Discover Top Production Assistants in Athens, Georgia, USA

I create non-fiction, impactful stories that matter. My background is in motion-design, creative direction, and video journalism, and I use my skills to produce documentary, science, museum, and humanitarian stories. I also create sponsored content for visionary brands. I push every production to be an award-winning story (or series) that creates true impact. Previous clients include: PBS, The New York Times, AJ+, CNN, VOA, UNICEF, The American Museum of Natural History, WebMD, US Aid, Penguin Books, Adult Swim, Future of Storytelling (FoST), Showtime, MTV, Time Magazine. Production Equipment: Canon C300 Mark II, Canon C70, Canon C100 MkII, RED Epic, GoPro OMNI 360 cameras for 8K, 4K and HD deliverables. Post-Production Toolset: Illustrator, Photoshop (design, illustration), After Effects, C4D (motion-graphics, animation), Premiere, Final Cut (editing), and VR/360 (stitching, editing, motion-graphics, animation).

• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Production Company

With over 14 years of experience in the film industry and a portfolio boasting more than 500 successful video projects, I bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project I undertake. I am constantly seeking out the latest techniques and tools to ensure that my work is at the cutting edge of innovation. My dedication to quality is unwavering, and I pride myself on delivering not just footage, but compelling storytelling that captivates audiences. My track record of reliability, professionalism, and integrity has earned me the trust of my clients and partners. I am passionate about creating high-end content that truly stands out, and I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with your studio to bring your project to life. I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable asset to any production, and I am eager to discuss how we can work together to create something truly exceptional. I have a great kit that includes the following: Cameras: (4) Sony FX3 4K Cinema Full-Frame cameras (Netflix Approved) that film 4K 24/30/60/120FPS and a variety of 1080P frame rates. Lenses: Sigma 85mm F1.4 Prime, Sigma 50mm F1.4 Prime, Sony 35mm F1.8 Prime, Sigma 24mm F1.4 Prime, Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 Constant Zoom, Tamron 24-105mm F2.8 Constant Zoom, Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Constant Zoom Lighting: (1) Aputure Light Storm C300d Mark II LED with Softbox, (2) Godox 100 Watt Daylight LEDs with Softboxes. (4) Godox LED Light Tubes with Full RGB Color Spectrum to provide dynamic accent/background/hair lighting. Audio: (4) Sennheiser, AVX Lav Mics with Sanken COS-11D Microphone Capsules, Rode NTG-2 Boom Microphone with Sound Diffusion Blimp. Zoom H8 Field Recorder with 6 XLR Inputs Drone and Motion Control Equipment: DJI RS 3 Gimbal. DJI Air 2s 5K Resolution Drone I am also an FAA Certified Drone Pilot and have been flying for over seven years. I am insured for General Liability and Professional Liability. We also have all the equipment necessary to live stream interviews and bring them into Virtual Events, Meetings, and Broadcast Destinations.

• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Gaffer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Raised partly in Charleston and Columbia, SC, I graduated high school in May, 2005 and joined the U.S. Navy seven months later. After serving five years as a Mass Communication Specialist (I spent most of my time as a Photojournalist), I was honorably discharged and moved to Charlotte, N.C. to attend the Art Institute of Charlotte. Here is where I realized a real passion for Cinematography and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelors of Arts in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production. Since then, I’ve been living in the jungle as a Freelancer and loving it. I love the challenge of creating a visual aesthetic that accentuates a narrative and have shot an array of projects including commercials, music videos, documentaries, reality t.v. and short films. I love everything about film, I just happen to be at my best behind the camera.

• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer

I was born in Bogotá, Colombia. For over 15 years, I have worked as a photo-journalist, covering stories and documenting the life of minority ethnic groups in Asia, Central America and South America. I have worked as director and cinematographer in numerous short films and commercials. I'm a passionate storyteller, educator, consultant and speaker about video production for social media and visual storytelling. I'm also an instructor at the Connecticut Broadcasting School in Doral, Florida. With my films, I believe firmly that when it comes to telling the untold stories of people doing something to make a difference, there is no story too small to tell, no story too big to touch one heart and change the world for good.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Corporate Videographer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production

I work as a freelance cinematographer and I’m usually up and down the east coast pointing my camera at people and places. I love the strategy and fine tuned detail of larger productions but the thrill of a single camera, “run and gun” shoot is sometimes unmatched. I pride myself on gorgeous and modern visuals and I just make things work. Contact me for anything, regardless of scale.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer
• Grip

I'm a writer. And a rewriter. Shaping stories has been a lifelong love. My feature stories for outlets such as The Charlotte Observer, Business North Carolina and SouthPark Magazine often focus on arts and culture, travel, healthcare and real people with remarkable, but relatable, stories. I'm a fan of brevity and candor and a crusader against corporate jargon.

• Copywriter
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Digital Content Creator

I am a freelance photojournalist who has worked in the field for seven years. Once I started freelancing in 2017 I started working in production for commercial shoots in Charlotte. I still regularly freelance for news outlets and I am always out shooting projects. I always love a new challenge!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Grip
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP

For over 30 years with Turner Broadcasting: from his early days as a Video Journalist for CNN to Director of Photography with Turner Studio’s elite Film and Video Unit, Mike was awarded the opportunity to travel the world creating stunning imagery. He was hired directly out of college and worked his way up and around the Turner organization, broadening his experience as he went, including: field sound recording, long format post-production editing, videography, and field producing. Eventually he found his comfort zone and his greatest challenges within the Turner Studio’s Film and Video Unit shooting high-end entertainment productions Michael brings the same intensity and passion to exotic locations and to the seemingly mundane. He’s shot “everyman”, businessmen, icons and news makers. He’s shot in war zones and end zones, from some of the highest peaks to stunning underwater depths. Since leaving Turner, and then starting his own business Deep Blue Imagery, in 2012, Mike has brought his eye for capturing truthful images and his warmhearted exuberance to all his projects and clients. As a Rescue and ReBreather Certified SCUBA diver for over 30 years, Mike looks for every opportunity to shoot above and below the ocean surface. Michael is a multi Emmy Award winning DP and has worked in over 50 different countries.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

Emmy award winner Albert Hedgepeth III, founded Rendered Communications and has worked with Discovery Channel, Disney, Speed TV, WB, CW, CBS, DIY, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Fox Searchlight, Capital Films, Columbia Tri-Star, ABC, Vertigo Pictures, Rouge Pictures, Intrepid Pictures, E!, The Golf Channel, HGTV, Zoom Culture and many other production companies. Albert has worked on feature films including: Journey to the Center of the Earth II, The Hunger Games, Gospel Hill, Nailed, Like Dandelion Dust, The Strangers, The Marc Pease Experience, Cabin Fever II and The Secret Life of Bees. Albert has also worked on various television series including: Fatal Attractions, Pinks: All Out, Garage Mahal, Elimidate, 48hrs and Modern Sniper. This work history helped him learn that: "The best approach, is collaborative." Albert studied film production and creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and recently earned his MBA with a focus in marketing.

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

PROFESSIONAL Customer-obsessed and detail-oriented professional with 12+ years of experience creating SUMMARY news stories, leading editorial discussions, and executing content management strategies while creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment for team members to thrive. Background in establishing omni-channels of communication to deliver informative and evidence-backed content on the latest stories for diverse audiences. Skilled at crisis management and passionate about managing reputational issues for positive media coverage via effective media relations initiatives. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • The first year DC News Now was operating, it saw a 140% increase in viewership and an increase of 222% in website visits. This was accomplished by focusing on our core target demographic and leveraging the digital marketing strategy I created. • Recipient of Emmy & Murrow Awards in 2012 & 2017, AP Awards & Alfred I. Dupont Award in 2012.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Assistant

Jeremy Frindel is a documentary filmmaker specializing in intimate portraits of inspiring individuals. He has produced and directed two feature length films, One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das and The Doctor From India, both distributed theatrically by Zeitgeist Films and screened in theaters throughout the US, and in festivals all over the world. His work has screened at festivals including Lincoln Center’s The Art of the Real, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival and and has won Best Documentary awards at Maui Film Festival, Gold Coast International Film Festival, Dharamshala Film Festival and others. After nearly 20 years living and working in New York City, and a short stop in New Mexico, he recently relocated to North Carolina with his wife and young son.

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

I am an accomplished photojournalist, cinematographer, producer, editor, and storyteller with a proven track record of creating compelling content for various mediums, including documentaries, social media, podcasts, and video portraits. My passion lies in capturing beautiful imagery, captivating sound, and telling great stories. With a seasoned career spanning news, sponsored features, and everything in between, I bring a wealth of expertise and unwavering dedication to the craft of video production. I consistently exceed client expectations through my commitment to excellence and passion for storytelling. Each project allows me to make an impact, connect with people, and create work that inspires and ignites emotions. The transformative power of video fuels my passion, and I strive to create work that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Podcast Producer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Gaffer

Hannah Joy Gebresilassie is an award-winning journalist, community advocate, media personality, videographer, photographer, motivational speaker and entrepreneur hailing from Atlanta, GA. In 2018, she transitioned from working as a multimedia television reporter to launching her own media platform, HannahJoyTV, along with the Promote Positivity Movement. Her mission is to share uplifting content and promote positivity worldwide. As the daughter of Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrants, she also created a globally-recognized brand inspired by peace initiatives between the two countries in 2018. Through her platform, she partners with organizations and does photography/video services for clients including the Atlanta Falcons. Hannah is a proud alumnus of Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and Northwestern University (Medill School of Journalism).

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Zachary Will is an Atlanta based video producer. He has experience working with reporters in the field and remote producers. He's worked with news organizations such as CNBC, Cox Media, and Voice of America. He's also worked on countless corporate video productions for companies like Georgia Center for Opportunity, Pepsi, Hershey, Sears, Home Depot, WebMD, Delta, Six Flags, the Atlanta Braves, and more. He's directed/produced a feature documentary, Business Not as Usual, and feature length narrative film, Grandma Werewolf. He graduated from Full Sail University in 2016 with a B.A. in Film. He also has extensive experience in event coverage being rated "Top 9 Wedding Videographers in Sandy Springs, GA" by giggster.com

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• HD Live Operator

A non stop idea machine, director, and producer I started NINTH HOUR Productions in 2003. He holds a degree in Cinema and Video Production and has worked on theatrical films, international documentaries, and television shows and commercials. The most notable projects are Sherwood Pictures Courageous and Fireproof. In 2017 Shane started MOG Studios a production company that focuses on storytelling in the commercial and corporate space. Shane's passion for film really took off in high-school. After seeing so many well intentioned people create bad presentations. Shane's desire was to help them tell their story in a exciting, engaging and relevant way. The dream is simple. Create great stories.

• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am an independent news shooter/producer/DP residing in Asheville, NC. I love to travel and will drive within a 4 hour radius of Asheville (Knoxville, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Chattanooga, Winston Salem). I carry a valid passport and travel worldwide. I am an experienced front line humanitarian relief worker, and additionally carry certifications: HI 001, HI 002, HI 007. I also train humanitarian relief workers on personal security protocol. I can also pull in WorldChanging Films, a documentary film company that focuses on meaningful material and relevant news media content. UN, PPG, SCP, and IPPA press accreditation.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Trevor Butts is a videographer with over 10 years of industry experience. He is originally from Macon, GA and received his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Belhaven University. Trevor began his career in 2011 at WTOC-TV as a news videographer, but left to help establish Flight of Promise Media, a full fledged, service media agency. Over the course of his career, Trevor has garnered a plethora of experience via ESPN, SCAD's Savannah Film Festival, Byrd Cookie Company, and WSAV News to name a few. He is currently finishing his master’s in strategic communications at Liberty University and hopes to share his experiences with the next generation of students.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Production Assistant

There has been a large evolution in the video production world in recent years in how content is created, shifting from large production crews to smaller more versatile creatives that understand the new landscape. We are at the forefront of this change and pride ourselves in our ability to tackle the challenges in creating video content at a high level. As visual story designers, it is our job to craft narratives that will truly help our clients connect with their target audience. Our approach is tailored to each individual client's needs by learning and understanding what problems they face and what they ultimately want to achieve with the production of a video.

• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator

I’m a young, multi-disciplined filmmaker based in Atlanta. I have experience shooting on the Arri Alexa Mini and Sony FS7 cinema cameras, as well as many kinds of DSLRs (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic). I love to craft beautiful images that tell compelling stories. I’ve worked for large national brands with huge audiences (Verizon/AOL, Porsche, Fire & Flavor, UGA), as well as large non-profits (Sea Grant, ASFIP). With my background in advertising, I’m able to bring valuable insight to the table that helps clients get the most for the money.

• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Pete Salter Media is a team of videographers, editors and storytellers. We've been producing videos for more than 12 years and have worked on live productions, tv commercials, social media ads, real estate, short documentaries and more. We've seen it all but love it when we get to experience something new. We've shot all over the southeast, in Washington State and even in Europe. We're drone certified in the US and Scotland and love a challenge. We pride ourselves in bringing a professional but friendly air to every shoot. Let us tell your story!

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer