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I am a composer, performer, producer and recording artist residing in the Washington, DC area, and a part-time product trainer for Casio Music Gear. I've scored documentaries for Voice of America, including "Boko Haram: Journey from Evil", narrated by Award-winning British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo. "Boko Haram" won first prize at the New York Festivals World’s Best TV & Films ceremony at NAB 2018 in the "international documentary" category. Another documentary I scored for VOA, "A Single Step: Journeys of Women Leaders", featuring academy award-winning actress Sally Field, won a finalist certificate in the Biography/Profiles at the 2016 New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards, and the VOA doc "AIDS: Living in the Shadows", featuring Sir Elton John, won the Silver World Medal Award at the #NYFTVFilmAwards in 2015. I have been nominated for "best score/short film" at the Liberty University Cinematic Arts Student Showcase 2017 for Becky M. Barker's World War I drama "We Are the Dead", and for Best Score Short Film at the 2012 Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema for the science fiction drama “The Cosmonaut”, and for best score at the Machinima Festival 2006 in NYC for the EA Gameplay Trailer for “Battlefield 2142". I scored two documentaries featured at the 2013 Justice Conference Film Festival, Suzanne Taylor Glover's "The Road We Know" (from Citygate Films), and the CIY production, "Becoming Sons and Daughters" (I was 1 of 3 composers on this film, which also was the winner of "Best U.S. Documentary" at the 2012 San Diego Christian Film Festival). I've scored the trailer for "The Ville" for Zynga, music packages for VOA’s Persian News Network and Africa News Network, Telly Award-winning shorts for PCM Animation Studios and Citygate Films, and ID tags for the United Football League. One of my projects, “The Story of Ian & Larissa” (produced by Citygate Films for Desiring God) has had over one million views on Vimeo. You can listen to my music on my Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/roho

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I am a filmmaker and visual journalist with over 10 years of experience writing, directing, producing, and editing impactful documentary films. As en editor, the pacing and structure of my edits are directed by emotion. I have experience in documentary sound design and basic color correction. As a director, I bring a unique creative eye to my projects, incorporating stop motion animation, puppetry, diorama builds and work with actors, into much of my journalism for The Washington Post. Creating a safe and supportive space for those featured in my stories is a top priority. I am passionate about portraying people's many layers with sensitivity and nuance. I earned a Pulitzer prize and the Ben Bradlee Award for Courage in journalism for my contributions to The Washington Post’s coverage of the January 6th insurrection. I am a Digiday winner and two-time Webby Honoree for multiple documentary series.

• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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Baltimore native Brandon Woody was referred to as an artist on the rise in the region by the Baltimore Sun in 2015 at the age of 17. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band, Upendo, curating projects for major museums, collaborating with international brands and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection and celebrating community. Woody started his own band, UPENDO in 2015. Since then, the group has gone on to perform internationally with regular concerts across the east coast. Notable performances from the band include their 2019 performance at the Harlem Stage, 2021 performance at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore’s 2022 Vegan SoulFest, the 2022 closing of Baltimore’s Lexington Market, and their 2022 residency at the University of Maryland. Upendo’s concert experiences are comprised of original music composed by Woody and fellow Upendo collaborator, Troy Long. Woody has also had the privilege of performing alongside artists such as Stefon Harris, Tarus Mateen, Tim Green, Theljon Allen, Sean Jones, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Solange, Craig Alston, Terri-Lyne Carrington, Quincy Phillips, Benny Maupin, Jon Faddis and Danilo Perez, who have all greatly influenced his artistry and musical taste. Woody’s career as a composer and recording artist has granted him the opportunity to score films such as Unwavering: The Power of Black innovation, The Unveiling of God, Keep What You Sow, Aliferous, Paint it Black Baltimore and Three Blind Mice. Woody has also produced and arranged horns for Emma Vie, Sudan Archives, Tye Tribet, Miranda Curtis, Kevin Sinatra and Klein. This work garnered the attention of international brands which lead to his collaborations with Calvin Klein (One Future), Saucony, Vogue Italy, Nike, Reebok X Eames, Union Los Angeles, High Snobiety X Newport Jazz Festival, Somewhere DC. Brandon has also curated projects with the Baltimore Museum of Art, Walters Art Museum, Reginald F Lewis Museum, August Wilson Center, MOMA PS1. Woody also had the opportunity of casting musicians and acting as a band leader in an upcoming Apple TV series, Lady in the Lake to be released in the fall of 2023. In 2021, Woody was named a Bach/Conn endorsed Artist and was named the Best musician to watch by the Baltimore Magazine in 2022. Brandon’s other accolades include the 2021 Best Musician of the Year Award by the Baltimore Crown Awards, 2020 Emerging Voice Award by the Festival of New Trumpet and articles by the Baltimore Banner, Baltimore Sun, True Laurels, BmoreArt, Makers of the USA, Paper Magazine and Schone Magazine. Woody also works to share his knowledge and love for music with those who want to learn. In his spare time, Woody private lessons and masterclass and has taught for institutions such as the Peabody Preparatory, University of Maryland, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Accent Pontiac and public schools such as Cecil Elementary, A Philip Randolph High School, Temple X Schools, and Highlandtown Elementary #215.

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I've been deeply involved in broadcast television, cinematic films, documentaries, emerging media, reality television, political campaigns and podcasts everyday for many years. I am primarily a post production mixer, however I have a very strong secondary interest in capturing quality sound for any production because I know what I want to hear in the mix suite! My field kit is ready to go at all times and I've worked with talented Directors, Producers and DP's that respect and appreciate capturing audio properly. Please reach out to talk over your project and request a link for examples. SEARCHABLE KEYWORDS post production, audio, field audio, pro tools, surround, sound editor, sound mixer, 5.1

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Ari is an award-winning storyteller. He uses his extensive experience as a video editor, audio designer, director of photography, writer, storyboard artist, motion graphics artist, and composer in producing audio and visual assets for a wide variety projects, including promotional spots for major governmental agencies, two feature films and an animated tv series pitch. Ari’s expertise in audio and video production includes all the associated gear, tools, and software for storyboarding and animatics (examples upon request), 2-D animation, motion graphics, green screen, VFX, compositing, virtual reality/360 production, music production/composition, audio design, voice casting and direction, photography, and lighting.

• Senior Editor
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• Supervised video production for multiple web series averaging 50k+ views • Video Editor for National Geographic, USA Today, Teach for America, Smithsonian • Supervised repackaging of digital series content for Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube • Producer for fundraising materials that have fostered millions in donations • Extensive background with nonprofits • Three years producing content for permanent exhibits

• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Content Strategist

I tend to work on commercial level production jobs that end up on TV. I'm capable of directing large commercial shoots, editing in high stress / fast turnaround environments, full post production work flow, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pro Tools, Photoshop, and music composition. I have a love for music and have began to explore this trail more professionally by reaching out with unique ideas.

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I have 15+ years experience as a location sound recordist, sound designer, and composer. These days I work frequently on podcasts, documentaries, indie films, and digital branded promos. Longtime clients include New York City Ballet and A+E Networks. I’ve also worked for past clients such as Refinery29, Google, Viceland, AllianceBerstein, Hyatt, and many others.

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• Production Assistant

Wahid A. Dawar is a communicator and video journalist with years of hands-on involvement in video editing, 2D graphic animation, writing, producing, and hosting political shows, news bulletins, and entertainment TV and Radio content with 10+ years of media pre-production, production, and post-production experience.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Translator
• Sound Designer
• Storyboard Artist
• Reporter / Journalist

I am a full-service production agency in the Washington DC area. My specialty is in post-production services such as editing, motion graphics, animation and visual effects. I have 15 years of professional experience and my clients are typically broadcast networks and fortune 500 companies.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
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I am Baltimore/DC based shooter and audio engineer. I cover mostly live events and am well versed in run-and-gun-style shooting and audio. I also write, direct and produce narrative and documentary videos.

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Crescendo Studios is a community-based music space, recording studio, and event venue. We aim to be a center for all creative arts in the Northern Virginia area. The only requirement is Passion!

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• Full-Service Live Production
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Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Camera Op, Editor + Visual story teller.

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Thor is a self-taught photographer, filmmaker, and participatory video and photography facilitator. Thor has worked in the American continent and Africa in projects where community needs are at the core. His experience spans from community conservation in the Gulf of California and Baja to using media for water conservation in the Pantanal. For over a decade, he’s been using video and photography to tell stories that matter. His work has allowed him to travel throughout Mexico, Central America, and over 20 countries in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North and South America. Filming, photographing, and facilitating participatory media projects and experiences for WWF, Mares Mexicanos, CONANP, InsightShare, etc. Thor has devoted much of his career to supporting media initiatives in rural, urban, and indigenous communities in their quest for self-determination, autonomous narratives, and a better future for their territories and the environment. He has also published scientific articles on seabirds and coauthored books about ethnobiology, environmental history, waterbirds, and marine ecology.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer

Kokayi is a Grammy nominated artist and producer whose career began at a small club in D.C.; fueled by his dad's vinyl collection and a love for hip hop and go-go music. His recent work as a vocalist can be found on Goldlink's "At What Cost", Jazz harmonist Gregoire Maret's "Wanted' and Afro -Cuban pianist Omar Sosa's "Ile". As a producer and composer Kokayi has crafted sounds for "Kevin Hart's Laugh at my Pain", MTV's Rebel Music and Rebel Music -Joan Baez , in which he enlisted his penchant for blending hip hop, electronica, neo-classical, blues and folk to capture the essence of the visual. Kokayi continues to perform and tour as; a soloist under Kokayi, with his Afropunk alum band the CZRS, as one third of the electrojazz outfit, Proverb Trio, with McArthur recipient Dafnis Prieto and David Bowie collaborator, Jason Lindner, as a vocalist with Rollin's Band member Melvin Gibbs' Elevated Entity, as well as continuing to work with his mentor Steve Coleman. As an educator he works as faculty at the School of Improvisational Music in NY, as a guest Collaborator with international arts program OneBeat and as a music emissary with the US State Department.

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-Specializing in travel and outdoor adventure videography -12 years of professional experience -Creative advertising background ______________________________ Robin grew up with a camera in his hand. Grade school skate videos evolved into documenting rock climbing and mountain biking trips throughout college. At the core of who Robin is, is his unbridled excitement for adventure and his passion to share it with others. Robin began to turn this passion into a career while earning his creative advertising degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since then, he has worked throughout a variety of industries with businesses of all sizes to identify and execute their unique video needs and visions.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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Sarah Nelson is an award winning independent filmmaker. She is a Director and Editor at Constant Movement Cinema. She completed and received a B.A. in Philosophy from Salisbury University in 2005 and an M.A. in Film and Video from American University in 2013. Previously she worked for National Geographic Channel as an Associate Producer before setting out on her own to become a freelance filmmaker. She currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband Thomas Huggins, who she frequently collaborates with, as he is the Director of Photography on many of their projects. She has a passion for telling authentic, raw stories in any format be it narrative, documentary, commercial, etc…it doesn’t matter the medium it only matters the story.

• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Corporate Videographer
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• Colorist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
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• Fashion Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
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Washington, DC comprehensive video production and photography facility. Compass media TV is Washington DC based Video production facility with the state of the art video production technology, studio and rooftop space open to the capitol hill building as a background. We offer the following services in Washington: Single and multiple camera video production with or without the Green screen and DTL studio positions News, Film, documentary and professional video Production, editing and ENG services Live stream for all events through TVU platform and many more. The core of our business is satisfaction of clients: For Further information and booking please contact me on the following: Bookings: +1-x E-mail: x x www.c-media.tv

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Sound Designer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Content Strategist
• Senior Editor
• On-Air Reporter / Host

I specialize in producing high-performance videos at scale and support areas in editing and motion design. My experience heightens acquisition and brand awareness. Pre-production capabilities include ideation, conception, scripting, and storyboarding geared across diverse platforms. As a junior writer and stylistic editor, I approach my work from creative and editorial standpoints while leveraging Google and MOZ Analytics to refine and optimize content. I've worked with companies like Uber Health, Zumba, Strong Nation, Trovata AI Banking, Icertis, the Heritage Foundation, and more. I produce a customized approach to every project.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Digital Content Creator
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Video Editor - Documentary