Discover Top Documentary DPs in Simi Valley, California, USA

Trained in Direction and Cinematography at the Prague Film School and worked as head of development and marketing at Vinod Chopra Films on such record-breaking blockbusters as Lage Raho Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots. I'm currently developing features scripts to direct and produce under my banner. In the meanwhile, I am open to collaborations and working as a consultant on development and marketing of scripted shows for TV, feature films, and commercial work.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Jessica McCabe is the creator and host of “How to ADHD,” a popular YouTube series focused on educating and supporting ADHD brains around the world.  It’s designed as an ADHD toolbox: a humorous and heartfelt mix of research-based strategies and lessons learned from her own journey into ADHD adulthood. Jessica's work has been featured by TEDx, Today.com, Upworthy, and more. Her Youtube channel can be found at: http://youtube.com/howtoadhd

• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary

Our mission here at dOP is simple: quality. Being one of the top San Diego Video Production Companies, creating a valuable, high-quality digital learning or informational product for your organization is our goal. We are focused on producing informative, meaningful content for video, web and mobile-based delivery to fulfill corporate and government needs. Consistently delivering a product of unparalleled quality ultimately projects and protects the brand image of our clients.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Full-Service Live Production

Casey is a versatile filmmaker and videographer with a wide array of skills. A graduate of the American Film Institute with 15 years professional experience in doc, narrative, TV, video journalism, commercial and digital filmmaking. All in one production, capable of producing, directing, shooting, lighting, sound, edit and post delivery. He also runs a full service film company and put together and lead a crew and production of any size and scope.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Ellen Houlihan is an Emmy-winning and Clio-nominated narrative and commercial film director whose work has been featured on The Huffington Post, Upworthy, Perez Hilton, Hello Giggles, Splitsider, Nerdist, Sarah Silverman and Brett Ratner's social media channels and MTVu. Her passion for female empowerment and underdog stories is evident across her documentary, commercial and comedy work. www.ellenhoulihan.com

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

I am a multimedia artist that often works shooting and editing in a digital video format. I run a small-scale organization which I use to produce digital media (both commissioned work and personal endeavors). My central goal when shooting documentary-style footage is to work organically/harmoniously with subjects in their environment to capture video that is true to life. I aim to frame each shot so that the viewer is engaged aesthetically as well as conceptually.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer

Hello! I have a great deal of experience directing/filming/editing commercial work for some of the worlds biggest brands. From long form narrative to social media campaigns and everything in between, my passion for storytelling has taken me to some pretty incredible places and around the world. If you are looking for a jack of all trades or a specialist to round out your team, i'm your guy. I absolutely love what I do and am always looking to collaborate with great creatives.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Having graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production and a minor in Women's Studies, Seannie works as both a Director of Photography as well as a freelance Camera Assistant. Seannie aims to collaborate on work that illuminates diverse experiences and creates a space for representation in the medium of film, and currently works in documentary, narrative, and music video genres.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Eric has more than 15 years of experience in film and video making. He won a Student Academy Award for his graduate thesis film in 2008, and has worked as a photojournalist at ABC24 in Memphis, TN, and a promotional video producer and editor at Relativity School in Los Angeles. His works have been showcased around the world at various film festivals. He is proficient in lighting, camera operation, editing, and most important, telling human stories and capture the emotions in everyday people.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

Hi, my name is Ben and I actually went to school to study acting at Carnegie Mellon University. I had been editing shorts for a few years before I went to college, and continued what work I could for the four years I was there. I edited internal projects for the School of Drama every year, and created a few films of my own on the side. Now that I'm in New York, I edit documentary footage for Round Room Image.

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

I create original video content that inspires consumers to engage and connect with your brand. I climbed the Hollywood food chain until I finally couldn't take it any more and had to make my own stuff. Throughout my journey, I've worked with on multi-million dollar films (I'm IMDB-able!) with A-list talent, as well as no budget, non-union shorts and everything in between. I look forward to helping you realize your vision.

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

I am is an experienced, multilingual multimedia journalist with coding and programming skills and extensive experience with video and documentary production. I am currently based in Los Angeles, Calif. I hold a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. I am well travelled in Africa where I have done most of my freelance work, which has been published in national Danish newspapers, such as Politiken and Berlingske.

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

Shana has over a decade of experience as a professional photographer, whose duties include those of a photo editor, videographer and video editor as well. She has worked in the professional sports arena as well as the events, marketing, and journalism sectors of the industry. She’s an organized, efficient, personable strategic thinker who works well alone or on a team. She considers excellence and integrity to be of the utmost importance both her in professional dealings and personal life.

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

DP with years of experience working on projects large and small; TV and commercial, corporate and narrative, music videos and documentaries. I specialize in stabilized camera movement and shooting beautiful, cinematic, engaging interviews. I am a RED Komodo owner/operator, I own/operate a RS2 Pro, and I also own/operate a 16ft jimmy jib for even more dynamic shots for your project. Check out my IMDb or my website to see more of my work and credits!

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Raised in Austin, Texas, Jake is a documentary director of photography based in Los Angeles. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Texas standard, and for kutx among other news outlets. An MFA graduate of UCLA's Theater, Film and Television School, and apart from being a full time dog dad, Jake focuses particularly on stories based in California, Texas, the southwestern US and Latin America

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary

Emmy Award winning Director of Photography and camera operator with more than 20 years of experience in television and content production with an emphasis in sports, travel, and branded content. From documentary series, to sporting events, and entertainment specials, I’ve shot in more than 18 different countries, on six continents. Clients: Fox, PGA Entertainment, NBC, Red Bull, Fox Sports, CBS, Therabody, Mountain Dew, Toyota, Sports Illustrated, TIME Magazine, Forbes

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• HD Live Operator
• Commercial DP
• Fixer

I am a bilingual journalist skilled in producing, reporting, writing, and editing. I have worked with California State University's Titan Communications as a reporter, producer, and editor for their programs such as OC News and Al Día, Titan Weekly, The Report, and InFocus. I have also previously worked with Univision as a production assistant for their Destino 2020 Town Hall and "Real America" Democratic Presidential Forum.

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• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Fixer
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

An experienced and versatile producer, filmmaker, editor and writer, Dominique is a one man band video journalist currently based in New York City. She has spent the past year working as a video producer at OZY Media, where she produced, shot and edited OZY’s first social video series: Life, Interrupted, which was a nominee in the 2018 Webby awards. Previously, Dominique graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Photojournalism program.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Sound Mixer

I specialize in recipe and "Tasty" style videos for social and digital platforms, and I support clients in telling their story through their food in an honest, authentic, and fair way. I help brands brainstorm and produce high-quality content that makes the viewer want to reach through their screen, grab the food, and eat it. I am a team of one, as of now – developing all graphic and visual content.

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• Product Photographer

RWCP is a team of creative professionals that partner with businesses to create memorable, emotionally impactful video content that leaves a lasting impression and elevates brand. Founder Rob Wiltsey is an expert in storytelling, communication strategy, and content development. He has done creative work for brands including Goodwill, The Hollywood Reporter, Delta Airlines, Salvation Army, People Magazine, USA Today, Habitat for Humanity, and the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

• Commercial DP
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• Documentary DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant