Discover Top Freelancers in Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Ambrus Hernadi comes from Budapest, Hungary. He obtained his MA degree in Film Studies and then worked for seven years as Camera Assistant next to many renowned directors and cinematographers such as Roger Deakins, Adam Arkapaw, Dante Spinotti or Robert D. Yeoman. Besides working in the field his socially sensitive nature led him making documentary shorts mostly for online journals and NGOs. Assisting others’ ideas and visions led his own creative impulses began to grow exponentially. He decided to move abroad and study again. He graduated in 2019 at The New School's Documentary Studies class in New York. His thesis short documentary, Pat’s Boys was screened at the DOCNYC in 2019. His main interest is to tell personal stories of people whose modes of self-expression are absorbed in a genuine atmosphere. Throughout this kind of examination, Ambrus thrives to blend the theoretical knowledge of filmmaking and narrative techniques with the practical skills he had gained working behind the camera. He is now working on his first feature-length documentary, the Caretaker while mostly working as a cinematographer in documentary projects.

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

As a creative producer, director, screenwriter, videographer, video editor and photographer, I leverage my time, many talents and passion to produce content that showcases the people I serve in the best possible light while conveying the message they want the world to know about their brand, company, organization or life story through visual storytelling. I'm the founder of Millianvision Entertainment, LLC, a film and video production company that creates artistic, compelling and inspiring stories through film, video and photography. I am very passionate about using film and video to make the world a better place as there are so many positive stories to tell. My work history reflects my ability to manage and complete projects from pre-production through post production and distribution. My work ethic is defined by creativity, initiative, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with others.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Editor

At Netflix, I worked for over 3 years producing content from initial ideas to delivery, supporting brand campaigns, original series and films, and audience building I led numerous and talented teams in many different environments and countries and I am very hands-on and provide mentorship while working every step of the production process. I am more than capable of taking care of the entire production cycle: from writing concepts to post production and promotion, keeping a close eye on budgets, trends coming from researches, and with an open mind for ideas and feedback Originally from Rome, I worked on sets at an early age and transitioned into the marketing and video production world in Los Angeles and New York seamlessly, ultimately receiving dual citizenship for artistic merit I currently work as manager of video production for the Publicis Groupe (Publicis Sapient) where I lead a team that creates strong and dynamic cross-platform content The film I wrote, directed, and produced "Calico Skies" starring Tom Sizemore and Vincent Pastore won the Grand Jury Prize at the 65th Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival.

• Digital Content Creator
• Executive Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer

A creative media executive with extensive skill and experience in both studio and field production. An Executive with a distinctive vision, storytelling abilities and finesse in managing large productions, events and broadcasts, I have produced over 700 hours of television content including current affairs, drama, commercials, music videos, and more. I am currently working as Production head with TV One USA. And also heading a successful social media management firm Digital Evolution Network in the USA. She has also worked as a researcher for Emmy nominated documentary “The American Dream Project”. Previously, she has served such prestigious organizations as Pakistan Television Network, President of Pakistan Media Advisory Group, Bray Entertainment, NJ, National Islamic Academy. Ms. Irfan holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication from the University of Punjab and has taught as an Adjunct Professor of Media Studies at the same university.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer

In a career behind the camera spanning 15 years, Michael has mastered several modes of visual storytelling. He earned an M.F.A. in Film Production from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where he was nominated for the Kodak Scholarship and twice received the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. He has shot three feature films and dozens of short-form projects including music videos and TV pilots, as well as purpose-driven storytelling for clients in retail, health and tech. Michael's work with non-profits including the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, African Education Program, Brigaid and Rebuilding Together supports their fundraising and awareness efforts. Michael is also an accomplished visual journalist, having captured breaking news, editorial and reportage images on five continents. His far-reaching coverage, with a particular focus on U.S. politics and social activism movements, has been featured by a wide cross-section of media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Time, National Geographic, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Playboy, Variety, The Guardian, Sports Illustrated, New York Magazine, New York Post, Vice, The Intercept, and Axios.

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

Born in Togliatti, Russia, Polina Nazaykinskaya has been studying music since the age of four, and composed her first large-scale work at 14. She went on to create music for both chamber and full orchestras, as well as art songs, film music, musical theater works, an opera, and, recently, her first symphony, “April Song”. In June 2018, The RIOULT Dance NY premiered Polina's first ballet, Nostalghia. The premiere took place at The Joyce Theater in New York City. Last season The Albany Symphony Orchestra premiered Polina`s new symphonic poem "Fenix". In 2020-2021 concert season Polina`s orchestral music will be performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, the Symphoria, Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. In November 2020 MorDance will be premiering Polina`s new ballet “Encounters” at Hunter College in New York City. Polina has received many national and international awards, including the Charles Ives Scholarship from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, while her music received laudatory reviews from the press. Polina's music has been performed by the Russian National Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, the Yale Philharmonia Orchestra, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Russia, the Omsk Philharmonic Orchestra, the St. Olaf Philharmonia, the US Army Orchestra, the Hermitage Orchestra and chorus. Polina has collaborated with top conductors, including Osmo Vänskä, Teodor Currentzis, Fabio Mastrangelo, Hannu Lintu, Toshiyuki Shimada and Lawrence Loh. Polina has received a music education both in Russia and the United States. She graduated from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory College in Moscow, with concentrations in both composition, under Konstantin Batashov, and violin. Polina then continued her studies of composition at the Yale School of Music with Christopher Theofanidis, Ezra Laderman and with Tania León at the Graduate Center CUNY. Polina is an Adjunct Lecturer of Composition at Brooklyn College Conservatory and a teaching artist at the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven.

• Music Composer
• Fixer

Born and raised in Venezuela where he began his career as a visual journalist, documenting mainly social issues and violent protests. He has successfully directed, shot and produced over 50 short pieces about the Venezuelan crisis amassing millions of views. Since then he has furthered his studies in documentary filmmaking in New York City. Subsequently, he directed, produced and shot the documentary short about the 2017 Venezuelan protests titled "Where Chaos Reigns" (co-directed with Anaïs Michel), which has received HBO’s Honorable mention at the Miami International Festival, won the Golden Gate Award for best documentary short at the San Francisco International Film festival as well as the Soapbox Award in Denmark’s Odense Film Festival. ​ Braulio since then has documented the massive exodus of Venezuelan migrants through the Colombian border and is currently in production of a feature documentary titled "Cúcuta" ,also with co-director Anaïs Michel, that was recently chosen for the Only In New York development program from Doc NYC.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

David is a Brooklyn-based director (and sometimes DP and editor) from Melbourne, Australia. He has directed content for brands including Mercedes Benz, Nike, Ernst & Young, Midas, Jeep, and Select Health, as well as for organizations such as Global Citizen, Make Poverty History, Global Poverty Project, Amnesty International, and the New York City Bar Justice Center. David has directed two award-winning documentary features: "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," about an Afghani family who became “boat people,” won Best Documentary at the European Independent Film Festival. A short film he made about 80,000 displaced Somali refugees in Raaso, Ethiopia, raised enough money to build a hospital outpost and employ four nurses in the area. David's agency clients include Madwell, The Martin Agency, BarkerNYC, Organic, The Bloc, Merge, Leo Burnett, BBDO, Y&R, and Cummins & Partners to name a few.

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

Director, Photographer, DP/CameraOperator Content creator My mother was gifted a brownie camera by her brother prior to my having been born. It was then she began documenting every waking moment of life, and I was soon to follow. One of my earliest memories is of a light so bright it seemed like the sun shining straight into my eyes causing a bright start into this world. I now know that was the ‘movie light’ for her 8mm film camera. In High school, I thought taking photos and movies of everything was normal, and was often made fun of for it, until my classmates saw the prints then all wanted copies for themselves. I was an aspiring musician, taking my lunchtime to practice on a piano I didn’t have at home, and stayed after school everyday to do the same. To avoid advanced Algebra (I hated school) I was offered to join the Television department for our township in South Jersey/suburban Philadelphia, since it was based out of our high school. I became a broadcast camera operator and newscaster for a semester, and have held a camera ever since. It started out of high school with shooting weddings and events for a local photographer and photo lab I worked with while going to school for music. Then was hired to shoot for the school. Afterwards,, I spent some years as a photo assistant and digital tech to some of the top image makers in the business, all while shooting on my own. Since then, I’ve incorporated more motion/video to my image making, going out as aCamera Operator/DP. I have shot all over the USA, and have expanded this via my travel blog www.BrownPassport.com to include the far reaches of SE Asia on land and in the sea. I’ve been based out of New York city, though have lived and worked in Chicago, New Orleans, Miami, Philadelphia, and spent a few months living and shooting in Hawai’i, and Indonesia. Have passport, do travel. Current personal work may be viewed via www.BrownPassport.com and www.YouTube.com/BrownPassport

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Smoke & Apple Films is an all-female filmmaking team who produce feature-length documentaries as well as short form non-fiction content that parlay powerful storytelling into action. Our directorial debut was "The (Dead Mothers) Club" (a personal film about women who lost their mothers during childhood and the long term impacts of that loss). The film was acquired by HBO in 2014. Our second feature, "The Family I Had" told the story of intra-family violence and juvenile incarceration through a mother's unwavering love for her son who killed her daughter. It was acquired by FilmRise and broadcast on Discovery I.D. after premiering at Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017, won the Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary at Raindance International Film Festival and The Gracie Award for Best Documentary in 2018. Our most recent film, "1275 Days" followed 4 teenagers charged with Felony Murder after an unarmed botched home invasion- it was an official selection at DOCNYC2019. In addition to our feature film work, we have made short films for Intel, the BBC, Innocence Project, and Amazon Originals. Our work has been supported by Tribeca Film Institute, Camden Film Institute, Dogwoof and The Jerome Foundation.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

I am a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Masters Degree in Film and Video production. After graduation I worked as a screenwriter, penning original screenplays and rewriting existing material for most of the Hollywood Studios. I authored the feature film No Escape, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ray Liotta. In the year 2000, I founded Aurora Video, a full service video production and post production company. I function as a writer, producer, director, videographer, and editor. Since 2000, I have produced, directed, photographed and edited over a hundred video projects, including corporate videos, public service announcements, music videos, training films, promotional videos, book trailers, multi-camera live performance shoots and award-winning narrative shorts. Some of my recent clients include the band Blondie and Dweezil Zappa, MasterCard, The United Way, The YMCA and The New York Institute of Photography.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Hi, I'm an experienced full stack Video Editor. I'm also a native English speaker and live in India. If you're looking for a freelancer who combines an excellent eye for design, excellent communications skills, and the ability to get you what you want, when you want it, I'd like to offer my services to you. Through formal video education and years of experience, I gained advanced skills In animation and video production - specializing in editing, color correction, and motion graphics. My video production work includes a variety of different formats, including live product demo videos, 2D animations, and editorial subjects. I'll help you produce the video you're looking for, with expert assistance in scripting, voice over, editing, and final production. My professional work is done on state-of-the-art Adobe platforms, including Premiere Pro and After Effects. If any of that sounds like what you need, then please contact me, and we'll talk. Thanks!

• Post-Production Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Joe Leih has over 18 years of experience in the marketing, advertising and publishing industries as a video content creator for clients like Sony, Hanes, Amstel Light, and Sierra Mist. Joe started his career as a commercial director, gaining his first industry accolade with a Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival. Singled out as a director to watch by SHOOT Magazine, SourceECreative, and SHOTS, Joe went on to collaborate with advertising agencies across the US, creating commercials lauded by 'Board's Magazine, Contagious Magazine, Adcritic, BestAdsonTV.com, the One Show, and the AICP MoMa. In 2012, Joe founded Nimble Pictures, a full-service production company that specializes in creating engaging content for ALL types of businesses eager to harness the power of online video storytelling. From brand documentaries, to product tutorials, to traditional 30 second commercials, Nimble Pictures produces compelling studio quality videos that educate and entertain, motivating people to act.

• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Neha Gautam is an educator, filmmaker, and community organizer. Neha was born in India and lived in both Ethiopia and Alaska before moving to New York City at the age of 12. She earned a dual BA in History and International Studies at the City College of New York (CUNY). She began pursuing photography and video in 2006 at the International Center of Photography (ICP). Neha has over 12 years of community organizing experience. She is a documentarian who is committed to bringing visibility to the South Asian diaspora as well as the social movements in and around Queens, New York. She believes that visual media are powerful tools for creating social change and giving voice to communities living on the margins or in exile. Neha is passionate about food justice and creating healthy communities. When she is not documenting behind the camera, she loves dancing to house and hip-hop music.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

With over 20 books for top publishers under her belt, Elina’s many books have gone on to enjoy worldwide acclaim and placement on the The New York Times Bestsellers List. Part self-help, part trend forecasts, part ground-breakers, her books have led to countless media appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America as well as many spokesperson/endorsement deals. As a former editor of Travel Holiday and Editor-in-Chief of several luxury lifestyle magazines, Elina Furman brings a wealth of experience and a keen editorial eye to the travel industry. Her reach extends to millions of luxury travel consumers as a contributor for Inspirato magazine, Fodor’s, The Knot magazine, Ocean Style magazine, Nikki Style magazine and Kiwi Collection among many other upscale travel publications. Elina Furman has worked with many travel partners, including The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Preferred Family Properties, Cayuga Collection, The Breakers, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, and many tourist boards. She is also a sought after TV spokesperson with over 20 media appearances discussing family travel trends, and has appeared as a featured speaker at such conferences as the Women’s Travel Fest and Travel Marketing Summit . She has also completed a 10-video series on travel tips and advice for About.com.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer

With Tiny Milkshake, you get, Carlos, the Creative Director and 3D animator and, Lizbeth, a producer that makes sure the animation magic happens and your idea comes to life. We also provide a collective of talented animators, 3D and motion graphics artists, character animators, riggers, lighters and so much more. A little more on us: Lizbeth: I've been a journalist, a copywriter at an advertising agency, a sales executive selling content, and co-founder and Managing Editor of an online lifestyle content platform for bi-lingual, jetsetting Latinas. I am a co-founder and a producer at a 3D animation and creative content studio, Tiny Milkshake. I've worked with brands like Coca-Cola, Mastercard and Goodyear at companies like McCann Erickson, Corbis and Alamo National Rental Corp. Carlos: My interest in art started in my childhood years with tracing my favorite comic books and characters and selling them to my friends. Later, I realized I could making a living being an artist so I applied and was accepted at Ringling College of Art & Design. Four years later, I got my 1st job at MTV in NYC right after I graduated. Now, I help clients like Voya, Mattel, Mars, Mary Kay and TalkSpace create animated content that tells a unique story and brings the product or service to life while also simply conveying a unique selling point or value proposition.

• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Dynamic multimedia journalist, segment producer and TV contributor. I enjoy covering stories about underrepresented communities and highlighting social justice issues both locally and abroad. As such, I've covered the campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 in NY, which earned an award from the National Association of Black Journalists for best radio feature on a network. I've also covered anti-violence in NY, focused on the Brooklyn-based GMACC (Gangstas making astronomical community changes) which works with gang-affiliated youth to provide alternatives to violence; and community efforts to give people in food desserts healthy food options through aquaponics farms (Oko Farms) and cooking programs in Brooklyn (NEBHCO). Internationally, I've covered efforts to combat Trinidad and Tobago's surging murder rate through a youth spoken word program called the Roots Foundation.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

I'm a video director, editor, and motion graphics artist based in the Boston area. In the past I've worked for Brafton, a content marketing agency in Downtown Boston with clients all over the country. I currently work full time for the Harvard Kennedy School as a video producer and editor. (And I also do some freelancing, hence why I am here!) In my time at Brafton and Harvard, I've had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects. These have included shooting interviews, b-roll, studio work, event coverage and live action projects. At Brafton, I developed a strong editorial sense and a passion for helping businesses and organizations tell their stories in creative, interesting ways. My position at Harvard has been particularly challenging and rewarding because I've been able to produce videos on a wide range of topics, from environmental and financial policy to public health and housing. I enjoy the challenge of taking a relatively esoteric or difficult subject and making it accessible to a wider audience. It is my hope that I can continue helping organizations connect with their audiences through effective storytelling and compelling visuals.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Music Composer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

I have over 14 years of experience in production across various platforms of media. Ranging from national initiatives to one-of-a-kind product productions I have worked first hand with clients to crew. My initial specialty was cinematography yet my experience is not limited to just that, but a seasoned producer and editor that translates to efficiency in pre-production, on-location, and postproduction needs. With experience in each of the phases of production I have the ability to maneuver in various environments and create a streamlined workflow to achieve the goals at hand. From various international projects to local projects my field experience has developed a strong sense of adaptability to insure quality work no matter the obstacles that may be present. Furthermore, I understand the logistics of coordinating crew and maintaining the quality of production in a variety of situations. My field experience is influential not only on location but in preproduction meetings when laying out project objectives and maximizing resources to satisfy end goals. With extensive editing experience, I have a dynamic understanding and ability to edit projects myself, as well as tailor specific deliveries for that content. With this knowledge, I am always striving to maintain and exceed the previous edits efficiency and transition from field to post to deliver the highest quality product. Utilizing this skillset allows me to view the projects at hand with specific lens that provides guidance and solutions throughout the process. AOL Studios has allowed me to foster my skills in management, development, and supervision. With the experience of wearing many hats in my career I can translate goals and procedures accurately. At AOL I have worn many hats and thrive on creating more programming for the company that covers the many platforms we have. Working with Facebook live streams, international WEF 2016 Programming and branded specific content I have learned a great deal about delivery and distribution on the digital side of production. Growth is key along scalable programs and optimizing the solutions for brands execution is what we strive to establish. OTT platforms have evolved as major players that are the key to brand’s growth and we supported that on all fronts. My previous position at CBS Sports Network built my foundation of production from a producing and coordinating standpoint to the development of multiple productions. I have produced and shot numerous specialty projects, features, 30 mins shows, and full one hour programming specials. In addition, I have spearheaded multiple initiatives from social media content, department training, and collaborative incentives to strengthen productions quality and output. I love what I do and aspire to raise the bar for both myself and my team on every project. I see every challenge in a production as an opportunity to adapt, grow and learn.

• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Melissa is an award-winning documentary filmmaker originally from the Caribbean island of Antigua. Throughout her career in NYC, Melissa has worked with award-winning documentary filmmakers including Ralf Schmerberg at Radical Media, Academy Award nominated directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady at Loki Films, and Academy Award winning director Alex Gibney at Jigsaw Productions. She co-produced episodes of the Emmy-nominated television documentary series MAKERS for PBS and Nine for IX for ESPN. She has produced behind-the-scenes content for AMC’s Original Series Hell On Wheels and Low Winter Sun. In Antigua, she founded and ran her own production company, and later worked as a freelance production manager on advertising campaigns for H&M and Malibu Rum. Melissa was also supervising producer on “Me on My TV”, an 8-part documentary series broadcasting on the cable network FLOW in Spring/Summer 2017. Melissa directed and produced the feature-length documentary, Silent Music, a portrait of her deaf family which won Best Documentary awards at both the 2014 Maine Deaf Film Festival and the 2012 CaribbeanTales Film Festival, as well as the Audience Choice Award at the 2013 Toronto Deaf Film & Arts Festival. Most recently, Melissa launched The Baby Mini Doc Project, through which she creates artful mini "day in the life" documentaries about families and their littlest ones. Melissa has a Masters of Arts degree in Screen Documentary from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in New Media from Ryerson University in Toronto.

• Video Editor - Documentary