About Armando G.

Visual journalist (photo and video) currently based in Washington, DC specializing in documentary and editorial visuals whose work has been published on CNN, NBC News, AJ+ (Al-Jazeera), Fusion, NPR, and other news outlets in addition to working corporate clients such as the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The Human Rights Campaign, Starbucks, People Magazine, etc. Armando finished his tenure as a communications fellow in 2014 at the United Nations University for Peace where he also worked as their official photographer/videographer documenting the different dignitaries and events occurring at the University. He also received a Master's in Media, Peace and Conflict studies from the aforementioned institution and holds a Bachelor's in Political Science. Armando's work has been exhibited in California and Washington, DC where he received 'Best in show' during the 'Exposed DC' exhibit at the Longview Gallery. He's also a proud alumni of the Eddie Adams Workshop XXIX. For more on his work visit: www.okaybokeh.com

About Michael P.

I am a cinematic storyteller. My gear, passion, and vision make me the perfect candidates to take on almost any project. I am obsessed with making things look and feel beautiful. I shoot with RED cinema camera’s- a huge step up from DSLR’s, and work with a multifaceted production team. I love incorporating time lapses, super slow motion, and motion graphics into my films.

About Alexis D.

I am a freelance camera operator/videographer based in the Norfolk, Virginia area. I am a hardworking team player that’s willing to step into any role required. I am passionate about visual storytelling and strive to work with other like-minded creatives. I have recently relocated from Atlanta and before that Cape Town, South Africa, where I freelanced in video production for 10 years. I am a Documentary style shooter with my own kit, able to travel as a "one man band" or be a valued member of your crew.

About Amitabh J.

Amitabh Joshi is an award winning director and cinematographer. Amitabh has directed and developed a visual style for a wide array of films, branded content, and series. His instinct for story and cinematic style have placed Amitabh in high demand for productions both in Nepal and The USA. Amitabh lives in Nepal, and is fluent in Nepali and English. He has an extensive knowledge and cultural background to work in South Asia. Amitabh was awarded the Princess Grace JustFilms grant in 2012, The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation grant in 2013, and Center for Asian American Media Documentary Fund in 2014. Amitabh has worked as a cinematographer for Art21, Positive Exposure, and numerous documentaries.

About Mark P.

For the past 15 years I've worked as a producer and creative strategist in the fields of social enterprise, science, technology, and international development. I've produced countless short-form miscellaneous and promotional videos for a variety of individuals and organizations and have had films screened in festivals around the world. To date, I've held screenings at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Puerto Rico International Film Festival, and the Culture Unplugged Online Film festival. In my spare time, I'm a social media consultant specializing in campaign strategy and analytics as well as an adventure photographer/filmmaker specializing in rock-climbing, ice-climbing, and motorcycle sport.

About Timothy W.

Timothy Wolfer is a journalist and filmmaker. For over a decade he has been working on stories of humanitarian aid and migration. His work has taken him to 40+ countries; places like South Sudan to tell stories of the conflict, Bangladesh to cover stories of the Rohingya fleeing Myanmar, Cuba as the country first opened to U.S. humanitarian assistance, and Haiti days after the 2010 earthquake. His latest film The Right Girls follows a group of transgender women headed to the U.S. Border with the 2018 Large Migrant Caravan. This film was distributed on Amazon, iTunes and Google Play. He has also produced numerous, short docs for PBS stations, winning him a regional Emmy. Wolfer was also present on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th filming as a mob breached the building and the footage, he shot there was featured by the New York Times. His gear includes, FX9, FS7 A7R3, as well as audio and full lighting kit.

About Laura B.

Multimedia journalist. Documentarian, writer, photographer. Investigative journalist with an emphasis on human rights reporting.

About Curtis B.

Emmy nominated producer and cinematographer. I work all across the country for various production companies

About Aaron K.

Documentary filmmaker telling innovative stories about humans and the environment, politics, tech, and culture. Producer/Shooter/Editor

About Jeffrey H.

Filmmaking is my passion. Everything I have learned in this field has been by means of my love and dedication to my craft. Everyday I dedicate countless hours pursuing more knowledge to aid in polishing my skills and abilities in this discipline. I am a team player that knows how to adjust and adapt to many different styles and personalities. I have directed, produced, shot and edited everything from short form commercial spots to long form educational course content, narrative shorts, documentary shorts. and full length feature films. Jeffrey H. Hunter Show Reel: https://vimeo.com/725478066

About Spencer B.

Hello there! My name is Spencer Bruttig and I am a Washington, D.C. based film producer, DOP and editor. I came out to DC from the SF Bay Area to help start a new documentary and podcast production company (Tegna and Vault Studios) but most recently joined Google as an in-house creative producer working on their marketing team. I am also the DOP on the D.C. based narrative digital series "Anacostia." I have worked on sets big and small, and I have used a number of different camera packages from mirror-less Sony, to Red Weapons, C500's and Black Magic URSAs. I am comfortable adjusting to any lighting and audio situation, and pride myself on creative and efficient filming and editing. P.S. I have my own complete lighting, camera and audio package and can be a one man band for projects as well. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerbruttig/ IMDB: https://imdb.me/spencerbruttig Staff Me Up: https://staffmeup.com/profile/spencerbruttig

About Shamar M.

Hi I am Shamar an independent filmmaker originally from St Lucia constantly traveling the world creating content for brands. I absolutely love what I do and take my craft very seriously as you can see the detail and editing of colors of every single photo or video I have shot. My camera gear includes Sonya7iii, RED GEMINI 5K, Black Magic 6k and the latest DJI drones to capture the best quality all which are capable of shooting 4k and buttery slo motion. My instagram handle is @shamarmarcus where you can see some of my work.

About Josh D.

Josh Davidsburg is an award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker and 2001 Merrill College alumnus. Following his education, Josh started his career at WMDT in Salisbury; three years later, he moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where he worked for NBC-2 WBBH for two years. He then returned home to work for WBAL in Baltimore and Maryland Public Television, where he reported for two years. His first feature-length documentary Queen of the Capital screened at film festivals across the country and has been picked up for distribution. Josh also teaches documentary and broadcast journalism as a full-time lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, Philip Merrill College of Journalism. He is currently in pre-production for his next feature film.

About Xinyan Y.

Xinyan is an award-winning video journalist and filmmaker based in Washington DC. Born and raised in Wuhan, China, Xinyan started her journalism career in 2012 working as a producer for BBC News in Beijing covering the Asia Pacific region. In 2018, she launched the North America video team for Hong Kong’s flagship newspaper South China Morning Post in New York, and later joined the BBC's Washington DC bureau in 2020 as a senior video journalist. Xinyan's 23-min BBC documentary China’s Science Revolution won the 2015 BBC Storytelling Fund and was Highly Commended for Excellent Online Production at the 2016 AIB Awards. Her 15-min short film for South China Morning Post, Fighting Fentanyl: the Drug from China Destroying American Lives, won the Gold Prize for Best Use of Online Video at the 2019 WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards. A BBC News video feature she shot, Are America's unvaccinated changing their minds?, won a White House News Photographers Association's Eyes of History Digital Storytelling award in 2022. Now working as an independent filmmaker, she has directed and produced for the BBC, CNBC, PBS NOVA, Newsy and Channel New Asia. Xinyan is a Firelight Media Documentary Lab fellow, a Brown Girls Doc Mafia Sustainable Artist fellow and an alumnus of the Yaddo Residency.

About Drew P.

Hello. My name is Drew and I'm a journalist, producer, cinematographer, editor, and broadcaster. I covered a broad range of stories from law enforcement and natural disasters to criminal justice and politics. I've also worked with businesses and causes to help tell their stories through dynamic video projects.

About Jacob W.

About Justin F.

Justin graduated from Pacific Union College, where he studied Film and Marketing. His Senior year, he produced the short film, Heaven, which took home the award for the school’s Best Senior Thesis. Justin worked on several independent films, such as I Am I and Struck by Lightning, as well as several documentaries, Napa Valley Dreams and CHECK IT. He produced several short films, music videos, and a web series. He recently completed his first feature length documentary, Hamtramck, USA, about life and democracy in America's first Muslim majority city. It premiered at SXSW 2020 and was broadcast on PBS World Channel's America Reframed in Summer 2021. The film was supported by JustFilms/Ford Foundation, The Center for Asian American Media, The Islamic Scholarship Foundation, and Doha Debates. He was awarded the Knight Foundation Fellowship at the Sundance Film Festival. He currently creates video content for organizations throughout the DC area, including USA Today, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and More Perfect Union.

About JUAN C.

• Filmmaker • Storyteller • Gadget Junkie • Simulation Theory Enthusiast • Pexels Hero I’m a 35-year-old filmmaker looking for more challenging projects around the world. I have 12 years of experience as a freelance editor and 7 years as a director. One of the things I love the most is to work with talented and passionate people from all over the world so we can share thoughts and gain experience as we get involved in the creation of a visual product.

About Curtis B.

Curtis Boggs specializes in capturing unique and stunning images for commercials, various editorial and corporate assignments as well as feature film. His work has appeared in numerous international publications, including National Geographic, Outside Traveler, Scuba Times, Rodale’s Scuba Diving, Traveler, Caribbean Travel. 
Recent clients have included, Oakley, Adidas, Marriott Thermo-Fisher Scientific. Curtis’s images have won numerous national and international awards and have been featured on several magazine covers, films, commercials and feature stories. “I grew up in an art family,” says Boggs. “My mother ran the art department in an advertising agency and was also a wonderful painter. I learned the importance of being true to art and the wonderful beauty our world holds. I also learned the intricate detail of how art and film effects us emotionally in advertising and narrative film and the importance of technical skills” “My early film influence came from watching Sydney Pollack direct The Firm in Cayman Islands. Seeing how he worked with his DP John Seale, Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and the entire film crew left a lasting impression. Sydney was a wonderful leader with a keen sense of teamwork. From those days in 1993 on I dreamt of being a DP and working with directors like Pollack” Well Known for a high level of technical skills together with an artistic vision Curtis is in high demand.

About Emanuel M.

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR with 10 years of experience in the film industry. Hard working professional with an in-depth understanding of film production process, storytelling and the postproduction pipeline. I speak English, French and Spanish.