Discover Top Documentary DPs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Randy Woolgar is a veteran creative with a solid reputation for producing fresh, high quality digital content for top Canadian brands. He's a nimble and collaborative production professional - from location director and award-winning DP, to versatile creative director. Randy currently leads a busy a Toronto-based creative services firm specializing in video-based branded content. The firm's current client roster includes BMO, RBC, Norwood, Loblaw, KPMG and other top Canadian brands. Randy works closely with client-side communications teams and their agencies of record to develop and execute innovative and effective brand communications. He regularly leads client ideation sessions, prepares and delivers pitch decks and creative presentations. Randy has a knack for transforming creative vision into a clear set of deliverables and hand-picking the right production team to do the job. He orchestrates and manages interdisciplinary teams from kick-off meeting to delivery, and works collaboratively to ensure the final product meets exacting client expectations. If you’re looking for a versatile director with “on the fly” creative abilities and chameleon-like production expertise, let’s talk.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor

24yrs a cameraman, sometimes editor, sometimes producer, sometimes all three! I slugged it out as a news shooter for 12 years which teaches you how to be fast and lean. IN 1999 I went freelance. I mostly shoot television documentaries and Discovery Channel stuff. I've been all over the world and then some. My strengths are..Technical Knowledge, Fast execution, Sense of humor, Tough veteran skin, and Client relations. We don't have a lot of time to be with our subjects so it's paramount to develop a relationship through humour and shared interests to "break the ice," make them feel comfortable, and get them to execute on camera what YOU need for the Story. Story is everything.. Whether it's a slick commercial, long form travel documentary or quick and dirty reality shoot - I can do it. Cameras I own - SONY PMW800 XDCAM, - SONY PMWF55, - SONY A7S DSLR - Lenses, sliders, Jibs you name it - I have it!

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

I'm a digital journalist and freelance filmmaker in Toronto, Canada. I have a masters degree in journalism and currently work at CBCNews.ca, where I cover daily stories from across the country and around the world. I also produce, direct, shoot and edit short documentaries. I'm interested in exploring stories related to social issues and injustice -- especially topics that spark debate and discussion. My film, The Missing, follows a Toronto artist who paints large portraits of missing Canadian women. Her work looks at issues of class and racial inequalities among women in society. Another film of mine, No Common Ground, offers a glimpse into the controversial men's rights movement -- focusing in particular on a Toronto group called the Canadian Association for Equality -- and highlights the culture clash between these activists and the feminists they antagonize. I'm also interested in are issues around immigration and ethnic communities in this country, as well as the economic problems facing youth and millennials in Canada and the rest of the world.

• Documentary DP

I'm a videographer and filmmaker specialized in conflict, humanitarian and news stories, looking to move into commercials as marketing, and advertsing videos, along with independent and feature films. I based in Toronto. I started my career in the Middle East as a war correspondent (Reuters, Al Jazeera Arabic, Vice News) and transitioned into video work for humanitarian agencies (WHO, UNFPA, Syrian American Medical Society) and daily news (AP). I completed an MA in Filmmaking at the University of East London in 2021. I work as a freelance videographer, editor and/or director. I have made two films: my first, for Vice News in 2015, was a finalist for the Prix Bayeux, and my second, for Al Jazeera English in 2017, won Best Current Affairs Programme award at the 2018 Asian Film and Television Awards.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer

Anne-Marie is an award-winning photographer, videographer, and multimedia producer and has national and international experience across newspapers, magazines, and online formats. Anne-Marie was formally a videographer, photographer, and video editor for The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Reuters. She has gone on to develop her own production house, AMJvisuals, and has a large roster of clients. She is a well-versed visual journalist who enjoys capturing people's stories through dynamic interviews and complementary visuals. Her work has been acknowledged with awards from EPPY, POYi , NPAC winner, and the Webbys. Her documentary 'Views from the Street' was featured in CityFlix Film Festival, Lift-Off Film Festival, and the National Screen Institute online film festival and won Best DocumentaryShort from the LA Film Festival.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

I’m a Toronto-based cinematographer and video editor specializing in documentary and commercial work. With over ten years of experience as Director of Photography and unscripted Video Editor. I have experience filming in various countries around the world, and am skilled at traveling independently. I conduct thorough research on each location to ensure both efficiency and safety during shoots. I’ve contributed to a wide range of branded campaigns, commercials, and television documentaries for clients such as CBC, BBC First, Travel & Escape, and the Smithsonian Channel. Current documentary setup: CAMERAS Sony FX3, Ronin RS4 Sony A7IV Photo / B-Cam LENSES Sony Zooms Rokinon Cine Primes Audio Kit Lighting Kit DRONE DJI Air 2S (5.4k, 10 Bit)

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

• A creative, solution-oriented and customer focused professional with excellent communication skills. Possess ability to work under pressure and multi-task in fast paced environments. • Experienced in building and maintaining relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders, while upholding brand experience and reputation. Can deliver independently, but also work well with teams. • Possess over 7 years of experience, during which I have worked with top brands, such as Coca Cola, Coke Studio, Quetta Gladiators (Cricket Team), Pakistan Super League (Cricket League), British Council, Generation (Retail Fashion), Destinations Magazine (Daewoo), Daewoo, Kitchen Cuisine, The World Bank, CGAP, Dignosco and Wright Burgers.

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

Jack is an award-winning cinematographer and emerging director living in Toronto. His images have screened at major film festivals including TIFF, Sundance, Hot Docs, SXSW, and Big Sky. His credits as cinematographer include 'When Two Worlds Collide' (Best Debut Feature, Sundance 2016); 'Take a Walk on the Wild Side' (2018, Canadian Screen Award for Best Short Documentary); and 'Prince’s Tale' (Hot Docs Best Canadian Short, Audience Favorite Award 2018). Jack is passionate about unique approaches to storytelling and unconventional characters that connect with the natural world. He has a BFA in Film Production from York University (2015). The short documentary 'Nuisance Bear' is his directorial debut.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer

Cindy Burgess is the founder of Pro Video Content, a boutique video production company based in Toronto, Canada. Pro Video's services include video production and editing, aerial/drone work, and corporate photography. Prior to starting her company in 2009, Cindy worked in TV news for 20 years -- both in front of and behind the camera. Her many skills include producing, shooting, editing, scripting, reporting, and hosting. Cindy is also an active traveler and loves to explore different cultures, activities, and ways of life. Her many adventures include storm chasing in Tornado Alley, heli-skiing in the Rockies, sailing around icebergs off Canada's east coast, and melting the soles off her sneakers on an active volcano in Guatemala.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Event Photographer

I'm a Somali-Canadian journalist based out of Toronto with an interest in refugee stories, human rights, Indigenous people, and international politics with a focus on East Africa and the Middle East. I've had experience as a producer and a reporter in both print and broadcast as well as current affairs and documentaries. I began my career with investigative stories, however I choose to be a journalist so that I can share the stories of underprivileged populations. I think that media often creates a dichotomy with "the West" and the rest of the world. What i love about the power of storytelling is the opportunity to show the similarities across cultures and build compassion and understanding.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

If there's one thing I feel passionate about, it's story telling. More specifically through a visual medium. From start to finish I enjoy every step in the process of putting together a story. I am well equipped with the ability to shoot, interview, edit, write and report using an HD camera and Final Cut Pro 7. At the moment I am working for my local cable news station on a part time basis, and am hoping to expand my professional repertoire by seeking out every opportunity possible. My interests are a wide spectrum, ranging from community based pieces to larger scale stories involving social issues, and politics. Everyone has a story to tell and I love being apart of the process that pieces them together in a compelling, accessible format.

• Documentary DP

Adetona Omokanye is a photojournalist and visual artist whose work explores Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, capturing its traditions, people, and social issues through the lens of their unique perspectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Adetona uses photography as a tool to showcase the beauty, complexity, and diversity of the African continent. Recently he started to explore new creative territory by integrating multimedia practice into his work. He currently exhibits his series, “Spiritually Fashionable” within the TD-sponsored Black Joy is Resistance group exhibition at Union Station. Adetona is based between Toronto, Canada, and Lagos Nigeria.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fashion Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Art Director

I am a documentary filmmaker with over 10 years of industry experience in all levels of the production process. My first directorial effort, the short documentary Reclaimed, had it world premiere at the Planet In Focus Film Festival in Toronto this past November. However, I've become a bit jaded by the lengthy time lines of the film festival process and would rather make short films for an online and quicker release schedule. Films that can have a greater and more immediate impact. I'm very interested in telling small stories that express universal themes. Stories of individuals and their struggles, intimate stories that speak to the big issues of our times.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I am an award winning professional photographer / videographer with a degree in Japanese studies and visual art....I was nominated and awarded honorable mention at the 1998 Canadian National Magazine Awards / Stories and pictures category, for my work on Japan;s youth culture...I also worked as a stringer in Toronto for Getty Images out of New York City...my passions are photographing people in every situation imaginable....i am a big street shooter with an extensive portfolio mostly captured in one of the fifty countries I have visited in my lifetime....I shoot architecture and real estate photography to pay the bills.....though I desire to increase my experience shooting in conflict zones

• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Toronto based Director/Producer/Writer that does creative and engaging news, feature and documentary stories. I have extensive experience in sports, science and politics. My work history includes six years with Discovery Channel, and five with CTV National News, and another four with Sportsnet. I was a producer/director for CBC during the Pan Am games in Toronto. I also have a background as a series producer doing lifestyle shows such as real estate and renovations programs for Cottage Life Channel. I'm a sailor, runner and father.

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

I travel the world shooting content for companies, organizations, artists, yoga teachers, you name it. One by one I’m helping them build their brands through the power of video. For the last two years I have been shooting for The Juno Awards, creating fast paced promo videos for their website and social media. I have also shot and edited music videos for up and coming artists and worked with companies such as Witz Education, VICE and Virgin Mobile. I am looking to move into documentary work and telling meaningful stories to share with the world.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a freelance journalist with a background in documentary film. In 2012 my independent film, Canary in the Mine, following the political ramifications of the Canadian Asbestos industry screened at film festivals across North America winning the Best Director award at the DocUtah Film Festival in Southern Utah. I have worked on a range of documentaries covering a range of topics: Arctic climate change, African wildlife, North American gun legislation etc. for broadcasters around the world: ARTE and ZDF (Germany), TVO, OMNI, LOVE NATURE, The Knowledge Network and the SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL.

• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary

Raffaele is an award winning videographer based in Toronto. He has produced content for many media outlets including Endemol, Virgin, Current TV and Al Jazeera, producing factual content in a variety of roles ranging from self shooting director, camera operator and video editor. He is a well travelled documentary filmmaker and has directed documentaries on various social issues and subcultures around the world, including an award winning feature length documentary on the heavy metal scene in Botswana, March of the Gods.

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

Hi! I am Moritz and I am a passionate cinematographer & filmmaker. Already as a kid, I was fascinated by books, music and images and to create stories of all kinds. After starting my professional career as a copywriter in advertising, I transitioned into the film industry and continued my paths as a visual storyteller. Nowadays I shoot mostly commercials and documentaries, but I’ve also worked in the on-set visual effects department of some international feature films. If you like my work, just get in touch and let’s create something magic together.

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

I'm a Colombian-Canadian documentary filmmaker based in Toronto. My work has screened internationally and received awards such as Best Film at the Milton Film Festival, the David Brown Award from North of Superior Film Association, and semifinalist at TVO Short Doc Contest. I've also been a bursary recipient with the DOC Institute and The Documentary Organization of Canada. I've worked with companies such as Vice, Bell, Univision and Mediaset.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Commercial DP