About Shibani B.

I love stories. I am a storyteller at heart, and telling unique stories drives me. We all relate in some form or another, and stories are the key to human connection. I make films to raise awareness among diverse audiences and inspire viewers to make positive contributions. For the past four years, I've worked as a film producer and editor on both local and international film shoots, including two feature documentaries. I work as a one-woman team to produce, shoot, and edit short format corporate films. I hunt for stories that humanize the marginalized, expose different angles of an argument, and impassion viewers to take action. I strive to help viewers understand people and emotions through beautiful images. I'm extremely hardworking and very adventurous. I enjoy taking artistic risks, challenging myself, and using my creativity to tell fresh, innovative stories.

About Brenda A.

Brenda has worked as a fiction and documentary filmmaker in Mexico and the United States. Her films focus on education as well as migrant and women's rights. Strong production skills, DP and editor. English and Spanish proficiency. She is based in Santa Cruz, California, where she works as a freelance filmmaker and teaches about film and Human Rights at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

About Mike K.

I am a videographer, video editor, and documentary filmmaker with over 6 years of video production experience and an MFA in Film and Electronic Media from American University in Washington, DC. I am a visual storyteller with a skill set in digital cinematography, interviewing, video editing, and script writing for non-fiction work. I have produced, directed, shot, and edited a number of short documentary films, some of which have gone on to be recognized at film festivals across the country. I also have extensive experience creating and producing short videos for media outlets, non-profits, national organizations, and public television. Some of my clients include Airbnb, 60 Second Docs, Brut., and the National Park Service.

About Josh F.

Josh Freund is an award-winning documentary, narrative and commercial filmmaker. His diverse clientele range from leading brands like Nike, Mattel, Chevrolet, and Jameson Whiskey to Grammy-winning musicians. Josh's first feature film Do U Want It? won Audience Award at New Orleans Film Festival in 2017 and at SF IndieFest in 2018 and will be streaming in October 2019. He owns and operates ABIS Productions, New Orleans’ premiere video production company dedicated to creating video content for bands and musicians. Josh graduated with a BSJ from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism in 2012.

About Kevin N.

I am an experienced creative story teller who's aim is to invoke emotions and messages through cinematic video whether it be for companies,brands or people.I have created many short film documentaries that have helped people and brands gain exposure on social media. As an avid angler and freelance filmmaker, I explore and capture the adventures and people within sportfishing.

About Matt M.

I'm a freelance DP with over a decade of professional experience. I love shooting nonfiction/documentary content, and I pride myself on my ability to get great results while working with nonprofessional talent in practical locations. I'd love to hear about your next project!

About Andri T.

I am a documentary photographer and videographer currently based in Northern California. I possess a solid background in photojournalism and specialize in the long-term narrative. My documentary work focuses on social justice, health, environmental conservation, and identity. I am passionate about utilizing the visual narrative as a tool to inform, engage, and impact social change. As a multimedia journalist and storyteller, I have experience working as a producer, visual creator, editor & curator, and project manager. I am proficient in image editing software, studio lighting, video and audio capture, and various array of photography including reportage, portraiture, editorial, travel, corporate, and commercial. I am conscientious, resourceful, and welcome any challenging assignments. Selected Clients & Publications: ActionAid, Asian Development Bank, Bloomberg Businessweek, BuzzFeed News, Clinton Health Access Initiatives, Courrier International, Der Spiegel, Facebook, Fair Trade, Financial Times, Getty Images, Global Citizen, Greenpeace International, The Guardian, Instagram, International Monetary Fund, The New York Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Open Society Foundations, Oxfam, ProPublica, Sactown Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, UN-REDD, USAID, USA Today, TripAdvisor, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post.

About Raaghav M.

I'm a filmmaker from California in my 4th year at UC Berkeley. I spent my fall semester studying film at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), and will be graduating in May with a degree in Economics. I want to tell stories that recall emotions more difficult to express, through both narrative and documentary styles, and plan to use my directorial vision and editing ability to craft them. I've got a few shorts under my belt, along with various videos I've made for clients and myself. My most notable works can be found on my portfolio (http://www.raaghav.me). If anything, I'd love for you to check out my two shorts – one is a fiction x documentary hybrid shot in Hong Kong during the 2019 protests ("inertia"), and the other is a short experimental piece shot in New York City ("below"). I directed, shot, and edited both pieces. Besides film, I love listening to jazz, soul, r&b, hip-hop (and every combination of those few), being completely horizontal on grass when the sun is out, and climbing trees and rocks.

About Nader S.

Nader From Alexandria, Egypt, he was born in 1984. His postgraduate thesis about the picture between the theater and the video art industry. Nader is currently working as a photographer, videographer and documentary film director. He started his career in 2010 and has achieved more than 78 worldwide awards.Nader depends on the closest and spontaneous moment in his photographs, videos and you should see your photograph as a scene of a short film, wait and be close as much as you can to get the spirit of spontaneous and honest of your scene.

About Sebastian W.

Sebastian Werz is a writer, director, and producer based in the Central Valley and works all across California. At 511 Films and Werz Company, he works on a multitude of subjects that are brought to life through narrative films, mini-documentaries, sketch comedy, and commercials. His recent work is featured in his 2020 showreel: vimeo.com/423854470 Inquiries: x.

About Susie C.

About Jordyn R.

Jordyn is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, director and cinematographer. She grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Santa Fe, NM where she spent most weekends racing down the Rio Grande or hiking for fresh powder. From this innate need for exploration, her passion for filmmaking was born. She’s created work for brands including Specialized Bikes, GoPro, and Sierra Nevada. Her most recent film, We Are Like Waves, was released with The Los Angeles Times. Her films have premiered at Oscar qualifying festivals, won jury and audience awards, and played in over 20 countries around the world. Through her creative endeavors, she aims to amplify the voices of diverse women in the outdoor industry.

About Jared I.

Stage Ham Creative is dedicated to helping emerging platforms & technology companies better communicate their message through video and audio content. Our remote workforce gives us a wide reach to top editors, directors, photographers, designers, animators, illustrators, and more. What does it mean to be a strategy-first company? We start every project with a discovery session to learn all we can about a company’s needs and goals before we start a project. With our roots grounded in entertainment, we understand and fully embrace the development process so that the direction is clear and the goals are targeted.

About Nathan B.

I'm a photographer and video producer based in Northern California. I co-founded Oystercat Productions LLC in Sonoma county, which specializes in documentary-driven photography and video marketing content for organizations of all sizes. I'm also an alumni of Columbia Journalism School and a Fulbright Fellow.

About Daniel V.

I am from Milan, Italy, and I immigrated to the US in 2009. In Milan, I achieved my bachelor's in Advertising as a copywriter then won a grant to join one of the finest film companies at the time, Central Productions. After a few steps in commercials, I joined a Post facility (Rumblefish) where I worked as an AVID editor (commercials, documentaries, TV Shows, you name it) in the pioneering years of NLE, the mid-'90s. After three years immersed in Post, I began to freelance and merge my advertising studies with my tech skills. I evolved professionally as a writer, video, and convention director across Europe for Fortune 50, as well as filming documentary footage in Tibet. Relocating to the US was a major change in my life. I went through a long immigration process and health challenges. From the time I arrived in the US to the time I received a life-changing green card, I endured years of unemployment due to Visa restrictions, and battled cancer at the bone marrow while being a stay-at-home dad to my newborn daughter. Such experiences shaped my approach to work in new ways– I’ve learned the literal meaning of resilience, increased my empathy, and try to make days meaningful and joyful. In 2016, I wrote and directed my first US short film called Thank You Rebbe. In 2017, at the age of 44, I received my green card and returned to collaborating and volunteering with film projects. Soon, I was helping nonprofits meet their filmmaking needs, and in 2018, I accepted a full-time position as a video director at the Jewish United Fund of Chicago. The first project I wrote and produced was a video raising awareness about anti-Semitism in the US. In 2020, I received a Silver Telly Award and a Midwest EMMY nomination for this video. In 2021, my short film Thank You Rebbe won the Best Jewish Film Award at the Cannes World Film Festival - Remember The Future competition. My professional expertise includes developing creative strategy, managing creative and production teams, and developing content for Arts, Broadcast, Corporate, Entertainment, and Non-Profit initiatives. My passion for storytelling led me to wear multiple hats, from founding niche social networks to directing videos and conventions. I love to travel and have developed projects in China, the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Tibet, and the USA.

About Samantha A.

Samantha André is an independent director, cinematographer, and editor with a special focus on women’s rights and social issues around the world. She has directed, produced, or edited projects for VICE, TWITTER, APPLE TV, PBS, RAPHA and THE FRONT. Her work has led her to cover character driven stories such as the LGBT refugees in Europe, police brutalities for the ACLU, climate change in an indigenous Alaskan village, child marriage in Kenya, disability activism in the US, and women's health in professional sports. She is currently working on finishing her first feature documentary, Mary’s Way. Filmed over the course of five years, it is the portrait of one girl’s journey to help bring an end to female genital mutilation and child marriage in her Kenyan community. A short version of her film was screened in New York to raise awareness for FGM in partnership with the United Nations. When Samantha is not working on a documentary, she can be found hiking mountains, biking, or playing soccer. She prides herself in capturing human emotion and intimate moments in her films by creating a real connection with the amazing people in front of her lens.

About Jeffrey F.

I own a production company in Sacramento, California called The Film Squad. It has been successful since 2014, but once COVID hit, everything went dark. I can both film individually or I can bring a team. I own a RED Scarlet-W, multiple Canon C100s, a Sony A7iii, and several other cameras. I'm a writer, director, and producer of feature films. I made an award-winning feature film called, Ru, in 2013, and I produced an award-winning documentary called, Becoming Incurable, in 2020. My film website is www.jeffthehapa.com

About Emily A.

Selected as one of Variety Magazine's 'Top 10 Directors to Watch', Emily Abt has directed five features - four documentaries and one narrative. Her social issue, character driven films have premiered at Sundance and aired on networks such as Showtime, Starz and PBS. Known for taking on delicate subject matter with skill and diplomacy, Emily is equally passionate about narrative and documentary filmmaking with extensive experience in both as a writer, director and producer. Emily is also a seasoned documentary cinematographer and branded content director who has created films for clients such as 23andMe, Microsoft, Janssen, Pfizer and Oracle. Abt was a Brooklyn based filmmaker for 20 years who moved to the Bay Area in 2016 with her family when her husband became a professor at UC Berkeley. She is a member of New Day Films, Free the Bid, Film Fatales and the Collective of Documentary Women Cinematographers. Emily believes film is the most powerful communication tool of our time and loves to collaborate with fellow storytellers.

About Trevor R.