Discover Top Documentary DPs in Toledo, Ohio, USA

I've got one simple belief that drives my personal and professional life: people need connections and the best ones come from communication that’s real and simple. A communicator to the core, all work and no play wouldn't really bother me, but I have my fun too: I love hanging out with my wife and three sons whether at home or on the road. We're all Disney fanatics who visit Disney Parks annually. I'm an amateur chef who spent this summer building a traditional brick pizza oven in my backyard. And like any real professional at a video production company, I'm an avid fan of watching movies. The project I'm currently most excited about is Finding Hygge, the first feature-length documentary film our team at 12 Stars Media has produced. It's a journey to find the real meaning of the Danish word hygge, through a glimpse into the lives of the happiest people on the planet.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

My focus is to help companies connect with their audience, change perception, evoke emotion and drive conversation. Setla Films is a full service video production, social media, branding team that has worked with government agencies, healthcare organizations, startups and well established companies re-connect with their audience and customer base while increasing value for the organization. Expertise is in building content branding solutions that are scaleable, effective and falls within budget that gives your organization an edge over competition, increase market share and build trust among customers. My experience has been in working as a DP, Producer, Editor to create Original WebTV Series, Commercials, Educational programs, Promo videos, and Documentaries. I really enjoy working with companies that want to showcase their products in inventive ways.

• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nice Shirt Media, headquartered in Metro-Detroit since 2013, excels in crafting dynamic video production, creative strategy, and social media content tailored to brands seeking bold visuals and impactful storytelling. Combining top-tier production with innovative marketing, we deliver captivating videos that grab attention and drive results. Our team of passionate creators thrives on collaboration, bringing fresh energy and a distinct perspective to every project. Trusted by industry leaders like Adidas, DoorDash, Lenovo, and more, we produce high-quality, audience-focused content across TV commercials, OTT/CTV, UGC, and branded platforms. At Nice Shirt Media, we blend creativity, quality, and a touch of wit to consistently captivate audiences and elevate brands.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Colorist
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Corporate Videographer
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Copy Editor
• Fashion Photographer
• Field Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Graphic Designer
• Influencer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Copywriter
• Art Director

I love producing videos to help businesses succeed. I started producing videos for corporations when I was 17 and from there I grew this business to lend a helping hand to them. I love seeing my videos produce results for your bottom line. I also love helping businesses educate their customers and employees through the power of video. Honestly this is more than a business for me its my passion and calling! Definition: pro·mote – Give publicity to (a product, organization, or venture) so as to increase sales or public awareness. The definition of us! Promote Productions is a video production company serving the Indiana Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Chicago, Nashville, Ohio, and Evansville area.

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

This March I went to the Florida Keys as an instructional associate for a climate change reporting class, but I had the chance to do some in-depth reporting of my own. I never expected to come across Stuart Pimm, one of the most revered conservation biologists of our time, on a little island in the Dry Tortugas. He rolled out of bed, one of the few in the secretive dorms inside Fort Jefferson, and agreed to an on-camera interview. He looked like a shipwrecked sailor. There I was, asking him about the fate of the place we were standing. I love reporting and using multimedia to tell stories, especially stories about the environment. I also have a passion for editing with Final Cut X. For those reasons I am applying to be a storyhunter.

• Documentary DP

Ben Harper is a DP and Editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Journalism. After beginning his career in television reporting, Ben moved to his true passion, working behind the camera. In the past 20 years he has filmed in 42 states and more than two dozen countries. Throughout most of his career, Ben has worked on small teams and is capable of stepping into multiple roles throughout the production process. He is passionate about visual storytelling that impacts the audience in a meaningful way, and also in helping others make media that does the same. Ben has been honored with a national event filmmaking award and in 2018 with an Emmy.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

Hey there! I'm Dylan, a documentary DP/Director based in Indiana. My passion lies in creating meaningful documentaries that tell compelling human stories and spark positive change. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of impactful projects, including my "Meet the Maker" documentary series, where I highlight the human stories behind artisans and their craft. With experience working for clients like YMCA, local non-profits, and small businesses I strive to produce content that resonates with audiences and makes a real difference. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life!

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Production Assistant

Filmmaker with a passion for exploring new forms of interactive storytelling. Produced award-winning multimedia with strong storytelling, photography, video, and interactivity. Created editorial and commercial content for various platforms including: broadcast, print, online and mobile. Conducted multimedia training and workshops for various organizations and clients including: the Ohio Newspaper Association, Ohio News Photographers Association, Columbus Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Kiplinger Program at Ohio State. Over twenty years experience in broadcasting, digital journalism, and communications.

• Documentary DP

Megan Jelinger is an American Photojournalist from Ohio. She quickly found her passion for visual storytelling in 2016, as she had the opportunity to document social issues in Middle America and American politics. This led her to spend time in the occupied West Bank; furthering her career internationally by documenting conflict, breaking news, and in-depth narratives. Megan has been published by a list of outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Bloomberg, and CNN. Currently, she resides in Dayton, Ohio continuing to document in-depth stories and breaking news for several international outlets.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

AICP and Telly Award-Winning commercial and unscripted producer/director/dp. Art Center College MFA in film and tv. Also, former creative director for the Mark Burnett Content Studio. Vast experience working with Fortune 500 brands in short form broadcast and digital content. My production philosophy is simple... on budget, on time and the biggest bang for your buck. Fully equipped with 4K cameras and gear. Frequent traveler abroad for production work with crew in several countries. Passport + TSA Global Entry.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager

Erik is a 30-year Motion-Picture Industry Veteran who has lent his creativity for Film and Video Production and eye for detail to projects for Fortune 50 Companies, Mom & Pop Shops, and everywhere in between. Sharing his industry knowledge by mentoring at Madonna University-Capstone and instructing students at the Motion Picture Institute, Erik has invested his energy into molding the next generation of filmmakers. Erik is an accomplished Director, Cinematographer, and the Creative Partner at SoDiG, a Digital Creative Boutique based in Plymouth Michigan.

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

Starting with school plays when I was young, I have always loved being "behind the scenes". Whether I am shooting stills, video, or doing technical work, my goal is to be a neutral observer. In tandem with this passion, is a love for story telling. As someone who enjoys learning above most other activities, helping others to learn through visual storytelling is important to me. Equally important is telling the story that YOU want told. Great stories are often the result of collaboration, let's work together today!

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer

I'm a Detroit-based producer, director, and shooter of documentary and non-fiction television programs—over 150 hours of broadcast and cable content. I’ve done documentaries, talk shows, magazine series, and reality programs for Showtime, A&E, MTV, truTV, TLC, MSNBC, Discovery, Style!, The Travel Channel, History, National Geographic Channel, HGTV, DIY, The Weather Channel, and Food Network. I’ve done crime, science, history, food, design, disaster, weddings, home renovation, travel, dating—even sweet sixteen parties—and I’m ready for whatever comes next.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

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

I do a couple things really well in this world; making documentaries, sound mixing on location, and managing video production projects. I’ve lots of gear and loads of experience that helps me get things done. I have produced content for ESPN, NCAA, NBC Sports, Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network, Technicolor, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indy Eleven, Yamaha, Telemundo Indy, Music for All, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Beck’s Hybrids, IndyHumane and many other organizations.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer

Highly creative, attentive, flexible, and meticulous individual with a record of successive responsibilities and skills growth in both career and personal life. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. I am a passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing solutions looking for a suitable position in my field of expertise.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

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.

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

MFA in Film & Electronic Media from American University; Washington, D.C. President/Producer of Great Lakes Outreach Media Extensive experience working with government and government-funded clients. Frequently called upon to produce 3 to 5-minute stories for a variety of for profit and non-profit clients. Sony FX6 is my workhorse. Phantom 4 Pro V2 Sony A7S2 Sony A7R4 LED light panels Range of Microphones

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial

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!

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial

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