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Joshua S.

Dallas, TX, USA

$800 - $1500 / Day

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About

Joshua Smith is a filmmaker and photographer currently based in Ethiopia. He specializes in video production and photograghy for NGOs and publications. Between assignments he is working on long term projects in the Somali region and began a feature length documentary on modern Somali poetry. Joshua is the Multimedia Director of Ayaana Media + Publishing, an Ethiopian based company. Since 2012, we have focused our work on two main passions: the beauty of Ethiopia and local languages. We have over 10 years experience in film, photography, design, translation, online and physical publications in Somali, Oromo and English. With a diverse staff of local and international media experts, we partner with the local community and our clients to tell stories that value culture, educate and inspire.

Top Services

Documentary DP
Drone Operator
Production Company

Top Projects

Equipment

Camera

  • 4K Camera
  • DJI Ronin 4D 8K
  • Drone Camera
  • Leica SL3
  • Panasonic Lumix BS1H
  • Sony FX9

Audio

  • Directional Microphone
  • Lavalier Microphone
  • Wireless Microphone
  • XLR Microphone

Miscellaneous

  • Dolly

Lighting

  • LED Lights

Lenses

  • Macro
  • Prime
  • Standard Zoom
  • Super Telephoto
  • Telephoto
  • Wide

Editing

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Apple Final Cut Pro

All Services

Production Support

  • Documentary DP
  • Drone Operator
  • Non-Fiction Film Director
  • News Shooter / Video Journalist
  • Commercial DP
  • Corporate Videographer
  • Landscape Photographer
  • Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Post Production

  • Post-Production Manager
  • Video Editor - Documentary
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Transcriber

Miscellaneous

  • Production Company
  • Creative Director
  • Fixer