Discover Top Creative Directors in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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

We have been creating great video since 2001. Television programming, ENG, corporate video, reality, internet video, broadcast commercials, aerial video, animation, multi-camera shoots, and more. Great gear including: 6K broadcast cameras, teleprompters, gimbal stabilizers, steadicam, dollies, 12 foot crane and jib, 5 foot motorized parallax slider, 20 foot by 12 foot portable green screens, piles of lights, stands, grip gear, full location audio package and much more. We have shot everything from full television series broadcast in 53 countries to local commercials. We are insured, experienced and love what we do. Our past clients include: NBC, Warner Bros., Discovery, Inside Edition, CNBC, The CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Outdoor Channel, Bristol Myers, UNC Healthcare, Wake Med, Ultrasound, Nokia, Turn Here, US Army, Freight Farm, Huffy Bicycles, Great Dane, Aramark, Wal-Mart, Bright Horizons, Random House Publishing, Penguin Publishing, Pottery Barn, American Express, Girl Scouts USA, Cheerios, and many more.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Series Producer / Show Runner

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

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

Hello, I'm James Gabriel, a commercial videographer based in the U.S. I've worked on various video projects like commercials, reality TV, events, documentaries, and live coverage. We use top-notch gear, shooting with 6K RED Komodo production cameras and sennheiser sound gear. I can be ready to go last minute if needed to fly stateside or worldwide for any gig! Let's create something awesome together!

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer

I have a passion for telling meaningful stories and crafting beautiful and compelling images. I love collaborating with a team but I will never compromise on quality. I've also been told I'm kind of funny so that's a plus.

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

Dependable multimedia expert with an ad agency and entertainment industries background

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

• Creative Director
• Content Strategist

• Creative Director
• Production Company

Here is a draft short bio for a Black filmmaker from the south with over 10 years of experience: John Smith is an award-winning Black filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over a decade of experience telling impactful stories about the African American experience, John is dedicated to creating films that educate and enlighten audiences. Originally from Charleston, Travis was inspired at a young age by the storytelling traditions of his community. After studying filmmaking in college, he launched his career making poignant documentaries and narratives grounded in the history and culture of the South. Travis's films confront racial injustice while also celebrating the richness of African American life, music, and spirituality. His body of work has been recognized at film festivals nationwide, including Sundance and Tribeca. He received the Outstanding Directing award for his 2015 feature film "America Street." When he's not on set, Travis enjoys mentoring up-and-coming Black filmmakers in his community. He also speaks regularly on panels about increasing diversity in the film industry. Driven by his passion for cinema and social change, Travis plans to continue enlightening mainstream audiences with untold stories of the African American experience.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director

Sheena Vaught is a filmmaker from southeastern North Carolina. Growing up and having a passion for film and storytelling, Sheena earned a Film Studies degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she learned much about the history of cinema, production and film criticism. Sheena's first film that she wrote, directed and composed was an experimental film entitled Water (2010). Sheena went on to direct two documentaries, Colestine (2011) and God In My Fingers, the latter still being a works-in-progress, screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival as well as the Cultural Spirit Online Film Festival. Having her heart set on narrative directing, Sheena pursued a career as a script supervisor, working on feature films such as Frat Brothers (2013), The Perfect Summer (2013) & Adrenaline (2015) to name a few. As a script supervisor Sheena was able to learn first hand about film directing and is now writing and producing more short films to market herself as a viable director. Her first narrative project, titled The Fervent, completed filming in June 2016. Sheena is currently in development for her newest project Scarlet Reign/

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer

After earning degrees in Media Communications and Spanish at North Carolina State University in 2004, I began my career in video production working as an editor and camera operator on a cooking show in Raleigh, NC.In 2005, I moved to Charleston, SC where I began working as an editor and producer for Litton Entertainment (now known as Hearst Media). Over the course of several years, I worked on a variety of nationally televised docu-reality TV series, including Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Family Edition, Calling Dr. Pol, The Brady Barr Experience, The Great Doctor Scott, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hidden Heroes, Exploration with Richard Weise, Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller, and Hometeam. In 2011, I founded Palmetto Coast Media and began creating videos for businesses and events all over Charleston. In 2012, we co-created, co-produced, directed, filmed and edited a docu-reality TV series called “Give Me Shelter,” featuring the Charleston-based animal shelter Pet Helpers. The series aired on Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Hulu and Animal Planet in over 100 countries. In 2019, a promo video we created for Pet Helpers was voted by locals as Best Locally Produced Video in Charleston City Paper. It has been an exciting journey to work with so many incredible clients and partners over these past 12 years!

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager

I'm a Seattle based filmmaker with an efficient work flow and a dynamic set of skills. I produce corporate documentaries and case studies from fabrication to the final cut. I have extensive experience as a DP, Editor, Drone Operator, as well as sufficient motion graphic designing, coloring and sound mixing/mastering. I can provide the maximum value for your video without breaking the bank. I have a B.A. in film production from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and years of experience working on Reality TV, commercial advertisements, and live event coverage. If you are looking for someone who can cut corners while still providing a very high quality product I'm your videographer.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am an award-winning Producer, Director and Editor. Now based in Charleston SC, I spent over 10 years in NYC producing, shooting and editing. Originally from New Zealand, my has been published by Quibi, The New York Times, Google, Mashable, GQ Sports, Complex, Huffington Post, Time Inc., Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, The Olympic Channel, NBC Sports, Esquire and ESPN. In 2017 I screened his debut short documentary Sound of the Future: Haiti (2017) at 11 festivals around the world, winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in Los Angeles.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Dan is a three-time Emmy Award Winner, winning regional Emmys in Atlanta for his work as Executive Producer of The Savage Report. He has produced for ABC Good Morning America, NBC Today Show, CBS This Morning, Discovery ID, The Doctors and other nationally syndicated programs. Dan also worked as a News Director, Executive Producer, Reporter and Anchor in markets around the U.S. before starting his own media solutions company that focuses on video production, editing, copywriting, web development, digital marketing and media relations.

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

We provide services for weddings and event coverage, online marketing content, aerial photo and video, content for film and television, architectural photography, and more. If you have an idea and vision, we can take that and turn it into something visually entertaining and useful. Whether it is for your company website or aerial footage for a larger project, we can do it. Let our camera lens tell your unique story.

• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Company

Lesya Malskaya, born in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a filmmaker and artist. Malskaya wrote and directed over 10 short films and music videos. She is also in the development of augmented reality, an immersive theatre project. She's had over a dozen solo exhibitions of photography and video installations in the US and Europe.

• Creative Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Senior Editor
• Copywriter
• Art Director

I have over 20 years of experience in directing, shooting, editing, and producing award-winning content for some of the biggest brands in the world. I am thoroughly passionate about executing creative concepts to a high quality in a timely manner.

• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist

dustoftheground is a full service production company that handles every aspect of a project from start to finish.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Colorist

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Colorist
• Creative Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator