About Jessie A.

Jessie Auritt is an award winning documentary filmmaker, editor and producer. Her most recent film, THE PAINT WIZZARD, was an official selection for SXSW 2020. Jessie's debut feature film, SUPERGIRL, was broadcast on PBS as part of the 2017-2018 Independent Lens series. The film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and screened at dozens of festivals. Her short film, THE BIRDMAN, screened at festivals around the country and received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Short Documentary at Slamdance in 2013. Specializing in creating engaging and compelling nonfiction content, Jessie has directed, shot, edited, and produced videos for many companies and nonprofits including Great Big Story, Facebook, UNICEF, EatingWell Magazine, Travel + Leisure, OZY Media, IFC.com and The New York Daily News. Jessie is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a BA in psychology.

About Mike B.

Over 15 years experience as a producer/director/camera/editor for PBS and other freelance, currently a certified Final Cut Pro X editor and Telly award winner. I have been responsible for producing a handful of broadcast programs for the past 12 years. Working freelance and making independent content i try to seek out unique stories in my area, covering things more in depth that the local papers either skimp over or ignore all together. I try to let the characters in my videos tell the story, rather than use a voice over. Can also double as a photojournalist on any assignment.

About Martin A.

Director of photography, breaking news, and field production of long and short-format documentaries, episodic doc-reality, unscripted television/film, international communication, and location scouting domestically and abroad. It also specializes in documentaries. Extensive experience in the coverage and analysis of broadcast news operations and the training of camera operators, video editors, and producers. I have directed workshops in several Latin American countries. Awards: 2021 Golden Telly award. 2022 Bronze Telly Award. I have extensive experience working in remote locations in and around Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula jungles. Extensive travel in Latin America. With 20 years of news and documentary remote-location jungle videography experience, I have worked with Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, National Geographic Newsy, Reuters, CNN, ABC, BET, CBS, NBC, and PBS.

About Deana M.

DP, Camera Operator, Filmmaker-- FS7 MK II and DSLR ,expert with lighting-- full range of lenses, two sets of wireless mic kits. Speaks Spanish and English. Master of Journalism from UC-Berkeley. Extensive travel experience throughout Asia, Europe, Mexico. Great with sensitive topics, subjects

About Jay H.

Splitting his time between the US and China, Texas-based filmmaker Jay Hubert began his professional career as a DP in China after studying in the prestigious cinematography department at Beijing Film Academy. He then worked as an assistant to top-tier Chinese cinematographer Wang Yu on numerous commercials and feature films for several years. More recently he has shot and/or directed a number of commercials, documentaries, and promos for clients such as Apple, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Intel, Lenovo, China Unicom, Xiaomi, Evona, Nylon, and Vanke, while also working on several Chinese feature films. In 2013 he served as Director of Photography for Volkswagen Group China's "People's Car Project - Building the Car Series", a 10-episode web series awarded a Gold Lion at Cannes Lions. Hubert has written and directed over 20 short films, several of which have screened and won awards at international film festivals. He is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and conversant in Cantonese and Korean.

About Sophie R.

SOPHIE ROUSMANIERE - Producer/Director Sophie Rousmaniere has worked as a filmmaker and freelance journalist in the US, Canada, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Guatemala, Pakistan, Laos, Vietnam, Cameroon and Thailand. When not producing video content, advertisements and music videos, Sophie’s work is largely social issue based. She has worked on topics from child prostitution in Thailand to theater for change in Pakistan. Her first one-hour documentary, “Yellow Fever – Uncovering the Navajo Uranium Legacy” aired on 137 channels on PBS’s World Channel in the series “America Reframed” in March 2015. She is the executive director of Issue Television, a media for education non-profit 501c3 organization. When not producing she is involved with media development projects, and works as a camera operator, editor and crowd funding consultant. See her video marketing business at www.ironthorn.net

About Miguel G.

I'm currently a Multimedia Producer and Journalist in New York City. I've produced content for the Mitú, REMEZCLA, The Weather Channel, Austin American-Statesman, TIME, New York Times, and the University of Texas at Austin. I love digital storytelling and want to collaborate on your projects!

About GJ C.

Hello, My name is GJ Castro, Camera/Drone Op based out of San Antonio, TX. I have a creative eye for detail and dedication to quality work. In-depth understanding of docu-style television/cinematography and expertise in lighting recording and editing for professional footage. Collaborative team player who excels in challenging fast-paced environments. I have worked on shows for networks like AJ+, Discovery Channel, Weather Channel, Animal Planet, and A&E.

About Erik M.

I have been shooting film and video since graduating from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. My focus is documentary videography and I have directed two feature-length and several short documentary projects. I am currently a freelance camera operator and editor in Austin and I'm willing to travel to work on interesting stories.

About Amber G.

Hello! I’m Amber Genuske, a video and photo producer and journalist based in Austin, Texas. I co-own Red Riding Hood Productions, a women-run production company creating content for people, brands, and media outlets. Short-form nonfiction video is my jam, though I am a one-stop-shop for video and photo production and love getting my hands dirty in every step of the storytelling process. I have 8 years of experience producing for organizations like The Huffington Post, Texas Monthly Magazine, and Crave. I enjoy my work, am reliable and flexible, love me some tight deadlines, and have that Texas-bred kindness to boot.

About Drew H.

With over 10 years of experience, I look to use film and video production to tell compelling stories of real life. I have worked both commercial and documentary projects in over 20 countries for a variety of causes and clients including Deidox Films, Young Presidents Organization, SIM, WorldVenture, Union Rescue Mission, Mission of Hope Haiti and Eden Reforestation Projects, among others. Most recently I was the Director of Photography for the for the documentary The Ordinance, a story that examines the payday loan and auto title loan industry while also following a small Texas town that is fighting for change.

About Jeremy D.

Producer / Director / Cinematographer

About Daniel H.

Dan is a commercial director of photography, producer and editor. His work has appeared on NBA TV, CBS, Discovery Networks, Hulu, OWN and other major networks. He has also shot content for The NFL, Pepsi, Tide, NASCAR, Nike, The New York Times and many other companies and brands. With a heavy focus on sports related content, tourism promotion and documentary-style storytelling, Dan creates content that inspires human connection, invokes empathy and communicates important ideas for companies, brands, non-profits and corporations around the globe. His experience producing and editing content allows him to shoot with the needs of the entire crew and the edit always in mind. Collaboration is the most important part of the craft.

About Trevan H.

Austin, Texas Filmmaker Director's Reel: https://vimeo.com/413352925/620f94d8be

About Travis W.

A director of photography & video producer working in Austin, TX.

About Philip C.

Born & raised in East Los Angeles. I went to film school at Arizona State University. After college I started freelancing with various Studios and Multi-Channel Networks, developing and producing content for Youtube & Influncers. Now, I primarily shoot and edit for the channel- 60SECOND DOCS. I’ve edited over 150- 60SECOND DOCS and I’ve generated over 300million views for the channel. The equipment I own and use is for shoots: CAMERA: Sony FX3 AUDIO: Sennheiser lavs x2, Rode NTG3, H4N LIGHTING: 2x Color Light wounds - 2x LED PANNELS

About Will S.

Director/DP/Editor, trained at University of Texas, worked in SEA for several years, now working in Austin, Texas.

About Amir R.

I'm a freelance Producer / DP / Editor that works with full service production companies across the country. I can easily integrate into ongoing projects myself or take one on from the ground up with my team. I like to be as prompt and communicative as possible when taking on a role. Clients include: Discovery, HEB, Maersk, Business Insider, Shopify, NBCLX, USA Today, BRUT, Aetna, Indeed, Lightricks, Hearst, Clean Cause, Galderma, My Heritage, Dickies, Dave & Busters, Atlas Obscura, and more.

About Trevor N.

Experienced marketing leader and film maker with over six (6) years of professional experience. Executing strategic marketing initiatives and effective brand management in both multimedia and in-person efforts. Four (4) of those years were spent managing Sofar Sounds: San Antonio's marketing, content creation, event curation, finances and public relations. Producing and Directing over 45 live productions under Sofar Sounds. Currently, I am a working professional in film commercial & documentary production. On the side, I maintain marketing consultations as I finish my Masters is Business Administration.

About Matthew T.

Griffyn.Co Productions is an Austin, TX-based script-to-screen media production company run by Denise and Matthew Thornton. We produce films, music videos, short-form content, commercial marketing videos, and podcasts.