Discover Top Documentary DPs in Simi Valley, California, USA

I'm Corrie Vaus in San Diego, CA. A reporter turned videojournalist, I've got the equipment and experience to deliver all kinds of stories from breaking news to heartwarming features. Reporter, first for NBC in Flagstaff, AZ, then NBC in Reno NV, then NBC in San Diego. Also worked for the national show 'The List.' Freelance shooter, writer, editor since 2012.

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

I moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to begin my career as freelance filmmaker/editor. Since then I've had the chance to work with many reality television shows and documentary filmmakers. My work has been shown on MTV, Oxygen, Discovery, SpikeTV, A&E, and Al Jazeera. I love telling stories and I love to solve problems: 2 things you need to do constantly when you're making films.

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

Jack Schurman is an Emmy Award winning cinematographer. Jack is the cinematographer of “Jihad Rehab”, a feature length documentary which premiered at Sundance in 2022, as well as “The Sperm Bank”, a narrative short film that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2023. Jack’s othercredits include the Netflix series “QB1” and “Unnatural Selection”, as well as the Apple+ Series “Home”.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Born in Melbourne, Australia, I moved to the United States in 2014 to pursue filmmaking. Upon graduating Full Sail University film school in 2015 (Orlando, FL) I moved to Los Angeles. My focus is shooting commercials, branded content, documentaries and music videos. That said, I'm always open to a wide variety of other formats too.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer

I am a Cinematographer who likes to take every opportunity possible to tell a cinematic story, whether it is a feature film, short film, music video, or commercial. I worked primarily in documentary for 4 years in Austin,TX before moving to Los Angeles in 2019 to focus on narrative based cinematography.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Cameron Is a Los Angeles and Denver based Cinematographer. Graduated Long Beach State with a Cinematography degree in 2011 and immediately began working in the camera department. He has operated and pulled focus on numerous feature films, short films and commercials. He became a Local 600 1st Assistant Cameraman in 2016, and has continued to shoot on his own as a commercial cinematographer.

• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP

Experienced Video Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Skilled in Music Videos, Camera Operation, Editing, Equipment Management, and Cinematography. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from Emerson College.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

I specialize in documentary storytelling and news videography. Ever since graduating film school in 2015 I have had my eyes set on the non-fiction world. For the last 1.5 years I have honed my cinematographic skills shooting for a Bay-Area Based documentary production company. I'm ready to tell your story.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Anthony Liechti was raised in Anaheim California. Starting at the age of 9, Anthony and his friends would fool around with a digital camera shooting small skits in the local neighborhood. These skits would spark a passion for the young film maker who now lives for the art of directing cinema and bringing films to the world's screen.

• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Music Composer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

I graduated from the LA Film School in 2016 with a focus in cinematography. I was a trained Avid Assistant for a few years prior to school, and now mostly work in cinematography. I'm from West Hollywood, CA and love my city. I have worked on music video sets, commercial sets, new media television sets, as well as indie film and tv sets.

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

Videographer/Editor who worked for 10 years as a TV New Photojournalist. In 1998 I started my own company and have been working freelance since then. I live on the Central Coast of California much of my work is centered around tourism and promotion. I was the courtroom hall camera for much of the Michael Jackson trial in Santa Maria, CA.

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

Aloha! My name is Justin Langstaff. I grew up on the tiny island paradise of Kauai, HI and I currently reside in Ventura, California. I’m a Director/Producer/Editor for Elevated Media Productions. I love creating things, being outside, and having fun. I also enjoy collaborating with creative and passionate people, so hit me up if you need help bringing your next big idea to life!

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist

I work in the camera department as camera operator, camera assistant and DIT for the film industry, most of my work happens on commercial shoots and music videos. I'm developing my skills working closely to the cinematographers in order to have better results on post, I started in the business in a post production house and now I'm aiming to become a Director of Photography.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

Born in Chicago, Devlin McCluskey is a musician, producer, director and editor. After working in development on films such as Twilight and Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, he helped produce made for tv movies, and worked in post production on dozens of hit TV shows. His short films have been featured on Yahoo! Music, Flavorwire, and the blog for WNYC Radio. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Zac Adams is an LA based cinematographer and filmmaker. Originally from the Bay Area, he has also lived in NY and often travels for work around the globe. With a wide variety of production experience ranging from commercials and branded content, music videos, to virtual reality and feature films, Zac enjoy's collaborating with teams big and small and helping bring productions to life.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

I am a multimedia journalist that specializes in video production and reporting. For the past 10 years, I have worked with many companies such as TMZ, Fox television, Sundance, CW, AEG and Examiner.com as a digital media professional-mostly working on interviews and events. I am highly skilled in writing, shooting and editing all my projects, and very comfortable doing the project solo.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

After attending USC School Of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, Viken started working as a director of photography and film director on documentaries, commercials, music videos and short films. Viken’s passion is for creating powerful visuals that serve original stories and enhance the emotional impact of a film.

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

As a Director of Photography, It is my goal to show the world the beauty that should be saved and preserve a sense of things that will be lost. I hope to take people to the areas that are special, important, and fragile so they can develop a sense of appreciation that will lead to preservation. My work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, PBS and The Smithsonian Channel.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I'm a journalist and producer based in Los Angeles. I specialize in live video and breaking news. I write both short and long-form stories, along with video scripts. A lot of my prior work includes producing interviews and videos with brands like ATTN:, Maria Shriver's NBC reporting and Snapchat's Brother Discover Channel.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer

Producer and Editor with over eight years of experience working on sports, lifestyle and entertainment programming in a top five market. Skills include video strategy for social media platforms, brand development, shooting, editing, production coordination and script writing. Offering a creative approach to new media and willing to work beyond the call of duty.

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