About Colleen H.

Colleen Hagerty is a multimedia journalist based in Los Angeles. She has filed reports as a one-woman-band from four continents on subjects ranging from the plight of endangered bears in Borneo to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Her video work can be found on sites including the BBC, NowThis, Refinery29, and AJ+, among others.

About Sonia N.

I'm a Southern California-based video journalist who produces, shoots, and edits stories for BBC News, PRI's The World, The New York Times, TIME, PBS, and others. My video stories have taken me around the world, and I've worked extensively across Asia. I've produced and filmed video stories about camel traders in India, cat cafes in Japan, and a child goddess in Nepal. I previously worked as a video journalist for NBC News in New York City. It was there that I found my quirkiest, and most fun video story ever: a circus sideshow school in Coney Island (I learned fire-breathing isn't as hard as it looks!) I studied journalism and documentary filmmaking at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.

About Timothy H.

30 years as a professional photojournalist, 20 years as a television network photojournalist / editor, including 14 years as a Senior Photojournalist at CNN, covering national and international news stories: presidential campaigns, natural disasters, breaking news. Major entertainment and sporting event coverage includes red carpet arrivals for the Oscars and Emmys, Super Bowls, NBA championships and All Star Games. Wide range of skill sets including shooting and editing video, producing news stories, writing for television and on-line, and shooting and editing still photos for on-line distribution. Extensive experience shooting on location for long-form documentaries. Constantly studying latest technology, upgrading skills from Beta to DVCAM to XDCAM disc, and progressing from editing analog tape to non-linear editing on Final Cut Pro. Equally adept working independently or as part of a production team, as well as managing a staff of photojournalists. Hart Images Media Services utilizes the latest in broadcast equipment, including Sony F5 and Z100 cameras with full ENG/EFP build outs, Sony wireless mics, Litepanel Astra and Nila Varsa LED light kits.

About Simara S.

I'm a videographer and photographer based in Southern California. I'm passionate about producing creative content and telling visual stories. My curiosity in diverse cultures led me to travel the world and ultimately pursue a bachelor’s degree in Visual Journalism from Brooks Institute. There, I was able to develop my storytelling techniques and to produce several stories on my own. My latest collaboration was with The Coalition Group working with film producers Johnny Wunder and Luisa Iskin. There I produced content for artists such as R&B singer JR Castro as well as singer and fashion/beauty blogger Jessi Malay. ​ My past experiences include working with Viralata Produções, one of the most creative production companies in Rio de Janeiro where I had the opportunity to contribute to content production for major Brazilian organizations. In the US, I worked with Interloper Films, the production company led by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner with whom I also worked as editor on the web series “A Total Disruption.” I was also involved as researcher for the TV series "Strangers in Danger" and "Next Stop For Charlie,” which were produced by the Hollywood production studio Mandt Brothers Productions. However, my true calling is being on the streets, unveiling the everyday stories people don't read in the newspapers or don't watch on the TV. Stories forgotten by the mainstream media. One of the most memorable moments in my career was a journalistic trip I made to Vietnam, where I had the opportunity to capture the horrific effects that Agent Orange still have in the Vietnamese population. The stories I like to hunt for range from severe human right issues, such as the one I told about Vietnam, to stories revealing slices of life and everyday victories within the community. I hunt for the unusual and for the injustices as well as for the beautiful and the creative within each culture.

About Rob K.

DP/Editor with a passion for character-driven stories about ordinary people making a difference.

About Anna N.

I'm a filmmaker (Producer/Coordinator) and Corporate Event Photographer. I am experienced with union paperwork and office PA roles, and I work as a local in the San Francisco Bay area and Reno-Tahoe. I regularly work at Intel. I connect quickly and meaningfully with a wide range of people, especially in the tech word. I have interviewed hundreds of subject matter experts from federal judges to porn stars, both on camera and off. I recently directed and produced films for the permanent online exhibit THE GREAT JAZZ REVIVAL for Stanford University Libraries and the San Francisco Traditional Jazz Society, exec. producer Margaret Moos Pick. My documentary film work frequently screens in museums. I produced ZERO POINT, the first live action VR film, featured at Sundance, New Frontier.

About Sam P.

Director / cinematographer / editor with an emphasis on documentary. Graduate of Chapman University with a BFA in Film Production. I worked on staff as a producer / shooter / editor with The Atlantic from 2013-2016. Mostly recently I was Director of Photography for seasons 1 and 2 of The Vow on HBO, and a forthcoming docuseries on Showtime. I own and operate a Canon C500 mark 2 with CN-E cine primes. Any questions please feel free to reach out directly! Thanks.

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About Will G.

I have told the stories of evicted illegal immigrants, the trials of recovering drug addicts, and the efforts of an entire community to end gang violence. I have documented the struggles and triumphs of homeless teens in Chicago. I have even reported across language barriers to tell the story of religious intolerance amongst Buddhist monks in Myanmar. I'm an editor, photographer, and producer. I mostly cut in Premiere, and I have a solid working knowledge of motion graphics through After Effects. I thrive under tight deadlines, and as a jack-of-all-trades, I am comfortable with all things media and editorial. I am a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where I spent four years developing my talents in documentary style media production and multimedia storytelling. Nowadays I'm a freelance editor at VICE, having worked on Emmy-nominated series Gaycation, Emmy-nominated VICE on HBO, and Weediquette, amongst other shows.

About Rory M.

I'm a producer and director who's focused primarily on creating VR and AR in the Metaverse and beyond, as well as 16:9 marketing content and branded documentaries for technology startups and other brands and businesses that want to change the world. In 2019 my three year VR documentary about radical anti-gentrification protesters "Diverse and Subversive" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

About Troy F.

Troy Farah is a freelance photojournalist and videographer from Phoenix, Arizona. His photography, writing and video has appeared in VICE News, BNN, LA Weekly, Phoenix New Times, and many others. In addition to several documentary shorts, he has directed several short films that were part of the Arizona Filmmaker Showcase. His website is troyfarah.com and his Twitter handle is @filth_filler.

About Martin T.

Since mid 2019 I relocated to Los Angeles after having worked in the Middle East for the last seven years. I'm excited to explore this new place! For 2,5 years I worked as a TV producer and cameraman for RTL News in the Middle East (I was based in Tel Aviv and Istanbul) From 2012-2015 I was based in Erbil, Iraq. Where I worked for the Associated Press videosection. Also I've worked as a cameraman for international media like PBS Newshour, CBC News and Rudaw Media Network. I've worked as a videographer for multiple NGO's. The main topics I focused on are the Islamic State, religious and ethnic minorities and refugee/IDP issues in the Middle East.

About Philip G.

My name is Philip Giancola and I’m a film and commercial director/producer with 8 years of experience. Previous clients include LEGO, Google, Riot Games (League of Legends), LinkedIn, Razer, ESRI, and Heritage Bicycles. I’ve worked in Asia for the last three years as a writer/director for branded content. Some of the work which best represents me (with writing, producing, directing , and editing) can be found at: www.philipgiancola.com

About Mariko L.

Journalist, documentarian, digital archivist. I've worked for Reuters and Agence France Presse as a video news journalist as well as with Fatherly, AJ+ and Simple Most for social media video. I've filmed and covered breaking news in more than six countries (India, Kosovo, Panama, Mexico, Japan and the USA) and produced 100s of news pieces. I've interviewed A-list Hollywood celebrities, Indian breakdancers and Japanese anti-nuclear protesters but the interview I'd most like to do is with my mother when she was my age (if I had a time machine!) My speciality is producing or video editing for news but I sometimes work on commercial projects or television programs as creative director or production manager. My personal interests include boxing, cooking gluten free dishes and digital archive management. I love to collaborate and I believe firmly in 100% risk, 100% reward.

About Colin A.

I specialize in several areas of film & video production, working as a freelance director, cinematographer/ operator, & assistant cameraman. I have 8 years of experience working in the following realms: music video, narrative, documentary, commercial, action sports, live streaming, travel, motion capture VFX, reality, lifestyle, & photography.

About Martin M.

Martin Andres Markovits is an award-winning writer, director, producer and multi-media reporter. He worked as a freelance journalist in Latin America for publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, The New Statesman, Fusion and the Huffington Post. He has produced video features for China Global Television Network and the PBS News Hour and was an international correspondent for CGTN America. He has reported extensively in Venezuela and Mexico covering both the Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro presidencies and also the Mexican drug war. Martin graduated with a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Columbia University. His directorial debut “Tupamaro: Urban Guerrillas” won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Beverly Hills International Film Festival and Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 UK Film Festival. It premiered on Nat Geo Mundo and ARTE. Martin is a Los Angeles native and graduated from UCSB with a degree in political science.

About Lucas A.

Director, Cinematographer and Producer with 10 years experience in Documentary, Commercial, Travel and Television. Produced and DP'd the Sundance nominated and Magnolia distributed documentary Whose Streets on the Ferguson uprising. Have shot and directed for Condé Nast, Viacom, MTV, RevoltTV, Verizon, Complex and more.

About Sebastian S.

A filmmaker and cinematographer based in Los Angeles and New York, I've worked on several high-profile feature documentaries concerning a wide variety of topics My work has been released theatrically, as well as being aired on HBO, A&E, Showtime, PBS, ESPN, and other networks. Coming from a motion picture background, I've also worked as a cinematographer on feature films, music videos and commercials. I've worked all over the world, and look forward to travel as well. I'm passionate about social and political issues, and apply a heavy sense of motivation and work ethic to every project I undertake.

About Lily G.

I am a multimedia artist that often works shooting and editing in a digital video format. I run a small-scale organization which I use to produce digital media (both commissioned work and personal endeavors). My central goal when shooting documentary-style footage is to work organically/harmoniously with subjects in their environment to capture video that is true to life. I aim to frame each shot so that the viewer is engaged aesthetically as well as conceptually.