Discover Top Production Assistants in Plano, Texas, USA

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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• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Michael Burke is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who loves to tell the stories of real people striving to affect change in the world. He has traveled all over in search of subjects, living in national parks and experiencing endless days under the Arctic sun. Five continents down, two to go. Currently living in Dallas and originally from Chicago, Michael started his career as a producer in the advertising production industry working on projects for screens of all sizes, including national ad campaigns and main title sequences for Marvel Studios. With a wide range of experience, Michael excels at engaging projects from start to finish. Equipment includes: -Sony FX6 & FX3 4K Cinema Cameras -DJI Mavic 2 Pro 4K Drone -Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun Mic -Sony Wireless Lav & Boom Audio Kit -Aputure 300x & Pavotube Light Kit -Matthews Road Flags & Road Rags Kits -DJI RS2 Pro Gimbal -EasyRig -Kessler Second Shooter Motion Control Slider

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
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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!

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

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.

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

We believe our world is a beautiful and captivating place and are committed to working with our clients to share their part of that story. WanderBird Productions is a full-service creative group, specializing in 360° video production, VR and AR activations, motion graphics, traditional video production and graphic design. We employ a variety of strong visuals to assist our clients in communicating their brand across multiple platforms. Our diverse and dynamic team works collaboratively with our clients and are passionate about producing visual components that engage and inform audiences about brands effectively and creatively.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Copywriter
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR

Sparky Sorenson is an FAA certified UAS pilot with 9 years of aerial cinematography experience. Sparky has provided content for feature films, network TV, Netflix and hundreds of other clients from all over the world. We cary a $5 million annual UAS liability policy, a $1 million general liability policy and maintain a fleet of professional drones including Inspire 2's with X5s and X7, full lens kits for both cameras and dual operator controls. We also now offer fpv drone cinematography including facility and venue fly throughs. In addition to our aerial services, we also have 2 Sony FS5's, gimbals, jibs, Dana dollies and lighting for small to medium sized productions.

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• Drone Operator
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• Commercial DP

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.

• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Transcriber
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP

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.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator

Royal Day is a full time freelance videographer and editor. He has over 7yrs 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.

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

Michael Gonzalez is passionate about sharing people's stories and voices in a creative and dynamic manner. Michael has been making films since he was a child and his passion for storytelling has only grown. After graduating from SMU with a degree in Film and Media Arts, Michael set out to use his creativity to create high-quality films and media. Michael started his own media company Visual Voice Media with the goal of telling stories, create beautiful things, and let their voice be heard.

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• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Agency Director - Dragonfly Agency

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From editing to producing, Christopher Long has worked in production in a multitude of positions. With over 10 years of experience, he’s worked on everything from small web videos, to feature films. A University of Tulsa graduate in Film Studies and Creative Writing, Christopher was selected as one of three U.S. representatives for World Interplay, and international playwriting festival held in London and Australia. His first foray into film was the feature-length film Freaky Faron serving as an Associate Producer and on set production assistant. From there he found a job immediately out of college as an editor for Flying Colors Media, accumulating skills as a writer and director for commercials and documentaries leading to his first short film Unknown State. Breaking out on his own, he has continued working as a freelancer, being hired on with large ad agencies to assistant direct and produce commercial spots as well as being hired as an Assistant Director and 2nd 2nd AD on films such as V/H/S: Viral, Starbright and Mekko, a feature film by Sterlin Harjo, that has played numerous festivals including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Stockholm Film Festival in Sweden and the Los Angeles Film Festival. He and Director of Photography, Charles Elmore, also own and operate Rough House Creative, a production company in Tulsa, OK where they work on a variety of commercials, short films, documentary projects and music videos with pieces showing at Sundance and South by Southwest. Currently, Christopher is in post-production on the short film Can I Ride With You?, with other shorts and documentaries being scripted, and developing a web series on architecture and design in Oklahoma.

• Documentary DP
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• Creative Director
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• Fixer
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

Sheilah Bright is a native Oklahoman whose journalism career spans 40 years. A member of the National Press Photographers Association and Society of Professional Journalists, she is a frequent contributor at This Land Press, Tulsa Voice and Oklahoma Today magazine. Her work has appeared in People, TIME, Lonely Planet, AFAR, and numerous regional magazines and newspapers. From 1990-1993, she was part of the scriptwriting team that earned both an Emmy and Golden Georgi awards for Narrative Television Network. She recently wrote and co-directed the documentary Lone Man’s Land, based on her 2012 story “The Last of Kenton” which appeared in This Land Press. She is currently in production as writer/director of a second documentary, "If Wishes Were Horses," based on her 2015 story "Horse teeth and Heartbreak," published by This Land Press http://thislandpress.com/2015/04/16/horse-teeth-and-heartbreak/. Bright is an avid traveler who has visited and reported from every continent and many remote countries. She lives in Sand Springs on a farm with a herd of hairy cows, a few goats and one crazy dog.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant

Malcolm X. Johnson, a Detroit native, is a Writer, Producer, and award-winning Director who continues to be heavily influenced by the artistic revolution that occurred in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and 30s known as the Harlem Renaissance as well as the musical revolution that occurred in Detroit, Michigan in the 1950s and 60s known as Motown Records. He continues to draw inspiration, not only from the art created during those time periods, but also from the collaborative efforts of the artists to create their individual and collective bodies of work. In keeping with the spirit of the original Harlem Renaissance, Malcolm founded New Harlem Renaissance Productions with the intent of rekindling the creative and collaborative success of the era; a diverse and inclusive collective of artistic voices across all mediums of art with a major focus on: film, theatre, & literature.

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
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BILINGUAL AUDIO PRODUCER, Music Producer, Musician, Spanish Voice-Over (Neutral), Recording/Mixing Engineer. VO Producer (English and Spanish) Translator (English/Spanish) Audio Engineer and Bass Player for legendary British actor/singer Sir Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Dracula, Star Wars), Hedras Ramos, Vox Dei, Julio Melgar, Proyecto MAS, and many more. I have a team of VOs from Latin America ready for your SPANISH projects. I've produced more than 2000 Jingles, Original Music, and Voice Over of commercials for Radio/TV of Leading Advertising Agencies from the USA and Latin America as BBDO, FCB, DDB, Leo Burnett, McCann-Erickson, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA, WLT, Young & Rubicam, and many more.

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• Sound Mixer
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• Sound Designer
• Translator
• Music Composer

Hi! My name is Gerald but you can call me Jerry. I am a Dallas-Fort Worth based Location sound mixer with a year and half of experience thus far, but I also do post production sound editing, design, and video editing! I also can do P.A. work just because I really enjoy working on set and just being part of the production process!!! I have previously worked on shoots with the N.B.A., Bloomberg, Hospital internal videos, various investment firms, Local Businesses, and even some social activist work recording Vice President Al Gore as he spoke at a series of protests in Memphis, TN. I am also entirely comfortable with traveling and have several other cities in which I can work as a local. (I really love travel.) Let me know what you think and if I can be of any help to you today!

• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Production Assistant

Andy Costa is a world-renowned filmmaker who, for the past 10 years of his 25-year career has specialized in creating cinematic images on real world budget. Andy currently owns and is available for hire with a Sony FS7, Sony A7sII, Sony a6500 and many others. He has experience with almost all Canon and Sony Stills and Video cameras. One of Andy's most successful independent projects was te philosophy of Zig Ziglar told by icons. “Zig: You Were Born To Win” is now available at www.zigdocumentary.com

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Copy Editor
• Full-Service Live Production

Editor and Filmmaker based in Dallas, TX. I've worked with over 200 clients and edited over 300 videos. Everything from direct corporate messages to multi-element marketing documentaries. I am also a writer and my scripts have been supported by the Independent Filmmaker Project in Brooklyn, NY and La Biennale di Venezia. My short film work has been screened widely at film festivals around the world and has been awarded top prizes at festivals like SXSW. I am drawn to personal stories, and I thrive on collaboration.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director

Step into the world of Etorian Hines, the creative force behind countless captivating podcasts and short BTS Videos. With a knack for storytelling, Etorian has whipped up over 100 podcasting wonders, not just for himself but for others too. Beyond the mic, he's diving into the world of cinematography, adding a visual twist to his creative repertoire. Whether you're after a podcast maestro or a visual storytelling virtuoso, Etorian's your guy. Join the journey where creativity meets professionalism with Etorian Hines.

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• Event Photographer
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• Podcast Producer
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• TV News Producer
• Grip
• Social Media Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Sound Designer