Discover Top Documentary DPs in Salem, Oregon, USA

Bend Oregon Based Award winning news and feature film DP State of the art Sony Full frame cameras and glass (FX9, FX6, FX3) 6k BM Camera full kit RED DRAGON OWNER OPERATOR BMPCC 4K full rig GH5/Leica Ronin/drone/sound devices/lite panels - Third generation imaging engineer, delivering "above expectations" to intake desks worldwide. Award winning : Concepts, Copy, Cinematography, Editing and Production. Trusted and reliable, numerous cameras and options for every single individual project. Fast, professional, experienced, multi-talented and goes the extra steps necessary to create content that differentiates from the pack. My M.O. Is to deliver extraordinary content and become integral to every production. I'm known as very fun and accommodating to everyone I work with. Pro starter point guard on the Varsity teams of: Bloomberg News Al Jazeera AJ+ Ruptly.tv Berlin Zenhousefilms Owner / Operator full service studio for broadcast, feature, commercial and experimental film and motion graphics. https://vimeo.com/148550656 Reel http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5898598/ IMDb profile http://zenhousefilms.com Website

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I’m a documentary filmmaker, producer and photographer currently based in Portland, Oregon. Previously, I was a video producer at The Oregonian and Blue Chalk Media in Portland and before that, I worked on the photo desk at the Chicago Tribune. I received my Master’s in photojournalism from Ohio University, where I also taught several courses. In undergrad, I studied photography and art history in my parents’ hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. My love for photojournalism began early – when I claimed my grandfather’s piles of National Geographic magazines that he hoarded in his trailer in Kentucky after he passed away. As a perpetually curious person, I read endlessly and ask a lot of questions. Whether through films or photographs—my aim is to promote critical thinking, understanding and respect. I'm most drawn to making work that examines how environmental and economic changes affect marginalized or indigenous communities. I'm currently producing films for several NGOs that deal with issues related to women and children’s healthcare and education in India. My partner and I recently launched our collaborative production company, Stray Dogs (aptly named after our favorite animals in India). Check it out at www.straydogsmedia.com. I am available for assignments — and for chats.

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Michael Hanson is an Oregon-based photographer/director represented by National Geographic Creative. His awards include POYi, Communication Arts, PDN30, America's Top Travel Photographers, and Images of the Year for Portraiture, along with others from National Geographic, PDN, Banff, Rangefinder, FYI Folio, American Advertising Federation. Michael's photography career began after playing Minor League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. His work has taken him to over 25 countries around the world. He completed his first book, a project documenting urban farming in America, titled Breaking Through Concrete in 2010 and directed and DP'd his first documentary film, Who Owns Water, on a river in his native South. In 2018, he DP'd and walked across Costa Rica for an upcoming documentary film. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and Outside Magazine. Michael's fine art work is in the permanent archive at the Sir Elton John Collection.

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I'm an experienced Director / DP / Shooter with 20+ years experience. I work full time as a freelance Director of Photography on agency / commercial / corporate / digital journalism projects, and I've shot / directed five feature-length documentary films with national broadcast TV credits. Versatility is key: I am proficient as a one-man band or leading larger crews on higher budget projects. FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot with Mavic 2 Pro Kit. With over twenty years of experience working in locations across America and around the world, I'm very dedicated to the craft of filmmaking and enthusiastic about finding and telling stories. I cultivate a curiosity and interest in various topics including politics, American history, urban design, environment, religion, food, community and culture. In particular, I have a passion for stories relating to unique American subcultures, cities and architecture, underdogs and comebacks.

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My name is Kevin Balmer, aka Diggable Monkey. I've been in the freelance business of video production for the past 13 years and I've witnessed the vast evolution of the video media landscape in that time. I've done mostly short story documentaries with a good dose of commercial work. My company brand is heavily associated with the arts and design arena, with a bit of subscription-based online course development. The last few projects I've completed were with the Oregon Historical Society, the Regional Arts and Culture Council, and the NW Blacksmiths Association. I've also done some storytelling video work with commercial developers and architectural firms here in Portland. I can execute on all levels of the business from negotiating and securing the work to the production and delivery of the end product. I would eventually like to lead a production team and make inspirational stories to help save the planet. I've currently just finished my third year as a full-time Media Producer at Arcimoto, a three-wheel electric EV manufacturer in Eugene, OR.

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I run a small documentary/commercial production shop outside Portland, OR. Shooting with FX6, FS7, A7SII, Mavic Pro 3 and DJI Ronins, I've shot and edited videos for non-profits and corporate clients in locations from Portland, OR to rural Georgia to Indonesia. I work solo, with my brother, and larger crews depending on the client and scope. I am a FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot and have flown and shot footage in urban to wilderness settings. I speak Spanish and am comfortable in challenging social and/or physical environments with alpine mountaineering skills, expedition experience, and months spent navigating in the wilderness. Our full-length doc film "Who Owns Water" has aired on Georgia Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public TV, and been awarded in numerous film festivals, including Telluride Mountainfilm. Clients include: Starbucks, REI, Mendi, The New Yorker, Hood River Tourism, Tofurky, Le Monde France, Nike, Leafly, WhyHunger, Mode Media, American Rivers.

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Originally from the Midwest, I currently live in Portland, Oregon with my wife, Melissa, and our two dogs and cat. I received my MFA in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a BA in Film Studies from the University of Michigan. My film and video work has appeared in film festivals and been featured online at PBS, NPR, Comedy Central, Bust, Interview Magazine, GQ, the White House blog, Nylon, The Huffington Post, Jezebel and Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In blog. My photography has been featured online at National Geographic, Slate, Interview Magazine and Civil Eats and in print in National Geographic's hardcover book Feeding America: Stories of Hunger and Hope, Growing Oregon magazine, Venus Magazine, and various newspapers. Other previous film/video related experience includes casting assistant/extras casting for the Oscar-nominated film Nebraska, production assistant on music videos for Outkast and Beck, and assistant to screenwriter/producer Kirsten (Kiwi) Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You). I'm currently directing a documentary on the Rose City Riveters, the supporters group for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. I’m available for freelance directing, shooting, or producing.

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Sarah has evolved her skills from art and photography to the full range of multi-media communications, video production and filmmaking. As a still photographer with a unique eye, she has blossomed into a complete producer, cinematographer/DP and director of effective visual and aural communication. She has overseen the marketing imagery for corporate and indie documentary projects; the website art direction, the poster and dvd cover art layout, and the video trailers. She has a modern perception for graphics; working as a producer/director to develop her vision with graphic artists, music composers and film editors. Sarah has proven her ability as a director of photography, creative director and line producer for previous broadcast television and corporate clients such as Nike, Red Bull, Starz, Intel, Sage Hospitality, Fusion, Spike and Fuel TV. She knows the importance of a tight work flow, leading and lending to the imagined completion and scope of the final product. Her work in long form multimedia storytelling has given her a great understanding of keeping budgets in hand and deliverables on time. Sarah is an upbeat professional partner who loves the simple things in life- travel, good food, dance, music, family, friends, social causes, and beauty in every day life.

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Over twenty years I have produced, shot, edited, photographed, and juggled all production roles while hosting a Travel Channel series. I've worked on all genres of non-fiction for clients spanning CNN, to Discovery & History Channel, Showtime, National Geographic, NBC, ABC, MTV, Vh1, OWN, TLC, CW Network, Oxygen, A&E. I have furthered missions of many non-profits worldwide and strategized on political campaigns and causes. I've been sent to remote parts of the world on assignment or am hired the day before immersing in subcultures. I was a Peace Corps volunteer. Roughing it on long treks with gear on my back to capture the story has been the norm for the majority of my work. That’s when I am truly in my element. I edit on Premiere. I own a Sony FX6 & A7, and fly a Mavic Pro drone. I'm multilingual.

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My background as a producer / writer includes working for the last two years at NBC/Telemundo in San Jose California as a Commercial Producer where my main task was produced, write, shoot and editing commercials and PSA for local clients. Previous I worked for AJ+ a web news outlet, part of the Al Jazeera network as a Video Editor for short documentaries and news where I have the chance to learn the workflow of the news world and the importance of a social perspective to touch the audience. I founded my own production company called Wachanos Films as a freelance. In addition to my background I gain managing experience as a part of the San Francisco Latino Film Festival where I was the operations manager, having to coordinate venues, volunteers and staff during the festival witch I am still part of the board.

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Starting my television production career in Austin, TX in 1997, and after 20 years of television production experience, it's taught me one very valuable lesson: that THIS business is very unpredictable. That unpredictability is what keeps it exciting and drives me to each project. Shooting and editing promotional marketing packages, athletic highlight reels, behind the scenes, mini-docs and shooting on location, I excel at the "run & gun" ENG style shooting, adapting to many different situations and locations. Editing under tight deadlines and being a one-man band, from the first day of shooting to the final delivery is what I excel. Equipped with the latest technology for video, sound and editing, when you need it produced, shot and edited--hire ASF SHOOTS.

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Chris Janjic is a cinematographer who specializes in non-fiction storytelling. He is based in Portland, OR. He formerly worked as a staff director of photography at Blue Chalk Media, where he contributed to projects that earned recognition from the Northwest Regional Emmys, the AIB, Communicator, Telly, W3 and Webby Awards, among others. Clients include HBO, Discovery+, Magnolia Network, Food Network, Wondrium, Coca-Cola, Gillette, Realtor.com, Jacobs Solutions and Pearson. Chris began his career in film working as Associate Producer on Jay Myself, which went on to premiere at DocNYC. He received his B.S. in Photojournalism at Syracuse University and is an alum of the Eddie Adams and Mountain Workshops.

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Director, shooter, and editor, passionate about telling stories of people-powered solutions for creating a healthier and more just world. With over five years experience as a one-man operation traveling abroad to produce short documentaries for the United Nations and other international NGO’s, I am fluent in every stage of production, from storyboarding and concepting, to filming, and all stages of post production. I've also directed several short narratives, winning some festival awards, and have served as lead editor on short narratives in the festival circuit.

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Kjell Redal is a director, cinematographer, and photojournalist whose work revolves around outdoor adventure and social issues. He was a photojournalist at The Seattle Times and studied visual journalism in college before pivoting to commercial and documentary film production. Kjell's past clients including the National Geographic Channel, NASA, and Netflix. He specializes in drone imagery, frequently incorporating the unique angles in his work. Kjell resides in his hometown, Boulder, Colorado, but previously lived in five different countries and four US states.

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Michael Hull is a producer, director, and editor from New York City, relocated to Portland, Oregon. His feature documentary BETRAYAL AT ATTICA premiered on HBOMax on August 1, 2021. He was the lead video producer for the Fusion Media Group election unit in 2015/16, and was an editor at CBS News from 2010-2015. As the owner of Fifth Column Films he has produced videos for the US Department of Health and Human Services, Yahoo!/Telemundo, The Critical Press, CBS News Digital, Putumayo World Music, and many others.

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Daniel Sharp is a Portland-based photographer, videographer, and content creator. His photographs have appeared in magazines, art galleries, and ad campaigns. Daniel's current work exists in the intersections of fashion, sport, and documentary photography. Through his photographs, Daniel is drawn to document how humans live within the environment, curious about the interchange between man and nature. Seeking serendipitous moments, he presents his subjects in a sincere light and uncovers beauty in the everyday. Daniel is looking to partner on both editorial and commercial commissions.

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Born and raised in the woods outside of Portland, OR, Sarah Wells is a documentary filmmaker based in San Francisco and Portland. Between documentary projects, she can be found in the camera department enjoying her time as a cinematographer, camera operator, and camera assistant. She has shot pieces for VICE, Sephora, Now This, AJ+, Sephora, and Billboard Music. As a camera assistant, she has worked on projects for Google, Slack, Apple, Paypal, and others.

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Director/Cinematographer based in Bend, Oregon. I have a background in film but mainly do commercial work under my production company The NW Collective. I am based in Bend, Oregon but my work has taken me all over from Los Angeles for Fashion photography shoots to coffee farms in El Salvador shooting/directing a mini documentary. I focus on beautiful imagery and creative ways to tell stories visually. My typical work is promotional or documentary style.

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I am constantly working to refine my craft, and I take great pleasure in working with amazing people to create emotionally engaging fiction and nonfiction. My work has been seen on MTV, Discovery, History Channel CA, PBS, DIY, Al Jazeera, Africa Independent Television, Facebook, and YouTube/Vimeo pre-roll.

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I'm a passionate DP with over two decades of experience, gold/silver ADDY award wins and experience working internationally on five continents so far. I've bee mentored and trained by ASC cinematographers and world class filmmakers and come certified on ARRI cameras and Motorized Precision robotics. My approach is camera agnostic and story focused driven by good lighting. I enjoy shooting commercials, narratives and branded content with strong story and characters. Past clientele include Facebook (META), Nike, Intel, Amazon, BBC Studios, Discord, Oculus, Patrón Spirits, Google and many more. I'm comfortable and professional around A-list celebrities as well as those who have never been on camera before. I love lighting, cameras and story. I constantly am looking to push myself and my team to achieve great things when tackling a new project and story. Balancing being and artist and technician has been key to produce stunning visuals that elevate directors' visions and create memorable content. Building creative relationships is important to me. The more I work with someone we sharpen each other and develop effective workflows and formulate styles unique to our partnership.

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