About Sean L.

I am a visual journalist based out of Phoenix specializing in documentary video and photojournalism. I enjoy telling stories that involve strong human interest and compelling/quirky characters. My kit includes a Canon 7D, 16-35 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 50 1.4, Sennheiser wireless lav, Rode shotgun mic, Zoom recorder and Manfrotto tripod/head. I also have access to a C100, a 6D, and LED lights.

About Pita J.

Pita Juarez is an award-winning multimedia journalist based in the border state of Arizona. Pita, a Guatemalan-American, is inspired by social issues affecting underserved and Latino communities. In her current role as Director of Communications at One Arizona, Pita supports the issues that matter to the immigrant community by highlighting Arizona’s stories of resilience in international, national and local media outlets. Pita is a contributing writer for Spanish and English publications and works across a variety of mediums including film and radio. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Hill, CNN Latino, Fusion, Univision, Remezcla and The Arizona Republic. In partnership with NPR One training, Pita develops and produces Mira Listen, a podcast "for Latino Millennials, by Latino Millennials" that serves bilingual, immigrant, LGBTQ, and activist communities. In 2015, Pita produced the independent documentary Salud Sin Papeles which motivated her to direct and produce her second documentary, You Racist, Sexist, Bigot, out in 2018. Pita takes pride in creating films that she hopes will engage and inspire diverse audiences to effect change in their communities.

About Matt M.

MarzMotion is a full service video production company based in Phoenix, Arizona. It is owned and operated by director/cinematographer, Matt Marzulo, who has over 16 years in the world of commercial and event video production. We accommodate a range of budgets and deliver the highest production value on projects whether it's with a lean and mean approach or fully crewed.

About Alan D.

Hello! My name is Alan Davis and I've worked in production out of Southern Arizona for the past few years. Lately, my work has been split between commercial and documentary filmmaking. I've worked on digital projects for National Geographic, Canon USA, Arri, The National Science Foundation, B&H ProPhotoVideo, General Tire, The Special Olympics, PBS, The University of Arizona to name a few. I own and operate Davis de Dios productions alongside my business partner John de Dios. Feel free to check out our work here https://davisdedios.com/ I have experience as a director, producer, director of photography, cameraman, steady cam operator, audio technician, photographer, video editor, designer, scriptwriter, effects producer (After Effects) and as a social media specialist.

About Eric R.

I specialize in close-in coverage of breaking news events, filling in gaps in major network coverage. I designed a custom mobile journalism system that provides me with a more flexible platform to quickly broadcast and upload media. I’m constantly working on new ways to leverage advances in mobile technology, and further simplify the complex tasks required of any multimedia journalist. My focus on speed, mobility and simplicity gives me an ability to satisfy the ever-growing need for lightning-fast, concise, unbiased, and broadcast-quality news products. Whenever possible, I use drone and 360° video live-streams to create an unedited, immersive experience for viewers. I also produce documentary video and occasionally publish written news stories.

About Rebecca G.

20+ years of experience as a television Producer/Editor. I have worked as a Field Producer on many network shows including: Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, HGTV's My First Place, The Doctors, Inside Edition and CrimeWatch Daily. I have also worked as a News Producer and Executive Producer at NBC and CBS affiliates. I use Adobe's suite to edit, make graphics, etc.

About Stephanie R.

Peruvian-American cinematographer specializing in documentaries. Credits with Al Jazeera, Netflix, and Bravo. Endlessly inspired by the beauty of the Arizona desert. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Check out my work at www.stephanie-rose.com

About Andrew B.

After working as a student journalist in 2004, Andrew fell in love with storytelling for impact. Between 2005-08 he cut his teeth as a coordinator on The Amazing Race; 3rd AD on the BAFTA-nominated docudrama Eagle Falls; as PM for Discovery and Animal Planet shows; and as the writer/producer/director of marketing videos for impact organizations. This while also story producing The Joe Show documentary, with his mentor turned partner, Director Randy Murray. In 2008, Andrew and Murray began another documentary, Mitchell 20. Andrew produced, wrote, and the two co-directed. Andrew helped raise $550k for this film to cover its 3 year-long production. It was released in 2012 via a theatrical run with AMC Independent and won a regional Emmy for Best Documentary. The same year, Benson sold his original concept Edge of War to Discovery Military. The shows host, General Wesley Clark said it “could reduce enthusiasm for war”, which was exactly its intent. This led to Discovery’s licensing of The Joe Show and a development deal.  In 2013, Benson moved to San Francisco to pursue this film and set up a creative agency, A Happy Project, where he served as a creative writer, producer, and director on digital products and content projects for startups and NGOs. Chasing his film, Democracy: An Inquiry he spent 2017/18 living in Paris, Monrovia, and Johannesburg before settling down in New York. Today, he works with clients like the BMW Foundation, Patreon, University of Phoenix, b8ta, Tomorrow Lab, Accountability Lab, and Humanity United. Outside of Phoenix, he's lived in San Francisco, Paris, Quito, Monrovia (Liberia), and Johannesburg. He's traveled and worked in 30 US states and 30 countries, and is currently based in New York City.

About David R.

David Routt is an experienced top line editor/motion graphics designer as well as an award-winning writer-producer-director of many different genres, including (but not limited to) documentary, corporate and commercial. I offer full-service production via Paint It Black TV, based in Phoenix, Arizona but can take my robust skill sets on the road for mobile edits or productions. Paint It Black TV is a team of professional visual storytellers working out of the Phoenix area, providing robust experience in many genres of video production, including documentary, marketing and commercial. We are flexible and easy to work with - always keeping client needs in primary focus.

About Liliana S.

Liliana Soto is a multi-award winning Multi-Media/investigative Journalist and News Anchor with a Bachelor’s degree from The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Liliana worked as a multi-media journalist and weekend news anchor for Univision Arizona from October 2015 to January 2018. During her time at Univision AZ she earned recognition by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with eight Emmys. One of the most prominent Emmys was for her investigative report on a case of abuse of authority and discrimination by officers in the Phoenix police department against a Hispanic woman. Throughout her career in Phoenix, Liliana demonstrated outstanding work on both local and national platforms From June 2014 to October 2015, Liliana worked for Univision Austin as a multi-media journalist and fill-in anchor. She covered politics, education, immigration, and health. During her time in Austin, many of her stories were showcased in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and national platforms. Liliana was also assigned to news Correspondent for Texas regional newscast "Primera Edición"​ & "Conexión Texas" based in Houston. In Austin, Liliana led special investigative reports and stories by partnering with Austin’s American Statesman newspaper on a report about the deaths of homeless people in Austin. Liliana earned an Emmy and their digital partnership earned national recognition by the Online Journalism Awards in 2016. Liliana is a proud mother, wife and strives to motivate young mothers to pursue higher education. She is currently a freelance Video Journalist for various clients, including Telemundo Network.

About David I.

Investigative Journalist with on camera & 'backpack' videography experience and research expertise.

About Liz S.

Liz Scherffius is a trilingual freelance journalist and a Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting fellow. She specializes in documentary film and investigative data journalism. As a video journalist for the BBC, she covered immigration, civil liberties, and women's issues. Originally from southwestern Montana, Liz pursued Latin American Studies as an undergraduate at Pitzer College, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Upon graduation, she began her journalism career in Argentina and Ecuador. As a Master’s candidate at the Columbia School of Journalism, she made a 30-minute documentary film about refugee resettlement in New York City. The film, A Table for All, was a 2018 Official Selection of the NYC Independent Film Festival. Liz completed her Master's degree in December 2017 and she is based in Washington, D.C and Tucson, AZ.

About Oscar L.

Work Experience: - Reported from 10 countries and 15 cities. - Reporter and video editor for The Real News (2010 to 2019). - Visual creative, “The Empire Files” with Abby Martin, I (visualy) created a 30 minutes show a week, including an abundance of graphics in After Effect, Illustrator & Photoshop. (2015-2017) - Visual creative of “Days of Revolt” with Chris Hedges and “The Global African” with Bill Fletcher (2014 to 2015) - US Associated Correspondent for Telesur (continent-wide broadcast) in over 12 US cities, more than 40 newscast reports and 25 full special documentary features on air. (2010 - 2013) - Editor in Chief for “The Positive Side on Life” on Channel 3 in Arizona. (2010) - Video Manager at Illuma Studio in Scottsdale. (2008 -2010) - Local reporter and eventually US Correspondent for La Television – Ecuavisa - Gamavisión, (Sunday 8pm prime time slot). (2005 - 2015). - Director, “Motor X”, Canal Uno, Saturday 7pm slot. (2003-2005) - Creative Editor, Unpixel DV production agency in Quito Ecuador. (2002/2005) - Media Producer for CEIME, (Gender NGO) Quito. Ecuador (1996 - 2002) Notable achievements & Awards: -4 documentary-magazine mini series “Motor X” (I started from scratch) reached continental TV including North and South America via Telesur & El Garaje TV 2006 - 2012. -First Price for: Best Documentary, Best Script and Best Post Production with “Cancer Social” on the “Flora Tristan” Film Festival, Lima, Peru 1996 about Gender Violence. -Finalist “Migrations Film festival” Radio Canada, NY 2010. -Lectures, Zaki Gordon Institute of Film 2005 & 2012, NAU (Flagstaff) 2011, National Bolivar Theater, Caracas -Venezuela & National Bolivar Square, Bogota - Colombia 2012 -Interviewed in international press outlets as RT, Telemundo, Univision, Telesur, Press TV, Radio Canada. Education & Skills: - Bachelor on Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Education & Skills: - Bachelor of Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Film Editing studies: Betacam (CEDEP 1990) All Adobe, Digital Avid and Final Cut ( USFQ 2000 ) Adobe (online self education) Digital Art: Quito Institute for the Visual Arts (IAVQ), 4 years on Illustration and Graphic Design. San Francisco de Quito University(USFQ), 2 years of software training. Script: CEDEP 1990, Universidad Católica 1996, and USFQ 2001. Sound: Bachelor in Arts (USFQ), including musical production, recording, mixing, Direct Sound, Electronic Music, Post Production, Sequencing and Sampling (IMC San Francisco de Quito University & CEDEP 1990 - 2000 ) Software skills: Video (Editing and Post): Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Motion, Boris Red Pro. Graphic Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Corel Painter, Quark X-press. Web: Flash & WordPress Audio Software: Pro Tools, Reason, Digital Performer, Sound Edit, T-Racks, Soundtrack, Logic Pro, Sound Studio, Qubase, Maschine 2 and Adobe Audition. English and Spanish bilingual.

About Jack H.

My name is Jack Hooker. I got my BFA from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. I've worked on large productions as an assistant, indie films as a producer, and I've directed and shot a range of marketing content. I'm passionate about storytelling and collaboration. I'm also an avid traveler and love to photograph the outdoors.

About Craig J.

My name is Craig Johnson and I am a videographer, E.N.G. and Emmy award winning producer. My recent employment includes i24News in Tel Aviv, Israel, Arizona PBS as well as various freelance projects ranging from music videos to broadcast news shoots and independent documentaries. Capturing cinematic, well-sequenced interviews and b-roll footage is what I do best.

About Kimberley D.

From a storyteller through Theatre Arts to storytelling through TV, I've developed the heart and mind to transition audiences to a world they can understand. Through Educational TV, News Packages to Marketing Videos

About Makepeace S.

Freelance/Independent journalist and producer (podcast/documentary), primarily covering India's Northeast for national and international publications. Available to work elsewhere in India and beyond.