Discover Top Documentary DPs in Simi Valley, California, USA

Founder of Brand Story, a Video Marketing Agency. We work with brands, businesses, nonprofit organizations who want to connect on a deeper level. Our brand story videos capture the stories around a business in a way that they are strategically told to land with the ideal target viewer. From a 3 day shoot in Baja California Mexico telling the incredible stories behind nonprofit organization Greatness Collective, to capturing the Story Influence Event of Chris Smith's popular "The Campfire Effect" and helping them sell out their next events, we create both mini-documentary as well as narrative videos with frameworks that capture the essence of a business.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Videography has always been a passion of mine. I have been interested in all aspects of videography since Junior High. I currently have a 4 year degree in the field and constantly expanding my skills to further assist my video work. Some of these skills are music composition, vfx, writing and graphic design. I also enjoy matte painting, programming and audio engineering. My wife is at least assisting on my projects because I love to have multiple insights and love her talents. She's an excellent color grader, writer, photographer and graphic design artist! She has a more realistic approach to her art as mine is more Disney or World of War Craft style.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

Kadri Koop is an Estonian director/DP based in LA. Before moving to the US, she studied and worked in various parts of Europe and Asia from Amsterdam to Singapore. Her work experience extends from her native Tallinn to Beijing, London and Havana. She thrives in foreign production climates and has work experience in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English and Estonian. Her films have screened at film festivals from the US to the Middle East, and her work has been featured in various online publications including AJ+ Español, The Atlantic and USA Today. ​ Kadri holds an M.F.A. in Documentary Film & Video from Stanford University and is a cinematography fellow at American Film Institute.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Commercial DP

I live to shoot and shoot to live. My work history is compiled of a vast array of content. Nothing holds me from throwing myself at non-fiction content in its various forms, as well as my own artistic expressions in fiction. In the commercial realm, I've worked with huge clients as well as scrappy bands just starting out. I'm an explorer of the countless dimensions of the visual capture, and viewing experience. I've shot Features Films, Short Films, TV Ads, Web Ads, Promos, Music Videos, Documentaries, Scripted Web Series, Web Talk Shows, And Experimental Films. I'm willing and able to contribute to your story.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager

I'm a documentary/commercial filmmaker. I've been shooting now for over 10 years on everything from low/no budget to big budget productions. I started my own rigging company about 6 years ago, but I enjoy filmmaking more than running a business. Among many projects, building our own electric car has been one that's kept us entertained the last year, and I plan to integrate that into filmmaking projects coming up. I'm always excited for what's coming next and I embrace and learn a lot from every situation. Problem solving is what I do best, it really doesn't matter what type of problem it is. Hope we get to work on a project together soon.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Graphic Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer

Nader is a videographer, photographer, and documentary film director born in 1984, based in SD,CA. but he's available for any worldwide assignment, His postgraduate thesis focuses on the difference between the image in theater versus video art. Nader has acquired 85 international awards since he started his art career in 2010. Many of his Videos/photographs have been exhibited and published in highly prestigious venues including the National Geographic website & Great Big Story channel. Nader’s footages are known for expressing intimacy with his subjects as well as spontaneity. They have a dynamic quality that gives the impression that they are film scenes.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP

Cole Sprague is an innovative cinematographer known for their artful use of cutting edge production technology. With a background in robotics and photography, they are uniquely equipped to handle the technical aspects of production, and they have an eye for powerful imagery. From an early age Cole was exposed to fine art through their mother and grandmother, both lifelong painters, and learned to appreciate the possibilities of good lighting and composition. When they aren’t on set, Cole can often be found exploring the outdoors on their bike or in their 4Runner. Cole often fabricates custom hardware via 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting, to help tackle difficult production challenges.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Eric makes films that heal. With background in filmmaking and medicine, Eric is a director of documentary films. At Harvard Medical School, he co-founded a production company called Jubilee Project, and made films seen by 70 million people. For his work in storytelling, Eric was given USA Network’s Characters Unite Award. When he graduated medical school, Eric decided to pursue filmmaking full-time. Although unconventional, his unique background makes his films and filmmaking genuine and compassionate. Eric has worked with clients such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Anthem's CareMore Health, and Ariadne Labs.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

D.S. Chun (b.1983 San Cupertino, California, USA) is a director, writer, producer, editor, artist and teacher based in both Los Angeles and Quezon City. His last 12 years of work span the genres of commercial script, essay, review, fiction, poetry, mythology, screenplay, documentary, grant writing, and press releases. He has also engaged in curatorial, installation art, and event production practices throughout his career. The unifying motifs of his broad range of work include: the social impacts of belief, the hope in science as a civilizing force, the human saga of experimenting with power distributions in society, and love.

• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Copywriter
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Copy Editor

I have 25+ years experience producing documentary style videos and films. I have had films broadcast on PBS and Netflix. I have traveled to 9 countries (Afghanistan, Kuwait, Kosovo, India, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Antigua) and nearly every US state to pursue stories for my videos and films. In 2009 I founded a 501c3 non-profit called Storytellers International to produce documentary films of untold stories from around the world. I pursue stories of human drama that involve exceptional actions in extraordinary circumstances. I enjoy the travel and adventure of tracking down these stories.

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

I was born and raised in rural France before moving to Toronto when I was 11. I was introduced to various cultures and art forms, learned English and Spanish. I started crafting stories and making short films when I was 12. Years later, I attended Chapman University’s Dodge College, interned at Anonymous Content. In 2019 I started my production company SILIENCE. We work on narrative, commercial and music based projects. Our films have been selected at festivals such as BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, ENERGA CAMERIMAGE, USA FILM FESTIVAL, BLOW-UP ART HOUSE FILM FEST, MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL Our work's been featured on GRAMMY'S, ROLLING STONES, COMPLEX, NOISEY, ELEVATOR, WORLDSTAR, etc...

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Executive Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist

Brenton Oechsle is a freelance cinematographer / editor and award-winning filmmaker. His experience in documentary and narrative filmmaking extends over a decade.

 His work has been featured through The Atlantic, Tribeca, Heartland, Nowness, Hollyshorts, and recently through a Vimeo Staff Pick.

 He has also been able to apply his style toward advertising work and has completed pieces for clients such as Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, Facebook, Lids, Microsoft, and Herschel Supply Co. No matter the type of project - he seeks to tell stories that will have a positive impact
on an audience by expressing unity through the lens of human experience.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello, My name is Andrew Hancock. I am a working cinematographer living in Los Angeles. I have shot everything from feature documentaries to branded content and have produced content for several successful kickstarters as well as driven hundreds of thousands in sales for established companies. I was a finalist for a short documentary for Sundance and have won several film competitions. I shoot virtual reality content and know my way around almost every camera on the market. I have shot music videos for Chvrches and feature documentaries from a motorcycle in Mexico Got something to shoot, lets talk.

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

A graduate of the film studies program at CU Boulder, John Regalado is a filmmaker, cinematographer and editor based in Los Angeles. In 2012, his first short film, "Deliver Us," was named Best Student Film at the 2013 Oregon Independent Film Festival. In 2014, he produced and shot an interactive music video for Damon Albarn's "Heavy Seas of Love," which was selected for the 2014 Tribeca Online Film Festival. He's been creating short documentaries, films and web series since 2015. He co-produced, shot and edited the original series "Endangered," which was nominated for a Webby in 2018 in the Travel & Adventure category.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Commercial DP

Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Mark Anderson, I’m a director, camera operator and editor. I grew up in the backwoods of Michigan, however I now reside in Orange County, CA with my wife, Chelsea. I specialize in short form documentaries, brand stories and product videos. Since beginning full time production work in 2012, I’ve had the opportunity to tell stories for a number of different charities and has become a primary focus for my work. I also really enjoy working with startups and within collaborative partnerships focused on telling rich stories. Please feel to drop me a line anytime with your project or just to say hello!

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I've been a freelance videographer for over 3 years and have experience in various fields: shooting, editing, lighting, audio, motion graphics, creative directing/ treatments. I have worked with all different types of companies from advertising agencies, to digital media production companies, to state colleges. I am very easily adaptable to all types of work environments and can plan and execute a variety of videos which include: Promotional, fund raising, narratives, interview, humor, documentary, etc. I pride myself on creating quality content for my clients, all while being extremely organized, responsible, time efficient, and open to collaboration.

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

Born and raised in the high desert of Southwest Wyoming, Mark has been making documentaries for the last 15 years about subjects ranging from a Trona mine 2000 feet underground, mountain biking across the Red Desert, the origin story of Pilates, energy production, and WWII. His films have won awards at festivals worldwide, and secured distribution with major networks. He holds an MFA in Producing from USC, MA in Communication and Journalism from UW, and a BA in Film Production from DePaul. Mark splits his time between Wyoming and Los Angeles where he consults for the Sundance Institute Episodic Program.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Mohammad Tavakoli is a visual storyteller dedicated to capturing the essence of people, places, and brands. Through his business, Stopdown Media Inc., he has built a diverse portfolio encompassing commercial video production, commercial photography, documentary filmmaking, and editorial photography. Mohammad's work aims to authentically connect audiences through powerful visual narratives. His journey has involved creating engaging commercial campaigns and producing meaningful documentaries that bring important stories to light. Mohammad thrives on exploring new creative challenges, always striving to produce content that resonates deeply, whether for a brand, publication, or community.

• Graphic Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Product Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Music Composer
• Colorist

I am an independent producer with over fourteen years of practical experience. My past work includes the critically acclaimed digital series, Dudes, and the award winning series, I Killed Susan Blake. I have worked on numerous short films, feature films, and television shows. Additionally, I worked with a mobile trivia app and produced approximately 1,000 live game shows over a year and a half. As an independent production company, we offer great, qualified crew with current equipment at a competitive rate. Additionally, I do a lot of the producing and project management to ensure it's all done to the highest level & client satisfaction.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Simone Del Rosario is an award-winning journalist who followed her passion for telling compelling stories around the world. She most recently covered immigration and border issues in Southern Arizona for two years and regularly gained exclusive access to government operations. Before that, she traveled India telling stories for an international network audience. In one piece, she exposed illegal practices in a tourist beach town called Goa, where resorts used tankers to steal water from local wells. Simone received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University, where she honed her skills of visual storytelling for multiple platforms.

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