About Cindy M.

I am a Producer/Shooter/Editor with over 15 years experience working for some of the top media outlets in the world including Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images, ABC and CBS News. I can write, edit, shoot, produce, and report and of course also interview, one of my best journalistic skills. I also have good editorial judgment and can work fast and under a tight deadline. I am based in Chicago but frequently travel to London so am available to European stories. Equipment:

About Zoe S.

Zoe Sullivan is an experienced multi-media journalist with expertise on environmental, gender and urban issues. She has reported from a range of places in Latin America, the US and Europe for outlets such as the Guardian, Al Jazeera English, Marketplace, DW, and National Public Radio. She produced a half-hour radio documentary examining flooding and land-loss issues in southern Louisiana and Venice, Italy, and has reported on conflicts around hydropower dams in the Brazilian Amazon. Zoe has a BA from Brown University in Development Studies and an MA in participartory research methods from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex (UK). Zoe won support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism in 2015 for a report on the lending practices that trap Guatemalan migrants in debt.

About Colin S.

Colin is a 2X Emmy winning cinematographer. He was the Director of Photography on When Claude Got Shot, 2022 Winner of Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking and EP'd by Snoop Dogg. He was also a Cinematographer on a Major League Baseball Brewers Commercial, 2017 Winner of Outstanding Commercial Series. Two decades of video experience with a passion for detail and communication. Colin also creates his own documentary content.

About Brandon C.

I'm a dynamic producer and storyteller with ten years of experience writing, pitching, and field producing vibrant and captivating television and digital video content. My expertise and passion is field production and feature programming. Having produced content across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe; I have a keen, creative eye, and attention to detail to construct, edit, and enhance scripts, video pieces, documentaries, and features for global and domestic audiences.

About Jake S.

My goal is to connect people with a story and make sure it's done as powerfully as possible. I love to travel, meet people, and eat good food with good conversation. My versatile skill set allows me to take projects from start to finish or participate anywhere in between. I'm experienced with generating creative briefs and production schedules. I love developing unique looks that enhance the content of a story. In the field, I've set up lighting for interviews and operated camera for both interviews and b-roll (handheld, monopod, gimbal). As a field producer, I've directed story subjects and conducted interviews. I enjoy interviews and the opportunity to connect with people and help them open up in front of the camera. In post-production, I script-write and edit. I've edited short-form stories in both FCP X and Premiere Pro. I've helped produce Telly award-winning stories and am always striving to learn and grow. I look forward to working with you!

About Anne B.

Anne Bouleanu is a freelance journalist from Chicago. She has worked in digital media and television covering a range of topics including U.S. politics, women's rights, conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa, political tensions in South America and police brutality and race relations in the United States. She covered the primaries during the 2016 U.S. presidential race, focusing on policy issues and increasing divisions among the American electorate. During her time at Al Jazeera America, Anne produced breaking news segments as well as packages on underreported global issues. Prior to this, Anne worked at Bloomberg TV focusing on global and domestic financial news. She received her Master's degree in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies from King's College London. Anne has lived in Chicago, London, Cape Town and New York City. She is currently based in the United States.

About Steven M.

Steven Melendez is an independent journalist living in New Orleans. His work has been published by the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, NBC News, Atlas Obscura and New York Public Radio.

About Jennifer D.

Hi, my name is Jennifer Dzikowski and I have a passion for writing about two very different subjects; crime and herbal supplements/alternatives to traditional Western medicine. I care strongly about justice, and love to follow stories from beginning to end...delving in and making sure nothing is missed. In the past, I wrote mainly breaking news/crime for Heavy.com, and also for Nancy Grace's Crime Online. I still regularly participate on Grace's Podcast, "Crime Stories With Nancy Grace." Additonally, I have written for several herbal companies. As a journalist, I love to interview those in the stories, to give readers the best glimpse of every angle possible. I gather information that other outlets haven't yet discovered, and pride myself on not simply regurgitating what is already known.

About Kulsoom K.

Kulsoom Khan is a freelance multimedia journalist currently based in the Greater Chicago area. She has worked with Voice of America, Chicago Tribune, the Associated Press, AFPTV and China Plus News, the digital platform of China Radio International. Kulsoom has experience in print, digital, and broadcast platforms in both local and national newsrooms in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington D.C. Among other news outlets, she has also worked for the Times Leader, PBS Newshour, and MSNBC. Kulsoom also served as a research assistant for the biography: “The Voice of America: Lowell Thomas and the Invention of 20th-Century Journalism”, winner of the 2018 Sperber Prize. In 2014, she reported on the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings from Boston and the growing Latino community in New Orleans as part of a special project sponsored by New York University’s Reporting The Nation graduate program. Kulsoom is specifically interested in how politics and international conflicts affect people as well as human rights, terrorism and immigrant communities. Regardless of the medium or the topic, storytelling is an art and she hopes to do it justice through her endeavors.

About Charles F.

Thatch Films is a full service boutique production company specializing in documentary, commercial, corporate and film projects. We are a full service company offering pre-production, production, post-production, multimedia and animation services. We work with agencies and direct clients around the world to tell stories that explore our common humanity, our capacity for joy, and our search for meaning. We work with clients from conception to delivery and are dedicated to open communication and a holistic artistic approach. * Hiring During COVID-19: We are skilled in practicing and maintaining safe production practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.*

About Judy Z.

Hi, I am a NYC-based multimedia storyteller who is experienced in video production and digital content creation. I am a fast-learner and problem-solver. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in collaboration! Thank you!

About Lindsay W.

Lindsay Welbers ia freelance journalist, travel writer, nature enthusiast, and public transit advocate.

About Diane E.

I am a veteran broadcast journalist with experience in both local and national news, including PBS and Al Jazeera. My specialty includes business and economics. I was numerous contacts throughout the midwest region.

About Nathan W.

I am a writer, editor, and multimedia journalist in Chicago. I have written for TRT World, Newcity, the New Art Examiner, and other local, national, and international media outlets about the visual arts, music, Internet culture, cannabis, Catholic church closures, and many other topics.

About Andrew R.

I cover news anywhere in the country, shooting and editing all my own live shots and packages; I love covering breaking news , but I also love more in-depth enterprise and feature reporting.

About Jillian S.

About Kate S.

I'm an award-winning journalist and content creator with two decades of experience getting to the heart of the story. I've worked with brands (Pfizer, Hershey, McDonald's, American Express), digital agencies/publishers (NewsCred, Industry Dive, Politico FOCUS, Reuters, Bloomberg) and consumer publications (Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, O the Oprah Magazine, Eating Well, Saveur, etc) to humanize stories and issues.

About Matt S.

Experienced producer with a background in covering business, technology, science, and lifestyle

About Alex F.

About Valeria B.