Oakland, CA, USA
2 reviews$1400 - $2000 / Day
Request QuotePalmer (he/him) is a multi-disciplinary award-winning filmmaker who focuses on using the devices at hand in our visual and media culture that can drive our society to make change. As a Director, Producer, DP, and Editor, his work has been shown in National Geographic, PBS, New York Times, Outside Magazine and in film festivals around the world garnering high praise. A Swiss Army knife of knowledge and skills, you'll often hear him planning his next shoot as often as you'll find him on set holding a camera or sitting in the editing room. Interested in stories of humans, our planet, and the interactions of the two, Palmer often works with organizations, non-profits, and brands in honing in on their mission in a visual format. Beyond his advocacy work through film, Palmer has been privileged to Direct music videos for artists such as Still Woozy and Moonchild. He currently lives in Oakland, California, on the homelands of the Ohlone peoples, and is the Co-Founder of Spruce Tone Films.
October • 2024
As always, it was a pleasure working with Palmer in the field! He goes above and beyond to capture a story from multiple angles as a skilled drone pilot, videographer and photographer. His keen eye for detail and high visual standards never fail to produce some truly incredible shots, and his professionalism, flexibility and adaptability make him an easy and desirable DP to work with on any creative project.
May • 2024
Palmer is extremely professional, adaptable, and overall awesome to work with. He exceeded expectations on location by capturing additional, beautifully-shot footage along with everything on our shot list. I highly recommend him for any and all video production needs, especially if your project requires drone work.
Produced for Hubspot
"Why Tech Billionaires Want to Build a City HERE"
Produced for Hubspot
While navigating a myriad of life challenges, Anjelica turned to the outdoors to improve her mental health only to discover a noticeable lack of other plus-size women of color on trail. By posting a simple flyer looking for more women to hike with, Anjelica created a community she never could have imagined.
In the waters off the remote island of Iluulux̂ or so called Unalaska, Alaska, toxic algal blooms are increasingly infecting filter feeding shellfish with unknown causation. After a community member died from eating blue mussels, a staple cultural food, Unangax̂ scientist Shayla began working with her tribe to research and understand the harmful blooms and what can hopefully be done about them.
Ibach follows the escape of a Jewish family and their piano from Nazi Germany in the 1930’s to the piano's restoration in Philadelphia four generations later. Weaving an in-depth look at the restoration process alongside perspectives from the surviving family members, Ibach is a visual love letter that shares the heart-rending story of generational trauma and reconciliation.
Forty years ago, the South Yuba River Citizens League began caring for the South Yuba River by advocating for dam removal and gaining Wild and Scenic protection. Today, their work encompasses the entire Yuba River watershed – from the Sierra crest to the valley floor. As the organization looks towards the next forty years, community members reflect on the future of their work in the face of climate change and protecting the river for future generations.
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