About John S.

About John D.

My name is John de Dios and I am a multi-media storyteller having had the opportunity to tell my stories using text, photos, audio, video, page and some web design. I am a freelance video producer for National Geographic News; the digital media director for the Genetic Literacy Project; the main photographer for the University of Arizona Office of Communications; and I have had work published on outlets like Scientific American Blogs, Arizona Republic, Tucson Weekly, Arizona Daily Star, Fox News Latino, and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. I am a former educator and I've done plenty of mentoring for young photographers, videographers, journalists all over the world.

About Matthew C.

I am a freelance video/photo journalist operating out of Phoenix Arizona. I have roughly 5 years experience working on the U.S Mexican border, West Africa specifically Ghana and here in the U.S shooting content for CNN, The AP, LaOpinion and others.

About Alan D.

Hello! My name is Alan Davis and I've worked in production out of Southern Arizona for the past few years. Lately, my work has been split between commercial and documentary filmmaking. I've worked on digital projects for National Geographic, Canon USA, Arri, The National Science Foundation, B&H ProPhotoVideo, General Tire, The Special Olympics, PBS, The University of Arizona to name a few. I own and operate Davis de Dios productions alongside my business partner John de Dios. Feel free to check out our work here https://davisdedios.com/ I have experience as a director, producer, director of photography, cameraman, steady cam operator, audio technician, photographer, video editor, designer, scriptwriter, effects producer (After Effects) and as a social media specialist.

About Anna S.

Anna Clare Spelman is a documentary filmmaker, DP, and editor whose work revolves around working with individuals to tell empowering stories about women and people in the LGBT community, and exploring the causes and consequences of immigration. She is interested in how we create identity and find community, particularly in the context of religion. Her first feature film is currently in production. She has collaborated with Univision News, Blue Chalk Media, Al Jazeera, and TIME Magazine, among others. Anna's projects have taken her to India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, México, and across the United States. Her work has been recognized by the North Carolina Press Photographers Association, College Photographer of the Year, NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism, and she was nominated for a 2016 News and Documentary Emmy Award. A short documentary for Time Magazine was named a Vimeo Staff Pick in 2018 and won the Webby Awards’ People's Choice Award and Judges Award in the News and Politics category. She is an Adelante Fellow with the International Women’s Media Foundation, and holds a B.A. in Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in Visual Journalism from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable working in both languages.

About Andrew B.

After working as a student journalist in 2004, Andrew fell in love with storytelling for impact. Between 2005-08 he cut his teeth as a coordinator on The Amazing Race; 3rd AD on the BAFTA-nominated docudrama Eagle Falls; as PM for Discovery and Animal Planet shows; and as the writer/producer/director of marketing videos for impact organizations. This while also story producing The Joe Show documentary, with his mentor turned partner, Director Randy Murray. In 2008, Andrew and Murray began another documentary, Mitchell 20. Andrew produced, wrote, and the two co-directed. Andrew helped raise $550k for this film to cover its 3 year-long production. It was released in 2012 via a theatrical run with AMC Independent and won a regional Emmy for Best Documentary. The same year, Benson sold his original concept Edge of War to Discovery Military. The shows host, General Wesley Clark said it “could reduce enthusiasm for war”, which was exactly its intent. This led to Discovery’s licensing of The Joe Show and a development deal.  In 2013, Benson moved to San Francisco to pursue this film and set up a creative agency, A Happy Project, where he served as a creative writer, producer, and director on digital products and content projects for startups and NGOs. Chasing his film, Democracy: An Inquiry he spent 2017/18 living in Paris, Monrovia, and Johannesburg before settling down in New York. Today, he works with clients like the BMW Foundation, Patreon, University of Phoenix, b8ta, Tomorrow Lab, Accountability Lab, and Humanity United. Outside of Phoenix, he's lived in San Francisco, Paris, Quito, Monrovia (Liberia), and Johannesburg. He's traveled and worked in 30 US states and 30 countries, and is currently based in New York City.

About Oscar L.

Work Experience: - Reported from 10 countries and 15 cities. - Reporter and video editor for The Real News (2010 to 2019). - Visual creative, “The Empire Files” with Abby Martin, I (visualy) created a 30 minutes show a week, including an abundance of graphics in After Effect, Illustrator & Photoshop. (2015-2017) - Visual creative of “Days of Revolt” with Chris Hedges and “The Global African” with Bill Fletcher (2014 to 2015) - US Associated Correspondent for Telesur (continent-wide broadcast) in over 12 US cities, more than 40 newscast reports and 25 full special documentary features on air. (2010 - 2013) - Editor in Chief for “The Positive Side on Life” on Channel 3 in Arizona. (2010) - Video Manager at Illuma Studio in Scottsdale. (2008 -2010) - Local reporter and eventually US Correspondent for La Television – Ecuavisa - Gamavisión, (Sunday 8pm prime time slot). (2005 - 2015). - Director, “Motor X”, Canal Uno, Saturday 7pm slot. (2003-2005) - Creative Editor, Unpixel DV production agency in Quito Ecuador. (2002/2005) - Media Producer for CEIME, (Gender NGO) Quito. Ecuador (1996 - 2002) Notable achievements & Awards: -4 documentary-magazine mini series “Motor X” (I started from scratch) reached continental TV including North and South America via Telesur & El Garaje TV 2006 - 2012. -First Price for: Best Documentary, Best Script and Best Post Production with “Cancer Social” on the “Flora Tristan” Film Festival, Lima, Peru 1996 about Gender Violence. -Finalist “Migrations Film festival” Radio Canada, NY 2010. -Lectures, Zaki Gordon Institute of Film 2005 & 2012, NAU (Flagstaff) 2011, National Bolivar Theater, Caracas -Venezuela & National Bolivar Square, Bogota - Colombia 2012 -Interviewed in international press outlets as RT, Telemundo, Univision, Telesur, Press TV, Radio Canada. Education & Skills: - Bachelor on Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Education & Skills: - Bachelor of Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Film Editing studies: Betacam (CEDEP 1990) All Adobe, Digital Avid and Final Cut ( USFQ 2000 ) Adobe (online self education) Digital Art: Quito Institute for the Visual Arts (IAVQ), 4 years on Illustration and Graphic Design. San Francisco de Quito University(USFQ), 2 years of software training. Script: CEDEP 1990, Universidad Católica 1996, and USFQ 2001. Sound: Bachelor in Arts (USFQ), including musical production, recording, mixing, Direct Sound, Electronic Music, Post Production, Sequencing and Sampling (IMC San Francisco de Quito University & CEDEP 1990 - 2000 ) Software skills: Video (Editing and Post): Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Motion, Boris Red Pro. Graphic Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Corel Painter, Quark X-press. Web: Flash & WordPress Audio Software: Pro Tools, Reason, Digital Performer, Sound Edit, T-Racks, Soundtrack, Logic Pro, Sound Studio, Qubase, Maschine 2 and Adobe Audition. English and Spanish bilingual.

About Craig J.

My name is Craig Johnson and I am a videographer, E.N.G. and Emmy award winning producer. My recent employment includes i24News in Tel Aviv, Israel, Arizona PBS as well as various freelance projects ranging from music videos to broadcast news shoots and independent documentaries. Capturing cinematic, well-sequenced interviews and b-roll footage is what I do best.

About Lawrence F.

I am a freelance indie filmmaker/photographer with a MFA in dance. I have a passion in choreography and telling stories and I specialize in various medium with movement including concert work, screen dance, and photographic exhibit. I had produced several award-winning dance films in festivals across the U.S. in the recent years and I am eager to learn more in my craft and to collaborate with different like-minded artists.

About Chris D.

Twenty five years experience in the film industry. Commercial, corporate, web content video and photography. Confident and able to work as one man crew, video production and digital photography. Love to travel and 100% positive attitude towards all projects.

About Courtney P.

About David W.

I believe in the power of visually expressing the human experience and the raw beauty of nature. Before founding David Wallace Visuals, I worked for 20 years as a staff photographer and video producer at newspapers throughout the country. 15 of those years were at the Arizona Republic where I documented issues ranging from the U.S./ Mexico border to the environment. I covered Pope Francis’ inaugural visit to Mexico, disappearing glaciers in Peru, uranium contamination on the Navajo Nation, two Super Bowls, and directed a feature length documentary on child welfare issues. In 2018, I was one of the primary members of the Arizona Republic reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for their coverage of the U.S./ Mexico border. Of the 10 pieces of content submitted for the Pulitzer, three of the entries were videos I filmed and edited. I am an eight time Rocky Mountain Emmy winner and have won numerous other awards in photo and video journalism. I received a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. An avid outdoorsmen, my interests include hiking, canyoneering, trail running, rafting and rock climbing. In 2001, I thru-hiked the entirety of the 2,650-mile long Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. I live in Phoenix with my wife, Laura Segall, also a professional photographer and our three children. I approach every project with heart and compassion, producing content to communicate captivating stories of the people, places, organizations and businesses of Arizona and beyond. What is your story to tell?

About Bubba S.

Travel DP and Photographer. Based in Arizona.

About Curt P.

I'm a multi-hyphenate creative professional. I started in still photography as a teenager. I shot local and national news for over 15 years. I also shoot commercial, documentary, corporate and music videos. In addition to being an Emmy winning director of photography, I'm also a director, producer, writer, Emmy winning editor & Colorist. I own a boutique video production company that specializes in making smaller productions look huge! We own three Red cameras, a Sony F55, a DJI UAV, a 3 ton grip truck and an edit facility. I also create original music for our productions.

About Ben B.

I am a DP, a camera operator, and gaffer. I am comfortable in any of the roles I need to play to support the project. I am a FAA certified drone Pilot. I have excellent communication skills and treat everyone on set with kindness and respect.

About Tyler C.

Passionate music photographer and experienced videographer

About Joe R.

About Kyle D.

I'm a NYC-based filmmaker, editor, and photographer with extensive experience in all aspects of video and photo creation, including directing, shooting, and editing narrative and documentary films, small-business commercials, corporate videos, social media ads, and wedding films. Additionally, I work for Saturday Night Live as a photo assistant and set photographer, with published photos that have received over a billion impressions across various media and print publications. Finally, I have experience in videography and photography, shooting weddings and corporate events. Clients include: Voice of America, Saturday Night Live, NBC LX, The Related Companies, Farida Skin Care Studio, Min&Mon, Smove Mobile Equipment List: Cameras: Sony FX6 Full Frame 4k Cinema Camera Sony FX3 Full Frame 4k Cinema Camera Sony A7iii Full Frame 4k Mirrorless Camera Sony a6500 APS-C 4k mirrorless Camera Sony A7iii Full Frame 4k Mirrorless Camera Sony a6500 APS-C 4k mirrorless Camera Nikkormat FtN 35mm SLR Film Camera Pentax 6x7 Medium Format 120 SLR Film Camera Lenses: Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Tamron 70-180 f/2.8 Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Audio: Zoom H5 Field Recorder Zoom H1n Recorder Rode Wireless Go II Wireless LAV Mics (2) Rode Wireless Go Wireless LAV Mics (2) Rode VideoMic NTG Compact Shotgun Microphone Audio Technica AT897 Shotgun Micrphone + All necessary support

About Jonathan P.

About Lucas M.

Lucas Mullikin here. Media and storytelling Swiss Army knife. Classically trained but operating outside the box. My work strives to breakthrough traditional storytelling paradigms. Producing content that drives audiences' sense of understanding. Inspiring interest and fostering perspective whenever opportunity arises. For over a decade, I've been working full-time as a journalist, field producer, videographer, audio tech, photographer and editor. I'm constantly looking to elevate stories that bring light to circumstances often overlooked in mainstream media. Focusing on narratives outside the norm while exploring the elements that make us who we are. I strive to have my work to raise awareness on wide range of issues affecting communities across the planet.