Discover Top Documentary DPs in Simi Valley, California, USA

I'm Trevor, an award-winning media artist and filmmaker from Los Angeles. I've been all over the world shooting, from tv shows in Europe to feature films in the U.S. to travel projects in Asia. I've worked with clients like AirBnb, The Saigon Broadcasting Television Network, HBO, and Sony. I also operate an LA-based production company called Streets Ahead Productions. Not a converted system shooter, I'm comfortable with Canon, Panasonic, Sony, Arri, RED, and Blackmagic (I own models from most manufacturers), and if you name a camera, chances are I've had my hands on it. I gravitate toward narrative projects or documentary with a narrative twist and a lot of my personal work focuses on approaching race and mental health issues in unique ways. AMA, always down to chat about movies, tv, or the latest gear!

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Rajiv Smith-Mahabir (or Jeeves as he’s commonly known), is a cinematographer/editor who has worked in the narrative, documentary, and commercial worlds after graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2007. He has shot and edited videos for top brand clients such as Nike, Clorox, Hyatt, VEVO, and the San Francisco Board of Tourism, to name a few. Coming from an editing background, he is extremely familiar with the necessary framework of storytelling, and knows exactly where to place the camera in order to capture the action in the best way possible. Most recently he edited the feature documentary “Blindspot: Illusions of Justice” and filmed “Romeo is Bleeding” (an award-winning documentary executive produced by Russel Simmons). He has recently moved back to Los Angeles after living in Colombia for the past 4 years.

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

Jessica Peterson is a travel filmmaker, photographer, and journalist. She is the owner and director of Purple Noon Productions (purplenoonproductions.com) in Los Angeles, CA. Jessica has produced content for CNN Great Big Story, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Matador Network, Tastemade, and The Dodo. Her work has been featured on National Geographic Travel, Ovation, and Fubiz. In 2016, Jessica completed her first documentary, “American Soil, Chamorro Soul,” about the people of Guam. From fundraising to directing, Jessica is a born entrepreneur, wearing as many hats as it takes to complete a project. She wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film. The trailer has been viewed more than 1 million times and was the centerpiece in the Guam International Film Festival.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Copywriter

Ever since I can remember, I've had some type of camera in my hand. From skateboard videos to short narratives with friends. I've always been a problem solver and creator. In 2011 I began working in the film industry, working on shorts, music videos, passion projects, features, as well as local and national commercial spots. This career has taken me places, I thought I'd never see or experience. Cancun, Mexico, The Bahamas, and Aruba just to name a few. One of the beautiful aspects of this career is all the different industries you learn about while documenting them. What I've learned very quickly in this industry is how important, clear and precise communication is. Without clear, understanding of both the client and service provider, issues and challenges will arise.

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

I am based in San Diego, California. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and a masters in environmental studies. For the last 4 years I have traveled extensively in Mexico creating documentaries and stories on environmental issues. We have recently completed a ten-part web series called "Habitat: Initiatives for Sustainable Management", which portray organizations and communities that are models of successful management of their local natural resources. I am now working as a freelance videographer and am interested in branching out thematically with my stories into social and environmental justice issues, migration stories, travel stories, cooking, and cultural themes with international appeal.

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

Since mid 2019 I relocated to Los Angeles after having worked in the Middle East for the last seven years. I'm excited to explore this new place! For 2,5 years I worked as a TV producer and cameraman for RTL News in the Middle East (I was based in Tel Aviv and Istanbul) From 2012-2015 I was based in Erbil, Iraq. Where I worked for the Associated Press videosection. Also I've worked as a cameraman for international media like PBS Newshour, CBC News and Rudaw Media Network. I've worked as a videographer for multiple NGO's. The main topics I focused on are the Islamic State, religious and ethnic minorities and refugee/IDP issues in the Middle East.

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

I’m proud to have produced, shot and edited powerful stories for NBC, Upworthy and Fusion's social media channels, directed the launch video for President Obama’s Generation Indigenous campaign, and co-directed MTV’s most successful online documentary about Native activist musicians. As an MFA graduate from Columbia University’s screenwriting and directing program, I know how to build a solid story and communicate that story visually. I can’t wait to make the make your next project stand out from the crowd.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer

Hello. My name is Chris Stempel and I am a traveling Cinematographer and Photographer. I have been working in the motion and still industry for 6 years working with clients like: Marriott Hotels, TMobile, Ford, and many more. About me...I am Filmmaker, Photographer, and Creative Director. My passion is to create sights and sounds conspiring together to captivate and evoke emotion. I believe collaboration is the key to building a strong creative community and find value in relationships where honesty, creativity, and passion are priorities.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer

Nehemiah is a Director of Photography and Producer based in Los Angeles. Since 2014, he’s published projects with Time Magazine, NowThis, The Guardian, Huff Post, and many others. He works in documentary, fiction, and hybrid pieces, often with a focus on social justice, labor, and identity – viewership of his projects often numbers in the millions. He loves working with a passionate team to find visionary ways to tell important stories.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Line Producer / On-Location

Rafael Roy is an award winning documentary cinematographer. His videography, photographs and written stories have appeared in various outlets including KQED, Mother Jones, The Establishment, and Mission Local. Rafael studied Documentary Film at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he produced, edited, directed and shot the short documentary film, "Cipher," an official selection at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company

Recently graduated from the University Of Hartford with a degree in Cinema. I've intern in both public access and video production. I have gain PA experience through working on sets of short films and social media content. I've also produced and directed a documentary that's a winner of the 2014 high school long form-non fiction Emmy from the National Academy of television arts and sciences. (Boston/New England Chapter)

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Product Photographer

I'm an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, filmmaker and designer. I work on films, series and shorts for Netflix, HBO, Showtime, Vice, The New York Times. I also tell stories of companies and organizations. I have scalable camera, drone and lighting packages. I'm based in Los Angeles, CA. View my portfolio at http://bridawson.com

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director

Over 9 years experience in editing, producing, directing, music production, SFX and voice-overs. Alex is an independent professional filmmaker with a great experience in advertising, event, promo commercial and documentary videos. Clients: PepsiCo, Nivea, Nike, VW, Beeline, BMP Paribas, HTC, Playboy, Marriott Hotels, Cruiseline.com. Location - Los Angeles, CA

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

Brad LaBriola has led over fifty productions of documentaries and commercials around the world. Brad earned his MFA from UCLA’s Producers Program, where he was mentored by Academy Award winners. Other interests include alpaca wool sweaters, ultimate frisbee, and beard maintenance. Brad lives in Culver City, CA with his new bride, married in September 2015.

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

Troy Farah is a freelance photojournalist and videographer from Phoenix, Arizona. His photography, writing and video has appeared in VICE News, BNN, LA Weekly, Phoenix New Times, and many others. In addition to several documentary shorts, he has directed several short films that were part of the Arizona Filmmaker Showcase. His website is troyfarah.com and his Twitter handle is @filth_filler.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Portrait Photographer
• Transcriber
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Victoria is an award-winning Video Producer and Editor with 8 years experience creating docu-style commercial work, films, and episodic shows for broadcast. Her proven track record shows her confidence in contributing success to ambitious new projects. Currently, she is a long form episodic editor at VeryLocal, a Hearst Digital Streaming Platform.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Jeremy Johnson is a director, editor, and producer, with extensive narrative and commercial experience- having worked for clients such as Disney, Time Warner Cable, Johnson & Johnson, Medmen, and Support Your Buds.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Senior Editor

Freelance cinematographer and director with a small production company in Los Angeles, CA. ZEISS Lens Ambassador Website is wideopencamera.com Check out My IMDB Page here. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009189/ Thanks!

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary

Jackson is a fiction and non-fiction filmmaker, who has made award-winning documentary shorts, branded commercials, and viral digital content. He owns a one person band documentary production kit and can travel.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer

My name is Jeremy Bermudez and I live in Los Angeles. I'm a freelance Photojournalist with over 14 years in the business. I spent the last 5 years filming and producing for the hit reality TV show 'COPS.'

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer