Discover Top Freelancers in Washington D.C, USA

By documenting the stories of activists, organizers, healers and changemakers in over 25 countries around the world, Life has seen first hand the role that storytelling plays in building movements and catalyzing change. As a filmmaker, they’ve created emotional, story driven videos for over 50 social movements and organizations. Life is obsessed with creating and producing stories that change the way we see ourselves, each other and the world. Life is the author of The Starter Guide to Non-Profit Video Storytelling and has been a keynote speaker at TEDxNYU, Google, The Foundation Center, and NYU. Additionally, they have led workshops in Palestine, Uganda, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and the United States. They believes that if we shift our cultural stories – from narratives of inadequacy, separation and inevitability to narratives of wholeness, connection and power – that we truly can create a more just and loving world.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary

Bertrand Guez is a Washington DC-based documentary and commercial DP and video editor. His work includes docs, news, branding & corporate, music content. He collaborates with international networks like AL JAZEERA , BBC, CBC, FRANCE 24, ARTE,FRANCE TELEVISIONS. His work on corporate and branded content include major companies like SPOTIFY, LEDGER, ORANO, CITELUM-EDF. His work on music content includes filming acclaimed artists like Phoenix, Sofiane Pamart, Local Natives, Bartees Strange, Foreign Air, ALL THINGS GO music festival and can be seen all over the main digital platforms, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. His years of experience as correspondent journalist-cameraman for French TV got him to travel all over America to cover historic political and cultural events like Haiti's earthquake, the 2010 BP oil spill in the Golf of Mexico, the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil, Fidel Castro's death in Cuba, and US Presidential Elections in 2012, 2016 and 2020.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Art Director

Owner of Lorray Digital Video, in full-time business for the last 20 years. LDV produces commercial and corporate video content for both broadcast and online distribution. LDV has worked for a wide variety of clients worldwide, including several fortune 500 companies. LDV produces corporate videos, commercial videos, trade shows, training videos, talk shows, reality show pilots, and much more. * Career success in music performance, education, and video production * Strong work ethic * Excellent communication skills * high level of efficiency * Creativity-driven personality * Excellent interpersonal skills * A strong collaborative work profile What sets my services apart from all the others is the total package I bring to the table - skills, experience, a superlative record of success, equipment, expertise, exceptional communication skills, and an impressive client list. Team members are highly vetted and have similar backgrounds in corporate and commercial video production.

• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Mixer

Zach Cusson is award-winning visual storyteller. He has a breadth of experience in journalism, documentary, as well as the commercial space. He leverages this diverse background to craft stories that are rooted truth and authenticity both from a factual perspective and an emotional one. He has covered police corruption, drug policy, healthcare access, infrastructure, child labor, as well as the love of dogs. While the subject matter varies, he approaches every project with one simple goal, learn as much about the human experience as possible and bring that experience to his audience. This pursuit is a journey of growth and he hopes to bring his viewers along for the ride. His work has been recognized by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The National Headliner Awards, The Online Journalism Awards, The Sigma Delta Chi Awards, as well as The Art of Documentary Academy.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

JC Diaz, with over 26 years of video production experience, has been pivotal to the success of 'Heydays Vintage TV.' His skills span live broadcasts, production management, camera operation, non-linear editing, radio, and art direction. Hailing from Chile, JC's childhood fascination with "Made in the USA" sparked his love for vintage Americana. Beyond work, he's a passionate vinyl record collector and vintage stereo equipment restorer. As the Creative Director at Art Box Collective Media Group, JC shapes artistic vision for projects. He's also a seasoned freelance videographer, editor, and studio operator, contributing to Univision News Network for 15 years. At Small House Productions since 2004, JC leads video pre-production, production, and post-production, delivering top-quality work. JC's remarkable achievements include 13 awards for 'Heydays Vintage TV,' a show that rekindles vintage appreciation across generations. His dedication to vintage Americana is evident in the show's success.

• Sound Mixer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer

Over 15 years, we have created videos for all types of businesses and platforms worldwide. Our unique advantage is our sizeable green screen studio in partnership with Mike Lemon Casting in Philadelphia. This partnership gives us direct access to over 20,000 actors and models, allowing us to cast the perfect talent for any project. This also allows us to offer clients free casting sessions via zoom or self-tape auditions, so they can select from a large group of talent submissions. Since this is all done in-house, we can create high-quality videos at a great price, delivered in record time, using our professional actors, models, spokespeople, and voiceover talent. A small sampling of talent can be found on the Find Yours page on our website. You can also view a small sampling of our video production work on the Examples page on our website. Please note that although our current examples may not showcase all the different types of videos your clients need, we are confident we can produce most of the required content. We carefully bid only on projects where we are 100% confident in delivering a perfect video. We have always maintained an A+ BBB rating. Our team of full-time, experienced video editors is available M-F from 9-6 EST. We aim to bid on projects at 10% lower than the lowest range posted to offer the best price possible to clients.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Post-Production Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Product Photographer
• Senior Editor
• On-Camera Talent
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP

With work ranging from long-format documentary to wildly successful viral videos to broadcast spots, Stuart is a Director/DoP whose diverse experience and innate talent allow him to bring a unique style and expertise to any project. Clients request Stuart not only for his ability to vibrantly bring their visions to life, but also for his enthusiastic approach to storytelling and cinematography. Stuart is praised for his interviewing techniques, as he has an uncanny ability to put even the most apprehensive subject at ease. In the same vein, his ability to evoke uniquely genuine and heartfelt responses from both professional and nonprofessional talent alike is a skill rare to find in the field. Stuart's client list includes Audi, Walmart, Capital One, AMC, Bassett Furniture, Geico, Pepsi, HBO and countless others. He is an asset to every project he's involved in and will no doubt continue to hone his talents as he takes on new and exciting creative challenges.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial

My over 10 years of video production experience has been in a large TV news agency, in-house creative team, and freelancing as director of photography. I always have a positive attitude, and I’m equally comfortable working solo or as a part of a team. As a cinematographer and editor, I freelance with local film production studios. I have experience working on a full-length feature film, 4 short films, and 1 web series; totaling 8 episodes. Filmed over 600 original stories and edited over 1000 news packages that included complex narratives and graphics. I’m also well experienced in post-production. I've edited various video content using FCPX, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Creative Suite. I’m especially experienced with applications like Adobe Premiere and After Effects. As a TV broadcaster, I have extensive experience building and operating video studios using Livestream Studio HD550, OBS with LiveU, Teradek. With my team, I’ve covered multiple United Nations events, presidential elections, conventions and trade shows where I provided all technical support related to TV broadcasting, filming, and editing.

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

www.nickzachar.com sanctuaries.noaa.gov/stories Nick Zachar is a multimedia producer and filmmaker currently working for NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries as their Video Producer/Diver. In his current role he has the opportunity to find and share stories about America’s underwater treasures and, more importantly, the people who dedicate their lives to taking care of these special places. Alongside his team, he is currently directing, shooting, and editing virtual reality films that will allow viewers to Explore the Blue without having to get wet. Previously, Nick was a Producer/Editor for National Geographic's Digital Team. Nick's background as a biologist has taken him to the Caribbean, where he traveled with a team to aid efforts in the conservation of a critically endangered species of iguana. During Nick's career he has had the opportunity to repel into crevasses of glaciers, film aerial footage from helicopters, and swim alongside sea turtles and sharks, all in order to "get the shot". Nick specializes in field production and strives to find and share meaningful stories that shed light on environmental and wildlife issues.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm professional Cameraman and TV Producer. In the late 1990's I studied production at World Wide Television News and I began my career with the same organization. To date I have 15 years experience as Producer/Director & DOP in TV News and Documentaries. During my time at WTN, my work efforts were seen globally. My work has made major contributions to world media giants including BBC, CNN, CBS, FOX NEWS & Al-Jazeera. I covered many breaking news, documentaries and soft stories for these TV channels. I traveled to Baghdad to cover the "2nd Gulf War," to the USA for their Presidential Election, to Sri Lanka to cover their Tsunami, and to Kashmir for earthquake coverage. I also covered elections in Iran, Afghanistan and United Kingdom, making several wartime visits to Afghanistan. I diligently covered Benazir Bhutto's arrival in Pakistan and traveled with her on board, remaining on this assignment till her assassination.

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

A versatile multi-skilled journalist, Aman Azhar has more than 10 years of international broadcast journalism experience. Previously, he worked as a broadcast journalist and multimedia producer for the BBC World Service, VOA News and other international news organizations, reporting from London, Islamabad, the United Arab Emirates and New York. He holds a graduate degree in Anthropology of Media from University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and an MA in Political Science from the University of the Punjab, and is the recipient of the Chevening scholarship from the UK government and an academic scholarship for graduate studies from the Australian government. In 2005, he won a grant to attend a doctoral research seminar on global media policy research jointly organized by the University of Oxford’s St. Catherine’s College and University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication. He also received the Franklin Award and a citation from the U.S. State Department for outstanding reporting on Pakistan. His reporting for Inside Climate News is focused on environmental justice issues faced by politically disenfranchised communities of color and low income communities across the United States.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• TV News Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer

I am a Promotion Producer / Creative Director, fluent in both the Arabic and English languages, with vast experience in many prominent networks in the Middle East and the United Kingdom. In 2010, I was asked to re-join MBC Group, Al Arabiya News Channel, the1st free to air Arab Satellite Channel in the Middle East as part of the Creative team in their Brand Management Department. I produced a cross section of Arabic and Western promos for Al Arabiya News Channel as well as for MBC1, MBC2, MBC Action, MBC Drama and MBC4. I created launch campaigns for new channels, wrote scripts and created reels for marketing campaigns. I have a long history working with different Channels, NPR, Rotana, Showtime and Orbit networks ( OSN ), and many more. Now I have a small business where I cover all kinds of events, promotion videos, TVC, Branding as well as weddings. I have my own equipment and I shoot and edit.

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

CHERYL NELSON is an award-winning TV Host, Meteorologist, CBM, and Certified Lifestyle/Travel & Natural Disaster Preparedness Expert.  A spirited entrepreneur with two decades of on-camera experience, Cheryl is the founder of Prepare with Cher, a boutique media & preparedness consulting agency specializing in natural disaster, travel and home/family preparedness.  Cheryl has been featured on TODAY, Fox News/Fox Weather/Fox & Friends, News Nation, Fox 5 New York, KTLA, The Weather Channel and more.  Passionate about preparedness, Cheryl frequently shares preparedness tips and contributes to publications such as HuffPost, Travel+Leisure and Martha Stewart.  A proud graduate of Penn State University, Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology with an emphasis in Communications. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys watching a good Penn State college football game, photography, pilates and traveling.  Cheryl has visited over 40 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and appreciates learning about new cultures.  She is a gluten-free vegan who loves ethnic food and adores animals - especially her four rescue cats. Learn more about Cheryl at www.PreparewithCher.com and follow Cheryl on social media @CherylNelsonTV and @PrepareWithCher.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller

I am an award-winning independent filmmaker from Cape Town, South Africa. My career started after completing my film and television studies at Monash University, South Africa in 2004. My films infuse music, history, politics, and art with geopolitical current affairs, examining issues and unknown stories to create narratives in impermanent settings. Between 2004-2008 I worked for the South African Broadcasting Corporation and many other production companies producing, shooting and directing high-end educational documentaries, magazine shows and music videos that have been featured on numerous international television channels including Al Jazeera, ESPN International, ZDF Germany, TRT-Turkey and HULU.  In 2009 I established Azania Rizing, a production company that aims to inspire young people through creative storytelling about Africa and the African Diaspora.  I have directed over 10 feature documentary films shot between five continents including over 20 short current affairs news inserts. I’ve also guest lectured at various international universities including the University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, University of Pennsylvania, University of Sao Paulo, Johns Hopkins University, Tulane University, University of West Indies, and the University of Toronto. My latest film, “Not in My Neighourhood” won multiple awards including the Audience Award at Encounters International Film Festival (South Africa), Best Documentary at the American Black Film Festival (US) and Jury Award for Most Outstanding Film at the African International Film Festival (Nigeria).

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

My name is Tiffany McNeil. I'm a Producer/Videographer/Editor. I received my MA in Film and Video at American University. I obtained my BS in Media Production at East Carolina University with a minor in Creative Writing. I've held positions in the field as a cinematographer, producer, and editor and have worked for American Film Institute, CNN,and NY Fashion week. I have produced, edited, and shot videos for PBS, HBO, the Howard Theater, the Smithsonian. I have a wealth of technical skills that would make me a valuable addition to your team, but my greatest contribution is not that of the technical persuasion. I recognize that there is a richness in all people, in their experiences, and in their stories, and I have the ability to translate that into visual media. I am a very hard worker, a quick learner, detail oriented, and a team player, and have no problem working on a tight deadline.

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

Lindsay is an Explorers Club Fellow who has directed and produced award-winning science, culture, and adventure pieces, including the Netflix feature documentary The Most Unknown, which follows nine scientists traveling to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover the answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. Her film Herd in Iceland, which documents the island nation's annual horse round-up, won over 15 festival awards and airs on PBS. Brand storytelling partners include VICE Media, OceanX, Apple, Iconiq Impact, Victoria & Albert Museum, UNICEF, and The Vilcek Foundation. As the founder of Archerfish Productions, commissions have taken Lindsay to film travelogues of the Inca Trail, Galapagos, and high Arctic, and horse treks through Mongolia and Patagonia. Lindsay has been fortunate to create pieces featuring inspiring subjects from Nobel Prize winners to subsistence farmers. She is a staff Senior Producer at the National Geographic Society, previously at NYT & Instagram.

• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Digital Content Creator
• Content Strategist

Matteo is a Northeast-based freelance documentary and commercial cinematographer with a passion for capturing compelling place-based stories that delve into the intersection of people, culture and the environment. Matteo has told stories of mountain communities in Japan, salmon fishers in remote areas of Alaska and founders of Hip Hop in the heart of the Bronx. He is a 2023 newportFILM: Documentary Cinematographer Lab Fellow and his films have been selected to Oscar-qualifying festivals, recognized by Sundance and Adobe and created in collaboration with brands such as The North Face, Orvis and Nike. Matteo has certifications in the following that serve me well working in a variety of outdoor/adventure situations: AIARE Level 1, SSI Certified Scuba Diver, HSI Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, GWO Basic Safety, Sea Survival, and HUET + CA-EBS (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System)

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

Thor is a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, and participatory video and photography facilitator. Thor has worked in the American continent and Africa in projects where community needs are at the core. His experience spans from community conservation in the Gulf of California and Baja to using media for water conservation in the Pantanal. For over a decade, he’s been using video and photography to tell stories that matter. His work has allowed him to travel throughout Mexico, Central America, and over 20 countries in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North and South America. Filming, photographing, and facilitating participatory media projects and experiences for WWF, Mares Mexicanos, CONANP, InsightShare, etc. Thor has devoted much of his career to supporting media initiatives in rural, urban, and indigenous communities in their quest for self-determination, autonomous narratives, and a better future for their territories and the environment. He has also published scientific articles on seabirds and coauthored books about ethnobiology, environmental history, waterbirds, and marine ecology.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer

I have worked in television and digital media since 2009, including producing and anchoring a primetime television show which aired internationally for three years, twice a week, totaling 331 episodes, 7,944 minutes of programming, and 1,410 interviews. I worked on each episode from start to finish while functioning in various roles, including conceptualization, writing, planning, translation, videography, editing, interviewing, pre- and post-production, and leading teams. I have also worn these hats while working on freelance projects with corporate, charity, educational and community organizations and national campaigns. My recent media projects have included work with Barclay Card, Barnes and Noble, Vogue Arabia, the Girl Scouts of the USA, Virginia Commonwealth University, the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Greater Than AIDS campaign, contributing as a panelist on the Pulitzer Center Journalists Panel: "The Way We Tell Stories," and teaching a “Storytelling and your Perspective” workshop at the William and Mary Global Film Fest. My professional background also includes charitable causes, management, event coordination, and writing of proposals, contracts and marketing material. I would be happy to share professional details and reel upon request. I look forward to collaborating with you! Skills Snapshot: Field producing Managing talent/stringers/and crew in the field Leading teams Videography Social media Voiceovers Translations Conducting interviews Location scouting Research Booking interviews Coordinating shoots Conceptualization Writing Planning Video editing Line producing Anchoring On-Camera Hosting Acting Copy Editing

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Deanna is a national award-winning videographer, producer and editor based in Washington, D.C. She believes the best stories are told visually, with passion and care. She is also the video and multimedia producer for Education Week. She oversees all video projects from production to editing and conceptualizes, develops, and produces multimedia and interactive Web presentations for edweek.org. Her work has been featured on the PBS NewsHour and in HuffPost Education. She graduated from Stony Brook University in 2014 with a degree in journalism and French with concentrations in online media and public policy. Deanna joined The Statesman, SBU’s official campus newspaper, as a contributing writer the fall of her freshman year. She spent her senior year as Editor-in-Chief of the organization. Deanna has interned at the Council on Foreign Relations, Scripps Howard Foundation and Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

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