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My first camera shot on S-VHS, and now I shoot on cinema cameras that are half the size or less. I've worn many hats throughout my career (figuratively and literally). Whether I'm writing, producing, directing, shooting, or editing, I love what I do. I mainly work in the Pacific NW but often travel for work (and pleasure, because I love it).

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Sound Mixer

Seattle based producer and cinematographer with ability to translate current affairs issues into narrative-driven visual stories. My interdisciplinary experience and background allows for creative story concept development alongside efficient production management and visual storytelling skills.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer

Directors and Producers often commend me for my meticulous preparation and composure amidst the high stakes of production. This discipline stems from my upbringing in Colorado, where I developed an instinct for thorough planning in the mountains. These habits seamlessly transitioned into my cinematography work, where patience, foresight, and adaptability are crucial. The calm I maintain under pressure is a trait I learned as an aviator in the 1990s at Boeing Field in Seattle. In flying, equipment failures are anticipated, paralleling the unpredictability of a film set. I address equipment challenges with precision and resolve, ensuring swift recovery when conditions change. My drive as a filmmaker is fueled by a profound love for books, movies, and music. I view cinematography as a significant new language, one that requires learning and practice. I believe in the potential of international films to open windows onto the human condition and serve as instruments for peace.

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

I'm a 3x Emmy nominated Seattle based filmmaker. I've got my own small production company, and broadcast experience with local TV and my work has been seen on numerous television programs and at film festivals around the world. I'm competent and flexible working as a camera operator, interviewer, editor and producer and representing you with intelligence and integrity and delivering on your needs. My business is niched toward the green sector both nonprofits and commercial, though I also do a lot of work in documentary, tourism, live events coverage, and real estate. I speak fluent Spanish, have lived and worked in India and Nepal and have worked and traveled extensively. and maintain a global following on my personal youtube.com/LenDavis channel with 20 million+ views. In addition to Pangeality Productions, I also am the owner of www.LovingLegacyVideo.com a service which facilitates and films autobiographical interviews with elders and new parents.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director

I’m a documentary filmmaker, producer and photographer currently based in Portland, Oregon. Previously, I was a video producer at The Oregonian and Blue Chalk Media in Portland and before that, I worked on the photo desk at the Chicago Tribune. I received my Master’s in photojournalism from Ohio University, where I also taught several courses. In undergrad, I studied photography and art history in my parents’ hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. My love for photojournalism began early – when I claimed my grandfather’s piles of National Geographic magazines that he hoarded in his trailer in Kentucky after he passed away. As a perpetually curious person, I read endlessly and ask a lot of questions. Whether through films or photographs—my aim is to promote critical thinking, understanding and respect. I'm most drawn to making work that examines how environmental and economic changes affect marginalized or indigenous communities. I'm currently producing films for several NGOs that deal with issues related to women and children’s healthcare and education in India. My partner and I recently launched our collaborative production company, Stray Dogs (aptly named after our favorite animals in India). Check it out at www.straydogsmedia.com. I am available for assignments — and for chats.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist

Michael Hanson is an Oregon-based photographer/director represented by National Geographic Creative. His awards include POYi, Communication Arts, PDN30, America's Top Travel Photographers, and Images of the Year for Portraiture, along with others from National Geographic, PDN, Banff, Rangefinder, FYI Folio, American Advertising Federation. Michael's photography career began after playing Minor League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. His work has taken him to over 25 countries around the world. He completed his first book, a project documenting urban farming in America, titled Breaking Through Concrete in 2010 and directed and DP'd his first documentary film, Who Owns Water, on a river in his native South. In 2018, he DP'd and walked across Costa Rica for an upcoming documentary film. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and Outside Magazine. Michael's fine art work is in the permanent archive at the Sir Elton John Collection.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer

My name is Kevin Balmer, aka Diggable Monkey, and I've been in the freelance business of video production for the past 13 years. I've witnessed the vast evolution of the video media landscape in that period. I specialize in short and long-form documentaries mixed with a good dose of commercial ad work. My company brand is heavily associated with the arts and design arena, with a significant amount of subscription-based online course development. The last few projects I've completed were with the Oregon Historical Society, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, and the NW Blacksmiths Association. I can execute on all levels of the business from negotiating project scope to end-to-end production and final product delivery. I would eventually like to lead a production team and make inspirational stories to help save the planet. Currently, I'm coming up quickly on year four as a full-time Video Producer at Arcimoto, a three-wheel electric EV manufacturer in Eugene, OR.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer

I run a small documentary/commercial production shop outside Portland, OR. Shooting with FX6, FS7, A7SII, Mavic Pro 3 and DJI Ronins, I've shot and edited videos for non-profits and corporate clients in locations from Portland, OR to rural Georgia to Indonesia. I work solo, with my brother, and larger crews depending on the client and scope. I am a FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and have flown and shot footage in urban to wilderness settings. I speak Spanish and am comfortable in challenging social and/or physical environments with alpine mountaineering skills, expedition experience, and months spent navigating in the wilderness. Our full-length doc film "Who Owns Water" has aired on Georgia Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public TV, and been awarded in numerous film festivals, including Telluride Mountainfilm. Clients include: Starbucks, REI, Mendi, The New Yorker, Hood River Tourism, Tofurky, Le Monde France, Nike, Leafly, WhyHunger, Mode Media, American Rivers.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Post-Production Manager

Originally from the Midwest, I currently live in Portland, Oregon with my wife, Melissa, and our two dogs and cat. I received my MFA in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a BA in Film Studies from the University of Michigan. My film and video work has appeared in film festivals and been featured online at PBS, NPR, Comedy Central, Bust, Interview Magazine, GQ, the White House blog, Nylon, The Huffington Post, Jezebel and Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In blog. My photography has been featured online at National Geographic, Slate, Interview Magazine and Civil Eats and in print in National Geographic's hardcover book Feeding America: Stories of Hunger and Hope, Growing Oregon magazine, Venus Magazine, and various newspapers. Other previous film/video related experience includes casting assistant/extras casting for the Oscar-nominated film Nebraska, production assistant on music videos for Outkast and Beck, and assistant to screenwriter/producer Kirsten (Kiwi) Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You). I'm currently directing a documentary on the Rose City Riveters, the supporters group for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. I’m available for freelance directing, shooting, or producing.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Field Producer
• Product Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Sarah has evolved her skills from art and photography to the full range of multi-media communications, video production and filmmaking. As a still photographer with a unique eye, she has blossomed into a complete producer, cinematographer/DP and director of effective visual and aural communication. She has overseen the marketing imagery for corporate and indie documentary projects; the website art direction, the poster and dvd cover art layout, and the video trailers. She has a modern perception for graphics; working as a producer/director to develop her vision with graphic artists, music composers and film editors. Sarah has proven her ability as a director of photography, creative director and line producer for previous broadcast television and corporate clients such as Nike, Red Bull, Starz, Intel, Sage Hospitality, Fusion, Spike and Fuel TV. She knows the importance of a tight work flow, leading and lending to the imagined completion and scope of the final product. Her work in long form multimedia storytelling has given her a great understanding of keeping budgets in hand and deliverables on time. Sarah is an upbeat professional partner who loves the simple things in life- travel, good food, dance, music, family, friends, social causes, and beauty in every day life.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Colorist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Content Strategist
• Executive Producer
• Product Photographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Social Media Producer
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist

Award-winning Storyteller/Content Creator in Seattle, WA. Creating captivating stories from all over the United States, ranging from the excitement of the World Series in San Francisco to Hurricane Harvey and even President Obama's second Inauguration. He was recognized for industry-leading work through 25 regional Emmy Awards and an Alfred I. du Pont Award for the documentary "Bob's Choice," featuring a terminal Seattle man who chose to end his life by using the Washington state's death with dignity law. Shares learnings and guidance to Content Creators worldwide at the "National Press Photographers Association News Video Workshop" in Norman, Oklahoma. You are producing and sharing video tutorials on how to better your craft as a Storyteller, material that has become a part of college curriculum across the country, including Syracuse University, Michigan State, Fresno State, and Florida Gulf Coast University.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• HD Live Operator
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor

Born in Savannah, GA, Brock Scott is an artist, photographer and filmmaker living in Seattle, WA. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Atlanta College of Art in 2009, Brock worked in the film industry on television and in major motion pictures such as The Walking Dead, Fast and Furious, and The Hunger Games. His experience in the film industry informed him of state-of-the-art techniques and knowledge that have been fundamental to his development as a filmmaker. In 2015, Brock became an independent documentary filmmaker, enjoying successful collaborations with BBC, Netflix, New Georgia Project, Adult Swim, and CDC. His film, Boxcar Fair, won the AIAP International Motion Award and was an Official Selection of the SXSW film festival. Scott is currently the founder of On the Grid Creative (OTGC), a Seattle based creative agency producing award-winning video productions focused on storytelling and social impact. During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Brock has worked with CDC and Living Walls to create a series of short documentaries informing people in Georgia about the importance of vaccination. Brock was also part of a public health campaign with Southern Fried Queer Pride promoting awareness regarding LGBTQ+ health and HIV prevention. He was the director of a 2020 film campaign with New Georgia Project to encourage voter turnout. In addition to filmmaking, music is one of Brock’s biggest influences. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the internationally touring act Little Tybee, which has produced four full-length albums of original music. With Little Tybee, Brock has toured in North America, Central America and Europe. Because of Scott’s musical experience, his visual storytelling style is rhythmic, blending the empathetic power of art and music with the real-life stories of people making a difference.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Fashion Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Company
• Production Assistant

I'm an experienced Director / DP / Shooter with 20+ years experience. I work full time as a freelance Director of Photography on agency / commercial / corporate / digital journalism projects, and I've shot / directed five feature-length documentary films with national broadcast TV credits. Versatility is key: I am proficient as a one-man band or leading larger crews on higher budget projects. FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot with Mavic 3 Pro Kit. With over twenty years of experience working in locations across America and around the world, I'm very dedicated to the craft of filmmaking and enthusiastic about finding and telling stories. I cultivate a curiosity and interest in a wide range of topics, and can find it easy to establish rapport and trust with the subjects and interviewees I am filming.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator

My background as a producer / writer includes working for the last two years at NBC/Telemundo in San Jose California as a Commercial Producer where my main task was produced, write, shoot and editing commercials and PSA for local clients. Previous I worked for AJ+ a web news outlet, part of the Al Jazeera network as a Video Editor for short documentaries and news where I have the chance to learn the workflow of the news world and the importance of a social perspective to touch the audience. I founded my own production company called Wachanos Films as a freelance. In addition to my background I gain managing experience as a part of the San Francisco Latino Film Festival where I was the operations manager, having to coordinate venues, volunteers and staff during the festival witch I am still part of the board.

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

Morgana Wingard is a producer, photographer, videographer, and the founder of Namuh Media — a woman-owned production company that produces authentic films about social issues with local, diverse talent around the world. Her clients include UNICEF, CARE, USAID, and Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance. Prior to founding Namuh Media, she worked for Dentsu Aegis, the ONE Campaign, McCann Worldgroup, and Annie Leibovitz. She documented the Ebola outbreak throughout 2014. Then, she produced a documentary film series about the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020 - 2022. Watch her reel here: http://www.morganawingard.com Checkout her latest documentary film series on Covid-19 here: https://thesurvivordiaries.com

• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor

I am a Pacific Northwest based filmmaker with a passion for the outdoors and a passion for telling stories. I am also a FAA certified sUAS pilot (drone) and an enthusiast. I strive to capture perspectives that are unique and compelling. I operate in a personal and laid back way often connecting with my clients and subjects to make sure I get the most natural responses and interactions. While I place a high importance on letting the action unfold with minimal interference, I am not afraid to harken back to my work in dramatic pieces to direct the subjects to ensure that the best shot is captured. My work has taken me to many places around the country as well as out of it and it is a ride that I truly enjoy!

• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Colorist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Curran is a documentary & commercial director & DoP based in Seattle. He is also the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Wildly, a Seattle-based commercial and documentary production company. A spirit for unique stories and visceral moments has brought me around the world and back - living in floating fishing villages on the East China Sea, documenting microbiologists traversing underground cave systems in British Columbia, accompanying the New Zealand women’s soccer team to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. I was born and raised outside of Boston, MA - and no - I do not have the accent. When the cameras are busy charging, you might find me jumping out of airplanes, getting my hands dirty in the Pacific Northwest backcountry, or pitching a tent under the stars with my dog, Benji.

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

Chris Janjic is a cinematographer who specializes in non-fiction storytelling. He is based in Portland, OR. He formerly worked as a staff director of photography at Blue Chalk Media, where he contributed to projects that earned recognition from the Northwest Regional Emmys, the AIB, Communicator, Telly, W3 and Webby Awards, among others. Clients include HBO, Discovery+, Magnolia Network, Food Network, Wondrium, Coca-Cola, Gillette, Realtor.com, Jacobs Solutions and Pearson. Chris began his career in film working as Associate Producer on Jay Myself, which went on to premiere at DocNYC. He received his B.S. in Photojournalism at Syracuse University and is an alum of the Eddie Adams and Mountain Workshops.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Corporate Videographer

For over 10 years I have worked with visual media creating series, documentaries, commercials, and music videos. Combining my skillsets which include videography, graphic design, and audio production, I am versatile and efficient when crafting content for internet and broadcast. If you are looking for someone who is experienced, reliable, and hard-working, look no further. Be it commercial, documentary, or film, my brand is your story. Let me tell yours. Some of my past clients include Nautica, Lacoste, University of Washington, King County Department of Health, and John L. Scott. Telly Award Winner (2019)

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Product Photographer
• Fixer
• Senior Editor
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Event Photographer
• Social Media Producer
• Fashion Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Brady Lawrence is a Seattle-based director of photography and documentary filmmaker specializing in work about outdoor adventure, music, technology and the environment. His films and photos have been featured in outlets like Nat Geo Travel, TIME Magazine and The Bikepacking Journal. Projects for clients such as the Schmidt Ocean Institute, Zillow and Canyon Bicycles have taken him from the northernmost road in Alaska to the high plateaus of Kyrgyzstan and many places in between. Whether it’s working with mountain bikers in the backcountry or lighting the latest tech in the studio, Brady brings a deep focus on characters to his storytelling and a cinematic eye to his videography.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Event Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist