Discover Top Documentary DPs in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Tsukasa Endo is also known as Sookie is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for Motion Media Design with a Masters, and has a Bachelor in Fine Art from the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York for Computer Graphics. Sookie has earned a National Emmy Award for Graphic Design when he was working with MSNBC as a Broadcast Designer and Animator along with 3 other nominations and a recently won a Telly Award. He completely dominates several working platforms and software like: Autodesk Flame, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Primer and InDesign. Sookie is also a FAA part 107 certified licensed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle pilot. He’s been flying and shooting photos and video since 2013. He has shot everything from travels, documentaries, surveys to real estate. He also is a Street art specialist. who blogged, curated numerous gallery shows, Mural festival and managed mural projects in one of the worlds biggest street art mecca: Wynwood, Miami, Florida, Dubai and Dominican Republic. Sookie has worked for MSNBC, CNBC, SkyTV, National Geographic, Lifetime, NBC, Astrovision, CNBC Asia, Telezine TZ and across all Univision Networks. He has also taught as an adjunct Professor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (online division) and Miami Dade College (M.A.G.I.C).

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Aymée Cruzalegui is a documentary filmmaker, producer and editor with background in short and long format production for tv. For more than 15 years, Aymée Cruzalegui has been producing, directing and editing television programs for international companies such as MTV Networks, Nickelodeon Latin America and Discovery Channel. More recently, Aymée turned to documentary and directed, produced and edited POR MIS HIJOS (FOR THEM), a short which won top awards at: Documenta Madrid, Cine Las Americas, Miami Short Film Festival and NYC Short Film Festival. Aymée is also a South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellow for Visual & Media Arts and a Chicken & Egg Pictures grantee. Also, she is co-founder of the Miami Filmmakers Collective and co-owner of S+A Media, a production company that develops and produces original content for web and broadcast. Currently, she is post-producing a docu-series based on a talented tattoo artist and developing a documentary about transnational families.

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

Brandon Dumlao is a director and cinematographer. He is the Director and Co-Executive Producer of Addiction Unplugged on A&E. Past projects include cinematography and executive producing of VH1 Rock docs ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta's Rise in the Rap Game, post-production of Behind The Music: Ludacris, and executive producing Real Change: Artists For Education, a one-hour prime time special that aired on CBS that includes interviews and performances with Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Lady Antebellum, Jason Mraz, Quincy Jones, Matthew Morrison and LMFAO. Brandon was an editor and animator on the theatrical documentary Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story about the subversive and perverse Alsatian illustrator and author Tomi Ungerer. First Run Features picked up North American rights, Paris-based Le Pacte is handling French distribution and International sales (non-English), and PBS Distribution has scooped up English-speaking territories outside of North America. Far Out had its theatrical opening in New York at the esteemed Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and was nominated for a 2014 Producers Guild Award. He also edited the film The Magic City for director R. Malcolm Jones. The film is Jones' directorial debut and boasts a talented cast that includes Keith David, Jenifer Lewis and Jamie Hector (The Wire). Brandon spent over ten years as an editor and director of commercials and music videos. He has directed domestic and international campaigns for brands including Johnson & Johnson, HP, Esserman International and Ford and his music video resume includes some of the brightest names in national and international music: Akon, Young Joc, Snoop Dog, Freddy Jackson, Talia, Ivy Queen, Daddy Yankee, Winston and Yandel, Alex and Fido, Toby Love, Trick Daddy and Trina. From Muhammad Ali hitting the speed bag with fellow heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, to laying on a patch of ice documenting seals in the sub zero waters near Newfoundland, his work as a cinematographer has allowed him to work with living legends and travel the world. Brandon has also been lead editor on shows for Discovery Channel, Science Channel, A&E, ID and HBO, and post-production supervisor for the successful "Shark Week" series Day of the Shark for Discovery Channel's Shark Week.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP

I have been working as a photographer and videographer for 13 years and full time in the entertainment industry full time for 8 years. I have been freelancing as a photographer and videographer for 10 years, taking photos and videos in a variety of capacities including corporate headshots, conventions, concerts, at schools, of actors and models, beauty shots, landscape and lifestyle photos, food and hospitality and more. Since September 2021, I have worked with Little Animals Pictures as a Producer for EAB, making 360o videos and photos for college campuses. I have worked in various positions on set including Producer's Assistant, Director's Assistant, 2nd AD, 2nd AC, Key PA, Production Assistant for the office, camera, art departments. The content that I can create for you includes product and food photography/videos, interior photos, drone/aerial footage, e-commerce, fashion and beauty shoots, event coverage, testimonial and tutorial videos, interviews and more. The range of work that we create is very vast but our specialty is in travel, lifestyle, hospitality and products.

• Documentary DP
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator

Goal-driven professional with over 22 years of diversified experience in a fast-paced television news, special projects (documentary style news coverage), corporate and commercial production environments. Expertise in editing, video photography, lighting and audio. Online media editing, studio productions (Jib) camera operator, camera dolly, and other cinematic tools. Proficient with Premiere Pro CC 2017. Presidential elections and covering Capitol Hill, 2000-2010, terrorist attacks of 9-11, the Washington DC sniper case, 1997 Florida Marlins World Series, 1994 San Diego Chargers VS SF 49ers Super Bowl, Various Hurricanes and National disasters. •Bilingual (English and Spanish) with excellent problem solving, organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Management / supervisory skills with adaptability to changing requirements. Positive attitude with ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel.

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

Luis Valderrama is an award winner international producer who has produced a TV series for the Food Network and Telemundo series promos, documentaries, music videos and over 200 commercials in his 25-year career. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English and has worked for the General market as well as the Hispanic Market in the US. He has produced commercials in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Panama, Aruba, Belize and Colombia. With his vast knowledge of both the American and Latin American markets, he is very skilled and resourceful when it comes to bringing projects within budget and on time. Some of his clients include: Disney, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, ITT Tech, Colgate, Budweiser, AT&T, Publix, ESPN, and Marriott. You can see some of his work at www.vimeo.com/luisvalderrama 

• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location

Digital Brew is a creative agency with a focus on video and animation. Led by Emmy award winning Director of Photography Michael Cardwell, Digital Brew has worked with hundreds of clients around the globe. Our team of cinematographers, editors, designers and animators is a great fit not just for shooting content, but also for post-production services. We care deeply about the content we create. No matter what size the project is, our mission is to make every job our best work. Our in-house gear includes a mighty Sony F55 camera package along with a Canon C100 package, audio package and lighting package. We are located in Orlando, FL, but we travel regularly for shoots. Some of our more notable clients include DraftKings, Florida Hospital, YMCA, Ingenico Group, Dos Dudes Pictures NYC and Rainmaker Films.

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

I create engaging visual stories with a focus on strong narrative and cinematic quality. Experienced in cinematography, I optimize locations, balance lighting, and craft thoughtful compositions for compelling interviews and visual storytelling. My work includes the feature film Lost in the Mountains (2018), documentaries The New Story (2019) and Wild Sounds (2007), and editing Letter and Music for Telemundo-NBC. As editor, my work on the documentary New Dawn (2020) earned the "Documentary Achievement Award" at the Miami Film Festival. I have a solid background in managing post-production teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring high-quality results through collaboration and attention to detail. I adapt easily to diverse production needs while maintaining a consistent focus on creative and technical excellence.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director

Dave Herring is a multi “Emmy Award winning” television and video producer. His special talent is producing, directing, and shooting documentary style stories that bring the subject matter to life in a rich and compelling manner. A 25 year veteran of Network Television, Dave has worked on both coasts of the US, and has travelled extensively to remote shoots – going where the story takes him. Dave is an educator and co-founder of the Digital Media Program at St. Petersburg College, where he authored the Videography Course curriculum. Dave has designed studios and broadcast systems. In his role as Chief Management Officer, he also managed crews on-and-off location and is widely recognized as the “chief” with whom people love to work. A man of many talents, Dave is a tireless creative worker, whose productions have been accepted and archived in the US Library of Congress.

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

Professional DP with 10+ years of experience in film, tv and social media production. Happy clients include Ferrari USA, Royal Caribbean, Virgin, Four Seasons, Discovery, Nissan and other leaders of their industries. My work includes commercial, travel, fashion, corporate, as well as social media campaigns for brands and businesses. At Starkin Films, I am responsible for putting together a team of professionals that can take on any project, leading it from pre-production to the final release online, on TV or big screen. As an artist, I love creating beautiful, exciting and engaging imagery that stands out. As a professional, I offer only the highest level of flexibility, attention to detail, quality control alongside with all my skills that I acquired after working over a decade in the media industry.

• Art Director
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am an indie filmmaker who has experience producing, shooting , editing a variety of feature docs as well as profiles for Bravo of such stars as Cyndi Lauper and Robert Duvall. I have edited on Network shows such as 48 Hours, Sunday Morning and Extreme Makeover. I have been working for years as a one man band producing quality programming. One specialty is music documentaries , featuring Rory Gallagher, Black 47, Davis Loose, Nenad Bach and John O'Brien. I recently finished a doc about a gifted speech pathologist and have produced educational videos for the Asia Society. Recently I added website videos that highlight professionals as keynote speakers or their company goals and special skills . I have been in the business for a long time and love it as much today as the day I began this journey. I am a people person and believe everyone has a story.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer

I have over 12 years of work experience in journalism and TV production (Univisión, TV Azteca, Venevisión, CNN, Mexico's Reforma Newspaper and Colombia's Avianca Magazine), as well as eight years in Public Relations. Most recently, I pre-produced and co-hosted a TV show for Discovery En Español. I have worked behind and in front of the cameras, covering different news sources and working for different TV formats (from hard news to documentaries). My passion for journalism and documentaries is such that has motivated me to venture alone with my own camera to more than 70 countries, including remote and dangerous places (including Yemen, Iran, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Uzbekistan) in the search of stories. Although I have hunted for all sorts of stories throughout my career, I mostly like travel, adventure, culture, human interest and feature.

• Documentary DP

I love Miami! I now call Miami home, but I'll cover the entire state of Florida. My ability to work creatively under pressure is my specialty. My keen eye for finding “the shot” is what makes me a asset to any production. Working on such projects as music videos, documentaries, films and corporate videos makes me well versed in the art of storytelling. My ability to speak fluent Spanish will not only help Go To Team tap into the ever growing Latino market but will also cater to this Spanish speaking segment of clients in the Industry. I've shot for clients such as NFL Network, Turner & A.Smith just to name a few. I have a full gear package. It's one of the best in Miami. I'm ready to shoot on High Definition with the Panasonic Varicam, HDX900, HVX200 to P2 – Sony F700, F800 and F900 – Sony F55, F3 – Canon C300 and 5D.

• Documentary DP

Ben Gill is a director, cinematographer, & motion designer from Orlando, FL. He earned a Film B.F.A. Degree from UCF where he wrote and directed two award-winning short films and fell in love with story-driven content. After graduating, Ben founded Oxenfree Film & Motion, an award-winning visual storytelling company that focuses on helping brands connect with their audiences through cinematic films & motion graphics. As Creative Director, Ben has directed brand films that have gone on to win (22) ADDYs & (6) Telly Awards. He's since worked with national brands such as Coca-Cola, Tires Plus, Publix, Red Bull, & ESPN; but also has a passion for small businesses and telling authentic stories that capture the heartbeat of a brand and help them share it.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Executive Producer
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director
• VR / AR
• Graphic Designer
• Copywriter

I'm a filmmaker and photographer based in Chicago, IL. I help companies and brands in several industries like Consumer Products, Hospitality, Food Brands, Retail & Real Estate Agencies. Each business has a story behind it, one we will translate into videos. I'm always involved in the pre-production process where we establish the storytelling pace and plan all the shots for the videos we create. I'm deeply passionate about storytelling and marketing, and the intersection of both. There is where we create videos not only visually impactful but grounded enough, without losing the business perspective of our clients and the ROI they want from the videos we produce for them. Let's discuss your project and how we will make it a reality. Send me your project details today.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director

Seasoned Production Specialist. Over 15 years of Award winning Production, Cinematography, Editing, and Directing. Specializing in Production Services for agency and creative services and Director of Photography services. Knowledgeable and proficient with software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid, Final Cut, Davinci Resolve, Microsoft Office, and film budget software. Consistently staying up to date and experienced with the most innovative cameras, lenses, grip and electric equipment, and trends in the industry. Camera Knowledge in: -Sony Cine Alta Series -Arri Alexa -RED -Panasonic Cinema -Canon -Black Magic Formally trained at Full Sail University, obtaining a B.S. in Entertainment Business and an A.S. in Film.

• Landscape Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Post-Production Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company

Freddy Rodriguez is an EMMY®, Telly, and Promax/BDA award-winning Director/DP/Editor with numerous short films, music videos, commercials, promos, corporate films, magazine-style documentaries, and branded content among his credits. He owns and operates 66 Films, a creative video agency located in Miami, Florida, and has produced video content for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Maaco, The Miami Dolphins, The United Way, Bank United, Passport Magazine, Visit Florida, Menieke, and fashion houses Noelle et Filles and Chris Lopez Studio to name a few. Freddy worked at NBC/Universal as a Senior Promotions Producer and gravitates towards story centric projects. Freddy is also a filmmaker and his short film Malabar, which tells the story of an undocumented family, is currently streaming on HBO.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Fixer

I am an FAA Certified Remote Pilot (Part 107) operating an FAA Registered Drone. Shortly after earning my Private Pilot Certificate (ASEL), I chose to use the knowledge and experience to earn my Remote Pilot Certificate. With the aeronautical knowledge and my experience in sales as a profession, I can provide aerial video/photography as well as the ability to interact with any individuals on site. The equipment I own has the capability of capturing 4k video and HD Quality photos. Tell me the location, what you'd like in the viewfinder, and within an hour or two you'll have stunning aerial photos and videos. For on camera presence - View my YouTube Channel (JoshC TV). For video/photo work - View Maverick Media Holdings on my website.

• Corporate Videographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Event Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Landscape Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary

Ivan Santiago is a photographer currently teaching digital photography for Florida Atlantic University and University of Miami. He graduated with an MFA with a focus in both Photography & Video from Florida International University. With an interest to research the history of photography he became inspired by the landscape representations of the New Topographics movement and began to contextualize it as a means to document the tension between the vanishing landscape within the urban city sprawl around the South Florida he grew up in. Ivan has been included in shows at Dina Mitrani Gallery, Dimensions Variable, The 6th Street Container, The Martin Z. Margulies Collection, The Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, The Box, and Bailey Contemporary among others.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer