About Carrie S.

From hard news to features, my intrepid nature, wanderlust, and insatiable curiosity make me well suited for story hunting! My journalism work in television, radio, podcasts, print, and web has garnered awards from the Heartland Emmy Chapter, Colorado Broadcasters Association, Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Press and others.

About Fanny T.

Fanny Texier is a Video Journalist and Documentary filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. As a director, Fanny maintains a commitment to telling empowering stories that uplift the spirit. Her work is visually captivating, plunges deep into the human psyche, and portrays compelling stories of eccentric characters. As a freelance video journalist, Fanny has shot, produced and edited character-driven stories for the New Yorker, the New York Post, BBC and AJ+. She also directs and edits branded content. As for filming during Covid- Fanny is sanitizing the gear, using long lenses, wearing masks and gloves, staying socially distant, and taking all safety precautions.

About Frederick B.

Filmmaker/journalist/photographer with an established track record of producing impactful, innovative work for media companies such as the BBC, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian and Al Jazeera over the last decade. Currently in Europe – via Latin America, NYC and Moscow. Portfolio: www.frederickbernas.com Videos: www.vimeo.com/frederickbernas Instagram: @frederickbernas Other clients include: The New Yorker, NOWNESS, AP, LA Times Studios, VICE, The Economist, TIME, Bloomberg, Reuters, Monocle, UNHCR, Rolling Stone, Great Big Story, Atlas Obscura, Insider, Spiegel TV, CNBC, Fusion, 60 Second Docs, Wired, Vocativ, TBD Media, International Committee of the Red Cross, Global Citizen, CNBC, Roads and Kingdoms, CBS, France 24.

About Carlos P.

Emmy-nominated, twice National Headliner Award winning video journalist. His documentary work focuses on socio-political issues and human-interest stories in the U.S. and Latin America. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. For more info on his work visit www.carlospbeltran.com

About Tahiat M.

I am an experienced multimedia producer, most recently for Asia Society where I oversaw all aspects of video production and social media across 12 centers worldwide. I produce, shoot, write and edit videos on a wide range of topics. I also do photography, know how to promote content on social media and analyze web traffic. I have produced videos featuring analysts, artists, authors, chefs, designers, filmmakers, musicians, world leaders and more. I have experience working around the world and under various circumstances. Besides field producing pieces from China and Hong Kong, I have also coordinated remote productions in Afghanistan, Nepal and the West Bank. I have experience working on both long-form documentary and daily news cycle schedules and well-versed in being a one-person production unit. Specialties: Video production (including lighting and audio). DSLR and HD camera work. Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro video editing. Still photography. Social media.

About Cindy B.

Cindy Burgess is the founder of Pro Video Content, a boutique video production company based in Toronto, Canada. Pro Video's services include video production and editing, aerial/drone work, and corporate photography. Prior to starting her company in 2009, Cindy worked in TV news for 20 years -- both in front of and behind the camera. Her many skills include producing, shooting, editing, scripting, reporting, and hosting. Cindy is also an active traveler and loves to explore different cultures, activities, and ways of life. Her many adventures include storm chasing in Tornado Alley, heli-skiing in the Rockies, sailing around icebergs off Canada's east coast, and melting the soles off her sneakers on an active volcano in Guatemala.

About Elise H.

I'm a producer specializing in the intersection of science, politics and culture. UnderCurrent Productions stories weave in-depth interview and stunning visuals into dramatic tales about the human condition and our shared environment.

About Daniel T.

I am a documentary filmmaker with over 10 years of industry experience in all levels of the production process. My first directorial effort, the short documentary Reclaimed, had it world premiere at the Planet In Focus Film Festival in Toronto this past November. However, I've become a bit jaded by the lengthy time lines of the film festival process and would rather make short films for an online and quicker release schedule. Films that can have a greater and more immediate impact. I'm very interested in telling small stories that express universal themes. Stories of individuals and their struggles, intimate stories that speak to the big issues of our times.

About Duane L.

Hello my name is Duane and I am a freelance video producer. I believe that everyone has a unique story and capturing that journey has a great responsibility that I appreciate. It is being entrusted with very sensitive information and using it wisely to produce a compelling story. People's stories are powerful and it motivates me to share these experiences with others. I take the time to research in great detail the theme and the people involved. The stories I like to hunt for are short documentaries, portraits of people, cultural events and music concerts. My work has taken me to Australia, Canada, Japan, Dubai, Taiwan, Trinidad, Vietnam and China. Typically, every project and location is different and I enjoy the challenges of working in different environments and meeting people. For example, most of my published work are shot on location without prior knowledge of the scene. I then have to make spontaneous decisions to breakdown the scene and shoot accordingly.

About Rich W.

Rich Williamson is an Oscar-shortlist filmmaker based in Toronto. He graduated from Ryerson University in 2008 focusing on cinematography and editing. He has since worked as a freelancer, shooting and cutting films, corporate videos, trailers and TV programs for well-known brands and companies, as well as fellow independent filmmakers. His award-winning short films including Frame 394 (2016), The Sugar Bowl (2011), Joe (2012) and Unsinkable (2012) have screened at festivals worldwide including the Hot Docs, IDFA, LA Shorts, Atlanta, New Orleans, St Louis, Hot Springs, Sidewalk, Big Sky, and Aljazeera Film Festivals. Rich participated in the Reykjavik International Film Festival’s 2013 Talent Lab and completed the Canadian Film Centre’s Cineplex Entertainment Film Program in 2015. His latest film, Frame 394, is part of the inaugural round of the CBC’s Digital Doc Shorts initiative. It had its world premiere at the 2016 Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto, and went on to win Best Canadian Short at NorthwestFest, Best Documentary Short at the Academy Award-qualifying Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival, Best Documentary Short at the Sidewalk Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Documentary Short at the New Orleans Film Festival, and Best Documentary at the Charleston Film Festival. It was named one of TIFF’s Top 10 Films of 2016, and is currently nominated for 2 Canadian Screen Awards.

About Andres L.

I'm Andres David Lopez. I graduated from Columbia Journalism School in 2013 and also have a degree from Florida Atlantic University. I take a lot of pride in my documentary video work as a one man band, in the visuals, in the audio, in the storytelling and in the reporting. I'd like to work on a larger scale, with better equipment and with stories that are international in scope. I currently live in the U.S. but I would like to report in South America (I was born in Bogota, Colombia.)

About Saman M.

Freelance producer and video journalist. I've worked for The New York Times, HBO Docs, CBC, The Village Voice, Daewoo Destinations and Voice of America among others. I have extensive experience shooting on various cameras including Canon C100/C300 and Canon DSLRs (5D Mark III and T4i), and editing on Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and Avid. I take projects from concept to delivery, developing award-winning video content with a cinematic look for multi-platform delivery.

About Anas H.

Anas Hamra was born in Qatar in 1991 and moved to Gaza, Palestine in 2000. He a holds a BS degree in Information Technology of Multimedia from the University of Palestine, and he took classes in Journalism, Social Entrepreneurship and Middle East studies classes at New York University in 2013. He is working in journalism and social media. Hamra is a Media Producer and New-Media Specialist, working with many local and international organizations and private sector companies, and has created many projects as a freelancer. He is the founder and Director of Red Media Productions for Multimedia and Information Technology Solutions. Hamra also is the cinematography and producer with FlyingPaper and a creator and founder of numerous social and voluntary projects, like www.HumansOfPalestine.com, currently Anas in business trip in the US, for Palestine Boston Film Festival in Boston that one of his films was screened there and doing workshops in New York about filmmaking in conflict zones, recently done with The New School in NY and another workshop with NYU.

About Ian B.

Ian Bell is the producer of The Dinner Table, La Trocha, and the award winning whodunit, Dead Body. He was a founding member of Filmmaker For A Cause, and co-founder of Native Lines, a project focused on chronicling indigenous conflicts in the developing world. Ian has produced content for organizations ranging from The Gatorade Company to the Sonoran Institute. He is also a recipient of the Sprout Grant and an alumni of the Washington Filmworks Innovation Lab.

About Henry M.

Over the last 18 years, I have worked in almost every field of film, TV and video production and television journalism, and have spent the last nine years managing my own news and media production company. I have an excellent knowledge of the industry, as well as a proven track record of running a company and managing staff, projects and budgets. I have lived and worked in many different countries, all over the world, producing anything from news and feature stories, to sport, to branded content and everything in between. My experience overseas has given me a truly unique perspective on global current affairs and has fostered a deep interest in exploring every story I come across from as many different perspectives as I can see. I also have experience of working in conflict zones, covering major riots in China in 2008 and 2009, and I was in Libya for one month, during the fall of Tripoli, working for APTN. I have also covered several natural disasters, including the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake and flooding in Southern China. As well as possessing exceptional writing skills, my work in TV and new media, has given me a unique skill set, enabling me to get a message out to the widest possible audience, in the most engaging way and often to a tight budget. Working as a video journalist/producer, I have acquired further skills as a story-teller. I am an excellent lighting cameraman and video editor, filming on a wide range of cameras and formats and able to script and edit to tight deadlines. I am also a skilled Steadicam operator, with my own rig, suitable for most requirements. Post-production-wise, I consider myself an expert in the use of Premiere, Audition, Photoshop, Lightroom and After Effects, as well as several other programs in the Creative Suite. I also regularly edit with Final Cut Pro, Avid and Davinci Resolve. I am equally at home in the pre-production office, in front or behind the camera, in the edit suite or in a live studio environment. As well as working extensively with all kinds of video production, I am also an accomplished photographer, and often combine photography with my video work.

About Nicholas P.

I'm a NYC-based cinematographer, editor, and producer with 10+ years of extensive experience in editorial, commercial, branded content, and music video work. Some clients include Spotify, Google, Waze, GQ, Vogue, Pret A Manger, Make Up Forever, Asana Rebel, Luminous Diamonds, The Motion Awards, XXL Magazine, Wired, Vanity Fair, Gibson, Flag Award for Teaching Excellence, Vice, Smirnoff and more. I own 3 RED camera packages, lighting, grip, and an audio kit. I run the NYC-based production company Extra Syrup with my wife who is a photographer/director and FAA-certified drone pilot.

About Tim F.

Freccia’s work has been featured in VICE News, The New York Times, Business Week, Al Jazeera, BBC, Global Post, Neue Züricher Zeitung, The Age, The National, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, AP, Stern Online, TIME Magazine and a variety of other print and broadcast outlets. Co-founder and Creative Director for three full service communications agencies, Tim has deep experience with a wide variety of commercial clients- from large multinationals to small hotshop startups. He has covered conflict and crisis in stills and motion pictures world wide since 1989, and has produced and shot a variety of films for VICE Media over the last years.

About Jorge U.

Jorge Uzon is a videjournalist, documentary photographer and former foreign correspondent with more than 30 years of experience working with images. Focused in social, political and environmental issues, his work has been published by prestigious printed and online media and exhibited in the renowned festival dedicated to photojournalism Visa Pour L’image in Perpignan, France. His most important works to date include the coverage of the end of the civil war in Guatemala between 1996-1998 for Agence France-Press, the way of life and uprising of the inhabitants of Chilean Patagonia against a hydroelectric project (exhibited for the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015) and the social changes in Bolivia after the election of Evo Morales , these last two projects produced as independent documentary photographer.. Since 2016 to date Jorge has been collaborating with CINEFOCUS Canada developing projects in video for various clients like the Association of Health Centres or Toronto Community Housing.

About Danielle H.

I am a freelance journalist with a background in documentary film. In 2012 my independent film, Canary in the Mine, following the political ramifications of the Canadian Asbestos industry screened at film festivals across North America winning the Best Director award at the DocUtah Film Festival in Southern Utah. I have worked on a range of documentaries covering a range of topics: Arctic climate change, African wildlife, North American gun legislation etc. for broadcasters around the world: ARTE and ZDF (Germany), TVO, OMNI, LOVE NATURE, The Knowledge Network and the SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL.

About Julie E.

A resourceful and dedicated videographer, editor and producer with eleven years' experience in feature filmmaking, short form video, video journalism and the creation of online content. Passionate about documentary media and strategic storytelling efforts across all technological platforms. Specialties: documentary production, video production and post-production, videography, editing, production studio management, lighting, project management/coordination, social media strategy, online content, Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite, tapeless workflow, DSLR cameras, troubleshooting technology and finding creative solutions