Discover Top Documentary DPs in Washington D.C, USA

I have spent the past eight years serving as an independent field and multimedia producer for news networks and international aid organizations. My clients have included BBC, NBC, Discovery, HDNet World Report, Al Jazeera English, Univision, Telemundo, VOXXI.com, Devex.com, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Catholic Relief Services, and the International Reporting Project. I cover a wide range of general news topics such as terrorism trials, the economy, and tropical storms, but I have specialized in international affairs and development, immigration, U.S. Hispanics, and the environment. My work has taken me across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. I am very interested in submitting a video and article package about an independence movement that is brewing in Mombasa, Kenya. It is a piece I did with the support of the International Reporting Project this summer.

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My name is Alami Ahmad I am a thirty five years old, professions in four languages (English, Hebrew, Russian and Arabic). I have extensive experience working for large international donors, governments, theatres and NGOs including United Stated Agency for International Development USAID, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in IT, Multimedia and Film production. First of all let me explain my motivation and enthusiasm for the field, I am planning to build an international career in the field of Multimedia and film production. This opportunity will really mean a lot for my professional aspirations. I have learned a lot and started to use my theoretical skills in practice, my success in achieving results has been defined by my progressive mind set, sound problem solving skills, strong decision making ability and effective follow through.

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

Shiyu is a female independent filmmaker who originally from Yunnan, China. She is in her second year of MFA at American University right now. She graduated from Assumption University of Thailand in 2012, majored in finance and marketing. During the school time, Shiyu works as graduate assistant for professors on campus, she also works part-time at Academic Multimedia Service department in American University. Since summer of 2014, Shiyu started work as an intern at Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Culture Heritage. She mainly in charge of producing and editing pieces about Chinese traditional culture. Shiyu is a funny,easygoing and passionate girl. She loves what she does and enjoys her life a lot. Except filmmaking, Shiyu also likes cooking, study recipes, DIY accessories, traveling, singing and dancing.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Joe Kramer is a filmmaker splitting his time between Philadelphia and New York. He has written, directed, shot and edited short and feature-length films, television shows, and commercials for companies such as NBC-Universal, Fox, Comcast, Adidas, TED Talks, PBS, The Weather Channel, Free People/Urban Outfitters, TMZ, Petco, Make Up For Ever, Popsugar, Babbel, ModCloth, and the city of Philadelphia. His last film, Running the Gammatar, won Vimeo’s coveted Staff Pick award and went viral, with over 80,000 views. It has since played film festivals and been featured in publications worldwide, and has been picked up for distribution in Europe and Japan. It can be seen at vimeo.com/joekramer/gammatar. He’s currently in post-production on its follow-up, Higher Grounds, which he intends to turn into a series.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Copywriter
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

I like telling hidden, character-driven stories with a video camera. I have a passion for people and a dedication to excellence. I've been doing journalism since I was 10 years old and there's not enough I could learn about the art of telling stories. After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in telecommunication and film with a focus on sports broadcasting, I decided to share my passion with future generations as a 2013 Teach For America corps member where I taught 7th grade for two years. I am a Master's of Journalism Candidate at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University where I am grateful to be able to focus on documentary storytelling. I've produced videos with social justice, sports, music/entertainment, and political themes. I'm appreciative of my past experiences and excited for what's next.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Thierry Humeau is a director of photography and licensed pilot, drone owner & operator. In the late 80s, he started as a photojournalist with Sigma Photo Agency in Paris. A few years later, Thierry moved to the US, migrated to TV & Film production and launched Télécam Films located in Washington DC. He has traveled around the globe for often, difficult and challenging assignments covering current affairs, humanitarian, education and development issues. His work can be seen worldwide in award winning television programs on networks such as National Geographic TV and Al Jazeera Media Network. He also consults with Sony and AVID Technology on the development and testing of large sensor cameras and file based editing products. Thierry also pursued a 10-year career in the sport of whitewater kayaking culminating with a participation in the 1992 summer Olympic Games.

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

Meiying is a D.C.-based freelance multimedia journalist fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien. She aims to amplify marginalized voices and produce stories about communities often hidden from the mainstream news narrative. Most recently, Meiying was a video producer at POLITICO, where she created the POLITICO Show on Snapchat and made visual content for a variety of social platforms. She previously interned with the Los Angeles Times’s video department, covered the Covid-19 pandemic in California for The New York Times and UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program, and had a film fellowship with CNN’s Great Big Story. She has produced work for PBS NewsHour, San Francisco Chronicle and Idaho Statesman. Meiying graduated from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and the Missouri School of Journalism.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Documentary DP

I offer extensive experience as a journalist and video producer, backed by about 20 national and local awards. I began as a daily newspaper reporter for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, followed by the Louisville Courier Journal & Times. I became an investigative reporter at WHAS-TV in Louisville, and later for WTTG-TV in Washington, D.C. I now operate a video production company. We've produced countless marketing, training and documentary videos. Highlights included producing graduation documentaries for 10 classes at the United States Naval Academy. Our training videos and documentaries are shown nationally and internationally. We offer our clients excellence, clarity and value. What we've done for others we can do for your organization: Richard Krantz, president of Pilot Productions, Columbia, Maryland.

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

A collaborative content studio founded in 2016 helping brands and agencies connect with their audiences through the power of strategic marketing and visual media. We rally around finding new ways to turn moments into stories and we tackle everything with lots of heart and little ego. We immerse ourselves in your brand and approach every assignment with a marketing lens tailoring your content collection with your business goals in mind. Through thoughtful marketing strategy, creative content and targeted distribution, we promise you a positive return on your investment We deliver long format, branded content and commercial spots. And we also provide snackable content to amplify your messaging across any social platform. We believe that it is not just about making video content, it’s about what you do with it.

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

Joyful leader and natural born storyteller Bill Rose is an accomplished writer, director, and filmmaker. He attended Drexel University in the highly acclaimed Film and Video program. He has worked with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the past year making films to encourage young men to consider if God is calling them to the Priesthood. Such films include HEED THE CALL, as well as CALLED BY NAME: Jose Serrano. He has worked at Tierney Agency, one of the top advertising agencies in the country, where he produced high quality video content for prominent clients such as McDonald’s, PECO, TD Bank, 76ers, Shire Pharmaceutical and Independence Blue Cross. He was the only intern out of 17 asked to stay on. Creator of Joyful Films, Bill Rose, exemplifies entrepreneurial initiative and really cares about the projects he takes on. With Bill Rose at the helm it’s bound to be a Joyful Film!

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News

I am a freelance television news cameraman and editor with almost twenty years experience in video and television production. As a freelance cameraman and editor, my clients have included Aljazeera International, Associated Press (AP) Television, France 2, CNBC, Canal Plus, BFM TV, and NBC Newschannel. David has worked as a staff photojournalist at the ABC and CBS affiliate stations in Washington, DC, and has been director of photography on a number of corporate productions. His international experience includes shooting documentaries for the United Nations FAO in Sierra Leone and a Caribbean Production company in Curaçao. David’s award-winning independent documentary Rhythm, Rhyme and Life was selected for three film festivals across the United States, most notably the New York International Independent Film Festival, in 2003.

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

Im an award-winning filmmaker, author and journalist. Ive used my skills as a storyteller in a variety of media: producing hours of live radio, as well as short sound-rich pieces, creating documentaries and short video features, making photo essays and slide shows, putting together multimedia pieces and writing articles. Im also the published author of two books of short stories. At the moment Im focused in videography. Two years ago I earned a masters degree from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism with emphasis in documentary production. I hunt for stories that need to be told so they can that create awareness about political issues and human matters; stories that surprise us and show us our differences and similarities, our greatness, fragility and beauty; stories able to touch an audience and motivate them into action.

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Hello there! My name is Katie Simbala. I’m a New York City Native living in Baltimore city. I am a queer Latina creative with 10+ years experience in the visual art field and have specifically been operating as a Director of Photography for the last 5 years. I own two lifestyle studios in the Baltimore city area to use for interviews and any other projects you are interested in. We pride ourselves in the visuals we are able to provide our clients. We believe our imagery is deep and captivating and we would love to be of service. We believe in working toward the advancement of people of color in this industry, with a special focus on women. Women directors of Photography make up only 6% of the entire film industry. We believe we can forge a way forward to make way for others to follow behind us.

• Documentary DP
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator

Mohammad Tondhoosh is a videographer with extensive experience in filming, editing, and directing. Currently based in Rockville, Maryland, Mohammad has over a decade of expertise in producing high-quality visual content across various media platforms. Since 2018, he has been serving as a Videographer and Editor at TriVision in Chantilly, VA, where he has been involved in all kinds of video production, including video content for commercials, concerts, interviews, and conferences. In the past two years, Mohammad has also worked as a news videographer for Iran International, capturing critical moments and delivering compelling news stories. His technical skills are well-rounded, with proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. Mohammad holds an Associate degree in Graphic Design and has completed several specialized courses in directing and cinematography in Iran.

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

I'm Lydia, an experienced and creative video producer, shooter, and editor. Currently, I work as a video producer and editor with NowThis, the most-watched news brand on social media. I pitch, write, and edit engaging documentary-style videos on tight deadlines that reach millions. Since 2016, I've been a freelance videographer and editor, producing dozens of projects including commercials for private businesses, mini-documentaries, music videos, event showcases, weddings, and more. I can record on-site video and audio with industry-standard equipment and work on the fly to capture the most compelling moments. Finally, I can deliver polished edits with music, sound effects, color treatment, and motion graphics. I would love to work together, whether editing a video, shooting in the field, or taking on a project from start to finish.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP

As a Trilingual Digital media producer at the United States Agency for Global Media, I create engaging and informative content for various platforms and audiences, covering stories about the human condition, minorities, science, and environment conservation. I am passionate about using visual storytelling to make a positive impact in the world, and I have won multiple awards for my short documentaries. I have a degree in documentary film making from the New York Film Academy, where I learned the skills and techniques of digital filmmaking, from sourcing footage and improving image quality, to adding effects and music. I am fluent in French, English, and Arabic, and I have worked with diverse and international teams and clients, such as AJ+, twofour54, and Aljazeera media Network. I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as a media professional.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer

A better world is possible and we can build it through storytelling. As a Director of Photography, I am an artist and passionate visionary. I specialize in documentary storytelling, combining field production with cinematography to create dynamic, living, and immersive films. I work with clients to create media from the ground up that moves individuals and communities to action. I have worked across the industry-- filming on the front lines of protests for national campaigns to shooting commercial pieces in cozy studios for small businesses. I have been internationally recognized for my work highlighting Climate Change, and nationally recognized for work I have produced on immigrant justice. In 2021, my work for the Department of Veteran's Affairs won platinum and gold at the Hermes Creative Awards.

• Documentary DP
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• Corporate Videographer

Joshua is a multimedia producer, shooter and editor based in Washington D.C. specializing in video, photo and audio production. For five years Joshua worked at "The Hill," a Congressional publication in D.C., where he produced online video covering national issues including the military, law enforcement, justice, healthcare and economics. Joshua is a graduate of The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs where he has also taught. He graduated from GW in 2010 with a double major in Journalism and Mass Communications & History. Immediately after, and while working at "The Hill," Joshua began Georgetown University's Communication Culture and Technology masters program part time and completed his M.A. in 2013. Day Rate varies based on project and amount of equipment required. Please contact for details.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

David Hamlin is a multiple Emmy Award winning filmmaker and media executive responsible creating 125+ Television, Digital and 360VR products commissioned by the National Geographic Channel, NBC, PBS, TBS, Vrse and other networks. Hamlin provides the creativity and experience to create and leverage scripted and non-scripted content across all media platforms and branded public engagement. Hamlin has vast global development/production experience partnering with international broadcasters, distributors, governments, NGO’s and other stakeholders. He has a deep understanding of challenges and opportunities found in every environment while inspiring production teams of 100+ to achieve the creative excellence, specific messaging and commercial success demanded by the business and the brand. Production budgets ranging from $250K-$8 million+.

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

Since I was a child I have been in love with film. Moreover since I can remember I have considered myself a storyteller. It began with writing and translated into video. I am a constant observer and experiencer, one who notices the little things. I hunt for the little detail in every story no matter what topic or form, that connects all of us through human nature. I use myself as a test, as a guinea pig, to go the extra mile to try and understand. I value humor and positive energy. No matter the topic, I believe there is something positive in every scenario, I'm determined to extract that positivity and spread it through the medium of film. My life goal is the expose and share enough human connection to make all of humanity re-evaluate their prejudices, and rely on personal experience rather than what they are told.

• Documentary DP