Discover Top Freelancers in Des Moines, Iowa, USA

With decades of experience and tens of thousands of projects under his fingers as co-owner of Mixing Room Studios, Chris Acker has established himself locally, regionally and nationally as one of the top audio engineers/producers in the business. Every project, whether a single voiceover tag or one with extensive sound design, is given the ears and experience it deserves. He takes pride in developing a trust with each and every client, ensuring that their project will be the absolute best it can be.

• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer

Specialties: Sony XDCam, Sony a7iii camera, Panasonic GH5 DSLR camera, Panasonic GH2 DSLR camera, and Panasonic AG-HPX 300 cameras, licensed and insured Part 107 drone pilot, extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, producing/directing live productions, hard camera operator on live sports productions, Newtek Tricaster 850, Chyron/Lyric graphics, I currently work full-time at Speedway Motors as a video producer, producing videos featuring classic and race cars. I also produce instructional and educational videos for people wanting to know how to install certain parts on their cars and which part is best for the application they're using. I used to work at Time Warner Cable/Spectrum as a producer/director for Nebraska on Demand, as well as Spectrum Sports--a regional all-sports network. I produced and directed local high school football and basketball broadcasts for Spectrum Sports and am part of our team coverage of Huskers football and basketball. I produced High School Round Up: a bi-weekly magazine local sports show that features area high school sports stories. I was also the lead producer for other specialty shows, such as the Husker Football Recruiting Special and other Husker athletic related shows, and special series such as High School Rewind and Conversations. I have also produced a series called "The Good Life on Demand," which examines the must-see places and events across Nebraska. Before graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a broadcasting degree (August 2003), I started working at KOLN/KGIN-TV in Lincoln, NE in April 2002 as a part-time videographer. In December of that same year, I was promoted to a full-time videographer position. I covered stories ranging from elections, Husker sports, the Hallam Tornado, and Hurricane Katrina. I also set up/shot nightly live shots with our microwave truck. From Mar 2006-Dec '06 I worked as the assignment editor, coordinating reporters' stories and planning news coverage throughout the day and long-term. My wife and I started our own videography business, Five C Video, in 2006. We shoot and edit numerous types of video jobs, including corporate and business videos, sports videos, weddings, recitals, and other events. I am also available for freelance video work, including producing and directing broadcasts, running replay, and other camera operations, with my own or provided equipment.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist

Eric Benson founded Bus-Stop Productions and graduated from the the University of Northern Iowa majoring in Electronic Media Production, Electronic Media Leadership with a Minor in Journalism. Eric also has a degree in Visual Communication from Hawaii Pacific University. Eric served for twelve years in the United States Navy as a Photojournalist and Mass Communications Specialist serving in over 35 countries. His primary service was in Asia and the Middle East and has experience working with various news agencies to include CNN, MSNBC, The Associated Press, and Reuters. During his twelve years of service Eric has learned that wearing a number of hats, has given him an intricate understanding of how mass media and corporate public affairs work. Eric has experience with photography (both film and digital), directing, producing, editing, lighting, and audio. He has worked on Nikon and Canon platforms for photography with Canon and Sony in his experience as a filmmaker.

• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist

Don Shepard (USA b.1959) is an award winning photographer living and working in the United States. He's a visionary and an explorer. A photographer of people, places and things. He's rapt with the desire to create honest imagery that transcends time. Educated in forensic and medico-legal photography, Don developed his craft during a career as a law enforcement detective, producing thousands of images used in the prosecution of violent crimes. ​ He retired in 2009. ​ Don is a vetted member of the Kansas City chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and the Chicago chapter of the American Photographic Artists (APA), both of which hold their members to the highest creative and professional standards. He has produced images for national publications including Million Dollar Round Table, Golf Digest, Scientific American and others.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

I’m a Mexican photographer, visual, multimedia, and storytelling artist, based in Iowa. With the mission to foster a sustainable, and inclusive world. I began making photographs as a teen. In 2002 I emigrated to Iowa, with the intention of studying photography, where I began to document the work of musicians and performance artists. In 2017, received a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to work on “Immigrant Luchadores”, a photo documentary, to give voice to Latino immigrants. This has become my long-term personal work, center on highlighting the life and struggles of Latinos, immigrants, and minorities in the US.

• Art Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I've been working behind the camera for about 10 years, filming documentary, nature, broadcast commercials, branded content, music videos, and more. On and off set you can count on me to keep a level head and positive attitude. I respect my crew, clients, directors, talent, and other collaborators. While I'm a perfectionist at heart, I also know that there's a bigger picture to think about in any situation. My work experience spans from small, run and gun doc teams filming on location to scripted productions with a full crew in the studio.

• Colorist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator

Ben has performed onstage with several companies and groups for many years. He has taught workshops and classes in acting, improvisation, and Shakespeare for all ages for multiple groups/organizations. He has directed high-school, university, and regional productions. He has appeared in local and national commercials for television, print, and radio as well as voicing characters for several cartoon series including, “Archie's Weird Mysteries”, “Horseland”, “Dino Squad”, and “Liberty's Kids”. Ben has a BA in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting/Directing from the University of NE-Omaha.  

• Audio Storyteller

I am an independent documentary filmmaker, video producer and photographer living in Iowa City, Iowa. I work on a wide variety of projects in the Midwest around the world. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science and a professional background as a photojournalist and documentary photographer. In my work, I try to combine a strong visual sense with intimacy and bit of humor.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

My name is Shea Carpenter and I have worked in the Television industry going on 13 years now. I have worked on various shows and with number of networks including reality, documentary and branded content. I can do everything from Story, Field, Casting and much more. I have traveled all over the country building long last working relationships and content I am proud of.

• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Hi, My name is Fred Ebong. I have been in the video industry for about six years. I currently run a video production agency in the midwest. We have done various work in that time, including documentaries, commercials, customer testimonials/case studies, and cooperate videos.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Currently Shooting on a RED KOMODO - I've been shooting for a little over 4 years now with my small team at Known Labs and have shot for large brands like Facebook, The Kansas City Cheifs, Daymond John, and PBS. I absolutely love what I do and can't wait to connect with you.

• Gaffer
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP

Hello there! I am a cinematographer seeking positions in film and video production. I am looking for DP, assistant camera and production assistant roles to continue gaining more experience in TV and film!

• Production Assistant
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP

KC McGinnis is a photographer, videographer, and 360° videojournalist based in the Upper Midwest (Chicago - Minneapolis - Omaha - St. Louis). I also blog about religion in photojournalism.

• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist

I am a Hair and Makeup Artist. I have owned my own company for going on 30yrs. I always try to be a team player and enjoy new projects. I would to help, give me a call.

• Hair and Make-up Artist

Screenwriter, director, editor. Filmmaking + Final Cut Pro YouTuber with 16.7k subs. BFA in Acting. MFA in Screenwriting. Greater Omaha area.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am a state certified a Spanish interpreter. Translator of many documents into Spanish and I work in various projects of voice talent.

• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator

Hello, my name is Carl and i am a producer gone rogue to the other side...acting. J/k Looking for local Day-Full Time work.

• Full-Service Live Production
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Hello Anthony is more than a name its a.definition voice over work boxing ring announcer a.couple small parts in various projects

• Audio Storyteller

• Sound Mixer

Filmmaker and Musician Focusing in Editing, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, & Sound

• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Assistant
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP