Discover Top Documentary DPs in Sutton, United Kingdom

"Humberto Aguiar is an excellent cameraman who consistently produces touching, well-told visual stories. I observed that he was a self-starter who required minimal supervision. In my two years of working alongside him at our London office, i found him to be congenial and well-liked by his peers." Luis Ramirez, award winning reporter at Voice of America, Washington DC I am a TV cameraman and Final Cut X editor and have shot news, current affairs, documentaries and corporate videos as well as editing news, current affairs and documentaries. The first camera model I worked with was a 12 kg tape based Sony Betacam camera and the latest model was an iPhone 8 Plus ( 260 grams with body armour). I can operate any Eng or Efp camera . I have a Blackmagic Ursa Broadcast with Fujinon 4 K and a JVC HM 850. As a cameraman and editor, much of my work has been done without supervision and I have demonstrated for several years my ability to work independently as well as working under the guidance of directors, journalists and producers. My professional experience goes beyond camera work: I have directed and edited documentaries and have worked as a producer and video archivist as well as working as a reporter for the written press. My broad range of experience has been acquired in a variety of working environments which has meant that I am able, if necessary, to accomplish different tasks. I have worked in London for broadcasters and independent producers from the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, UK, France, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland and the Middle East.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• HD Live Operator
• Creative Director

I am a highly experienced news and sport media professional/broadcast journalist with a well established profile. Versatile, adaptable all rounder with gravitas (news, sport, music (I host my own podcast - Rock’n’Goal), travel - presenter, reporter, producer), 25 years as a presenter, correspondent and producer with Sky. 2018 projects included working in Russia as a Story Features Producer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and for OBS in Madrid, Segment Reporter for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Authoritative presenter and interviewer with sound editorial judgement and skills honed in a fast moving breaking news environment. I’m strong writing creatively to pictures (a dying art in visual media) and can offer sharp news writing, energetic reporting and imaginative feature production across all platforms. As a storyteller I know the importance that engaging emotion brings to narrative. Equally comfortable answering the questions as asking them, I excel in the 'live' broadcast environment, thinking quickly on my feet and reacting calmly under pressure. My strengths include being able to improvise freely in the studio and the field. I was one of the pioneering broadcasters to take news gathering live and mobile with cable-less digital technology (Euro 2004) and also executed award winning, innovative live mobile coverage at the 2012 Olympics. Proven track record reporting and presenting from major sporting events all over the world covering six football World Cups and three Olympic Games. I've interviewed some of the world's biggest sporting stars from Pele to Beckham and many more. On a personal level I'm a lifelong fan of Birmingham City Football Club and devotee of alternative music, especially 'live' music (past contributor, Sky Arts). 'One of the most energetic, creative and finest sports news TV men I've worked with': Dan Roan, BBC Sports Editor, Oct 2017

• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Field Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP

Nora Jaccaud is a young media-maker guided by a passion for fearless and unconventional visual and performance art. After getting her masters in dramaturgy at Sorbonne in Paris, she worked in curation and art directing in contemporary art and cinema in France, French West Africa, China, UK and most recently the U.S. She co-directed a short film selected at cinefondation in Cannes 2013 and has worked with such luminary filmmakers as Weerasethakul Apichatpong, Guy Maddin and Eugene Jarecki. Fluent in French, Polish, Chinese, Spanish and English, her multi-cultural inclinations and skills make her a natural connector among people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. She loves to be challenged and to solve complex problems through grace, mindfulness, and joyful collaboration. After directing her first documentary in London THE BASE and just now PIECE DETACHEES for the Biennale du design in Saint Etienne, she is now producing and directing the video project HUMAN POSTCARDS.

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

I am a multimedia journalist and documentary maker with long experience in the organization of events, currently working as freelance and covering mostly science, sustainability, green economy and the impact of science and technology on development. I am a United Nations Foundation Press Fellow and have been shortlisted for best newcomer in Association of British Science Writers' British Science Writing Awards for Britain and Ireland 2015, the 'Oscars' of science journalism. As a freelance foreign correspondent, I reported stories from Burma, Lao PDR, Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia, UK, Germany, France, and Italy. I specialised in documentary making at Cardiff University School of Journalism and spent the last years shooting (Sony Z7/Z5/PD150/NX30 and Canon DSLRs) editing (Avid and Premiere Pro) and researching (with BBC Factual - Science Development in London and with Green Bay Media in Cardiff).

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

I'm a freelance video journalist based in London, covering everything from business to culture for a range of TV news channels, including CCTV and Channel News Asia. For a full CV and work samples, check out www.elenacasas.com. I spent much of last year in Ukraine, covering the annexation of Crimea and then the war in the East for various outlets, and previously to that I was AFP video correspondent in Latin America, covering events like the death of Hugo Chavez or slum clearance in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the World Cup. I'm a creative, independent and self-starting video journalist bursting with ideas, and especially keen to tell overlooked stories (I recently spent several weeks in refugee centres in Sicily, for example, telling the stories of African and Syrian migrants who have endured great hardship to reach Europe - something about which we hear a great deal of opinion, but little of the migrants' own voices.)

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Mixer
• Translator

Natalie Hewit is an award-winning director and producer who has been making prime-time documentaries for major terrestrial and international broadcasters for over a decade. Her work has received widespread industry recognition and critical acclaim including an RTS Award and nominations for a BAFTA, a Royal Television Society Award and a Grierson Award. With human narratives at their core, her projects have taken her to numerous highly challenging locations. Her directorial debut saw her spend 3 months filming "Antarctica: Ice Station Rescue" at the Halley VI Research Station for the BBC, earning her a nomination for “Best Documentary” at the Broadcast Awards. Her most recent project, "Endurance" (W/T) marked her second visit to Antarctica, where she documented the expedition to find the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance. In March 2023, Oscar-winning co-directors Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi joined Natalie on the team to bring "Endurance" to National Geographic Films.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• On-Camera Talent
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Content Strategist

For over 16+ years I've been a photographer and film maker. I work with people - telling their own story or on-behalf of brands and organisations. I've worked with clients in editorial and publishing, non-profit / third sector and commercially in music, the arts, travel and agriculture. I’m also work in-house running creative production and photography/film commissioning for a few national charities. I’m Freelance and these are the things I can help you create - 📷 Shoot beautiful portraits, lifestyle images and capture brand and personal stories. 🎥 Film and create short films of real people, personal and brand stories that are emotional, purpose and passion lead. 🎹 I compose Music, score short films or create bespoke themes and soundtracks. I can also produce audio projects - ie. Podcasts and interviews. 👋🏼 Happy to chat over ideas, upcoming potential projects and commissions. 🪴 Head over to my website - have a look.

• Portrait Photographer
• Music Composer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Colorist
• Art Director

I am an experienced filmmaker, visual journalist & communications professional with a demonstrated history of producing professional video contents for mainstream, social media & online platforms. Storytelling is my passion and I use different visual forms- video, pictures, animation and graphics to tell stories. I seize every opportunity opportunity to help organisations and individual tell their story and I've been fortunate enough to make a career of it. Stemming from a Journalism and filmmaking background, refined in the corporate communications/marketing world, and further reinforced through a post graduate degree in Visual Journalism & Storytelling, it is very clear to me that this is what I am meant to do. I am and will be a lifelong learner; I find research just as — if not more — enjoyable than content production. This is what makes my videos one of a kind. I am Jadesola Omotade and I bring stories to life.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Digital Content Creator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Event Photographer
• Sound Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Documentary DP

I am a director, DOP and producer with a wealth of experience across global advertising campaigns, TV and documentaries. My shooting and lighting skills are exceptional and I thrive on capturing beautifully-lit interviews and cinematic b-roll. I happily oversee all aspects of production – from creating an idea and presenting it in a pitch-winning treatment – to casting, budgeting and scheduling, managing a wider team – or shooting the project independently. As a former journalist, I have a good nose for a story and have developed original documentary ideas from scratch. Crafting a great story is essential, so I always keep a tight grasp on editorial and an eye on emerging stories to gain accurate insight into contributors’ emotions. I have negotiated difficult access, worked in hostile environments, and directed some of the world’s most famous A-List stars. Results-driven, communication is always my number one priority to ensure that every project exceeds my clients' expectations.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director

My name is Michael Aspin and I am a camera operator based in Manchester, UK. I have over 11 years of experience in the television industry, 8 of which I have been working as a camera operator. I own a Sony FX9 kit, complete with a comprehensive interview lighting and sound setup. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across various genres, including live multi-camera productions, documentaries, and commercials. This diverse range of experiences has provided me with a solid foundation and a deep understanding of our industry and has enabled me to work to a high standard no matter what challenge is thrown my way. I am extremely passionate about what I do, and I love opportunities to work on new and exciting projects. I am a great team player, I work well under pressure and I am very used to working to tight deadlines. If you would like to work with me then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

• HD Live Operator
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

I have produced over 50 music videos for South Africa's top artists which have millions of views on Youtube and currently circulating on MTV Base. Recently I produced an insert for America's Got Talent for the Ndlovu Youth choir and I have produced corporate videos for over 10 years. I am passionate about cinematic storytelling. For as long as I could remember, I have always loved to entertain. Storytelling is where it all began, it was how our forefathers would pass knowledge down from one generation to the next. It is something I am passionate about. I have been helping people to tell their stories now for over 10 years after I completed my BA degree. I have also been lucky enough to not only gain experience in all aspects of this industry but to also find the magic in each discipline. I believe this gives me a unique outlook on producing videos, as I experienced in Pre-production, Directing, Filming and Editing. So when I am doing the pre-production treatment I am already visualizing the shots and even piecing together the edit in my head, right from the onset. Unlike traditionally in our industry where the technology was slower and an Editor was just an Editor. Over the years I have produced music videos, marketing videos, TVC's, training videos, event teasers, animations and punchy social media stings and mini-documentaries. I know and understand how important it is to produce high-quality social media videos quickly. Having an understanding and ability to deliver all aspects of production gives me a competitive edge over single disciplined colleagues in the industry. Because if you have filmed or directed a project then you can hit the ground running as the editor, without having to brief an editor in. Having said all this, at the end of the day as a creative, I do not think we need to say much, anyone can talk the talk. So let me put my money where my mouth is, here is my showreel; https://vimeo.com/358499761

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator

My name is Tye and I’m 25 years of age. Im a business owner and run a successful videography and photography agency that specialises in creating content for dental, hair & beauty, corporate and construction industries. I’ve worked with multiple content agencies that have allowed me to travel the world - from filming models in Los Angeles and New York to filming trekkers on the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guniea. I graduated Sydney Film School in 2016 I now live in London with my partner and hustle around the clock. Most of my clients are in Sydney so no need to worry. I travel back and fourth often. About my business: At tyebate.com the content we create gets you eyeballs, increases your engagement so that you can transform the lives of your patients and customers. In today’s noisy & absurd landscape you need to be working harder than the next person. You actually need to be obsessed. That’s where we excel. Our creative team goes the extra mile when it comes to videography and photography. We want your customers to feel what you feel – that drive, that sense of purpose, the difference you can make. Feel it physically. We’re thinking goosebumps – the back of your neck, your arms, everywhere that matters. That little shiver down your spine. Maybe even a tear or two. We know that your work transforms lives, and we want to make your vision feel so real that your customers can taste it. We’re by your side through all the stages, from pre-production to delivery – storyboarding, scriptwriting, filming and editing – to make sure your vision shines through, in larger-than-life stories supercharged with emotion and filled with a deep humanity. tyebate.com operates in The United Kingdom and Australia.

• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Digital Content Creator
• Field Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP

About me: I'm an enthusiastic and energetic young creative looking to expand my skill set and forge strong professional relationships in the film and media industry. I'm extremely motivated and eager to work on projects that challenge and inspire me to create my best work. My skills and experience: Starting off my creative career as a volunteer for a conservation program, I was tasked with conducting interviews with park rangers and documenting human and wildlife conflict on video to present to donors of the institution. This all culminated in a live streaming event from a remote location in Africa. This experience inspired me to pursue my passion for photography and cemented the belief that the content we create can do so much more than entertain. I moved to London from Cape Town in 2021 and immediately began networking with other creatives and polishing my skills. I now run the social media for The Elgin, a pub in Nottinghill and am often contracted by the franchise to create content for the other pubs in their portfolio. I have a firm understanding of the Adobe suite including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom and After Effects. My past clients include Classic Cars London, Scuderia Shields and Satin Aesthetics and individual influencers. Some of my recent work was published on Ash Footwear's regional Instagram page. All of the work I've done for clients has been very social media-centric, however I have also released Vlog style videos on my personal channels. I would love to use the knowledge I've gained to work on some bigger, more elaborate projects.

• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Hello and welcome! I am a British DP/Videographer currently based in the UK with experience shooting internationally. From 2015 I had been living, working and thriving in the Film/TV/Media industry in Shanghai, China. Over the subsequent 7 years I developed my career as a professional Director of Photography, with the majority of my experience focusing on (but not limited to) documentary filmmaking and commercials - specifically beauty, cosmetics and product advertising niches. I like to think my experience perfectly marries the aspects of shooting on location and telling a story using minimal resources with the technical aspects of managing, lighting and shooting in a studio with cinema-grade equipment. Having worked predominantly in production houses and creative agencies, I have been able to expand my skillset and work on other areas of projects where needed - both in pre and post-production. As such, I have worked as in-house editor and colourist for the other half of time I am not shooting, as well as developed production decks with creative teams, consulted for graphic design teams when storyboarding, used 3D software to mock up and pre-vis scenes, communicated with online post-production vendors and am clear and confident when speaking with clients and visiting executives in a directorial role.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Transcriber
• Drone Operator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Creative Director
• Storyboard Artist

I am a multi-skilled and versatile Director of Photography, Lighting Cameraman, Camera Operator, and Director with over 15 years professional experience mostly specialising in promos (music/fashion/PR/charity/events), branded content, factual/fact-ent TV, documentaries, online ads, VTs, interviews, junkets, red carpets, live multi-cam broadcast, television news, and music videos. I am highly experienced, and comfortable working in roles ranging from “Self-Shooter” through to lead DoP. I'm also an experienced Editor and have solid experience working in a Production Coordinator and Camera Supervisor capacity - I’m no stranger to budgeting, planning, and leading shoots, organising crew, shoot logistics, and many aspects of post-production. I am experienced working in challenging and sensitive environments such as with children / refugee camps / operating theatres / hospitals / on- board aircraft / on boats / at sea / confined spaces / underground / illicit locations / protests and riots / with mental health patients / crime scenes / with victims of crimes / on construction sites / with high-net worth individuals / with royalty. I am Cardiff based, but with immediate short-term accommodation options in London, Brighton, and İstanbul, İzmir, and near Bodrum/ Marmaris (Turkey). I am open to working in all those areas and more!

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator

Oli Cohen is a Los Angeles and London based cinematographer. He's filmed all around the world on documentaries, short films and commercials, as well as on projects for NGOs, such as UNHCR and Save the Children. His documentary work has been broadcast on TV channels such as ARTE and the BBC and his narrative projects have been screened at festivals internationally. In 2021 Oli completed a master’s degree at the American Film Institute and was then welcomed into the BAFTA Newcomers Program supporting international rising stars who have recently moved to the United States to further their development and career. Oli is a member of the Documentary Cinematography Alliance, The Guild of Television Camera Professionals and the Society of Camera Operators. He’s also a keen photographer, hiker and skier. As well as creating engaging imagery Oli is equally keen to try and help the audience connect and empathise with the characters on the screen. He’s excited to collaborate with filmmakers who are equally passionate about telling compelling, moving stories.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Isla is a filmmaker & visual artist. She programmes film festival Sheffield Doc/Fest, has written articles for The Guardian, produced audio installations for London’s Science Museum, developed an Arts Council Funded VR Opera & is a BFI NETWORK x BAFTA Crew participant 2019. Isla is currently directing a feature documentary in Tanzania investigating one of the biggest medical and architectural research projects into anti-malaria alternatives, a BFI / Doc Society documentary about a vanishing community of fishermen in the rural south-west of the UK, an artistic audio/visual response to this culture in a film funded by the BBC New Creatives Scheme and an experimental book / film with Professor Brendan Stone exploring how we hold multiple realities and identities which inform an art for living life with a mental health condition. Isla has a curiosity for people and the quiet stories that surround us. Her work challenges cultural stigmas through creating atmospheric, semi-autobiographical art and filmmaking that merge documentary and fiction to question conventions and defy stereotypes. Isla captures the overlooked flickers of everyday life and presents them in a cinematic way for audiences to rediscover the unexpected beauty in familiar places and people, and to inspire others to slow down and take notice of the lives of those around them. Having been awarded funding in the UK and Denmark, her art and filmmaking explores experiences of mental health, isolated communities, gender identity and hidden cultures. Isla has directed, developed, funded, produced and distributed international documentary and fiction films such as an impact film on child illiteracy, H is for Harry, a feature on religious tolerance in Sierra Leone for Danish TV (DR3), to the fictionalised memories of a WW1 nurse in ‘Testament of Youth’. Isla's experience developing and investigating real human stories indicates her humanistic and collaborative approach to projects.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• VR / AR

Experienced digital communications expert, competent at managing multiple digital channels with over 2M+ followers in highly-sensitive and breaking news environments. Able to develop high-quality ethically gathered content for non-profit use - including social media, email, print, direct mailer, telemarketing and emergency appeals. Experience working with agencies with budgets of over $10 million to create campaign focussed creative content. Able to work collaboratively with participants and subjects to make content that involves users in the design and delivery and in producing high-quality user generated content. Significant experience working with subjects and colleagues in non-English speaking countries and commissioning content with translations. Long-term International work experience in the UK, India, Denmark, Palestine, Cambodia, and shorter work experience in Uganda, Egypt and Kenya. Experience working on creative communications products including video content, text case studies, high-quality photo, creative social media assets including Instagram filters and bespoke TikTok partnership content. Academic background in international development and well versed in current trends in ethical storytelling in the non-profit sector. Experience managing shoots in developing country contexts, planning and executing in-country missions and filming to tight timescales in developing country contexts. Award-winning creative writer with independently published by-lines, shortlisted creative writing projects and trained creative brainstorm facilitator. Extensive digital infrastructure and technological experience working on an innovative new technology product, app and website design and producing high-quality digital content for a mobile application.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• HD Live Operator
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter

I am a shooting PD and producer with experience in documentary and current affairs. I speak French and Arabic. I have ten years experience working in France and accross the Arabic speaking world. I am a tenacious problem solver. I love collaborating with others to find new ways to tell stories. I work hard and I am thorough with research, ethics and duty of care. I have just shot, produced and directed an hour-long presenter-led undercover investigative documentary for BBC World. Shot in Sudan and Morocco, this film goes undercover to expose sexual assault by religious healers. I was senior producer on Channel 4's three part documentary series Bin Laden: the Road to 9/11, where I secured access to Bin Laden confidantes who had never spoken before on camera. I am one of Edinburgh TV Festival's 2020 Ones to Watch and a nominee for the One World Media Awards, an award for challenging stereotypical narratives in international coverage.

• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary

I create 360 video experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling with new technologies. I've spent the past two years creating original and visually striking work that transports viewers through virtual reality headsets. In having a film-making background I have used my prior skills and knowledge to develop a unique style in capturing and directing virtual reality based experiences. In the past year I have been a part of some big projects for companies like; ING, Tommy Hilfiger, Massive Music and Nestle. I was the Director of Photography of Ashes to Ashes which was nominated for a Dutch Academy Award in the Interactive Category. Ashes to Ashes Prize cup at the GCC award ceremony of Shanghai International Film Festival 2017 Gold Dutch VR Award - Best Immersive Experience Nominated for the Netherlands Film Festival Golden Kalf 2017 Project Orpheus VR Experience Bronze Dutch VR Award - Best Immersive Experience 3 Nominations at the Bright VR Awards

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR