Discover Top Gaffers in Santa Maria, California, USA

Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple. If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter

Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

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• Creative Director
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
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• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Sound Designer
• Senior Editor
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Social Media Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Content Strategist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Production Assistant

Brian Inocencio was born and raised in Taiwan. He moved to to Vancouver, Canada when he was thirteen on his own. He developed interest in film photography and was heavily involved in outdoor activities such as backcountry snowboarding, skim boarding, surfing, rock climbing, and camping at a very young age. He was part of the first fifteen rugby team and played on the clubs team on the weekends. He’s always documenting his journey through the camera he had at the time. Presently, he is an award winning documentary filmmaker and cinematographer who has worked on documentary film projects for BBC, PBS, Discovery, Al Jazeera+, Netflix, POV American Documentary, Peacock, 60 Second Docs, The Economist, CNBC, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Digital. His documentary short, Alex, was awarded best documentary at Long Island International Film Expo, shortlisted for the 2017 BAFTA Student Film Awards, and was part of the official selection for 60 Second Docs. Brian has recently worked as a Director of Photography for PBS Series called Historian’s Take, and a feature length documentary film called The Hidden Wounds, and a food series exploring LA’s Chinese cuisine, Boiling Pot, In early 2020, Brian was a Director of Photography for the Chinese Historical Society of America, We Are Bruce Lee, a documentary short that will be part of the museum's new exhibit. In 2018 he was an additional cinematographer on Andrew Zimmern’s food show and was a digital imaging technician on a documentary project, Becoming, an intimate story with the former first lady Michelle Obama. Brian has also worked as a cinematographer and programmer at POV American Documentary. In late 2017, he was an additional cinematographer for a feature length documentary film, Dykes, Camera, Action!, and a second camera operator for the show Talk Stoop, George to The Rescue, Open House, and 1st Look. Before embarking on his career as a documentary cinematographer, he worked in the medical field and was a part of an interdisciplinary team in the Brain Injury Unit working as a physical therapy assistant. At the time, he met some of the toughest people battling their injuries, and one in particular was a young man name Alex. He had just graduated college and had his entire life ahead of him, but a mistake of not fastening his seatbelt completely changed his life. They became friends. He had inspired Brian to follow his gut. And that is to become a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. Fast forward two years, he made a short film about him “Alex”, and it jump started his storytelling career. Brian holds a MFA in Social Documentary Film from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor degree in Biology from Hunter College CUNY in New York City.

• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
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• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial

Michael prides himself on strong collaboration. His experience across genres helps define powerful visual choices and structure, supporting the directors he works with by helping to elevate the process through his creative intensity. Having completed the cinematography residency at Maine Media Workshops in 2009, Michael has had the privilege of working with, and learning from, the most talented cinematographers in the industry, including Tom Weston (Hustle & Flow, Law and Order SVU), Rodney Taylor, ASC (That Evening Sun, Wired to Win), Robbie Greenberg, ASC (Wild Hogs, The Milagro Beanfield War), and Oscar winner Mauro Fiore, ASC (Avatar, Training Day, The A Team). Inspired by the atmospheric lighting of cinematographers such as Jeff Cronenweth and Darius Khondji, he has been building his cinematography reel with dozens of projects of all stripes. Michael’s ability to reveal the subtleties of character through light, shadow, colour, and the juxtaposition of subjects within the frame has been evidenced in films such as Damn it, Mamet! (Best Cinematography, Foster’s Film Fest), Take Me To The River (Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival), Four in the Morning (Official Selection, Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival), and Reservations (Best Short Film Winner, Omaha Film Festival). Having lensed projects for brands such as Bridgestone, Daimler, Methodist Health Systems, research non-profit RTI International, the FBI, and the National Institute of Justice, Michael has been able to translate his love of narrative film work for the commercial world. When he is not behind a camera, he enjoys playing in chess tournaments, mountain climbing, biking, and traveling.

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• Sound Mixer

Nic Davis is an Emmy award winning director, cinematographer, and producer. He has directed and co-produced a variety of feature documentaries, which included theatrical releases across North America and distribution across major streaming platforms like Amazon, Apple TV, and PBS Passport. Nic’s work has amassed hundreds of millions of views for companies like The BBC, Disney, Live Nation, Daimler-Benz, Discovery, Cadillac, and Hulu. He has worked with high level musicians and actors including Jennifer Garner, Seth Rogen, Josh Hutchinson, Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, Jason Mraz, Ciara, and Megan Thee Stallion. Nic graduated from the Journalism School at The University of Montana. He is currently based in Los Angeles, and travels around the world for projects through his company, 4:08 Productions.

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• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
• HD Live Operator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
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• Drone Operator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Corporate Videographer
• Portrait Photographer

Sanchez Media produces commercial and short-form documentary for consumer retails brands, tech companies, and digital media. We shoot on everything from cell phones to large cinema cams. Our production capabilities are designed to be robust and scaleable from modest budgets to larger ones. Visit our website to learn more: www.sanchez.media

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent
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Bret Hamilton, born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, has always been passionate about creating captivating entertainment for those around him. Pursuing this passion, he left his hometown to study cinematography at Columbia College Chicago. In September 2016, Bret moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon). There, he served as the Digital Content Director for local media start-up Vietcetera, producing and directing numerous short documentaries. He later became the Director of Photography for the Webby-winning Best Ever Food Review Show, where he scaled the visual and editorial direction of the channel from 300k subscribers to 3.5 million, earning almost half a billion views from a diverse, global audience. In the fall of 2019, Bret relocated to Los Angeles, bringing his unique skills and experience to a new market of brands, digital outlets, and content creators. When the pandemic hit, Bret adapted seamlessly, transitioning to virtual production as a Technical Director for commercial and documentary shoots operated entirely over Zoom. More recently, he worked with clients such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Salesforce, New York Times, and Meta.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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Music is one of my biggest passions. I have written songs with Linkin Park and FKi 1st (one of hip hop's biggest producers), opened shows for Green Day and Twenty One Pilots, and have had one of my songs go RIAA certified gold. Cinematography started as a flirtation (a way to kick start my band) but over the years it has become a passion equally as large as music. I have worked with some of the biggest names in the business such as Nike, HyperloopTT, Palm Springs, Charlie Rocket, Vero, Bosch, Troye Sivan, Brat, Fashion Nova, and Ableton. My biggest accomplishment was contributing work on Nike's Emmy Award-Winning 30th Anniversary "Just Do It" commercial "Dream Crazy" featuring Colin Kaepernick, arguably their biggest commercial they've had to date. No matter what career path I take, my work ethic and my drive to be the best version of myself always results in success at the highest of levels.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
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• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Podcast Producer
• Content Strategist
• Social Media Producer
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer

Evan Michael Gering is a Cinematographer known for his striking visuals and impactful storytelling. Evan is drawn to projects that aim to tell stories that are not often shared. He revels in employing classical techniques inspired by cinema, photography and other artwork. He takes a naturalistic lighting approach while leaning in to the subject of the piece at hand. He first discovered his passion for filmmaking as a teen volunteer at the closed circuit television station at Motion Picture Television Fund. In the years since, Evan has become an expert in shaping light to best tell the story. Evan thoughtfully crafts his visuals with beautiful lighting and meaningful movement to enrich the narrative. He loves to be behind the camera to capture and evoke emotion, provoke thought and entertain.

• Grip
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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP

I'm an experienced freelance documentary filmmaker that bring a lot of cross-cultural experience to work environments while maintaining a teachable attitude, joy, and passion for what I do. I received a BA in Film Production, and projects I've done have screened at various film festivals and won awards, including an Emmy award in 2014. My work has taken me to 5 continents and over 20 countries.

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

I'm a Syrian-American director/dp/photographer; raised in my parents' hometown of Aleppo, Syria, and based in my birthplace, Los Angeles. As a cinematographer, I specialize in verite, interviews, and slow motion. I work at the intersection of doc and narrative, and am heavily invested in decolonizing filmmaking in terms of process, form and visual language.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Fixer
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Tara Jenkins is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles. She has an MFA from USC in Film Production and currently works at the American Society of Cinematographers. Her article about virtual cinematography was published in American Cinematographer in the December 2020 issue. Her documentary work has been recently shown at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

• Documentary DP
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• Gaffer
• Corporate Videographer
• Fixer

I'm a freelance DP with over a decade of professional experience. I love shooting nonfiction/documentary content, and I pride myself on my ability to get great results while working with nonprofessional talent in practical locations. I'd love to hear about your next project!

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello! I'm a multimedia artist working as a Director of Photography, Gaffer, Editor, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Motion Graphics Designer, and Web Designer. Message me if you'd like to speak about your current project. Hope to hear from you soon!

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Creative Director
• Gaffer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Brenda has worked as a fiction and documentary filmmaker in Mexico and the United States. Her films focus on education as well as migrant and women's rights. Strong production skills, DP and editor. English and Spanish proficiency. She is based in Santa Cruz, California, where she works as a freelance filmmaker and teaches about film and Human Rights at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
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• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Corporate Videographer

Directing productions for clients like Land Rover, Colgate, Hill's, and several others of the like - Graham has been successful at bringing his clients vision to life with satisfaction.

• Production Company
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• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Music Composer
• Audio Storyteller
• Corporate Videographer

With almost 20 years of experience, I can pretty much do anything in the production world. From concept, creation and final deliverables, I have got you covered!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Event Photographer
• Gaffer
• Executive Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Product Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator

I am a freelance Cinematographer, Gaffer, Colorist, and Editor. I work primarily in the Los Angeles, CA area, and have over 15 years of experience.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Grip
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
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• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Graduated from the American Film Institute Conservatory with and MFA in Cinematography. 15 years experience as of 2020

• Commercial DP
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• Corporate Videographer
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• Colorist

Filmmaker/DP based out of Los Angeles & Salt Lake City. Every story deserves to be told in its own unique way!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Corporate Videographer
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• Production Assistant
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• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer