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Kevin McKinney is an Emmy award winning cinematographer, A festival award winning filmmaker and a proud father. He has been in the film industry for 20 years working on countless commercials, television series, web series, studio films, and independent films. His lighting has been featured in American Cinematographer magazine and his inventive rigging on "Shitty Rigs". McKinney began his work in documentary film while attending The University of Kansas, and continues to produce and shoot films, including the award-winning feature film, Corporate.FM, which follows the self destruction of the American radio industry.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP

Over the past 20 years, I have a flawless track record producing, directing and editing content with world class creative agencies, television and film production companies and Fortune 500 companies which include Yahoo! News, People TV, NBC Universal, Travelocity, Real Time with Bill Maher,  Getty Film, Oracle, Organic, WAG Entertainment, MAK Pictures, 60 Minutes, Harvest Creative, Hint and Thrillist. In 2022, Jon directed and edited the feature documentary, Class of COVID- 19 which recently won the 2022 International Black Film Festival- Nashville Best Long Documentary, Kansas City Film Fest International Audience Choice Award for Documentary Feature and the Silver Remi Award at WorldFest- Houston International Film Festival. The documentary also screened at the Portland Film Festival and the Twin Cities Film Festival. In 2018, Jon directed, produced and edited the award-winning feature documentary film, Uncommon Allies. Uncommon Allies is currently on Amazon Prime, Apple, TV, Roku TV and VUDU. Over the past several years, Jon collaborated with Oscar and Emmy award winning filmmakers on many independent projects.  He was a producer and DP on the feature documentary film, Beyond Laughter and Tears, released in March of 2016 directed by Oscar award winner Doug Blush.  Jon's past experience includes working as a director, producer, DP and editor at Yahoo!.  Jon played a hands-on, key role in establishing Yahoo! as a forerunner in original online video productions.  This was Yahoo’s first step into original TV style series (webisodes) productions.  He directed, edited and produced 5 original webisode series while at Yahoo! focusing on topics such as travel, lifestyle, subcultures, music, news, and politics.  He's worked with TV hosts Bill Maher, Charlie Rose and Richard Bangs.  Jon's last project at Yahoo! was creating a video profile of the President of the United States in the White House Roosevelt Room.  It was the first time in history a sitting president conducted an interview solely for the internet.  This project was a tremendous success and received international attention and millions of video streams. In 1998, Jon was a video producer for the world’s first e-commerce website with broadcast film footage.  The company was acquired by Getty Film in 2000.  He has also produced, directed and edited several short films.  

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director

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.

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

I have a degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State but I fell in love with the camera my second year of college. After picking it up for the first time 6 years ago, and bringing it with me almost everywhere since; I've been putting down the camera more to be a Stills Assistant to train and learn under the local Commercial Shooters My ADHD brain has allowed me to learn and explore many artistic avenues throughout my life such as designing custom typography, filming and photographing skateboarding, playing drums in a punk band, and DIYing the majority of the things I own. Having this heavy multimedia background allows me to offer unique solutions and abstract ideas, not only in conception but through theoretical and tangible execution.

• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Production Assistant

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.

• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am Travis Hampton. I am a filmmaker out of Kansas City Missouri who specializes in Camera operation and Cinematography. I have also worked in other positions such as Grip/Gaff, on set sound, and as a production assistant. Some of my recent work includes sound for “Lost and Alone” (IX Film Productions), Camera for “The Fountain City Smoketacular” (IX Film X The Bird Comedy Theatre), and as an actor for “Trust Me” (Warehouse Ensemble). I am very flexible and interested in all positions in production.

• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Camera Talent
• Grip

Hi! My name is Em Kennedy (They/Them) and I am a Production Coordinator working in the Kansas City Area I have experience working in commercials, reality, documentary, and Indie Narratives. I'm organized, self-motivated, and friendly. Love taking care or crew and talent.

• Production Assistant
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer

Graduate from the University of Kansas, Jacob has worked for 4 years in Kansas City MO and the surrounding areas. His jobs have included work as an editor, camera operator, DP, grip, assistant camera, and videographer.

• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Hi! My name is Isaiah Amos, I live in Kansas City MO, and I’m 19 years old! I’m a people oriented person, and I love meeting new faces. I work well with others and I love making videos sound as good as they look.

• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant

Hi! My name is Tabitha, but you can call me Tabs. I've had past experience in production, post- production and my current favorite- being a PA! I'm extremely team driven and an outstanding problem solver.

• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Graphic Designer

Hi, my name is Cadet Fowler. I'm a skilled and passionate crew member who loves to help great creative teams create groundbreaking content.

• Gaffer
• Grip
• Commercial DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Assistant

• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Music Composer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial

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

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

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Kansas City Area video producer and post production editor and motion graphics.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Senior Editor
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer

Videographer/Editor/Production Assistant based in Kansas City.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

I’m eager to get on set and show how hard I work!

• Production Assistant
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Grip

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Assistant