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Visual journalist (photo and video) currently based in Washington, DC specializing in documentary and editorial visuals whose work has been published on CNN, NBC News, AJ+ (Al-Jazeera), Fusion, NPR, and other news outlets in addition to working corporate clients such as the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), The Human Rights Campaign, Starbucks, People Magazine, etc. Armando finished his tenure as a communications fellow in 2014 at the United Nations University for Peace where he also worked as their official photographer/videographer documenting the different dignitaries and events occurring at the University. He also received a Master's in Media, Peace and Conflict studies from the aforementioned institution and holds a Bachelor's in Political Science. Armando's work has been exhibited in California and Washington, DC where he received 'Best in show' during the 'Exposed DC' exhibit at the Longview Gallery. He's also a proud alumni of the Eddie Adams Workshop XXIX. For more on his work visit: www.okaybokeh.com

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Enrique Huaiquil is a Chilean-American award-winning cinematographer, photojournalist, documentary photographer, video editor, and graphic artist based in Northern Virginia. He has covered a wide variety of issues, including the Central American caravans trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, the aftermath of the earthquake in Puerto Rico, white supremacy in America, COVID-19 intensive care units, and immigration detention centers. Enrique has been documenting the immigration crisis in the U.S. In 2021, his focus was primarily on the growing Afghan community in the Washington, DC area as a result of the increased number of asylum seekers and refugees who had to flee Afghanistan with the American withdrawal in 2021. As a Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting grantee, he has explored and chronicled the challenges faced by refugees who evacuated Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. Enrique's work has been published in a number of major news outlets including Al Jazeera English, NBC News, NewsMax, China Global Television Network, PBS, WETA, Bloomberg, and Business Insider. He has collaborated with a large number of NGOs, government agencies and educational institutions including GreenPeace, Sandy Hook Promise, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He is an Emmy Award recipient for video editing of a short documentary produced by Al Jazeera, He Survived Ebola, Now This Doctor Is Battling Coronavirus and a Webby award winner for cinematography for the video The Awful TRUTH about “No Trespassing” Laws. Enrique has a master's degree in filmmaking from AmericanUniversity and he is also a talented artist who specializes in oil-on canvases.He calls his style abstract-surrealist and has shown his work in several galleries in the DMV area.

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I am an American-Iranian citizen and a freelancer who lives in Washington D.C. Two times winner of NY Film Festival 2022 & 2023 as a Cinematographer/Videographer in making documentaries for VOA. 20 years of experience in production and live broadcast and has worked with many News Networks like VOA, BBC, Al-Jazeera, Volant Media/Iran International TV, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Fox News, OWN, The Hill and many more. Skills: Director of Photography, Cinematography, Videography, Video Editing, Live News and Event Director, Technical Director, Switcher, Line Producer, Producer, Gaffer, Grips, Audio Technician, LED Wall Operator. I have traveled the broad to cover many events such as World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Mobile World Congress in Spain-Barcelona, P5+1 Iran Nuke program in Austria-Vienna, War in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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  Documentary Storyteller developing documentary projects with a focus on social issues within urban settings. Territory, landscape, political borders, and conflict are recurrent themes in my work. Originally from Mexico, currently based in Washington DC, I hold a BA in Architecture and a MA in New Media Photojournalism from the Corcoran School of Arts + Design at the George Washington University. I am interested in getting involved in projects with a collaborative team of people that share the goal of making an impact through the creation of meaningful storytelling. Proficient user of Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, Final Cut, InDesign, Illustrator, Audition among other software. Currently based and available for assignments in Washington DC and Mexico City.

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Mostafa Bassim is a photojournalist and documentary photographer based in New York City. His career in photojournalism began during his participation in the January 25th revolution in Egypt, when he co-founded “Sotna” a local newspaper in his hometown and started documenting the atrocities committed by the regime. Mostafa has covered various events ranging from the aftermath of the Egyptian Revolution to economic and societal issues. His projects focus heavily on documenting the daily lives and occurrences of marginalized communities. His work was published locally in various local newspapers and internationally in various publications such as National Geographic, AP, Anadule, EPA, Aljazeera, and AJ+, and was exhibited in various international exhibitions including ICP museum, AFAC 10th Anniversary exhibition in Lebanon, Photo Istanbul exhibition and No pictures please exhibition in Berlin Germany. He is also a grant recipient of the 2015 Arab Documentary Photography Program under Magnum Foundation, AFAC, and the Prince Claus Foundation. He is also a participant in the 2017 and 2019 New York Times Portfolio Review, as well as the winning recipient of Nikon’s contest "MyNikonLIfe". In 2017 due to the ongoing crackdown on activists and journalists in Egypt, he moved to the US and began documenting stories regarding the Arab community in the American diaspora, and lately, he finished his visual journalism studies at the International Center of Photography in New York City.

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Andrea Ellen Reed is a multimedia artist that specializes in still photography, film directing, and soundscapes. Her work seeks to advance the multifaceted narratives that make the vibrant and resilient communities thrive. Andrea began shooting reportage during her undergraduate studies at Howard University. She continued her artistic studies at the Academy of Art University where she received her MFA in Photography. Her unique vision for combining photographic stills and soundscapes in projects like The Streets Are Talkin’ blend a traditional medium with first person narratives that results in poignant and reflective exploration of the fight for racial equity. Andrea’s soulful storytelling is even more apparent in her film work as she delicately crafts narratives of which her subjects are the narrator. Her work as a photographic artist has championed the voices of BIPOC people in publications and organizations like the New York Times, Vanity Fair, the Star Tribune, ESPN, the NCAA, The MN Historical Society, W Magazine, The United Way, Dove and more. Andrea’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and has been awarded with the Tim Hetherington Visionary Award for excellence in film.

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Hello! My name's Mitchel Worley and I am a man of many film hats. I like to consider myself a utility player on a film set. I am a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. For the past six years, I have worked avidly to turn what was a hobby in high school into a full services film production company: mwfilms. In it's short lifespan, mwfilms has produced television and web content for political campaigns throughout the United States. We’ve been behind the lens for short films & documentaries that have gone on to win awards and be featured in film festivals across the country. And finally, we’ve created stellar music videos for Florida and Virginia’s flourishing “DIY” music scene. mwfilms is always taking on new clients and new projects! Contact us and allow us to be the creative engine behind your next ad campaign, music video, short film, or documentary!

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Amanda Voisard is a visual journalist who specializes in social issue short-form documentaries. Voisard works for leading publications such as The Washington Post, MSNBC, Getty Images, Reuters, The New York Times and is annually contracted in the photo department of the United Nations. After a year of covering the civil-war in South Sudan a multimedia video producer, Voisard returned to the United States. In 2012, she received a M.A in multimedia journalism from Syracuse University during which time she also worked in the photography department at The Washington Post. Prior to this, Voisard was a member of the award winning staff at The Palm Beach Post.

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As a filmmaker who’s lived and traveled to different parts of the world, I've established a wide network of freelance filmmakers and animators in the area. With over 10 years of experience in directing, editing, writing, and producing commercials, music videos, corporate videos, NGO videos, as well as films, and albeit, graduating with a BA in Accounting, it’s safe to say that I am fully capable of managing big production sets, from creating the concept and storyboards to finding the right team for the job, to execution, post-production, down to the final delivery.

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Filmmaking is my passion. Everything I have learned in this field has been by means of my love and dedication to my craft. Everyday I dedicate countless hours pursuing more knowledge to aid in polishing my skills and abilities in this discipline. I am a team player that knows how to adjust and adapt to many different styles and personalities. I have directed, produced, shot and edited everything from short form commercial spots to long form educational course content, narrative shorts, documentary shorts. and full length feature films. Jeffrey H. Hunter Show Reel: https://vimeo.com/725478066

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I am a freelance photographer based in Washington, DC, my home town. From 2014-2019, I was based in Kosovo and covered post-war life, human rights issues, religion, sports, politics, and culture through feature stories and breaking news. I have profiled Kosovo’s first female president for Al Jazeera English, the rise of ISIS fighters leaving Kosovo for Syria and Iraq for Al Jazeera America, shot photos for a travel piece for The Washington Post, and photographed a groundbreaking music festival for The New York Times. I have also reported from Afghanistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Albania and Greece.

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Camera operator and photojournalist with over a decade of expertise in broadcast media and video production. Currently contributing to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (VOA Ukrainian Service), Throughout my career, I've filmed in various fields and genres, including news, investigations, live events, sports, documentaries, weather, and more. Whether collaborating in large teams or embarking on solo missions, my unwavering passion centers on the art of storytelling through the lens of video production.

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John Boal is a photographer based out of the Washington D.C. metro area, specializing in portraits, photojournalism, corporate events and video storytelling. Boal has been a professional photographer since 2006 and is the immediate past-president of the D.C. Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). Clients include Starbucks, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, George Mason University, among others. Please visit my website at johnboalphotography.com to see the full range of my portfolio as Storyhunter only shows a limited few.

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Hello, こんにちは, bonjour, hola, muraho, សួស្តី, habari, سلام, përshëndetje. My name is Ann (she/her/hers).  Big picture? Freelance multimedia storyteller meets global human rights advocate. Project tools? A camera and phone, pen and paper, keyboard and mouse, voice and action. Final outcome? Connecting the dots of this world. I'm a chameleon storyteller, but I primarily work in fields ranging from human rights, cross-cultural communication, humanitarian efforts, education, food and travel. You can take a look at my website for more information: https://annmisakisinger.com

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I'm an artist and freelance photographer from Washington DC. Photography has been my way of sharing my view and narrative with the world, while also providing a platform for others to do the same. The work I do is intentionally made to empower my subjects, my community and to tell the truth. I've had the pleasure of shooting for major publications throughout the US such as The Washington Post, The Fader, Bloomberg Business, Dazed, People's Magazine, and more. I'm also the founder of a co-working art space called Golden Studios.

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I am a photojournalism graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill that has worked for the past year and half for the local NPR station, WUNC. My talents include short film production and news photography as well as portraits if needed. I was published nationally in 2017 by NPR for my work on the 82nd Airborne. In addition to my work at NPR, I have filmed and produced a number of short documentaries at UNC, all of which can be viewed on my website: https://mbcouch.com . Thanks!

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Creative photographer with more than a decade of experience working in the broadcast media industry both in the field and in-studio. Operations professional skilled in still photography, videography, field production, and editing. Prepared to travel internationally to capture and deliver compelling news content. Track record of success building and maintaining collaborativeworking relationships with colleagues to maximize storytelling approaches in ever-changing production environments.

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I tend to work on commercial level production jobs that end up on TV. I'm capable of directing large commercial shoots, editing in high stress / fast turnaround environments, full post production work flow, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pro Tools, Photoshop, and music composition. I have a love for music and have began to explore this trail more professionally by reaching out with unique ideas.

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Hi- I’m an Audio Engineer out of Raleigh North Carolina and work internationally on most every type of production that involves recording live and or post production sound bites. I have worked on feature length documentaries to live feeds with NBC Today and Nightly news with all the reality in between.My mission is to get the best audio humanly possible for the project.

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My name is Colt Bradley and I'm a freelance video producer living in Washington, DC. I've worked with news organizations to cover local events, Winrock International to create a USAID-funded mini-documentary, and other organizations to tell their stories.

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