Discover Top Production Assistants in Tyler, Texas, USA

As a director, DP, steadicam operator, and FAA Part 107 licensed drone operator Ian Van Alan is experienced in both documentary filmmaking and branded content creation, having worked with many of the nation’s leading brands and broadcasters. In 2018 he founded Aristoi Media with the goal of advancing America’s best democratic and egalitarian ideals. Serving the core mission of improving our national conversation Aristoi Media strives to create the very finest in premium content while nurturing our shared sense of aspiration, responsibility, and togetherness. Ian’s most significant storytelling influences span literature, poetry, fashion, music, theater, and cinema. His guiding principles are integrity, humility, patience, and service.

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Michael Burke is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who loves to tell the stories of real people striving to affect change in the world. He has traveled all over in search of subjects, living in national parks and experiencing endless days under the Arctic sun. Five continents down, two to go. Currently living in Dallas and originally from Chicago, Michael started his career as a producer in the advertising production industry working on projects for screens of all sizes, including national ad campaigns and main title sequences for Marvel Studios. With a wide range of experience, Michael excels at engaging projects from start to finish. Equipment includes: -Sony FX6 & FX3 4K Cinema Cameras -DJI Mavic 2 Pro 4K Drone -Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun Mic -Sony Wireless Lav & Boom Audio Kit -Aputure 300x & Pavotube Light Kit -Matthews Road Flags & Road Rags Kits -DJI RS2 Pro Gimbal -EasyRig -Kessler Second Shooter Motion Control Slider

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
• Production Company

My name is Brad Ruekberg and my company is Channel Three Productions. My work includes broadcast TV spots and shows, Fortune 500 corporate, web publications and government. I have won 25 Telly Awards for my work. I have various camera and lighting packages and work in a variety of formats. I can offer an unobtrusive small-footprint filming on location or can create a unique setting in a studio environment. I can become a seamless member of your team or bring my own crew and direct the entire production from start to finish. I work as a both a 1-man band and as director over a large team. I am an experienced writer and producer, with a working knowledge of Spanish. I have conducted market research, doing the entire recruiting, interviewing and filming. I am also an accomplished standup comedian and a certified deputy voter registrar. I look forward to meeting you!

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

Dan is a commercial director of photography, producer and editor. His work has appeared on NBA TV, CBS, Discovery Networks, Hulu, OWN and other major networks. He has also shot content for The NFL, Pepsi, Tide, NASCAR, Nike, The New York Times and many other companies and brands. With a heavy focus on sports related content, tourism promotion and documentary-style storytelling, Dan creates content that inspires human connection, invokes empathy and communicates important ideas for companies, brands, non-profits and corporations around the globe. His experience producing and editing content allows him to shoot with the needs of the entire crew and the edit always in mind. Collaboration is the most important part of the craft.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

My name is Matt Locke and I've been working in the Austin film scene for about 6 years now. I started as a PA at TBD Post while I was still in film school and worked my way up to graphics editor. Wanting to focus on production, I started taking PA gigs and getting on set. I got to work on a lot of amazing commercials and music videos. Around the same time I was head of video production on Austin Radiological Association's internet advertising campaign where I learned heaps about making high-quality videos on a tiny budget. I took what I learned started Brilliant Boy Media with some fellow freelancers from film school and spent a few years making mini-docs and music videos for Austin bands. Most recently I was an assistant editor on "My 600lb Life" at Megalomedia.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer

Martin Lisius is a Texas-based producer, director and cinematographer. He is founder of Prairie Pictures, Inc. and StormStock. Martin is a member of the Royal Photographic Society and FOCAL International. He and his company Prairie Pictures are veteran members of the Dallas Producers Association. Awards: 2020 International Innovation Film Festival - Best Cinematography, Los Angeles Independent Film Festival - Best Experimental/Travel/Time-Lapse Short, 2019 Woodbury Film Festival - Best Short Experimental Film. 4 CableACE Awards (Producer/Director), 12 Telly Awards (Producer/Director). Available Gear: Sony PXW-FS7 HD/4K shooting package, DJI Inspire 2 X7 Super 35mm drone, 3-axis motion control, RED KOMODO 6K, 4K editing system, FAA licensed.

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

We believe our world is a beautiful and captivating place and are committed to working with our clients to share their part of that story. WanderBird Productions is a full-service creative group, specializing in 360° video production, VR and AR activations, motion graphics, traditional video production and graphic design. We employ a variety of strong visuals to assist our clients in communicating their brand across multiple platforms. Our diverse and dynamic team works collaboratively with our clients and are passionate about producing visual components that engage and inform audiences about brands effectively and creatively.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Copywriter
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR

Hello! I’m Amber Genuske, a video and photo producer and journalist based in Austin, Texas. I co-own Red Riding Hood Productions, a women-run production company creating content for people, brands, and media outlets. Short-form nonfiction video is my jam, though I am a one-stop-shop for video and photo production and love getting my hands dirty in every step of the storytelling process. I have 8 years of experience producing for organizations like The Huffington Post, Texas Monthly Magazine, and Crave. I enjoy my work, am reliable and flexible, love me some tight deadlines, and have that Texas-bred kindness to boot.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Sparky Sorenson is an FAA certified UAS pilot with 9 years of aerial cinematography experience. Sparky has provided content for feature films, network TV, Netflix and hundreds of other clients from all over the world. We cary a $5 million annual UAS liability policy, a $1 million general liability policy and maintain a fleet of professional drones including Inspire 2's with X5s and X7, full lens kits for both cameras and dual operator controls. We also now offer fpv drone cinematography including facility and venue fly throughs. In addition to our aerial services, we also have 2 Sony FS5's, gimbals, jibs, Dana dollies and lighting for small to medium sized productions.

• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP

Aashish Shrestha is a Kathmandu, Nepal native. He began his career as a secondary school teacher in the math and science fields before transitioning into the film industry. He has worked on several international documentary projects across Asia in the capacity of a line producer, translator, assistant producer, and associate producer. Aashish has also served in the role of photographer for several of the documentary projects he has worked on. He brings extensive experience Nepali culture and people.

• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Transcriber
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP

Kimani Oletu is a cinematographer and Emmy-nominated editor based in Dallas, TX. His experience ranges from non-fiction television and documentaries to branded production and film. He has a wide range of experience working with both small-scale businesses and large media companies all across the country. Most recently, he had the opportunity to connect and work with brands such as NPR and Spectrum. Currently, he is a member of the Video Consortium.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator

Jeff Bush is a cinematographer and photographer living in Austin TX. He worked as a Senior Video Journalist on staff with The Wall Street Journal for 15 years before leaving NYC to start a freelance career. He has done stories in China, Africa, Europe, South, and North America. Jeff considers himself to be a visual storyteller. Cameras: Sony FS7, Canon C300, C100, 5D Mark II. Editing Software: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Royal Day is a full time freelance videographer and editor. He has over 10yrs of professional filmmaking experience. He attended the New York Film Academy studying filmmaking. He has lived oversees doing humanitarian film work. His drive to make the story be the top priority, separates him from other professionals.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm currently a Multimedia Producer and Journalist in New York City. I've produced content for the Mitú, REMEZCLA, The Weather Channel, Austin American-Statesman, TIME, New York Times, and the University of Texas at Austin. I love digital storytelling and want to collaborate on your projects!

• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director

I'm an interdisciplinary creative director with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of art, culture, film and music. My love for design & visual storytelling connects me with globally-recognized brands and organizations for an array of projects. Collaboration is core to my work, which fuels my passion for building and leading dynamic creative teams and fostering deep relationships with both clients and peers. I'm seeking opportunities that allow me to connect with people and inspire change, while continuing to grow as a creative leader.

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer

With almost 10 years of experience, Diamonde Williamson is the Executive Producer at third &wonder production house - a full service video production and strategy company serving entrepreneurs, experts, enterprises and creatives. Clients include Essence, Procter & Gamble, Google, OWN and more. As the Chief Creative Officer, Diamonde is responsible for developing and teaching video strategy, leading client productions and pitching tv and digital series projects.

• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer

Michael Gonzalez is passionate about sharing people's stories and voices in a creative and dynamic manner. Michael has been making films since he was a child and his passion for storytelling has only grown. After graduating from SMU with a degree in Film and Media Arts, Michael set out to use his creativity to create high-quality films and media. Michael started his own media company Visual Voice Media with the goal of telling stories, create beautiful things, and let their voice be heard.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
• Executive Producer

Born and raised in the PNW I love telling a compelling story and staying on brand. I am passionate about the outdoor industry as well as automotive and travel.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Documentary DP
• Grip

I am an Austin based DP and colorist. I work primarily on documentaries, branded content and some narrative. In my free time I collaborate with artists and musicians on creative pieces.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant

Producer / Director / Cinematographer

• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Grip
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - News