Discover Top Documentary DPs in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA

Aaron Schillinger is an award winning filmmaker and cofounder of the Sarah E. Ray Project, an organization shining a light on the forgotten story of a Detroit civil rights pioneer. His directorial debut is Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale (2021). The documentary is narrated by Motown legend Martha Reeves and was selected as the opening night film of the 2021 Freep Film Festival where it won the ‘Hometown Talent’ award. Aaron’s LGTBQ+ themed short film Pepper (2018) received premieres at the Seattle International Film Festival and Cleveland International Film Festival.

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

My name is Mathew Pimental, storytelling through film has been my passion and career for the last eight years. I emphasize heavily on cinematic and humanizing images and strike at the heart of every story I am telling. I've spent these last six years traveling the country in search of relevant untold stories, whether it be a struggling musician or an up and coming inventor; if there is a story, it is my passion to find it.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Colorist

I'm Paul, I am a driven creative who loves visual storytelling and the ways branding and design can communicate all kinds of narratives. I am passionate and positive, enjoy working with a team and love energizing and empowering the people around me. I run a boutique production company called Francis & Louise. We've won awards from the Catholic News Association, been featured in National Film Festivals, and love working with clients to create work that suits their marketing or narrative needs!

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• Commercial DP
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• Corporate Videographer
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I produced and directed corporate and industrial videos for more than a decade and have always been doing non-profit work along the way. I've always been especially interested in telling women's stories and underrepresented communities. In the last couple of years, I've been doing a lot of work around the stories of what's working in post-industrial cities around the world and education in Detroit.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Video Editors/Content Creators and Videographers tell stories. Crafting visual stories is my passion. I am a dynamic, self-starter Content Creator/Video Editor with a passion for creating engaging, fun, and high-quality content. In the past, I have worked on short form and long form videos. Social media content (scripted & unscripted), as well as social media marketing assets. I usually work remote, which means, translating raw footage in creative videos

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer

Cut ‘N’ Run studios was founded by Jordan McMillen in 2005. CNR began in a small home office with the occasional intern help then grew to small production studio in 2007. In 2015, Cut’N’ Run opened the doors to a new full production facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now has five full-time employees. We are a DBE certified business and provide video production, photography, and web worldwide.

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• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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Visual Storyteller from Grand Rapids, MI specializing in creating story-based visual content for growing brands, initiatives, and causes. Proficient in large commercial video shoots as well as small, nimble, international shoots. Heavy focus on powerful storytelling that impacts change in this world.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Craig is a dynamic DP in the Cleveland area with over 12 years in the game. He's been involved on commercials and corporate projects with brands such as Macy's, Aspen Dental, Kay Jewelers, Louisville Slugger, the VA, and Continental tires. Shoots on Red and Arri Alexa cameras. MoviPro owner. FAA licensed Drone Operator/Owner.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
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• Production Assistant

At the age of 14 I was taken from set to set by my brother who needed extra hands. From then I have spend the next 15 years learning and becoming specialized in audio and production managment. At the same time I got my economic degree, and now use what I learned to build budgets and take charge of allocating capital. I have a great attitude and will work hard to complete anything I start.

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Kayla is also an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and a 2014 Magna Cum Laude Alum of Ball State University. She graduated with a degree in Digital Video Production and is currently working as a freelance Videographer for several clients. She is an outgoing, dedicated, creative individual who always gives her best in her work.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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My name is Alex, I'm a recent graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Electronic Media Production. I spent two years as Production Manager at TV2 and continue to do freelance video and weddings when I can. I shoot on the Canon 7D but have experience on a wide variety of Sony and Canon cameras.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I produce short-form films for nonprofits, social enterprises & other organizations, large and small. My goal in social impact storytelling is to connect and inspire audiences to act. From clean water in India, schools in Kenya, solar in Thailand or revitalizing Pittsburgh, video stories have proven an ability to convey powerful messages and yield desired outcomes.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Hi, I'm Tonya and I love to tell stories by way of moving pictures and sound. Though editing is my first love, I have developed many skills and enjoy to the process of ensuring project completed from start to finish. My background and passion makes me a great candidate for role as Producer, Assistant Director or Editor.

• Documentary DP
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• Field Producer
• Colorist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Hey there! I'm Eli Stein. I've been working in the photo/video field for the past couple years. Since then I've filmed and shot multiple large events, weddings, and done some journalism style run-and-gun work. Based in MI, but willing to travel pretty much anywhere around the country.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Product Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP

Marketing/Video Production with an emphasis on Cinematography and Color Grading Well connected in the Grand Rapids Area, shooting corporate, narrative shorts, and documentary videos I have a BMPCC6K - and access to most industry level cameras

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

Houston cameraman, John Riley, has a passion for telling stories in the most intriguing and visually captivating way possible. Using lighting and camera movement to convey emotion, excitement, and to enhance a story is what he does best.

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My name is Rob and I am one half of Hello Future, a storytelling lab based out of Metro Detroit. We produce world class storytelling content for small businesses, non-profits and Fortune 500 companies alike. Always in motion is the future... -Yoda-

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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Emmy Nominated DP/CAM OP with SONY VENICE 2, BURANO, FX6, FX3 Cameras. Detroit & LA based. Available to work anywhere! I have 10+ years of industry experience in TV, branded content & Commercial. Past Clients include: NBC, HISTORY, HGTV, MAGNOLIA & MORE.

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Professional Director of Photography, Videographer, Multicamera Director and Photographer for 30+ years. I am great at telling a story visually and will take what a producer desires beyond their expectations. Great with clients, on location early, all the needed gear and a great sense of humor.

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• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant

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• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - News
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• Drone Operator
• Motion Graphics Designer
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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant