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A Los Angeles-based video production company specializing in premium video production services for social media, websites, and TV. CREATING IMPACT VIA FILM WHILE FACILITATING CREATIVES & CORPORATIONS WITH IDEATION, DIRECTION & EXECUTION. Here are some social media accounts I have helped grow and make impactful films tailored to their audiences: CNBC Make It: https://www.youtube.com/c/CNBCMakeIt Scorpion Internet Marketing: https://www.instagram.com/scorpion.co/ Spencer Barton (Skater/YouTuber): https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerBarton 60 Second Docs: https://www.youtube.com/c/60SecondDocs Luke Pelletier (Artist): https://www.instagram.com/lukepelletier/ Back In The Garage: https://www.instagram.com/backinthegarage/ Jason Nash: https://www.youtube.com/c/jasonnash Brandon McMillan (Dog Trainer/Rescue): https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonMcMillan Bloomberg QuickTake: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergTV Here are a few of the films I've produced, directed, filmed, and edited: • Japan Hip Hop Dancer Documentary and Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNPMDIeOg0M • Thoughtful Treehouse Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OZYtBczE3E&t=182s • INSIDE | Documentary about Bernard Pelletiere, my Dad, a French Canadian Horse Shoer. • Xeela Fitness Documentary - 1.8m views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OZYtBczE3E&t=182s My equipment + capabilities include: • 2 x Sony FX3 Full-Frame Cinema Camera (10-bit 4:2:2 + 4K at 120 fps) • DJI Ronin-RS2 Gimbal Stabilizer • DJI Mavic 2 Pro Aerial Drone • Aperture 300D Light Kit (w. softbox) • Aperture 120D Mark II lighting kit (w. lantern) • Sound Devices MixPre-6 II 6-Channel / 8-Track Multitrack 32-Bit Field Recorder • Sony XLR-K3M Dual-Channel XLR Adapter Kit • Rode Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System • Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Mic (w. boom pole and stand) • Sony FE G-Master 24-70mm f/2.8 lens • Sony FE G-Master 70-200 f/2.8 lens • Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens • Rokinon 16mm f/2.8 lens • GVM RGB LED Video Lighting Kit • Professional-Grade Memory Cards I thrive in the fifth quarter, being fueled by the pressure, and value the craft, emotional impact, storytelling, and magic infused in everything I do. I partner with exceptional creative talent to provide complete production solutions from beginning to end. - Tristan Pelletier

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Martin Andres Markovits is an award-winning writer, director, producer and multi-media reporter. He worked as a freelance journalist in Latin America for publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, The New Statesman, Fusion and the Huffington Post. He has produced video features for China Global Television Network and the PBS News Hour and was an international correspondent for CGTN America. He has reported extensively in Venezuela and Mexico covering both the Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro presidencies and also the Mexican drug war. Martin graduated with a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Columbia University. His directorial debut “Tupamaro: Urban Guerrillas” won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Beverly Hills International Film Festival and Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 UK Film Festival. It premiered on Nat Geo Mundo and ARTE. Martin is a Los Angeles native and graduated from UCSB with a degree in political science.

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Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple. If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

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Hi Story Hunters, My name is Matteo Ghidoni, I am a video journalist and video maker based in Los Angeles. I create video news, short documentaries and interviews on a daily basis, for several outlets such as the Italian National TV RAI, the international Chinese tv CGTN, the NY Post and more. In the last seven years, from Los Angeles and the USA, I created videos for Voice of America, Fox, Sky, Yahoo, the Italian biggest press agencies ANSA, Kika Press and more. Before living and working as videomaker between Los Angeles and Milan, I’ve lived and worked in Amsterdam, Rome and for a while in Ghana. I love my job and I am always glad to get in touch with great professionals. We could have a fluent conversation in English, Spanish or Italian, my mother tongue. I’ve been working in televisions, radios and newspapers since when I finished my Master in media communication, in 2008. I can create video news on my own: starting from the idea to the final product and also work in a team of reporters. I have been working in some independent documentary and I learned a lot from those experiences, I am willing to bring it to the next level. I can work both in front and behind the camera or as a producer/coordinator. I know different kinds of editing programs and cameras My Multicultural background makes it easy for me to adapt in new contexts. Writing, producing and filming videos is my way to express my creativity. In my free time, I love to learn improv theater. Get in touch with me, I'm sure we have a lot of things in common, especially the passion for videos Ciao, Matteo

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Alexis Duran is an award-winning filmmaker and educator. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Film+Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an MFA in Film and TV Production at San Diego State University. Alexis has a background in TV news broadcasting where he's worked for NBC San Diego 7 as an operations technician. As a freelance filmmaker and the founder of Oxford and Claire Productions, he’s filmed and directed documentaries and episodic content for: Al Jazeera(AJ+), BBC Three, USA Today, Quicktake Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Barcroft Media, Business Insider, Facebook, OnlyGoodTV, Future, Truly, Voice of America(VOA), PBS and TED Talk. As a writer/director on short narrative films, his films have screened at numerous film festivals around the world. His 2018 film, Bye Luna, was selected at over twelve festivals, won two awards in the U.S., and was invited to screen at the Short Film Corner at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. His current film, Forgetting Caroline, is in the festival circuit and was recently selected and screened at the San Diego International Film Festival and Austin Film Festival. Alexis is an adjunct professor in the Film, Television & Media Arts department at Southwestern College. • Remote Pilot Certificate Part 107 • Covid-19 Compliance Officer Certificate

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Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

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Brian Inocencio was born and raised in Taiwan. He moved to to Vancouver, Canada when he was thirteen on his own. He developed interest in film photography and was heavily involved in outdoor activities such as backcountry snowboarding, skim boarding, surfing, rock climbing, and camping at a very young age. He was part of the first fifteen rugby team and played on the clubs team on the weekends. He’s always documenting his journey through the camera he had at the time. Presently, he is an award winning documentary filmmaker and cinematographer who has worked on documentary film projects for BBC, PBS, Discovery, Al Jazeera+, Netflix, POV American Documentary, Peacock, 60 Second Docs, The Economist, CNBC, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Digital. His documentary short, Alex, was awarded best documentary at Long Island International Film Expo, shortlisted for the 2017 BAFTA Student Film Awards, and was part of the official selection for 60 Second Docs. Brian has recently worked as a Director of Photography for PBS Series called Historian’s Take, and a feature length documentary film called The Hidden Wounds, and a food series exploring LA’s Chinese cuisine, Boiling Pot, In early 2020, Brian was a Director of Photography for the Chinese Historical Society of America, We Are Bruce Lee, a documentary short that will be part of the museum's new exhibit. In 2018 he was an additional cinematographer on Andrew Zimmern’s food show and was a digital imaging technician on a documentary project, Becoming, an intimate story with the former first lady Michelle Obama. Brian has also worked as a cinematographer and programmer at POV American Documentary. In late 2017, he was an additional cinematographer for a feature length documentary film, Dykes, Camera, Action!, and a second camera operator for the show Talk Stoop, George to The Rescue, Open House, and 1st Look. Before embarking on his career as a documentary cinematographer, he worked in the medical field and was a part of an interdisciplinary team in the Brain Injury Unit working as a physical therapy assistant. At the time, he met some of the toughest people battling their injuries, and one in particular was a young man name Alex. He had just graduated college and had his entire life ahead of him, but a mistake of not fastening his seatbelt completely changed his life. They became friends. He had inspired Brian to follow his gut. And that is to become a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. Fast forward two years, he made a short film about him “Alex”, and it jump started his storytelling career. Brian holds a MFA in Social Documentary Film from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor degree in Biology from Hunter College CUNY in New York City.

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Nic Davis is an Emmy award winning director, cinematographer, and producer. He has directed and co-produced a variety of feature documentaries, which included theatrical releases across North America and distribution across major streaming platforms like Amazon, Apple TV, and PBS Passport. Nic’s work has amassed hundreds of millions of views for companies like The BBC, Disney, Live Nation, Daimler-Benz, Discovery, Cadillac, and Hulu. He has worked with high level musicians and actors including Jennifer Garner, Seth Rogen, Josh Hutchinson, Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, Jason Mraz, Ciara, and Megan Thee Stallion. Nic graduated from the Journalism School at The University of Montana. He is currently based in Los Angeles, and travels around the world for projects through his company, 4:08 Productions.

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Michiel Thomas is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, video journalist, camera operator, editor and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. His feature & short doc titles include Game Face (Netflix, 2016, Peacock 2023), Relighting Candles: The Tim Sulivan Story (Hulu, 2024), That's Wild (PBS, AMC Networks, 2021) and Gemmel & Tim (Tubi, 2023). As a freelancer, Michiel partnered with clients such as HBO, BBC News, TBS and VOX. Via Glimmer, Michiel collaborated multiple times with 60 Second Docs, Indigenous Media, USA Today, Gannett, and more.

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Director, Cinematographer and Producer with 10 years experience in Documentary, Commercial, Travel and Television. Produced and DP'd the Sundance nominated and Magnolia distributed documentary Whose Streets on the Ferguson uprising. Have shot and directed for Condé Nast, Viacom, MTV, RevoltTV, Verizon, Complex and more.

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My name is Derek Ellis. Im a professional Director of Photography. Most of my work is corporate and broadcast documentary but im open to all genres and stories. I have a calm demeanor, and pride myself on my professionalism. My interests include, philosophy, reading, traveling and outdoor adventures.

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Hello! I'm Joe, Your friendly neighborhood digital artist, who's been creating fantastic images with motion graphics, visual effects and animation. I bring stories to life one frame at a time. Whether I'm in the zone solo or brainstorming in a vibrant team setting, my mission is to leave a bit of wow in everything I touch.

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It's my passion to bring your video vision to life. I work with clients to plan and produce high-quality videos that exceed expectations for all news, marketing, and branding needs. I am the President of DBS Ent. Productions. I’ve worked with multiple Emmy Award winners including Katy Temple [formerly of Fox5 San Diego, Olympic Network, and more], and Andy Edwards [World of Dance, America’s Got Talent, The Amazing Race - Australia - for which his team won an International Emmy]. I am happy to bring one or both of them onto the right project through Storyhunter, or I can work solo. My latest project produced by Andy Edwards, Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, aired nationally on PBS in March 2022, and won a Silver Telly Award in General TV - Live Events. Interviews include Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Simon Rex, Jeffrey Wright, Rosanna Arquette, Regina Hall, and more. NBFF HONORS celebrates outstanding achievement in film and television including the contributions of seasoned performers as well as recognizing emerging talent in the field. I was a cameraman, drone pilot, and editor. I produced my first video in 2008 for SkopeMag.com covering Billboard charting recording artist Unwritten Law. Since then I have filmed, produced and/or edited several hundred videos. I have worked as a qualified creative partner for Yelp and Zillow advertisers. Those programs have allowed me to produce videos for Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate, Frank Subaru, Toyota of El Cajon, and more. I also apply my skills to passion projects, such as the Mt. Baldy Fire Department fundraising video in my profile, produced by Andy Edwards. As well as a series of videos for a San Diego food pantry called It's All About The Kids Foundation, which has served over 3 Million meals to needy people in since 2017. Some of that footage has made Fox5 News and KGTV News broadcasts in San Diego, as well as included in a segment by Mike Rowe on Returning the Favor, which now has 2.4 Million plays on Facebook. My specialties include all stages from concept to writing as well as pre-production to filming, and post production. I have hundreds of hours operating the DJI Ronin-M and Ronin-S... As a FAA 107 licensed drone pilot, I have hundreds of hours flying the DJI Phantom 4, with experience on the Inspire 1 and Matrice 600 Pro. I also have a background in marketing with strong knowledge of social media, SEO, etc.... I own all the camera, lighting, sound and editing equipment needed to create great content.

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I served the U.S. Department of Defense for 5 years engineering, manufacturing and piloting unmanned aircraft. In 2012 I saw the "rise of the drones" and co-founded Drone Tech Aerial. I hold a Private Pilots License, Remote Pilot Part 107 License, SCUBA License, Motorcycle License, Fishing License and well, the license list goes on... Establishing shots, jib shots, crane shots, inside buildings, having pigeons fly our aircraft...We have done from mild to wild that's for sure. Drones are an awesome tool that instantly add production value but customers demanded we have a ground game. We answered with gimbals, motorized sliders, mirrorless cameras, sound, lighting and all the basics for a lightweight production. We have done work for some big names and a few features including Netflix, ABC, NBC, American Music Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Travel Channel, lululemon, Sony Pictures and other smaller but equally as important customers.

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Beau Molloy is an award winning Cinematographer, Lighting Camera Operator and Editor with more than fifteen years experience in news, documentaries and production. For the past decade Beau has worked as a cinematographer and features production specialist for one of the most prominent media networks around the world - CNN International in London. Now based in Los Angeles, the Australian native, with British citizenship and American Permanent Residency, has traveled to more than 60 countries, establishing his passion for stunning imagery. Beginning his career as an ENG cameraman, he was soon covering war-zones, high-profile sit-downs, large-scale OB’s, live-panel debates, fast-paced sports, hard-hitting current affairs, delicately crafted documentaries, presenter led feature programs and celebrity interviews. He now concentrates his skills on productions of all genres: travel, food, science, business, sport, art and technology, whilst applying a sharp eye along with a tireless work ethic. Beau’s experience on a full range of broadcast and specialist cameras - including a preference for large sensor digital cinema cameras - means he is an extremely versatile shooter and can deliver an array of styles to suit any client. He loves nothing more than to be able to craft beautiful sequences, drawing on his strong editing skills to understand what will benefit most in post-production. With a resolve to keep calm under pressure and meet tight-deadlines, Beau always finds a solution to the inevitable challenges that arise during a shoot. His strengths are in being able to anticipate the scene before him, accurately interpret an editorial brief or offer his own creative vision, give clear directions when there is a mandate to take the lead and most importantly maintain a sense of humor! He absolutely believes in giving his all to each and every project, as he lives by the mantra that you are only as good as the success of your last assignment. The Americas may now be Beau’s backyard, but he relishes any opportunity to travel and see the world from behind the lens.

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I've spent the last 8 years scripting, shooting, and editing content for social media (both organic and paid). In that time, my work has received more than 100 million impressions across social media platforms and supported multiple 7 figures of ad spend for a number of well-recognized brands, including Mr. Beast, The NFL, Salvation Army, The NBA, The Hoop Bus, Aubrey Marcus, Breathwrk, Nicole Arbor, and TopCourt. Luckily, this wide range of clientele has given me a clear sense of how to envision and produce thumb-stopping content for use on TikTok and Instagram - videos that capture attention and don't lose that attention quickly. A blend of sound choice, text overlays, and the right shot selection is the key to my secret sauce. (My tool of choice is the Adobe Creative Suite - Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop.)I'm pretty plug & play - depending on the structure & distribution of your current team. I can hit the ground running and start producing content pretty quickly. I would love to chat more!

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In addition to being the CEO of JYC Llc, an immersive journalism production company, Jean Yves has worked as a VR / 360 Producer for The New York Times and serves as the Executive Producer and Director of VR at the Global Editors Network. His freelance work has been featured internationally in publications such as the Washington Post, Discovery's VR brand Seeker and AJ+. Chainon is a French and American digital entrepreneur, photographer, writer, journalist and filmmaker. He's worked as a photojournalist and now specializes in virtual reality and 360 video immersive journalism. He has directed and produced a number of 360 news documentaries (including co-productions with Immersiv.ly) in North America, Europe and Latin America. Since 2015, he has been leading training workshops with news organizations on the subject of Virtual Reality, 360 Video and Immersive Journalism. He is also the founder of OOAworld, a website dedicated to creative, original and qualitative multimedia storytelling: http://www.ooaworld. His full bio is available here: http://jychainon.com

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Emmy award-winning Producer, Director and Editor Dan Przygoda whose bold, singular vision for content has translated into millions of views for outlets such as ABC, Bloomberg, NBC and CNN. His content has consistently been nominated for and awarded several prestigious awards, including multiple Emmy wins. His digital franchise “Your 3 Words” for ABC was featured as part of the 2010 Academy Awards. Working as a journalist for the past 14 years, Dan has traveled the world from Brazil to the Middle East creating compelling and emotional human interest stories that have captivated global audiences. Dan’s work is guided by his core belief that the key to any successful piece of content is heart and emotion. This guiding principle informs all of his work, from documentaries to music videos to commercials. Dan recently partnered with APCO Worldwide to deliver a four-part global ad campaign for Upfield, the makers of “Country Crock” and “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.” You will rarely find a picture of Dan online where he’s not wearing sunglasses.

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Steven Gute is a filmmaker who has worn many hats in his now 20-year career. Gute works as a director, producer, writer, cinematographer, journalist and editor, and already has a long resume of credits stretching across a multitude of formats. While his origins lay in narrative films, he eventually worked on a number of documentary films, including: Leonardo Di Caprio's 11th Hour; followed by Radicalized, a portrait of millennial resistance during the Occupy movement; ongoing front-line documentation of protests at Standing Rock and Black Lives Matter; and ultimately, leading a team to the Arctic to film glaciers in decline for HBO’s Ice on Fire. He has worked as a journalist for institutions like The Young Turks and Red Canary Collective. His current series about water (Confluence) has taken him to 48 states thus far. Steven is a one man studio and hopes to continue to shine light on the truth.

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I'm a documentarian, video journalist and photographer currently based in LA. When I'm not in LA I spend a good chunk of my time on assignment in either Chicago or New York City. Some of my past experience includes- head of video production for Sofar Sounds Chicago, camera operator for Audiotree Live Sessions, and photographer for festivals like the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMM Fest) and Lollapalooza. I am also currently an in-house photographer for Cinefamily in Los Angeles. My latest short form doc was featured on the first episode of the new PBS show 'Live @ 9:30'. I attended Columbia College Chicago as a cinematography/documentary major. My work in LA consists of camera operating, DP'ing, camera assisting (both in the film and editorial photo world) and DIT work on everything from short films to major television shows, music videos, commercials, and feature films. I am definitely an asset to have in your corner. I am personable, passionate, and devoted to my craft.

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