Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Mesquite, Texas, USA

Jared Christopher is a Dallas based writer, video journalist, editor and documentary filmmaker. He is the creator of the Emmy Nominated docuseries Texas 6 on Paramount +. He served as director and editor of the documentary series Titletown, TX which went on to win 3 regional Emmy's and 2 Edward R. Murrow awards. It was later picked up to air on Facebook Watch as part of their launch into OTT video content. His short doc for Gizmodo 'Last of the Iron Lungs' won Storyhunter's staff pick award of 2017. His previous clients include Politico, PGA Tour, the Newseum, McClatchy News, Food Network, the Weather Channel, Dallas Morning News, Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, AFP, Apostrophe Magazine and more. He's currently at work on a feature documentary that profiles Ray Price, one of country music's most treasured legends. Contact him at x Follow him on Twitter @JaredLChris and Instagram @JaredL.Christopher

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As a director, DP, steadicam operator, and FAA Part 107 licensed drone operator Ian Van Alan is experienced in both documentary filmmaking and branded content creation, having worked with many of the nation’s leading brands and broadcasters. In 2018 he founded Aristoi Media with the goal of advancing America’s best democratic and egalitarian ideals. Serving the core mission of improving our national conversation Aristoi Media strives to create the very finest in premium content while nurturing our shared sense of aspiration, responsibility, and togetherness. Ian’s most significant storytelling influences span literature, poetry, fashion, music, theater, and cinema. His guiding principles are integrity, humility, patience, and service.

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Director of Photography - Technical Director - Live broadcast show caller - post production editor - studio and field Producer - Broadcast ENG camera operator - Hardwire cameras - Long lens & Game Cams - Handhelds and remote network cams - Site surveyor - Steadicam and jibs - Consultant and production assistant. Fluent in English and Spanish Not a job to big or small. National and International Television Networks – Local and Network News affiliates and Organizations - Production Houses and Agencies Based in DFW, Texas - Global Services 24 years experience United states of America Passport One man band gear charged, packed and ready to travel & produce. HD Camera equipment , lighting gear, sound and support. Adobe Premiere Pro. Mobile editor - Wetransfer private account for FTP Safety 1st mentality, CDC compliant, ready to produce a high end product on a daily basis for any budget, locally or globally. LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancruzdp

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We are Shena and Shira Pridgett, freelance photographers/videographers based in Dallas. We turned our passion of capturing moments and stories into a career in 2018 and took the Digital Film and Video Arts class at the MediaTech Institute Dallas and graduated with a certificate the same year in December. We've worked with many remote and North Texas companies, large and small. Dallas Girl Gang, The Dallas Cotillion Club, CaterCow, R&R Naturals, PlantPop and many more! Our filming styles vary from stylistic to minimal and we can adapt to whatever our clients are looking for in the final product. We don’t see film and photography as just a way to put food on the table, it’s a creative outlook on the world. From feature length films to quick interviews, as long as the audience is captivated by what they’re seeing, we know we’ve done a great job. Please don't hesitate to contact us with anymore questions or if you'd like some links to more of our video work as well. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Corban is a Director of Photography with a wide range of experience spanning ten years in the entertainment industry. He has a BFA in Cinematic Arts Production with an emphasis in Cinematography from Azusa Pacific University. While living in Los Angeles, Corban worked for Alcon Entertainment and MTV, starting his film career working on various shorts, TV shows and music videos. In 2015, Corban was offered a position as a Video and Show Control Engineer at The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL to develop a brand-new nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light, at Disney's Animal Kingdom until 2017. From 2017-2020 Corban worked as an in-house film producer and director of photography for a production company while jump-starting his freelance career on the side. Corban recently relocated to Dallas, TX as a full time Director of Photography, Gaffer, and Camera Operator. Corban is ready to bring new stories to life and loves to take on new challenges.

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Jonathan Zizzo (b.1984) is an Editorial and Advertising Photographer, Commercial Director and Run and Gun Videographer based in Dallas, Texas. He has recently passed the FAA 107 exam and is now a certified drone pilot and can fly anywhere you'd like. He enjoys collaborating with others and feels like the best work is created as a team. Often times his productions require a village and travels frequently for various types of commercial projects. In his spare time he enjoys riding BMX, cycling and traveling to new places learning about the world around him. Clients include National publications and Advertising agencies near and far. For editorial assignments and estimates, please contact him directly. Email: x Telephone: x EDITORIAL CLIENTS Entertainment Weekly Slam Magazine INC Magazine Success Magazine Southwest The Magazine The Wall Street Journal D Magazine New York Times Guerro Howe Bleacher Report Barcroft media Urban Daddy Dallas Morning News Time Magazine Town & country Narratively Vice Media Modern Luxury Getty Images Texas Monthly Buzzfeed ESPN American Way Arts + Culture ADVERTISING AGENCIES Richards Group Johnson & Sekin Hey Advertising Saatchi & Saatchi 70kft Infinite Agency Olgivy & Mather The Marketing Arm Bolin Marketing FireHouse Nike Communications Em Dash Commerce House Tractor Beam WheelHouse Commerce House

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My name is Brad Ruekberg and my company is Channel Three Productions. My work includes broadcast TV spots and shows, Fortune 500 corporate, web publications and government. I have won 25 Telly Awards for my work. I have various camera and lighting packages and work in a variety of formats. I can offer an unobtrusive small-footprint filming on location or can create a unique setting in a studio environment. I can become a seamless member of your team or bring my own crew and direct the entire production from start to finish. I work as a both a 1-man band and as director over a large team. I am an experienced writer and producer, with a working knowledge of Spanish. I have conducted market research, doing the entire recruiting, interviewing and filming. I am also an accomplished standup comedian and a certified deputy voter registrar. I look forward to meeting you!

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Martin Lisius is a Texas-based producer, director and cinematographer. He is founder of Prairie Pictures, Inc. and StormStock. Martin is a member of the Royal Photographic Society and FOCAL International. He and his company Prairie Pictures are veteran members of the Dallas Producers Association. Awards: 2020 International Innovation Film Festival - Best Cinematography, Los Angeles Independent Film Festival - Best Experimental/Travel/Time-Lapse Short, 2019 Woodbury Film Festival - Best Short Experimental Film. 4 CableACE Awards (Producer/Director), 12 Telly Awards (Producer/Director). Available Gear: Sony PXW-FS7 HD/4K shooting package, DJI Inspire 2 X7 Super 35mm drone, 3-axis motion control, RED KOMODO 6K, 4K editing system, FAA licensed.

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I worked as a producer/editor/videographer for the PBS/NPR station (KERA) in North Texas for 13 years. During that time I've filled the roles of producer, director, editor, and shooter on various types of projects. Styles of past work include multi-cam music performance video production, arts/culture content, news, live tv and events, documentary, commercials, and advertising. I've received a national Edward R. Murrow award for excellence in video, three regional Murrow's in the same category over 3 consecutive years, and various other recognitions for my work. I now run my own production company, Great Dane Media, and work on all types of freelance projects. Please contact me for more examples of my work that might align with your project.

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I have 15 years experience in commercial, broadcast and corporate video production and pride myself in outstanding customer service, reliability, and creativity. I have also produced and directed broadcast television shows and feature films released worldwide. And am a award-winning screenwriter with produced credits. Some of my corporate clients include BCBG Max Azria, Guess, Princess Cruises, Amgen, Petmate, BKM/Steelcase, MedSynergies, Sona Med Spa, Bonnie Ruths, Aligned Energy, Sears, AIA, Bank of America, Clarion Hotels, Marriot, Hotel Bel Air, Beverly Hills Hotel, Biblezon, Noteboom Law Firm, Fittipaldi Exotic Driving, Aprima, Advicent, Premier 1 Emergency, among many others.

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My name is Curtis Smith. I am the former owner/ operator of a production company as well as a grip/gaffing rental company. I am currently freelancing in the Dallas Texas area. I have been servicing corporate and non profit businesses for the past 10 + years. I have been privileged to work with great clients such as Pottery Barn, American Pacific Mortgage, Go Girl Energy Drink, Coca-Cola, Dignity Health and many more nationally and regionally known brands. But at the end of the day I really don't care about the names, I am just happy to create content that hopefully changes the world. My goal is to produce content that has a purpose and in the end, will change someones life for the better.

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I am an avid videographer who has been making films since 2011. My first project was a short web series and from there I branched out into narrative filmmaking, commercial videography and production, wedding videography, and live streaming. As an independent filmmaker, I often find myself wearing many hats from pre- production through post production. My skills and experience includes directing, cinematography, editing, storyboarding, color grading and basic mixing and mastering of audio. I have also created simple animations and title sequences.

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Aashish Shrestha is a Kathmandu, Nepal native. He began his career as a secondary school teacher in the math and science fields before transitioning into the film industry. He has worked on several international documentary projects across Asia in the capacity of a line producer, translator, assistant producer, and associate producer. Aashish has also served in the role of photographer for several of the documentary projects he has worked on. He brings extensive experience Nepali culture and people.

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Sunny Perera is an independent Director and Cinematographer based out of Dallas, TX. A renegade engineering student turned storyteller. Sunny founded TAMARIND, a collective built by diverse filmmakers with the primary goal of telling new stories from new perspectives. “Stories that we did not see growing up on screens. Stories that reflected our own experiences and shaped who we are today while also being more connectable to the world outside our borders. Stories that had heart, honesty and reason.”

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Photojournalist with over 15 years experience as a producer/director/camera/editor for local PBS affiliate and news agencies. Final Cut Pro X Certified editor and Telly, and APME award winner. I have been responsible for producing a handful of broadcast programs for the past 12 years. Working as a stringer for multiple news organizations I seek out unique stories in my area from the confirmation of Vanessa Guillen's remains, tornados in Canton, to The Society of Creative Anachronism.

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Kimani Oletu is a cinematographer and Emmy-nominated editor based in Dallas, TX. His experience ranges from non-fiction television and documentaries to branded production and film. He has a wide range of experience working with both small-scale businesses and large media companies all across the country. Most recently, he had the opportunity to connect and work with brands such as NPR and Spectrum. Currently, he is a member of the Video Consortium.

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I have produced content for clients all over the United States. I am a hard-working, fun, and creative professionals totaling 21 years of experience. I am very passionate about video production, photography, and all forms of digital media. I used professional cinematic techniques and equipment such as the Alex Mini, RED, Sony, Panasonic & Canon cameras. I am able to do whatever it takes to meet the demands of my client and their project needs.

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6+ years of production experience specializing in branded documentaries working with Vice, Redbull, Business Insider, BBC. I have a ton of experience creating viral content for social media and understand how to produce for a compelling narrative. I work well leading small teams, but can also produce as a one-man-band.

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Royal Day is a full time freelance videographer and editor. He has over 10yrs of professional filmmaking experience. He attended the New York Film Academy studying filmmaking. He has lived oversees doing humanitarian film work. His drive to make the story be the top priority, separates him from other professionals.

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I am a multi-media journalist and have had my fair share of adventures. I have been fortunate to cover a variety of news topics ranging from health to environment to finance in the U.S. and the Middle East. I love being a wallflower, melt into the background, documenting everything I see/hear. I am fluent in Farsi and comfortable understanding Arabic and Spanish.

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