Discover Top Documentary DPs in Lakeland, Florida, USA

I'm Bima, a filmmaker heading up a full service production company based in Florida. We've worked with local as well as international brands on large and small scale projects. Clients include: Durex, Nestlé, Casio, Henkel, GlaxoSmithKline, Bloomberg, FIFA, CNN, Amazon Prime, NBC, 60 Seconds Docs, The Weather Channel, New York Post, Business Insider, Now This, Thrillist, among others. Our services can include some or all of the following: • Discovery • Pre-production, production, and post-production • Equipment • All necessary crew • Royalty free song licenses • Animation • SFX and motion graphics if needed We work with RED/Alexa/Canon/Sony/Black Magic cameras and all projects can be delivered in multiple formats. Take a look at our showreel for a taste of our recent work.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Gaffer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Fixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Product Photographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Translator
• Production Assistant

I am a professor of Communication and Video Production and I enjoy working on journalism and documentary projects in addition to my teaching career. I have a Master of Fine Arts degree in documentary film, as well as having worked as a news videojournalist for a tv news station in Tucson, Az. I have excellent video production and editing skills, and I have storytelling experience in a variety of types and delivery platforms. As you will see in my samples, I am interested in telling stories about social justice and the environment. My previous work has taken me to Haiti, Colombia, Florida, and North Carolina, and I hope to have the opportunity to continue travelling the world to find great stories.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary

Octavian Cantilli (b. 1979) is a photographer born in Romania but raised in Florida. He holds a BS in Photojournalism from the University Of Florida. Commercial clients include Universal Orlando Resort, Coca Cola, Darden, Wyndham Destinations, Youfit Gyms, The Weather Channel, Chase Bank, and The Ritz Carlton. Editorial clients include Sports Illustrated, Southern Poverty Law Center, Thomson Reuters, Humane Society of America, and the AARP. Cantilli currently lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife, four kids, and three whippet pups while accepting both editorial and advertising photo and video commissions about the people, places and things on this wonderful planet.

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

Andrea Desky is an award-winning filmmaker with over a decade of production experience shooting and editing. Her work centers on documentary and brand narrative through a storytelling lens. She is a visual journalist with a passion for creating content for social good. Andrea brings a wealth of experience as both a video producer and project manager. She is a highly effective and professional team leader and communicator.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

I am a South Florida commercial and editorial photographer. For the past 23 years my sincere passion for all that encompasses photography and videography, from beautiful lighting to genuine faces has taken me to some unique and mesmerizing places throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and South America. It has allowed me to give a voice to the voiceless, capture and document key moment in history, and evoke emotions through my camera lens.   I have the honor to say that my work has been recognized by members within the art of film, journalism, and photography such as The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmy) and The Pulitzer Prize.  My expertise revolves around still photography, video shooting, and editing. My diverse portfolio spans in all categories such as news and events, portraits, food and dining, lifestyle, sports, and travel. I also specialize in corporate events and assignments including professional head shots as well as private events and portrait photography.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Designer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Field Producer
• Event Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a Multimedia Journalist with a passion for storytelling. The key topics that I work on are of social justice issues, culture, politics and technology. I enjoy video and documentary production. For the last five years, I have been working as Media Production Unit Coordinator in the University of the Sacred Heart, in Puerto Rico. With my team, we have accomplished many goals in: news coverage, photography, video production, social media and the implementation of the Intitution’s news web page. I am also a Multimedia Journalist educator. I have been teaching different journalism courses since 2013 in the same University. I have a Master’s Degree in Journalism (2009) from the University of Barcelona, and a Master’s Degree in Creative Documentary (2010) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, in Spain. I graduated with honors from the University of the Sacred Heart (2008) where I attained a Bachelors Degree in Journalism with a Minor Concentration in Telecommunications.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a Storyteller with 20 plus years experience shooting, editing and producing countless productions for broadcast and commercial projects. I love adding 2D, 3D animation and design to take the story to the next level. I have a strong background Editing in Premiere Pro, Resolve and Avid. I can absolutely take a project from beginning to end as an individual or work collaborative with the creative team to produce high quality original content. I have a great eye for detail and keeping projects very organized. As an experienced remote worker, I pride myself with keeping projects on brand and on-time. I am a pro at providing solutions for problem solving and good communication. My passion is to create videos and animations that inspire and enlighten through good storytelling and beautiful craftsmanship. You can see my work and Demo Reel on my website: https://wonderrealmcreative.com Please let me know if you have any questions about my work or experience. I would love the opportunity to build a productive and prosperous relationship with you and your creative team. Warm regards, John Olson

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer

Memorable stories are unfolding everywhere, and you can count on me to turn them into content your audience will love. Here’s the thing ... creating stunning, imaginative stories that fascinate and entice your audiences’ senses, while grappling with their emotions is a skill. And I have a knack for it. As a content creator and cinematographer who graduated with an Honors BA in Mass Communication, focusing on Digital Broadcast Production, I know just what to look for from an aesthetic and content creation point of view to bring stories off the storyboard and into life. As a Full Sail graduate with an MFA in Film Production, I understand what goes on behind the scenes of film productions and what it takes to make a film successful. And as a media specialist with filmology knowledge, I'm called on by professionals and business owners to design eye-catching print, web, and social deliverables for successful marketing campaigns. With professional proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Affinity Designer, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite, the tools your company likely uses to create unforgettable stories are already a part of my arsenal. Armed with tenacity, quick wit, and a knack for learning quickly and putting in more than what’s on the job description, creative agencies and companies can rely on me to help tell visual stories that make deep emotional connections with their audiences. So, if you’re looking for the next up-and-coming videographer, video and photo editor, or content marketer, you’re in the right place. Let’s chat about how I can help create compelling visual storytelling for your brand:

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Digital Content Creator

I'm Abigail (A.W) Geiger, a freelance journalist and correspondent currently focused on Florida. I regularly work in reporting and writing; photojournalism, data visualization and other types of visual journalism; and editing. A journalist by trade and training, I have about nine years of professional experience in local, online, national and international news as well as other journalistic environments. My work has been published in a variety of publications, including The New York Times; syndicated periodically; and cited by news, government, nonprofit and academic organizations. Prior to freelancing, I held staff roles at The New Humanitarian, Pew Research Center, the York Daily Record, among others. I hold degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Missouri. My wide-ranging skill set includes but is not limited to reporting, writing, editing, data journalism, photojournalism, visual journalism and digital journalism. I work quickly and efficiently, especially when on deadline. I work best in traditional print or text-based news environments, in newsrooms and in the field. I am a naturally collaborative, constructive and forward-thinking team player. I am currently based out of Orlando.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Copy Editor
• Portrait Photographer
• Senior Editor

I am an award-winning multimedia journalist and producer. I have worked throughout Latin America, speak fluent Spanish and am a former Fulbright scholar in Ecuador. I love telling stories whether it's with words, pictures or video. I am available to shoot anything from news assignments and profiles to features and short documentaries. I am a problem solver and work well with people. My storytelling tools include a Panasonic G9 4k video camera, a DJI Osmo, a DJI Mavic drone, a Canon HF G50 and a Hero7 Go Pro; Sennheiser wireless mics, a Deity shotgun mic, Fotodiox lights and other gear. I have a strong journalism background. I headed Dallas Morning News bureaus in Mexico and Cuba from 1994 to 2005. I investigated corruption and organized crime in Mexico and along the U.S.-Mexico border, and covered the fighting in Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks. I've been awarded four Pulitzer Center travel grants - three for work in Cuba, one for a project in Bolivia. I travel to Cuba regularly. In 2015 and 2016, I assisted NBC’s Nightly News, led by Lester Holt, with its coverage in Cuba. I also produce videos for businesses and non-profit organizations, including Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

JAMES RAYNER (BORN APRIL 1ST, 1988) IS A BRITISH DIRECTOR / PRODUCER BASED OUT OF ORLANDO FLORIDA. At the age of 19, James entered into the creative world of filmmaking through web based company ‘Home on film’. There he learned the basic fundamentals of filmmaking and started to create short films. James went on to work in Los Angeles as a cinematographer on the award winning mid-length film, 'A Night At Robert McAlisters', which further developed into award winning feature film ‘The Paddy Lincoln Gang’, sculpting his craft as well as building his knowledge of the industry as a producer. Since then he has worked on multiple award winning short and feature films internationally, and has also directed and produced many commercials, working alongside recognized global brands such as Scholastic / Lombardi Honors / Motul / Tavistock Group. He has collaborated with actors and artists such as award winning actor Dean Jagger (Warrior, CineMax), Amy Argle ( Frank & Lola 2016), Phillip Mullings Jr (American Soul, BET Network), Tyla Yaweh and many more. James continues to fulfill his passion of working alongside likeminded individuals to create powerful emotive stories that impact and inspire others.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director

David Allen is a cinematographer and DP based in Tokyo, Japan. Since he was 14 years old, David had a love for production and creating films. He grew up shooting skateboarding and after high school attended Ryerson University's School of Media, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 2012. Upon graduation, David began working freelance in film. David loves to travel and in 2014 he decided to move to Tokyo for a new experience and to further his career. In the 5 years since he moved, David has refined his style and began working as a DP on documentaries, commercials, music videos, and short films. Recent productions include shoots for Google, iichiko, Netflix, and National Geographic, as well as several independent productions. David is currently available for freelance work in Japan and worldwide.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary

Film and television producer with a demonstrated history of working in the field, studio and the newsroom, with experience in the Middle East, Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. Natively bilingual in Arabic and English, comfortable working behind the camera and in front of it when needed, as well as the edit room. Experience working with international teams, managing crews, writing grants and booking travel. Strong researcher, writer and editor. Extensive experience working on sensitive stories, and finding and casting strong candidates for character-driven films. Adaptable, positive and focused. Graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, with a specialization in documentary filmmaking. Hiba Dlewati is a bilingual video journalist and producer with a focus on migration and its intersections, currently based in Istanbul.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Jeremiah Baumbach is Central Florida based cinematographer who has has been creating award winning content since 1999. With a 3 ton lighting and grip package, he owns & operates a handful of camera packages (Sony FS7 Mark ii / Blackmagic 6K Cinema) that can meet the needs of various producers & productions. He is experienced in on-location corporate interviews, commercials, documentaries, travel promo, feature films and short narrative. He is available for projects in Orlando, Daytona, Jacksonville, Tampa, Sarasota, West Palm, Ocala, and Gainesville. He is a three-time Emmy nominated director of photography. Screen his demo reel below to get an idea of the variety of digital media styles he can achieve for you.

• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production

Oluwaseyi Thomas, born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, is a talented director of photography based in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree in film and a master's degree in the entertainment business. His versatile portfolio spans a wide range of genres, including commercials, narrative films, and documentary-style productions. Regardless of the medium, Oluwaseyi always keeps the story at the forefront of his cinematography. In his career, Oluwaseyi has collaborated with acclaimed directors, producers, and fellow creatives, earning him a reputation as a skilled and reliable professional. With a passion for storytelling and a global perspective, Oluwaseyi aims to continue to leave a positive impact on the film industry.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Film and television producer with a demonstrated history of working in the field, studio and the newsroom, with experience in the Middle East, Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. Natively bilingual in Arabic and English, comfortable working behind the camera and in front of it when needed, as well as the edit room. Experience working with international teams, managing crews, writing grants and booking travel. Strong researcher, writer and editor. Extensive experience working on sensitive stories, and finding and casting strong candidates for character-driven films. Adaptable, positive and focused. Graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, with a specialization in documentary filmmaking.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Fixer

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashley Stokes has had a love for filmmaking from a young age. After studying in Pittsburgh, she graduated from Point Park University with a concentration in cinematography and minor in psychology. Now located in St Petersburg, Florida. Her wide array of skills on set allows her to be a helping hand for any department; as well as the ability to create multiple forms of content such as documentaries, narrative films, and commercials. Her most recent work as director of photography for a TV series, brings music performances to Allegheny County's residents in the midst of the pandemic. Ashley has been articulating the language of cinema for the entirety of her professional life. She continues to cultivate and learn her craft with every project.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer

In the biz since 1996, Al Marinelli is a production vet with experience in all forms of production. After being the DP of a documentary company and honing his storytelling and interview skills, Al moved on to shoot some indy films and then jumped into reality, making the rounds thru the networks. During this process he founded Red Five Productions and continued to branch out further in the production world. Interviews / Docs / Commercials / Music Videos / Scripted / Reality, whatever you need, this award winning DP can make it happen. Good attitude, loves production, plenty of gear and contacts to make your project shine. DAY RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE GEAR.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Owner/operator. Shooter/editor. Versatile. I take direction or initiative based on your needs. My goal is to make sure the producer, director and client get everything they need. My work has aired on ABC, NBC, PBS, VERSUS, and NBC Sports, various local stations and countless company websites. Competent in news, corporate and commercial video situations! Comfortable with DSLR and traditional camcorders, and experienced in both video and photography. Steadicam and aerial video/photo services.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am the middle of three generations of Hellenic film makers, my father Paris before me and my daughter Gina after me. Whether aerial , aquatic, or terrestrial, rigging to get that shot to tell the story its what we do. It's in our blood. My skill set includes, videography, editing, audio recording, VFX, animation, Scuba, and UAVs (drones). I have two degrees in media production and animation, and have taught audio recording at AIFL, and animation at IADT. I serve in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary as Public Affairs Specialist, and as crew for Search & Rescue missions.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Mixer
• Podcast Producer