Discover Top Documentary DPs in Sutton, United Kingdom

Director of Photography Mark Warmington works internationally shooting documentary, commercial, narrative and music productions for film and television. Passionate about creating cinematic imagery, with an aesthetic grounded in documentary-making, Mark strives for an impactful and emotional response from every frame. Mark graduated with a BA Hons degree in Film Production from Northumbria University in 2003 and in 2020 was chosen from an extensive, global field of applicants for admission to the American Society of Cinematographer's ASC Vision Mentorship Programme. Own a range of film equipment, including ARRI AMIRA, Leica R PL Summilix lens kit, Angeneiux Optimo zoom lenses and various accessories and lighting etc.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am a wildlife filmmaker who is open for work. I am willing to travel and do other genera not just natural history. I have experience with video editing, directing, and production management. The most experience I have is with camera work, which I enjoy the most. I am also a photographer that focuses on landscape and wildlife. I have graduated from the University of Salford with a MA in Wildlife Documentary Production. I also graduated from the University of South Wales with BSc in International Wildlife Biology. I am a hard worker and fast learner. I commit to projects fully and I am an organized individual who works in a team setting well. I can also work independently quite well. I pride myself on completing projects in good time and with a high standard.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Landscape Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Transcriber
• Colorist

Imaan Qureshy is a British-born independent Photojournalist and Digital Media Specialist with over a decade of experience in photography and story-telling. Her travels have led her to over 20 countries where she has documented stories of women, children and minorities mostly in underrepresented communities. As a multiracial polyglot, Imaan’s ability to speak multiple languages and her diverse experience with various cultures are the main skills she draws upon to fuel her passion for capturing authentic, unique, and personal images. Over the course of her career, her work has been showcased in private photo galleries, and published works include humanitarian photo books, photo essays and short documentaries.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Transcriber
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Event Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Social Media Producer
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Copywriter

Talented PD with a strong journalistic background and experience across a diverse range of factual and current affairs programmes. My extensive experience working on fast-turnaround projects or with sensitive subject matter has given me the confidence to be calm and creative under pressure and produce compelling stories and great images in even the most challenging environments. Resourceful and persuasive, I have a proven track record in negotiating access or securing collaborations with even the most impenetrable people or organisations. I am adept at putting people at ease and enjoy working closely with contributors to get the best out of them. I am an experienced self-shooter (XF305/C300) and can sound mix and edit (FCP). I speak fluent French and very poor Russia and Arabic.

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

Fiona Whitty was born in Ireland in 1984 and moved to London in 2009. Fiona is a visual artist/filmmaker and her work is usually in the form of documentary. Fiona holds a BFA from D.I.T Ireland Fine Art, 2006, and MA from Chelsea College of Art and Design, London in 2009. Fiona is recipient of the LAUNCH Emerging Artist’s award 2006. Her solo exhibition, entitled ”Waiting Room” 2007 led to residency 'Art for Socially Responsible Transformation' in Italy. Selected group exhibitions and documentary projects include Antwerp, Bangkok, Milan, Lagos, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Jamaica and Ireland. Fiona co-founded social enterprise WhittyGordon Projects in 2014. She is currently based in the U.K.

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

Matthew is a London based documentary film maker. His documentaries have gone on to screen across Europe including Cannes Film Festival, Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival and Planete+Doc Warsaw and have also been broadcast on prime-time television. He heads up production at Walks of Life Films and makes video content for media channels, broadcasters and organisations. Making films both at home and abroad Matthew was selected as a Sheffield International Documentary Festival 2012 Doc/Future delegate and was part of the Doc Next Network making shorts on behalf of the British Film Institute. Matthew also freelances as a shooting DP for various production companies and is an Editor at Sky News.

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

I work as a video journalist, a reporter and producer. I film, interview, research, edit and translate high-quality journalism. In London, I have covered and filmed: press conferences from various politicians (David Cameron at 10 Downing Street, Nigel Farage, JF Copé, François Fillon…), demonstrations (against G8 summit, Anonymous), social issues (gender inequality, radicalisation awareness), the Fashion Week and top news on royal family. I also help foreign media to cover news and make documentaries in the UK. I research contacts, book locations, assist editors, interview and translate. I earned a master’s degree in journalism from CELSA-La Sorbonne and spent a semester at the City University of New York.

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

Freelance video producer, editor, shooter and writer based in the UK. Experience shooting and reporting from the Americas, Middle East and Europe. As a producer I have worked on a TV commercial as well as music videos and live shows for a range of British artists. I’ve worked as a freelance video producer/editor on charity projects for The National Lottery, Save the Children and The Prince's Trust, as well as branded content for Yahoo, Verizon, and KPMG. Prior to working in production, I ran the news and shorts division at an international documentary distributor, so have strong social platform experience.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Production Assistant

I live in London and work as a video journalist, reporting and producing primarily world news and sports features, including script writing, on-camera presenting, shooting, and editing. I recently produced almost all video coverage related to the crisis in Ukraine for the Wall Street Journal, reported and produced a special feature for the 2014 Ryder Cup golf tournament in Scotland, plus traveled to the Gulf of Oman to shoot a story on floating armories, maritime security and piracy. I have a Masters Degree from Columbia University's School of Journalism, where I focused my studies in broadcast, video and digital media.

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

I`m a freelance camera operator, drone pilot, underwater camera and specialty cameras. I have been shooting various projects such as documentaries, TV shows, short films, corporate videos etc. I have experience shooting around the world in various geographical and cultural environments. I have been shooting in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, Tanzania, Italy, Portugal and others. One of the best experiences was TV show Ocean Warriors for Animal planet - investigative journalism exposing illegal fishing practices. I`m easygoing, punctual and creative. Always fit easy in teams or can be a "one man army" if necessary.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

My name is Cosima Barzini, I am a documentary filmmaker and I also work in the camera department I work on a variety of projects such as short movies, commercials or music videos. I also shoot corporate and live events such as film premieres, concerts or film festivals. My passion lies in sociological documentaries therefore I shoot but also edit my own work as well as other's. I own a Canon 5D mark IV, four lenses, a tripod, an LED light, radio mic, zoom mic, shoulder rig and gimbal. I work on a freelance basis and I am always looking for new exciting and challenging topics therefore I am flexible when it comes to travelling or long working hours.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant

Hi there! I'm Tom, a commercial DOP and documentary filmmaker with a background in branded content. I have a kinetic, efficient and modernistic approach to cinematography - one that has taken me on projects across Asia, Australia, the UK and Europe. This work has included shooting TVC’s, branded documentaries and online content for established and emerging brands. Whether working with large or small crews, having a passion for craft over churn is what drives my decision making. My goal is to serve each client’s story with a tailored approach. One that finds ways to maximise production value, whilst keeping the creative process what it should be - fun.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist

Young energetic and multitalented Creative Director / Video Journalist with over fifteen years’ experience in film and television production. Worked with BBC and ITV London as ENG Multi Skilled Camera Operator. Can produce dynamic and commercially appealing audiovisual content, utilizing aesthetic judgment and technical mastery with excellent working relationship and team strategies to deliver excellent audiovisual contents on scheduled time. Extensive television content creation from script to screen, ranging from low budget guerrilla approach to high end production of television drama, music videos and documentaries.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Field Producer

Whether it has been for a commercial brand or a charity, I have spent the last 8 years making films about environmental and social issues, and I always strive to make honest films that have a positive impact on the world. From the Scottish Highlands to Ivorian Jungles to Maldivian Tuna boats, I’ve been lucky enough to shoot films all over the globe. I am just as happy writing and directing a film as I am operating a camera, or even simply taking photos. Over the years my work has been recognised in various international awards. I have a background in marine biology and broadcast television and I am currently based in London, UK.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I am a digital film maker, shooting and editing. I worked for the BBC for ten years before leaving to go freelance in 2014. I am particularly interested in historical and cultural factual film-making, but am always up for a new creative challenge. I usually shoot and edit films for digital delivery that are fairly short in length and I am particularly interested in making mini-docs (3-5 mins duration). My current clients are frequently in the broadcast, charity heritage and cultural sectors. You can find out more about me on my LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diarmuid-mitchell-00b25114/ D

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

Clients include: Unilever, O2, Suzuki, Samaritans, Little Mix, Fender, Manchester Utd, Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, Paloma Faith, Robbie Williams, Virgin Atlantic As a self-shooting director and editor I've been running a full service production company in Brighton since 2010. Having filmed, edited and produced visual content for almost every sector under the sun I'm no closer to finding a niche - nor am I looking. I love what I do and I'm fascinated in what other people do and why they do it. This curiosity permeates my work, my relationships with brands and the colleagues that champion them. I lead a small team of equally pumped creatives called Gusto.film

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am a freelance ENG lighting camera operator, video editor and video-journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. I'm an experienced allrounder, working under pressure of tight deadlines and challenging environments to deliver LIVE and recorded video content from the field. I am skilled in operating current ENG news cameras, field sound/lighting equipment, field editing systems, transmission equipment ie LiveU and I am available on-call to support a 24-hour broadcast schedule to consistently deliver outstanding news coverage from the UK. Member of National Union of Journalists with master's degree from London Metropolitan University.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

13 years as a freelance news and feature documentary video journalist covering politics, protest and public order, refugees, the far right, unrest and conflict, terrorism, extreme weather, natural and manmade disaster. My news and documentary work has covered the UK, Ireland, Egypt, Turkey, Mexico, Russia, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and USA. I was nominated a finalist for the Rory Peck News Award for coverage of the Egyptian Revolution in 2011 and for coverage of the London Riots in 2012. 13 years of writing news, features and comment articles for newspapers and magazines, including the Guardian, Herald Scotland, The Journalist and the Big Issue.

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

I call myself a Social Technologist: a job description that includes photographer, writer, documentarian and story-teller. I also consult and train others on how best to find their own voices with tried, tested and emerging technologies. Outside of video projects for clients like the UN and British Council, I'm a longtime champion of podcasting and advise Al Jazeera in Doha on audio. I work worldwide. Often with news agencies. I use a diverse skill-set to highlight the plight of refugees, put politicians on the spot and attempt find the story behind the headline. I brain dump into a weekly newsletter (http://Documentally.com/newsletter) as well as at @Documentally

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Podcast Producer
• Sound Designer

I'm an American Video Journalist currently based in Kigali, Rwanda, using a Canon 5Dmii. I have over five years experience in news, documentary and commercial films, having worked with clients such as Plan International, Bloomberg, Vice News, Medair, the American Refugee Committee and Hub Media, among others. I speak French (and learning Arabic), have hostile environment security training, and have worked in dozens of countries to produce fresh and creative films. I have my own audio equipment and post-production software, editing with FCP and After Effects. I look forward to working with you!

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