About Yousef M.

I am an Emmy award winning producer and film director who champions the call for creative visual storytelling. I'm convinced that people today don't just want to be informed, they want to be entertained while being informed. I love bringing stories to life that impact the lives of millions of people around the world. I aim is to tell stories in a way that will entice and resonate with global audience.

About Thaddeus S.

My focus is to help companies connect with their audience, change perception, evoke emotion and drive conversation. Setla Films is a full service video production, social media, branding team that has worked with government agencies, healthcare organizations, startups and well established companies re-connect with their audience and customer base while increasing value for the organization. Expertise is in building content branding solutions that are scaleable, effective and falls within budget that gives your organization an edge over competition, increase market share and build trust among customers. My experience has been in working as a DP, Producer, Editor to create Original WebTV Series, Commercials, Educational programs, Promo videos, and Documentaries. I really enjoy working with companies that want to showcase their products in inventive ways.

About Harry A.

experienced drone operator, Experienced editor, Experienced shooter/producer.

About Scott D.

Scott Dodoro is a seasoned Director/Producer that has worked on content for commercials across the budget spectrum. Bringing a wealth of knowledge of production to the team, Scott is a natural leader who keeps the end goal in mind, the job on time and on budget. He has worked across the spectrum from production to post forging crucial relationships along the way. Credits include work for Toyota, Ford, Cessna, Hyundai, Chrysler, George P Johnson, YMCA Detroit, BCBS of Michigan, Detroit Artists Market, Jets Pizza, DTE, Kaplan University, Art Van, UPS Store and DIA just to name a few. He holds a BA in Telecommunication Arts from MSU, 2002.

About Matt R.

I am a passionate storyteller with a keen eye for telling genuine, character driven stories.

About Bill F.

Mindfield is a Detroit based creative studio with a long history producing film, video and interactive media. We've worked with some of the worlds biggest brands and also produced work for local entities like the Detroit Institute of Art, the YMCA and Detroit Edison to name a few. Please check out our reel and work at http://www.mindfieldusa.com/ Thanks and Best Regards, Bill

About Jen B.

jen byers is a producer and videographer.

About Mathew P.

My name is Mathew Pimental, storytelling through film has been my passion and career for the last eight years. I emphasize heavily on cinematic and humanizing images and strike at the heart of every story I am telling. I've spent these last six years traveling the country in search of relevant untold stories, whether it be a struggling musician or an up and coming inventor; if there is a story, it is my passion to find it.

About Andrew K.

I'm an experienced documentary filmmaker based in Detroit, with extensive experience directing and shooting docu-style pieces of many kinds. I've worked with clients like Bloomberg, Business Insider, Virgin Holidays, and Runner’s World and others across the country and internationally.

About Byron G.

Byron Goggin is a 13-time Emmy winning Director of Photography, Editor and Producer who creates programming for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, History, the BBC and many other well known networks. In 1990 Byron Goggin began his career a top ten market NBC affiliate in Detroit as a news editor where he remained for 2 years. In 1992 he was promoted to “Special Projects Videographer/ Editor” where he filmed and edited Emmy Award winning programs including Dateline NBC with Chris Hansen and Ann Thompson. In 1995 his job was expanded to include “Commercial Production Director of Photography”, and “Special Project Coordinator”. In 2000 Byron accepted the position of “Chief Photographer/Editor” at Fox Sports Net. His duties included shooting “live” sporting events pre and post game shows. Byron was also responsible for the overall quality of programming, development of strategies and technical plans for major sporting events including the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, NCAA playoffs, NBA Finals, Superbowl, MLB World Series, Ryder Cup Golf, and NASCAR events. In 2003 Byron was nominated for FOX News Corps “Global Excellence Award”, an honor given to only a few in the FOX worldwide network. Between 2002 and 2004 Byron went on to win a total of SIX Emmys for his outstanding work in photography, field production, and directing. In 2005 Byron left his position at FOX, to launch BMG Creative. BMG achieved instant national recognition with the production of “Wild Weekend Adventures”, which aired on PBS. BMG won a total of 7 Emmy Awards and 2 Associated Press awards, taking Byron to the next level of production. In 2010 Byron moved from Detroit to Los Angeles and expanded his business to include creating programming for the Discovery Channel, The BBC, National Geographic, History Channel, SPIKE and TRU channels. His list of photography and DP credits include shows like Ice Road Truckers, Wicked Tuna, COAL, Wild Justice, Monster Garage (MCM), and Black Gold. In 2015 Byron launched Byron Goggin StoryWorks. From concept, to development, to delivery, Byron and his skilled team can tell your story and deliver your message in a timely, cost effective manner. Experience is the key to success. Whether in the boardroom or on the frozen ice roads of Alaska, Byron has a proven track record of delivering award winning video solutions to America’s most influential corporations.

About Tinisha B.

Tinisha Brugnone, founder of the Cinematic Griot Collective, is an award-winning Director/Producer/Screenwriter from Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in "Media Arts and Studies" from Wayne State University with a concentration in Production. ​ While a student at Wayne State University, she joined The Michigan Creative Film Alliance (the MiCFA), a collaborative effort between students and alumni of Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and, Michigan State University. ​ During her first production with the MiCFA, she served as Co-Producer and Unit Production Manager on the short film "Beauty Queen". Later that year "Beauty Queen" went on to win a Bronze Award at The Blue Water Film Festival (2012) and a Bronze Plaque Award at the Columbia International Film Festival (2012). Her second production with the MiCFA, the short film “Downriver”, won a total of six awards including the Silver Award at the Blue Water Film Festival (2013) and Best Cinematography at the prestigious Uptown Film Festival (2013). Upon graduation from Wayne State University, Ms. Brugnone began focusing on writing and storytelling. In late 2015 her screenplay “Top Shelf” was chosen out of 150 applicants, to be one of 12 screenplays included in the Inaugural "Detroit Sundance Writing Intensive Workshop” under the instruction of filmmaker Joan Tewkesbury. In 2018 she launched The Cinematic Griot Collective a collective of filmmakers, artists, and other creatives. Through her collective, she formed relationships with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to giving a voice to underrepresented groups. Ms. Brugnone then launched her first project and pilot event, with the assistance of the C.G.C “Idlewild International Film Festival" in the summer of 2019. The event attracted diverse film enthusiasts with people traveling from as far as Washington, DC to Michigan, and received rave reviews. In 2020, Ms. Brugnone opted to cancel the Idlewild International Film Festival due to the current pandemic and to concentrate on writing and freelance production work. Tinisha is currently an active member of "Final Girls Detroit a collective of women filmmakers working and living in Metro Detroit and Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM)a collective of women and non-binary filmmakers and industry representatives of color. ​

About Alex G.

Alex Goetz is a documentary filmmaker and photographer and co-founder of Running Wild Media, a film production company specializing in stories of wildlife and conservation. He has contributed to outlets such as National Geographic WILD, BBC, PBS Nature, CBS Sunday Morning, and was a winner of the National Geographic WILD "Wild to Inspire" film competition. An Ohio native, some of his extensive travels have taken him from the countryside of Tasmania filming Tasmanian devils, to boating throughout the vibrant Marshall Islands, and road-tripping around four amazing African countries filming wildlife and conservation efforts. Alex is a 2019 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader, 2019 NAAEE 30 under 30, TEDxToledo 2017 speaker, and a 2013 graduate from Bowling Green State University, with a degree in Film Production and Environmental Science

About MATTHEW I.

Professional Director of Photography, Videographer, Multicamera Director and Photographer for 30+ years. I am great at telling a story visually and will take what a producer desires beyond their expectations. Great with clients, on location early, all the needed gear and a great sense of humor.

About Demetrio N.

I take pictures and make videos, and I'm always looking to get "the shot."

About Kevin L.

I have been shooting for 20 years.

About Brett W.

Hello! My name is Brett Wineland and I am a Cinematographer from Toledo, OH. When I am not freelancing I am working with my team at Neon Mtn Media to tell engaging stories about interesting people. I have been working in the industry for five years now and my experience has taken me all over the US to do narrative, documentary, and commercial film. I would love to find out how I can help on your projects

About Jeremy B.

Jeremy Brockman is an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer.

About Adam H.

About Dain E.

I’m a non-fiction video editor and cameraperson with a proven track record for creating and strategizing impactful media content with powerful performance. I believe in the power of media to do good, spark dialogue, and create epic change. I’ve worked with amazing companies and incredible people. CNBC, NowThis News, Kartemquin Films, POV/American Documentary, INC., Film Sprout and UnionDocs are just a few of the organizations I’ve happily called home.

About Bart T.

Filmmaker in Detroit. Worked as a DP for WSJ, Steadicam Operator/1st AC on feature lengths