Discover Top Freelancers in Springfield, Illinois, USA

Bottle Rocket Media is a Chicago-based video agency populated with Emmy Award winning talent. We specialize in authentic storytelling. Born out of the NYC advertising scene, we came of age in Hollywood and refined our skills while working on The Oprah Winfrey Show. With decades of broadcast TV production experience on our team, we know how to make stunning videos that connect with viewers. Bottle Rocket Media services include; video production, 360º video production, story development, motion design, and creative strategy. Our clients include United Airlines, McDonalds, WeWork, Skywalker Ranch, Walgreens, Aon Hewitt, American Dental Association, Discover Card, Nabisco, Dyson, American Girl, Morton Salt, ADIDAS, TOMY Toys, Vosges Chocolate, Centro, The Second City, National Restaurant Association, S.O.S Pads, Steel Series, Travelzoo, Myriad/RBM, The First Years, Pabst Brewing Co, Vermillion, Ad Council of America, Henry V, Next Now Agency, Epsilon, Motiv8, One North Interactive, All Point Public Relations, Momentum WW, Rise Interactive to name just a few. We also work 'white label' for agencies and other creative shops. Some of the companies we created videos for, but you won't see on our site include: Starbucks, PayPal, Hilton, Lilly, Dollar General, Tim Hortons, Jewel-Osco, TIAA, GSK, ADIDAS, Nabisco, Paul McCartney, and Jimmy Buffett Tradewinds Teas. Many examples of our work can be viewed on our website —> http://bottlerocketmedia.net

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Audio Storyteller

I began my legal education in Tehran, studying international trade and private law at Shahid Beheshti, having previously studied French literature. After earning two masters, I moved to London, working as a legal and political analyst for several years. During this time, I also contributed my expertise in human rights and immigration law to notable media outlets including BBC & VOA. I have reported extensively on Iranian & Middle Eastern human rights stories including the #MeToo & Women Life Freedom movements to resultant arrests, trials and executions. Driven by a desire to deepen my understanding of constitutional law and democratic systems, I emigrated to the United States to further my academic pursuits. Currently, I am working on a Doctor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago focussing on the intricate relationship between constitutional frameworks and democratic institutions, aiming to contribute to the broader discourse on effective governance and societal development.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent

Hello there! My name is Alexander Beasley, and I am the owner of Apollo Sound with over a decade of experience as a production sound mixer (location sound recordist, audio engineer, or field recordist). I specialize in sound for documentaries, commercials, television, web series, and feature films. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest networks, studios, and brands in the world including HBO, PBS, Showtime, Discovery+, and CBS as well as Adidas, AT&T, Gatorade, Meta, and Pfizer to name a few. I pride myself on my strong attention to detail, quick problem-solving skills, and ability to work closely with the rest of the production team. I strive to understand the vision and goals of the project and work collaboratively with the director, producers, and other crew members to achieve the absolute best results. With a proven track record of success, you can trust that I will deliver world-class audio for your production every time.

• Sound Mixer

Jim Vondruska (b. 1989) has been working as a freelance photographer/photojournalist since 2013. Born and raised on the west side of Chicago, Jim saw first-hand the corruption and associated trauma that persists still today within the United States’ third largest city. This circumstantial introduction sparked his initial interest into researching and understanding the underlying issues surrounding conflict and its victims. More importantly, it invoked his personal emotional connection to them. With no traditional schooling in photography he dropped out of college and quit his job to pursue his dream of being a photographer. Over time, he began to craft his unique style of shooting and found joy in showing life at its most intimate and unadulterated form through photography. He has since discovered love with this form of work and a passion in telling stories whether they come from conflict zones, everyday life, or simply a brief glimpse into someone’s day.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Event Photographer

Joe Hoffman founded Hoffman Media in 2006. A talented and dedicated Director of Photography, Joe works alongside numerous broadcast, agency, and corporate clients. Recently working as the series Director of Photography for 50K Three Ways and Windy City Rehab. Other notable credits include DP for the series In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman, and Wrecked: Life in the Crash Lane. Many other satisfied clients from networks like NBC, HGTV, PBS and NatGeo, agencies such as Euro RSCG, Leo Burnett and Edelman, and corporations like Home Advisor and Rust-Oleum. Joe is enthusiastic on set and loves working with his clients to achieve the goals they set out for their productions. Joe has an eye for making things look natural and beautiful on screen while running his crews to the best of their potential.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a wildlife filmmaker, photographer, teacher, biologist and video host with a strong passion for outdoor adventure, conservation and animals. My background is in wildlife biology but have been a cinematographer, producer, editor, director, narrator and host for over 6 years. I have been on assignment with Nat Geo Wild, BBC, National Geographic, and PBS and work with conservation organizations all over the world to help tackle some of the most difficult conservation challenges by using video and media. I am a graduate of Bowling Green State University and Miami University with a Masters degree in Biology. I am a member of the Explorers Club and a fellow of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Social Media Producer

Joe Floww is a 22 year old content creator from St.Louis, Missouri. He uses his love for fashion and style to encourage others to be themselves and wear what they want. He has gained a following on TikTok and Instagram by making energetic fashion videos, and has worked with brands such as Dr. Martens, Instagram Creators, Levi's, ASOS and more. When it comes to content, Joe has a love for bringing stories to life by being in-front, or behind the camera. His content consist of showing others how to style themselves, take their own photos, thrift and more. Joe is known for bringing his colorful energy on and off of his platforms, while building long lasting relationships with his online community.

• Social Media Producer
• Creative Director

I have a 20 year history in film making as a producer, cinematographer and everything else under the sun. I've developed and produced original programming for A&E Network, MTV, produced 4 full length films in distribution through Hulu, Amazon, itunes and many other platforms and co-wrote and produced a film that we sold to showtime. I'm currently co-producing and co-hosting a podcast called Paramerican Radio that we produce out of our office in the Watergarden building in Santa Monica and am in and often working in the Los Angeles area when I'm not in my hometown of the Quad Cities on the border of Iowa/Illinois around 2 hrs from Chicago.

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

Thatch Films is a full service boutique production company specializing in documentary, commercial, corporate and film projects. We are a full service company offering pre-production, production, post-production, multimedia and animation services. We work with agencies and direct clients around the world to tell stories that explore our common humanity, our capacity for joy, and our search for meaning. We work with clients from conception to delivery and are dedicated to open communication and a holistic artistic approach. * Hiring During COVID-19: We are skilled in practicing and maintaining safe production practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.*

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

INTRO Producer / Director, Documentary DP, Production Sound Mixer with 10 years experience. Owner of Select Start Films (selectstart.film), One Film Productions (onefilmproductions.com) and Apollo Sound (apollosound.io). GEAR Canon C500 (4K) (A Cam) and Canon 1D C (4K) (B Cam), set of Canon cinema zooms for documentary / verité coverage and interviews, complete lighting and sound kit, Easyrig, etc. CLIENTS PBS, TLC, Food Network, DIY Network, HGTV, CBS, Fox News, HBO, VICE, NHL, NFL, Adidas, Microsoft, Meta, AT&T, Samsung, IBM, Ford, Nestlé, P&G, Skype, Cardinals, Budweiser, D'Addario Percussion, Head & Shoulders, HLN, Oxygen, Pfizer, Discovery+

• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator

I'm a psychotherapist with 14 years of experience in the mental health field in private practice, college collaboration, small businesses and corporations. I have international experience as a mental health advocate and content creator to create consciousness, awareness and visibility to mental health and the way it relates to people's functioning in different aspects of their life like work, physical health and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to empower people to develop self awareness, growth and challenge their limiting beliefs to achieve a healthier version of themselves through actions.

• On-Camera Talent
• Content Strategist
• Creative Director
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Digital Content Creator

I’m a Mexican photographer, visual, multimedia, and storytelling artist, based in Iowa. With the mission to foster a sustainable, and inclusive world. I began making photographs as a teen. In 2002 I emigrated to Iowa, with the intention of studying photography, where I began to document the work of musicians and performance artists. In 2017, received a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to work on “Immigrant Luchadores”, a photo documentary, to give voice to Latino immigrants. This has become my long-term personal work, center on highlighting the life and struggles of Latinos, immigrants, and minorities in the US.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Art Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer

Joe M. Han is a South Korea-born, Director of Photography based in Chicago, IL. A culmination of his involvement in music, art, and theater throughout his early years led him to dive into the world of cinema. With his new found passion for filmmaking, Joe attended Columbia College Chicago, and graduated with a bachelor of arts, concentrating on cinematography. Since then, Joe has worked countless hours with various award-winning directors and clients like Adidas, Buzzfeed, AXA International, Refinery29, and much more.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Gaffer
• HD Live Operator
• Drone Operator
• Colorist

Our clients call us ‘mind readers’, but there are no fortune tellers here, just a passionate group of award-winning filmmakers, at your service. We are exceptional listeners who excel in capturing genuine moments and real emotion – we pull a little more truth and heart out of each camera angle, sound bite, and editorial decision, to tell engaging stories about your brand, product, or experience that create lasting impressions on your audience. And working with us is easy! We’re ready to talk about what Original Six Media can do for you.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I graduated from Illinois State University in 2022 with a degree in Mass Media (Management, Promotion, & Sales) and Theatre & Film Studies. I have been working as a freelance Production Assistant for two years and have had the opportunity to work on commercials, TV, short films, documentaries, and music videos. I've traveled to Nashville, TN, and Vancouver, CA as an Associate Producer for commercial shoots. I also have years of acting experience in theater and have modeled in multiple fashion shows. I am excited to continue to build my career within this industry!

• Production Assistant
• On-Camera Talent
• Influencer
• Digital Content Creator

Jeremy is an award winning working Director of Photography in the greater Chicagoland area. He has shot numerous Short Films, Web Series, Music Videos, Corporate Videos, and two Feature Films. Jeremy is most known for his collaborations with Senor Wooly (2010-2018) and the short film "The Elevator". He has worked for brands such as McDonald's, AT&T, McGraw Hill, Ernest & Young, Walker and Dunlop, News Nation, Senior Wooly, Advocate Health Care, Baker Tilly, and PBC Linear. Jeremy also has a full camera and lighting package available. For a full gear list or rates please contact him.

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

I am a freelance animator/designer with a passion for fun, challenging motion design work. With more than a decade of experience, I have worked with a wide range of clients, broadcast networks, and design studios. I attended the Rochester Institute of Technology where I received a B.S. in New Media and a M.F.A. in Computer Graphic Design. I have worked full-time positions at the cable networks Current TV and the Oprah Winfrey Network and was the Senior Art Director at Harpo Studios. Most recently, I was the Lead Motion Designer at Carbon VFX.

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Graphic Designer

I am a freelance photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. I started out my photography career seventeen years ago as a staff photojournalist for the Laredo Morning Times in Laredo, Texas after earning my BA in photography/journalism at Columbia College Chicago. I began freelancing in early 2008 and have photographed news, editorial, events, portraits, and more. While at the Laredo Morning Times I went through hostile environment training where I also learned CPR. I understand beginner French and Spanish.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

Reid is a location sound mixer in Chicago, Illinois offering sound recording services to the surrounding cities, Midwest, and world. His crew experience includes the positions of mixer/recordist, boom-op, A2, and utility. Reid has credits on a variety of productions ranging from reality television to independent film, internal corporate videos to non-profit documentaries. Productions he worked on have aired on NBC, CNBC, HBO, Telemundo, VH1, Science Channel, and have included brands such as FIFA, Nissan, Mazda, IBM, and the Drone Racing League.

• Sound Mixer

I'm a video journalist based in Chicago, IL. I currently work as a producer and on-air contributor for You & Me This Morning, a morning show airing weekdays 6 to 9 a.m. on WCIU. Before joining WCIU, I worked for 2 1/2 years as a reporter for DNAinfo Chicago, an award-winning neighborhood news website. I've also produced videos for Al Jazeera Plus, Monocle, and Bill Moyers. I graduated with a Master's from Columbia Journalism School in New York and am an alum of Teach for America (DC '09) and University of Kansas.

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