked with brands including Curology, Hot Topic, and Anker.

• Creative Director
• Social Media Producer

Rui Gao is a 16 year old up and coming social media personality who is passionate about creating fashion, beauty, art, and anime related content. As a result of spending most of her childhood living in China, Rui embraces her Chinese heritage and hopes to inspire/empower fellow Asians! She started posting fashion videos on her TikTok @funkyfitz in November 2019, and quickly started to gain a cult following. From there she began creating fashion related content on her Instagram account and quickly fell in love with YouTube. On her channel she posts decor videos, school vlogs, look books, etc. Her in video animations and unique editing style have resulted in impressive viewership for such a young channel, many of her videos getting over 400k views in a week. Rui says posting on social media has helped her discover her unique sense of style, and has taught her that daring to be different is perfectly okay. She loves to connect with her supporters, and has made it her goal to encourage and inspire them to be the fullest, most true version of themselves.

• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer

Deemed a “Breakthrough Star” by MMSCENE Magazine, English-Nigerian producer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, speaker, and model, ASHER YELO, is one to watch. As a self-taught musician, he is taking the definition of “bedroom producer” to new heights, having already written and produced for the likes of Harmony Samuels; producing duo, Sons of Sonix; Brittany B.; Coco Jones; and Reina, before even graduating from high school. His self-written, produced, and performed debut solo project, know me (2021) was added to over 3,000 playlists on Spotify alone, including New Music Friday, BBC Radio 1 UK Top 40, and more. His lead single “go backwards” was featured in Oprah Winfrey’s “Queen Sugar” and also received support from Australian radio. Now at 20 years of age, 2022 brings forth a new side of ASHER YELO, as demonstrated through his widely-acclaimed remixes, which received recognition from the official Instagram team, and led to an onsite activation at Coachella. His Reddit live streams, in which he breaks down and teaches music production, have also garnered upwards of 2.5 million views. With Nigerian and English roots, his style is reflective of both elements of West African beats and introspective English lyricism, which will be on full display in his upcoming EP, mr. misunderstood. ASHER YELO’s ability to create music that communicates across borders is also evident through his ability to fluently speak French, and his global production style is influenced by having lived in multiple countries and traveled to five out of the seven continents. As a bi-racial artist with a strong desire to inspire the youth of his generation, he has written, produced, and performed original charity singles for the GEANCO Foundation, alongside the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Garfield, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Cynthia Erivo, in addition to a number of other philanthropic endeavors. In conjunction with his burgeoning music career, ASHER YELO has walked in numerous fashion shows, including four Dolce & Gabbana runways during Milan and New York Fashion Week. With nine years of experience honing his skills as a producer and writer, ASHER YELO also caught the attention of legendary Quincy Jones Productions, and signed to the company for management, shortly thereafter. Through his musical storytelling, he doesn't shy away from sharing his struggles, whether large or trivial, but hopes that his transparency can touch hearts and souls. As a completely independent artist, ASHER YELO’s mission isn’t just to be seen, but rather to help provide a voice for the unseen.

• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer

Madison Watkins is a singer/songwriter and was recently seen as a finalist on season 19 of the hit singing competition show “American Idol.” Watkins made her industry debut on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2016 and has since been independently releasing her original music, including her latest track “Get There Somehow.” Watkins has opened for numerous globally renowned artists including Elle King, Gwen Stefani and Jason Durulo; and also had the honor of performing with Tori Kelly during her time on “American Idol.” Recently Watkins' song “Blinded,” which continues to climb on all streaming platforms, was featured on CBS’s “Love Island USA.” During 2020, Watkins partnered with popular hair care brand Aussie on a social media campaign and in turn the brand licensed her song “Curls.” The #CurlMagic TikTok campaign generated over 1.7 billion views. Watkins boasts an impressive social following and has collaborated with leading brands such as Netflix, Puma and Bose among others. Watkins is a Fayetteville, Arkansas native and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer

Yulia Tregub Morris is a Los Angeles-based photographer specializing in fine art, lifestyle, personal branding, and reportage photography. She was born in Moscow, Russia. Her photography journey began at the Moscow bureau of the Associated Press, where she worked as an accountant after her graduation with a Bachelor degree in Business Management. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Alexander Zemlianichenko recognized her talent and became her long-term mentor in photography. She photographed fashion shows, theatre performances, daily news, and protests, contributing to the Associated Press. In 2013 she immigrated to the United States and continued working as a freelance photographer, photographing events, people, using her love to tell a story with a camera. Her photographs have been published in Time, The Washington Post, and other outlets, and included in numerous exhibitions in both Los Angeles and Moscow. Her personal work explores people in their environment, daily life, and moments in between. She is active in the photo community and you can often find her at various local art events, exhibitions, and art shows either showcasing her work or as a guest. She is a member of the Los Angeles Center of Photography and on the board of directors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

Irina Logra is a pet and nerd friendly award-winning photographer who dedicates her life to helping conscious businesses and wonderful individuals thrive. Once you set her on a task to bring betterment to your life, she'll do everything possible not just to reach but to exceed your expectations. To make sure such an ambitious goal is achieved, Irina utilizes only top-notch equipment, hires talented and reliable professionals, and never stops learning new techniques and tricks, even if it requires spending a night browsing TikTok. She is even willing to register on Snapchat to test how your content will look there. When Irina is not helping Mitsubishi, Cirque du Soleil, Cadillac, Adobe, Citizen, Walmart, Kaspersky, UCLA, Mt. Wilson Observatory, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault, Frame.Io, GoDigital develop captivating visual content, she is probably nerding out on quantum theory, rock climbing, painting by numbers, kickboxing, but most likely reading Adweek and researching the latest marketing trends. Yet all these activities can eventually become tiresome. She's actually much happier serving her true purpose - working with you on exceeding your goals. If you are a conscious business or a wonderful individual, please, drop her a line. Irina's life is meaningless if she is not helping others, so do not hesitate to contact her even if all you need is advice.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Hi, I’m Timothy and I look forward to connecting with you on Storyhunter! For 15+ years I’ve enjoyed working on films and television series on 7 continents as a producer and EMMY-nominated cinematographer for content seen on Al Jazeera, Discovery, Hulu, NYT, PBS, Netflix, Showtime, and VICE. I have deep experience working as a one-person band and overseeing crews, am a Part 107 Drone Pilot, PADI certified, a UC Berkeley-trained journalist, fluent in Spanish, and a Boat Captain. With my company Documenting Life Productions I am the director, producer, and cinematographer of 4 feature documentaries including 2 theatrically released Oscar qualifiers on themes including science and technology, the environment, and an especially meaningful film chronicling my Aunt Diana Nyad becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida. I am now consulting producer on NETFLIX’s forthcoming NYAD starring Annette Benning and Jodie Foster. EARLY INSPIRATION IN STORYTELLING As an adventurous kid, I would anxiously await visits from my Aunt Diana Nyad (yes, the famous swimmer!) to tell stories of sled riding at the Alaskan Iditarod or diving with whales in Patagonia while working as an on-air correspondent for ABC Wild World of Sports. Diana's experiences helped set my eyes on a future in storytelling and I spent my college summers working 80 hours/week as an NBC Production Assistant, plotting my post-college career in Hollywood. FROM UNDERGRAD TO GLOBAL ADVENTURER Destined for my own adventures, I finished undergrad in Barcelona, backpacked around Latin America and Asia, landed in war-torn Colombia volunteering for human rights orgs, and found a new drive to make a positive impact on the world. A Hollywood assistant job didn’t sound attractive anymore, yet work in Colombia wasn't paying the bills so I attended UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism to acquire real-world journalism training while working as an Assoc. Producer for the doc series PBS Frontline/World and as a summer reporting fellow at the Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia. After winning the best doc prize at Berkeley, I felt I was on the path to a meaningful career. LET'S CONNECT Outside of work, my fiancé, Lora, and I, have created our own paradise living aboard our boat in Marina del Rey, and we recently built out a Joshua Tree AirBnB. Our dog, Lina, loves it there. If you’re looking for world-class storytelling with a record of conceptualizing, pitching, writing, producing, directing, cinematography, audio, and distributing, then we should definitely talk. I love exploring complex subjects and making them easy and engaging for everyone to understand. Thanks for reading my story, Timothy Wheeler ~

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

After film school, I started my career in New York City as a Production Assistant and editor. It was exciting to balance my time between production and being on set and post production and editing a project for months at a time. My first producing job was a music video for James Taylor. I moved to Los Angeles and produced music videos and commercials. Soon after, I found myself going to Nashville to produce country music videos for Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride. I have been nominated for 14 Academy Of Country Music Awards for Producer / Best Music Video and have won the award 5 times. In-between the music videos I would produce commercials for clients such as FORD, Tropicana Juice, Kraft Foods, Varilux, Kia, Jack Daniels and Blue Cross to name a few. ​ Always keeping busy, I moved into Television producing specials and long form DVD's for NBC, ABC and FOX. Some of these include: THE PASSION (FOX - Produced all of the pre tape segments), Olivia Newton John-Live from the Sydney Opera house (a Live 10 camera performance based DVD), WIND IN THE WIRE - Producer for a TV movie for ABC, Rascal Flats, Nothing Like This - (ABC) a behind the scenes look of the band creating a new album. Along with numerous promos for NBC/Universal, Fox and ABC. ​ I've even kept up my editing skills by cutting documentaries for Wings Over Wendy's, Pioneers of the Automobile and several commercials and web series. ​ My philosophy has always been to create a “team” atmosphere with my production crew. Growing up, i worked in the family run dry cleaners, where my dad taught me every aspect of the dry cleaning industry. I learned to deal with the public and manage employees. I have put this same type of experience into producing. Over the years I have learned details of all equipment and I try to stay current with the latest trends in everything from cameras to lighting styles. I have made it a point to learn as much as I can from every department on a movie set or in post production. This comes in handy when budgeting and dealing with problems that arise during production. Because of my experience, I am able to aid in decisions and even think outside the box to come up with solutions to a problem. My background producing commercials, promos, documentaries, music videos and multi-camera shows has taught me that there are many creative solutions to the problems that arise in production.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Creative Director
• Graphic Designer
• Art Director
• Product Photographer
• Commercial DP

Art Director / Motion Designer / Cinematographer with record of delivering award-winning campaigns. Specializing in Directing / Shooting and VFX Supervision. A self-starter and passionate with a strong creative eye to maintain consistency and quality across all deliverables. Live and breathe the latest digital technologies, design, typography, photography, cinematography, storytelling and music. Go-to Passionate team leader with seven years managing a highly experienced best in class creative post team, consisting of motion designers, art directors, and Flame Artist. Success guiding efforts covering post-production, creative strategy, visual direction, and creating meaningful content that connects with core audiences. Solid interpersonal skills, down to earth and strong belief in creative diversity. Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D and a fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• HD Live Operator

Grace Bukunmi is a photographer, art director and stylist who is also sought after as a lifestyle, fashion + travel influencer. Bukunmi launched her freelance photography career with commissioned work from Elle, Highsnobiety, Hypebeast & Complex while growing a styling portfolio that includes musicians Martin Garrix and Alicia Keys & brands such as Nike and Target. Most recently, her photoshoots, artwork, interviews & features can be found on the pages of Vogue, Teen Vogue, OkayPlayer, Fader, Milk, Dazed, Popsugar, Complex, Galore, Ladygunn, Refinery29, AfroPunk, NY Times, and The Cut or stowed within the visual archives at brands such as VSCO, Reebok Adidas, Motorola Solutions and Diesel. As an influencer, she has fronted campaigns for brands including Amex, Dirty Lemon, Jagermeister, Polaroid, Maserati and Tumi. She has also provided multi-platform social coverage at several major music and art festivals for both publishers and brands. Her interviews for both types of clients range from pop stars such as Ashanti and Sabrina Claudio to artists such as Migos and Travis Scott. Her most recent work centers around the female gaze and identities of otherness which has found her at the forefront of social justice organizations including Unity in Color, Magic in her Melanin, and Nasty Women Portraits. The thread that ties Bukunmi's work is her fascination with finding beauty and light in every form of humanity.

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• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Content Strategist
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Influencer

Nat Prinzi is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur who has founded multiple entertainment and multimedia companies, each a vehicle to express his unique creative vision and ideal. Prinzi has directed, created, and produced over 300 projects, including original series, award-winning short films, documentaries, music videos, and ad campaigns for fortune 500 companies. He has worked with a variety of brands including Pepsi, Verizon, Instagram, Swatch Group, Converse, Uninterrupted, New Balance, De Beers, Linkedin, Dell, ASUS, Morgan Stanley, Roc Nation, Macy's, Dell, Charles Schwab, COMPLEX and more. Nat is also the Founder and Executive Producer of Betterdays Media, and serves as the lead creative, and directorial force behind Betterdays’ array of projects in the commercial, digital, scripted and unscripted spaces. ________ Betterdays Media is an award winning full-service Production and Entertainment company with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We specializes in the creation of commercial, branded, and entertainment content for major brands, agencies, networks, and publishers worldwide. We are a diverse group of creatives, producers, and innovators with an insatiable hunger for storytelling and getting shit done. Our focus and sensibilities stem from a deep cultural attunement to the newest movements in music, culture, style, and filmmaking. We've created and produced original series, award-winning films, ad campaigns for fortune 500 companies, as well as music videos for grammy award-winning artists. Betterdays represents a collection of diverse and innovative award-winning Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, and Post-Production artists. Whether a social campaign, brand film, or a 30 second spot - our work is driven by our purpose to create entertaining, elevated, result driven content. Betterdays prides itself in being a minority owned company, and operated by women and BIPOC.

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Content Strategist
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer

Patrick T. Fallon is a photojournalist in Los Angeles specializing in news, features and sports: looking to capture unique moments of life with every assignment. Editorial clients include the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, and The Dallas Morning News. He also has demonstrated his experience as a skilled field editor under extremely tight deadlines at major events including the Olympics, Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, World Series, Grammy Awards, and NASA Curiosity Mars Rover landing. In these situations production deadlines were met enabling global wire service distribution and saving significant press time for newspaper production. In 2018 he was honored with a Humanitarian Award from the National Press Photographers Association for his actions to help a woman from her burning home in Redondo Beach, California. He is currently serving as a board member for the NPPA. He received two awards from Pictures of The Year International (POYi) for coverage of the 2016 U.S. election and the impact of wildfires in the wake of California’s historic drought. His coverage of the Joplin, Missouri tornado was also recognized by College Photographer of the Year. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, his collegiate experiences gave him a tour across the country, including the Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Morning News, the Houston Chronicle, the Valley News in New Hampshire and the picture desk at ZUMA Press. He attended the Eddie Adams Workshop XXIII. He is available for editorial and commercial assignments throughout California, with the ability to transmit remotely on location on deadline. Please contact him for more information.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Drone Operator

Savannah Bloch is an American/South African filmmaker and graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Her feature film directorial debut, And Then There Was Eve, won a 2017 Jury Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival and opened numerous Women’s Film Festivals across the U.S. As a digital producer/cinematographer, Savannah created 50+ mini-documentaries for Hearst Digital Media and over 300 videos for medical education. Shooting documentary footage of Chinese neocolonialism in Nicaragua, the eviscerating impact of shrapnel on Syrian refugees and rural surgery in remote Bolivia have reshaped her view of the world and unearthed more questions. As a cinematographer, Savannah shot the award-winning feature film, Quality Problems and has worked with brands such as Us Weekly, Popsugar, TLC, and Netflix. Savannah studied stage directing in NYC at The Barrow Group and afterwards honed her skills as an actor’s director in two plays. One is a dark comedy about a dysfunctional family and the second probes the post-9/11 Sikh experience. Currently, Savannah is in post-production on an Irish music documentary. Savannah runs a weekly director’s workshop in Hollywood called The Sandbox and teaches cinematography at USC. Her passions include social innovation, feminism, surfing and veganism.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News

Multimedia storyteller Sarah Fretwell looks deeper into the intersection of the environment, people, and business with one question: “What if the new bottom line was love? Her award-winning work explores the lives of everyday people with extraordinary stories and creates the human connection that engages people on a personal level. Her work offers individuals a voice for justice, insight for solutions, and the human connection needed for international engagement. She loves collaboration, working as a team, creating compelling stories, and living outside of the box. Clients & Publications The World Bank Group, United Nations, USAID, USAID Indonesia, Tara Expeditions Foundation, BioCarbon Fund, SXSW Interactive, TEDx, The Royal Academy of Engineering, The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, Enough Project, Human Rights Watch, Outside Magazine, Beads of Esiteti, Parker Clay, International Peace Initiatives, The Surfrider Foundation, CNBC, Bloomberg, Social Documentary (SDN), Blue Earth Alliance, and Photoville. Sarah completed the COVID-19 Safety Training for Visual Journalists.

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• Drone Operator
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Marianela Maldonado and Robin Todd are filmmakers who have developed a film and television career in the UK, Europe, South America and US, by writing, directing and editing both short and feature films, documentaries and animations. They have filmed the feature film "Children of Las Brisas" shot over seven years on one of the most dangerous slums of the world. As documentary filmmakers they have directed and produced a tv series for South American Broadcasters Biopiratería and Indigenous communities, worked in Independent documentaries in Venezuela, Bolivia and Colombia. They have also shot current affairs for BBC World and recently, they have been working for Univision in short documentaries. Robin and Marianela created Invento Films, a film company in Souther California where they have been developing fiction, documentary and animation.

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• Reporter / Journalist
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
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