Discover Top Documentary DPs in Simi Valley, California, USA

I am a documentary filmmaker and freelance editor, cinematographer, and graphic designer based in San Diego, California. To date I have produced and directed two feature length documentaries as well as a number of music videos and commercial video productions. My most recent film, Answering the Call – the American Struggle for the Right to Vote – starred civil rights icon John Lewis and was featured on Rachel Maddow, Esquire, Slate, The Huffington Post, Vox, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Some of my commercial clients include Intuit, HP, FICO, and Major League Baseball.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary

From surviving the harsh winters of northern Scandinavia to witnessing the aftershocks in Nepal, Andrew is a world traveler whose work has been featured by Apple, Billboard, Complex Mag, and Hypebeast. With experience of analyzing light and immersing himself in over 30 countries, he is able to fabricate any mood to enhance a story. His travels are what allow him to continue to find new stories and practice his craft. Andrew has an unrivaled technical eye for detail and the ability to problem solve through cinematic theory and lighting techniques.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am multi-faceted DP, Director and Editor. I have solo-traveled to 10+ countries and document my journies. Sometimes I go out with a narrative in mind, other times I am able to build a compelling story in the edit. I have a Black Magic Pocket 4k that shoots RAW footage. Incredible for color information and achieving cinema quality film. My go to lens is the Olympus 12-100 IS and Laowa 9mm. I also have a Ronin-S for stabilization, and a shotgun mic for audio. Looking forward to working with you on your next project!

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Colorist

I am a dynamic, creative and multilingual professional with 17 years of experience in video production from start to finish, including filming, video editing, script writing, pitching story ideas, directing crews, strategic planning, budgeting and audience engagement. I've created Documentaries, Branded Content and Social Media Productions. I like to think outside the box, and I am comfortable working in teams or independently to achieve goals. I have a depth of experience in long-form episodic productions from ideation to rollout.

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

Carla Dauden was born in Brazil, but at age 18 she followed her passion for film and decided to study cinema in California. She directed a variety of award winning shorts and music videos, and in June 2013 gained recognition all over the world for her viral video "No I'm Not Going to the World Cup." She was featured in major news channels and papers, and her video now has more than 4 million views on YouTube. Carla is currently working as a director for documentaries and narratives both in Brazil and in Los Angeles.

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

Hi! I’m a cinematographer who grew up in St. Louis before running away to live in my truck and be a dirtbag climber. I’ve fabricated puppets, restored and lived in an old sailboat, and was deeply involved in the immersive art community in Oakland. Nowadays, I specialize in highly technical story-driven cinematography. I do a lot of documentary work, but really love narrative comedy and other genre work that demands a high level of craft. I own: -an Arri Amira camera package -an Aaton XTR Prod 16mm s16 Film camera package -an a7siii camera package

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer

Pea is a cameraperson born and raised in Peru and currently living in Los Angeles, California. Through their lens, they explore culture, social movements, and the BIPOC and queer communities. Their work includes documentaries, fiction films and social media content and has been shown in festivals in four continents. In 2017, they earned their B.A. in Film from UCLA with an emphasis in cinematography. Deeply in love with Pachamama, they enjoy hiking, stargazing and learning sustainable ways to engage with nature.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer

Hello! My name is Spencer Burnham, and I am a BAFTA nominated Creative Producer and Director. I have extensive experience in live action, stop motion, and virtual and augmented reality creation. I was the Creative Producer on the BAFTA nominated Augmented Reality storytelling app "A Brief History of Amazing Stunts by Astonishing People." I have produced and creative produced VR and AR projects that have shown at Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Cannes. I also direct and produce claymation and live action shorts and music videos.

• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• VR / AR

I am a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Film. I have experience with underwater video in both nature cinematography as well as traditional film. I have worked in difficult conditions doing video work on sailboats and diving as well as on set experience with positions from gaffer, grip, assistant director, director, writer, etc. I have many skills that have come in hand as well from horseback riding and scuba diving, to ice skating and animal handling.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer

Whether I’m developing content for the high-powered world of commercial real estate or directing a wistful coming-of-stage story in a music video, I tell stories that stand for something. If it’s video, podcasts, articles, or even projection design, I lead projects with a creative but purpose-driven approach to content. I started in fiction writing and video production, and I carry those skills into other content services. I’m especially drawn to intimate stories that connect the little moments in life to larger societal conversations.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer

Hey Guys - I've worked as a writer/director/editor for the 4 years. I've worked on a variety of projects, with a variety of clients, both by myself, and in a team. I own all of my own equipment, including two 4k cameras, audio equipment, tripods, stabilizers, and drones. I'm also a licensed drone pilot. My areas of expertise have been viral videos (I have 12 viral videos to my name) and corporate videos, and shorts. I can take a project from conception to social all on my own if need be, and don't mind dawning different hats to get the job done.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I’m an Emmy-nominated television producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with 20 years of expertise producing and directing high-quality videos for film, television, and online platforms. I’m proficient in crafting compelling narratives to emotionally engage audiences. I’m ready to tackle challenges using strong problem-solving and leadership skills, while driving impactful storytelling to elevate the team’s creative endeavors. I’ve filmed on 6 continents and my work has aired on HBO/ MAX, ABC, PBS, Sundance, Nat Geo, CW, TNT, Discovery, A&E, & VICE.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Hello, my name is Laura, and I work as a freelance filmmaker through my company, Leprika Productions. I received my B.F.A. in film and TV from New York University. After working in the New York film industry, I moved to South Florida and made several short documentaries and one feature documentary for non-profit organizations, as well as over 30 local Walmart commercials. Currently I live in Los Angeles and do freelance work as a director, shooter and editor on commercials, social media videos and documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer

Andy is a well rounded artist who enthusiastically tackles every aspect filmmaking, from Preproduction, Production, to Postproduction. He creates branded content, commercials, music videos, and short films as a Director, Producer, and Editor both professionally and as a personal craft. Andy's previous experience includes working with clients such as Grammy-winning artist The Alabama Shakes, Georgia's celebrity "badass lawyer" Jamie Casino, and other numerous brands such as Itau Bank, Guinness, and Coca-Cola.

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

Michael S Donaghey is a Los Angeles based creative, producer and director. He has shot, produced and directed for agencies, brands and artists large and small. In 2013 he co-founded Scratch Empire, a creative collective and digital design studio with a base in both NYC and Dublin, Ireland. Michael has a passion for exploring new forms of creative expression and thrives working and playing at the intersections of art and technology. His pursuit of adventure and search for inspiration have taken him across the world from Alaska to Africa, always with a camera in hand.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Audio Storyteller

A Los Angeles based camera operator and producer who has shot projects around the United States, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. My first film as co-producer and cinematographer, Tall as the Baobab Tree, confronts child marriage in rural Senegal and was released by Sundance Artist Institute after being screened at BFI London, Rotterdam, San Francisco International, and closing the Human Rights Watch Festival in NYC. I also co-produced and shot a 30 minute documentary entitled The Board of Education exploring the use of corporal punishment in U.S. public schools.

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

Now that my award-winning doc "Rock the Boat - Saving America's Wildest River" is in distribution, I'm ready to tackle short-format stories that focus on the hidden workings of our democracy. From how a vote gets to the local city council floor to where your water comes from, there are endless hidden details that support the workings of our world. I believe it's an imperative in today's society to know how we get to where we are on a daily basis. I'm a quick editor and a charming host, with a good sense of timing and music, and great comedic timing.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

LEAH DE LEON is an award winning documentary filmmaker and photographer. She is driven by her innate curiosity about people and her love for travel, telling empowering stories that explore culture and identity around the world. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in documentary filmmaking from Chapman University and was a Nikon Storytellers Scholarship recipient. She is a co-founder, director and producer at Unreel Stories, a San Diego-based production company, where she creates original branded content and short films.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager

Helki Frantzen is a documentary cinematographer and director based in Los Angeles. Helki has worked as a cinematographer with PBS SoCal, Vice News, Frontline, the Atlantic, the LA Times, BBC, Rollingstone Magazine, and the Dutch public television network, HUMAN, and the short films she has lensed have been screened at various festivals, including Camden International Film Festival, DOC NYC, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Short of the Week, and AFI Fest. She is the recipient of a Los Angeles Press Club award.

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

I am an award winning photographer, cinematographer and documentary filmmaker as well as a highly motivated freelance writer and producer of original content for digital news media, television and the big screen. Along with my brother and business partner, we successfully raised over $165,000 on Kickstarter's crowdfunding platform for the production of a documentary feature co-produced with actress and activist Eva Longoria. Selected as a Finalist in the category of Short Film for the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices competition.

• Fixer
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist