Discover Top Creative Directors in West Covina, California, USA

I'm a Director / Cinematographer, originally from the UK, and currently based in Los Angeles (having spent 6 Years shooting for many high profile brands in New York City.) I have over 15 years experience filming documentary, commercials and features for many award winning projects. I have filmed and directed a number of documentary films that have been seen by millions, for media companies such as Refinery29, Guinness World Records and The Discovery Channel (UK). Documentary Credits include: "Style Out There" for Refinery29 6x Episodes "Beyond the Record" for Guinness World Records 5x Episodes "The Fat Family" Discovery Channel UK Recent Scripted Features I have filmed as Cinematographer have included the the multi award winning Film "Painless" and Manhattan Film Festival Winner "Dutch Kills" now distributed by Screen Media. In the commercial space I have a great deal of experience with Fashion and Beauty Brands having Filmed and Directed a wide range of Branded Content and Commercials for Brands such as; Mercedes AMG, Revlon, CoverGirl, L'oreal, Motorola, Samsung, Clinique, JĀSÖN Beauty and many more. I'm a true professional and multi-talented film-maker with a wide breadth of skills and along with my fun, but hard working attitude I'm looking forward to bringing that experience to your next project!

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Sarah Ullman is a filmmaker and activist. She is the co-founder of One Vote At A Time, a team of female filmmakers fighting for progressive causes. She directed the group's first film called "Mary's Story," to advocate for a background checks for gun purchases ballot initiative (it passed!). She is an active livestreamer, focused on protests, events, and town halls with elected officials. Sarah's livestream of Senator Harris's first town hall garnered over 123K views. Most recently, she directed and co-produced videos about gun violence for Joss Whedon’s progressive SuperPAC, Save The Day. She also directed the political comedy video #DoYourJob, which garnered 11M views and 190K shares. Sully earns her daily bread as a producer and creative consultant for companies and organizations like Nestle, Purina, Nickelodeon, Superfly, Reach Agency, SoulPancake, JASH, and The Media Impact Project.

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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Clients include Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Phil Town, CrossFit Invictus. Creative ideas and strong writing skills contribute insight to the organization, while simultaneously developing internal growth. Primary objective is to inform, promote, educate and cultivate individuals through the art of writing. Create email campaigns, newsletters, promotional video scripts, social media content, landing page copy, web pages, scripts, and paid ads. Ensure consistency in voice, messaging, and alignment with strategic business direction. Conduct client and/or industry research in order to knowledgeably write about the subject matter and create content. Write compelling content through advertising campaigns for immediate implementation via automated marketing in INFUSIONSOFT. Convert marketing strategies into persuasive, original copy that engages readers and converts to sales, brand development. Stay up-to-date on emerging digital marketing trends, innovation, and advancements.

• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Ron Adkins, (Stylized as Mister@dkins depending on my mood) born and raised in New York City has been behind the lens, shooting, some of the most memorable and influential figures from music, television, and film. Its highly unlikely that you arent familiar with at least one project that he was behind. With over 10 years of experience within the industry, Ron brings with him a strong storytelling and artistic background, which gives him a unique visual eye as, witnessed in his diverse work. His knowledge of writing scripts, storyboards and treatments gives him the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. As a film student, Ron was awarded Best Documentary Director at the MoMa Thompson Ave Festival 2004 for his documentary Subway Entertainment, a short film documenting subway street performers. Fresh out of College Ron then was presented with the opportunity to work with 50 Cent where he was responsible for producing content for his label.Ron also speaks and instructs video courses at a variety of education institutions such as The Digital Arts Experience and The Harlem Childrens Zone.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant

I was born as a professional in the incredible Patagonia. I fell in love with world cinema at an early age. I truly enjoy being on set and although I approach each project I take on with the utmost dedication, it never feels like work. After developing my eye as a cinematographer, I started writing and directing.   Nowadays, I work equally as a director, cinematographer and editor, sometimes simultaneously, choosing to challenge myself on every job with a shape shifting style and a hunger for originality. I hope the work speaks for itself. I have lived in Patagonia and now find myself in California. Most importantly, I'm an avid collaborator, a curator of ideas, a lover of natural light and outdoor work, I love nature and challenges and value experiences over financial gains - but a little of both can't hurt

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Colorist

Andrew Hida is a director, cinematographer and Editor based in Los Angeles, California. Recently, he directed and produced Im/Perfection, a short film about architectural design and hand renderings that premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Previously, Andrew was awarded 2nd Prize in the World Press Photo’s 2015 Multimedia Contest for editing The Fence--a short film that documents residents engulfed in the construction of the US-Mexico border wall, and directed Follow My Steps--a short documentary film that examines the coming of age of two young handicapped boys in Syracuse, NY. Follow My Steps is an award-winning film that has been recognized by the Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability, the National Press Photographers Association, and The San Francisco International Festival of Short Films.

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

Bruna Cabral is an award-winning Producer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based in Los Angeles. She has a talent for creativity and productivity always ready to contribute to team and company success with a strong ability to work under pressure and keep both staffers and the projects on track allowing all team members to do their best work while ensuring that no element falls by the wayside. She will always deliver the required results on time and to a high standard. Bruna has experience with pre and physical production having worked as a Producer and Assistant Director on feature films, short films, commercials, and web series. That being said, having experience in both positions gives her extreme knowledge of production, workflow, and deliverables. As a freelance producer, she brings your project to fruition handling the logistics involved in creating content.

• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Social Media Producer
• Creative Director
• Fixer

I'm a documentary filmmaker and camerawoman with a passion for social justice. Armed with little more than a camera and backpack, I have traveled the world documenting stories from the margins, inspired by legions of women, workers, activists and young people dedicating their lives and loves to social change. From Aids orphans in Kenya, green truck drivers in Long Beach, grandmother abalone divers in Japan and maids in Las Vegas, I'm constantly inspired by stories that not only move us, but move us to action. My films have won awards in film festivals and my work been broadcast on PBS, Al Jazeera, BBC and CBC, but I am most proud of the work I am now doing with GlobalGirl Media, www.globalgirlmedia.org, a non-profit which empowers young women from under-served communities in digital journalism. Speak English, Swahili and French.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director

With over 11 years of experience as an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, I specialize in non-fiction direction and editing, social media content strategy and production, as well as podcast production and copywriting services. Having worked in 7 countries and over 30 cities, I have collaborated with numerous individuals and brands to craft meaningful and creative narratives that stand the test of time. My unwavering commitment to storytelling stems from its unparalleled ability to celebrate voices, build enduring relationships, introduce groundbreaking ideas, empower, and contribute to collective human growth. I believe that stories, when remembered, become the threads that weave the fabric of our legacy. Each project I undertake is a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between concept and execution, creating immersive experiences that resonate long after the final frame or word.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Podcast Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Field Producer

Hi I'm Ben, the operator of Dumb Owl Productions - specializing in short form, high quality comedic storytelling. What I do; ideation, development, writing, directing, camera operation, lighting, acting/voice over, editing, and preliminary music composition and arrangement. I am a one-stop media shop. I have a community of talented actors, writers, camera operators, and sound operators who love to collaborate and bring their best to each and every story we tell. Our production team is small and mighty, ready to collaborate and bring your ideas to life. Over the last few years we have won a 2020 Telly Award for our Documentary Webseries "Venice Beach Originals" and in 2018 we were nominated for a Streamy Award for Best Indie Series - "Lovers Divided". We make art from the heart and hope to define or defy elements of our humanity.

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

Ethan Sigmon is a photographer and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, California. Over the last 5 years, Ethan has honed his craft of story telling through a wide array of outlets. He's photographed and filmed fashion, lifestyle, and editorial campaigns for brands and companies of all sizes. He's worked with celebrity talent including Richie McDonald, Jessica Simpson, and Victoria Justice, Deadmau5, Maroon 5, and Seal. From the ground up, he's built a wedding film company focused on storytelling and cinematic life films, finding moments and emotion. He's worked with clients of all sizes, ranging from independent startups to Amazon. A craftsman behind the camera and in post, Ethan never fails to build strong relationships with his clients built on dependability and trust that last through the years.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

With over 14 years of experience in video production and content development, I specialize in creating compelling, high-quality stories that engage and inspire diverse audiences. As the Executive Producer, I oversee the end-to-end development, writing, and production of premium video content for YouTube creators and social media platforms. My career highlights include producing award-winning projects such as Speed of Now, Hacking the Apocalypse, and So Retro, which have earned Gold and Silver honors from respected organizations. I bring a well-rounded skill set to every project, including channel growth strategies, project management, budgeting, cinematography, studio lighting, color grading, drone and camera operation, video editing, audio mixing, and post-production. I collaborate with teams and clients to bring creative visions to life and drive measurable results.

• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Dayna is a recent graduate of Chapman University, where she received an MFA in film production, with an emphasis in directing. She has written and directed 9+ short narrative and documentary films. For documentary work, she has traveled to Kenya and across the United States. She hopes to speak to social issue themes in her narrative films, inspired by her undergraduate background studying comparative politics at Princeton University. Her independent research at Princeton focused on refugees and victims of trafficking. Her short film “Qafas” about a family in Syria was recently nominated for a Student Short Jury Award at Austin Film Festival. Her thesis “Aurora” was supported by the Zonta Club of Newport Harbour Award of 2019 through Chapman University’s prestigious Women in Focus Award. In addition to filmmaking, she also has been a staff writer for Chapman's newspaper "The Panther."

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Hard working, passionate, driven and internationally credentialed senior creative producer (EP) / director with over 30 years of experience working in all facets of TV production and branded content production. Seasoned professional with keenly honed skills and hands on, high level experience in - research, making ‘the impossible possible,' develop factual series & format ideas, writing treatments, casting, prep large and small scale shoots, navigating difficult logistics, directing cameras and production teams, working with actors and real people cast, managing post production. I have the proven ability and success across branded campaigns for Fortune 500 clients such as ADOBE, SONY and HYATT, and across global factual TV Series for the BBC, NBC, Discovery Channel, IMG, Reuters and HISTORY Channel.

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer

Lin Zhao, MFA Filmmaker, as a writer, director, and producer of short films and experience on television shows, he has continually found his greatest successes have been achieved in the areas of Shooting Virtual Reality (VR) Videos, Writing VR scripts and Directing VR Short films and series. More than 8 years of experience as a production writer, editor and director. As you will see, Lin Zhao's credentials include progressive responsibility with documented success at various organizational levels. In Lin's present role, he has write/produced/directed his first VR Sci-fi Series, "T.I.M. The Invisible Man" Sci-fi series at Bado Studio. Lin is known as a versatile contributor with experience in all core functions, top-flight consensus-building and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make difficult decisions.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Don Starnes has worked in the motion picture industry for over twenty years. Don has photographed, written and directed features, commercials, shorts and music videos as well as documentaries, television shows and corporate work. His shooting and directing clients in the last few years include: Netflix, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, HBO, MTV, VH1, Speed Channel, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Miramax, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks, Saatchi & Saatchi, Apple, Intel, Cisco, Sybase, YouTube, Google, AT&T, Yahoo, Wells Fargo, California Academy of Sciences and NASA among many others. Don believes that movies can reveal our common humanity and ennoble us. His perception and skill help to connect the audience with the people in the movie. Don’s shooting work has won many awards, including Emmys, Addies and CINE Golden Eagles.

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• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Welcome to Meatloaf Studios! We're a team of filmmakers, writers, designers, and storytellers. We’re here to help bring your most absurd ideas to life. Are you having problems coming up with ideas? We’ve got you covered! Do your ideas flat out suck? We’ll come up with ideas for you! Do you need a boring corporate video that’s actually not boring at all and kinda kicks ass? We can do that too! Our team of experienced professionals are committed to delivering the highest-quality, visually stunning content to our clients. Whether its branded content, advertising, music videos, documentaries, or narrative films we have the skill, knowledge, and resources to bring your vision to fruition. So if you're in need of a reliable, creative production partner with a penchant for the peculiar, look no further than Meatloaf Studios. Let’s make cool stuff together!

• Music Composer
• Graphic Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Copywriter
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Digital Content Creator

Filmmaker—director, screenwriter, and cinematographer—with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked for movies and TV Shows in big-audience projects with Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO, Fox, Sony, TV Chile, Televisa, Once TV, Canal 22, TV UNAM, Coca-Cola, KIA, and VANS. He is a consolidated director with a unique point of view that blends a direct and raw realism with a thrilling delirium of well-defined characters. Internationally awarded with Gold Alhambra at the Granada Film Festival, Best Frontera Feature at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, and multiple nominations. Winner of the Best Cinematography in a Fiction Series award at the Pantalla de Cristal festival and recently served as the director of photography for the German reality show "Too Hot To Handle", which premiered this year.

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• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director

Jonathan Goetzman is an American-Israeli filmmaker. Raised with an affinity and immense love for his Moroccan/Israeli upbringing, he passionately incorporates his identity in his work. His passion and love for the art of film sparked from a young age. With current focus on music videos, short films, and branded content, Jonathan focuses his time on building a resume for his production company. He also interns at major production companies to gain further knowledge of the industry as well as build his skill in the craft. He has a drive and work ethic that stems from his love of the art of filmmaking both leading by example and aspiring to build a team of like minded film professionals around him. His experience ranges from script coverage to almost all positions on set, helping him gain a thorough understanding of all sides of the creative production process.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Post-Production Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Executive Producer

I'm a filmmaker currently living in the Los Angeles South Bay area, I work with many talented artists and technicians, including makeup fx artists, stunt teams, actors (union and non-union), cinematographers, editors, animators, etc. I do small quick jobs by myself (which I direct, shoot and edit) or I can produce larger projects by putting together production crews of various sizes. I have over 10 years experience in commercial video production and 15 years experience in feature filmmaking (having started in special fx with miniature work and moving on through screenwriting, cinematography and directing). My specialty is run-and-gun small productions working against time and budget constraints. My favorite type of work is narrative but I also love interviewing people and working on documentary-style projects.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Fixer