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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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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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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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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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Cameron Nielsen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is dedicated to telling environmentally and socially conscious stories. Cameron's films have appeared in L.A. Times Short Docs, PBS "Truly CA" and film festivals around the world. He freelances for organizations such as Business Insider, AJ+, and Washington Post. Cameron holds a master's in documentary filmmaking from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

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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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15+ years of experience with my productions company. I specialize in creative consulting, directing, cinematography, photography and editing.

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Hi, I’m Travis. I have 20 years of experience as a filmmaker helping businesses grow and thrive through video. I’ve done it for brands like Comcast, Lexus, Wells Fargo + more.

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Freelance videographer living between the US Virgin Islands and Portland Oregon. I've worked on everything from business promotional videos to commercial TV shows.

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Freelance video and text journalist based in Portland, Oregon with experience in reporting for broadcast and print news. I specialize in feature writing and documentary filmmaking. I shoot with a Canon C300 and 5D Mark IV.

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My name is Josue, I'm an indigenous cinematographer/photographer working on stories that amplify and empower Indigenous peoples. I believe the camera is a powerful tool to connect people with the rest of the world.

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Jim is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and commercial director living in Portland, Oregon. He has directed feature and short documentaries, web series, commercial campaigns and more for dozens of clients and distributors around the world, with an unparalleled work ethic and unique creative vision. He specializes in compelling visuals, authentic coverage and character driven stories, creating content for brands including National Geographic, AT&T and REI. With a formal storytelling education and degrees in Film and English Literature from the University of Michigan, Jim brings a deep understanding of narrative theory and mechanics to craft thoughtful, authentic stories. As a camera operator, Jim's experience behind the camera as well as the edit bay make him a unique talent as a cinematographer, always thinking ten steps ahead to get the right coverage for the edit. As an editor, Jim is efficient, stylish and on time.

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I'm Graham Dale, DP, videographer, sUAS pilot, and your Pacific Northwest swiss army production solution. Licensed, insured, experienced, professional, and armed to the teeth with the equipment you need to get the coverage you're after. When you hire me you have access to $100,000+ of video production equipment at no additional cost, no rentals necessary! 1x 12k 60 / 8k 120 camera with 12 bit internal RAW 1x 6k 60 with 12 bit internal RAW 2x 4k 120 cameras with 10 bit internal 2x drones with 10 and 12 bit recording modes up to 6k or 4k60fps Dozens of pro quality COB LED, tube, and panel lights, modifiers, scrims and stands Dozens of pro quality mics and recording solutions from Rode and Sennheiser Livestreaming encoders and cellular modems Multiple forms of reliable transportation for me and my equipment Choosing me, you get years of experience thinking on my feet in event, business, interview, music video, short film, and web series production. My video production history dates back to my youth, shooting betacam productions and gripping for shoots in the 90s and leads right up to modern day.

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For over a decade, I’ve been lucky enough to work across many areas of the media industry. It has groomed me to excel in all aspects of visual storytelling seeing deadline-driven projects from development through final delivery of assets including pitching, writing, budgeting, field producing, directing, shooting, editing, project management, and publishing with digital asset management systems. It all started at CBS in 2009 paving the way for how the venerable news network broadcasted to a new audience online. At that time, CBSNews.com was ahead of the curve as my team developed the most optimal ways to package television content online from shows such as 60 Minutes, Sunday Morning, and 48 Hours. I was also fortunate enough to work on a live digital show with Katie Couric and produce a streaming simulcast to The Early Show. The hands-on experience and skills I gained over the years at CBS allowed me to join CNN as that network began to reinvent its digital presence. The reach of CNN ramped everything up for me as the projects I worked on received higher budgets and were seen by many more people. This also is where I started to develop more of my project management skills working in sponsored content. The series under this department operate under deadlines set by clients requiring a higher level of production quality and strict delivery schedule both online and on television. Along the way I have been awarded with numerous accolades including an Emmy nomination, Eppy awards and special recognition from the Webbys. The best part of my job is hitting publish and broadcasting a piece I poured my heart and mind into. I never want to stop creating and sharing my passion with the world.

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I am a multi-disciplinary artist that combines media to create dynamic stories. I am a writer for Men’s Journal Magazine, a professional photographer, videographer for commercial and documentary works, and all-around creator. I was born in Oregon, grew up on a sailboat in central America until I was eleven, built a house with my father in Key West, and eventually attended Vassar College. Today my passion for travel, adventure, and learning continues to drive my life and work. I am also a member of The Life Aesthetic creative collaboration network, the founder of the I Love You Letter video art project, and Director of the feature documentary film, 'The Narwhal's Wake.' I’m based out of Los Angeles, CA and split my time infinitesimally around the world.

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My name's Cooper Howard. I currently live in Portland, Oregon and have been working as a freelance videographer and editor since 2014. I moved up to Portland after earning a degree in new media communications from Oregon State University. I love what I do for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it allows me to learn and experience new things that I may not otherwise be able to. Most of the work I do deals with marketing and advertisements, but I'm always happy to take on anything that comes my way. From small projects with friends to large commercial productions, I always have a blast creating new pieces. Get to know me a little better and see some of the stuff I've worked on by visiting my website: www.cooperhoward.com

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