Discover Top Documentary DPs in Olathe, Kansas, USA

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

As an award winning Director of Photography I bring a passion for creating story telling. Over 15 years experience working with companies and networks from small businesses to fortune 500 companies. As a cinematographer with a strong editing background this unique combination of abilities makes me the right person for your production.

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

With 20 years in the field, I'm a full time freelance cinematographer, photographer and drone pilot. Having traveled to almost 30 countries, there aren't many places I won't go to capture amazing content. I am regularly based in Missouri and Los Angeles.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer

Wynn Ponder began his first freelance video marketing business in 1991, serving Wichita advertising agencies, manufacturing companies, banks, and health care clients. For 10 years after that, he was senior copywriter for Armstrong | Shank Advertising, writing for such clients as Farm Credit, Rent-A-Center, Master Machine, Kennedy & Coe, Friends University, Westland Corporation, Heartspring School, Riverside Health System, Willie C's restaurant, Timberline restaurant, and many more. Wynn served as marketing communications director for Pioneer Balloon Company for two years, then returned to freelance video marketing, where his clients included Protection 1, Kansas Department of Labor, Kansas Department of Commerce, Home Vesting, PK Technology, Bethany College, and many more. In 2007, he started a video marketing business that has served such clients as American AgCredit, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, American Bonanza Society, Choose Networks, US Logo, Redbox, American Diabetes Association, Wichita Art Museum, and many smaller Wichita companies and organizations. Wynn also wrote and directed the short film, "Denial," in 2014 and the award winning 2018 rock documentary, "The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo."

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Copywriter
• Sound Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Post-Production Manager
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Fixer

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

Ty Jones is a Kansas City based filmmaker who has produced, directed or director of photogram for movies, TV, and Web Series that have gained worldwide attention and have played at some of the top film festivals around the world. He has directed and produced over 40 short films and 3 feature films over the past 7 years, many playing around the world at festivals and getting worldwide distribution. Below is a list of a few of the films and also his Reality TV work. DP-The Gnomist — 2015 Tribeca, Hot Docs, LA Short Fest, When fairy homes mysteriously appear in a suburban forest, four women, driven by unquelled curiosity about the origin of this whimsy, find that believing in magic is the medicine they need to overcome their personal struggles and tragedies. Director , writer, Producer — LAST BREATH—Grand Jury Award nominee Dances With Films, Best feature OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL. Temecula Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival Best Feature,

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

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

With nearly a decade of experience in broadcast commercial film production, I'm capable of handling any project you might have. I have a proven track record. My reel, found on my website, shows the level of productions I take on and those are only the ones that will fit into a 60-second video. I've been a part of nearly 300 productions since 2017, and I have the equipment and people to pull of a production of nearly any scale. I'm able to produce documentary content, commercial advertisements, and internal corporate videos with skill and precision.

• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP

We are a collection of award winning production and post production specialists that deliver a boutique, creative production service with the objective to create memorable work and the best experience for all of our partners.

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

My name is Bryce and I have worked in the film industry for 6 years. In that time I have worked multiple roles and found my love in Camera Support. I am a Freelance AC in Kansas City but also do media management and occasional operate the Bolt Cinebot by Mark Roberts Motion Control.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer

I am a cinematographer from Nebraska, and I specialize in films and music videos as well as commercial work. I've shot for Atlantic Records, Forbes, renowned hip-hop artists, award winning short films, etc. I love David Lynch and am transitioning into feature film-making.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director

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 Jay Encina and I am freelance video editor based in Missouri. I am currently finishing up my Documentary Journalism degree at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Social Media Producer

Kansas City Based, world traveling, Directory of Photography for everything from Netflix Documentaries to high end commercials

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Cinematographer, Editor, FAA Certified Drone & Stedicam/Ronin Owner

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Landscape Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Production Company

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

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• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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• Documentary DP
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• HD Live Operator
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer