Discover Top Documentary DPs in Waco, Texas, USA

Jared Christopher is a Dallas based writer, video journalist, editor and documentary filmmaker. He is the creator of the Emmy Nominated docuseries Texas 6 on Paramount +. He served as director and editor of the documentary series Titletown, TX which went on to win 3 regional Emmy's and 2 Edward R. Murrow awards. It was later picked up to air on Facebook Watch as part of their launch into OTT video content. His short doc for Gizmodo 'Last of the Iron Lungs' won Storyhunter's staff pick award of 2017. His previous clients include Politico, PGA Tour, the Newseum, McClatchy News, Food Network, the Weather Channel, Dallas Morning News, Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, AFP, Apostrophe Magazine and more. He's currently at work on a feature documentary that profiles Ray Price, one of country music's most treasured legends. Contact him at x Follow him on Twitter @JaredLChris and Instagram @JaredL.Christopher

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Director of photography, breaking news, and field production of long and short-format documentaries, episodic doc-reality, unscripted television/film, international communication, and location scouting domestically and abroad. It also specializes in documentaries. Extensive experience in the coverage and analysis of broadcast news operations and the training of camera operators, video editors, and producers. I have directed workshops in several Latin American countries. Awards: 2021 Golden Peoples Telly Award. 2022 Bronze Peoples Telly Award. 2023 Silver Peoples Telly Award I have extensive experience working in remote locations in and around Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula jungles. Extensive travel in Latin America. With 20 years of news and documentary remote-location jungle videography experience, I have worked with Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, National Geographic Newsy, Reuters, CNN, ABC, BET, CBS, NBC, and PBS.

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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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With over 10 years of experience, I look to use film and video production to tell compelling stories of real life. I have worked both commercial and documentary projects in over 20 countries for a variety of causes and clients including Deidox Films, Young Presidents Organization, SIM, WorldVenture, Union Rescue Mission, Mission of Hope Haiti and Eden Reforestation Projects, among others. Most recently I was the Director of Photography for the for the documentary The Ordinance, a story that examines the payday loan and auto title loan industry while also following a small Texas town that is fighting for change.

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Hi, I'm a French-American Filmmaker, documentary DP, and multi-awarded editor based in Houston, Texas. My range goes from news reports to motion feature documentaries. I can provide a full production company service. I started my career more than 10 years ago as a video journalist in France for a local TV Network from the east of France. Over time I did so many different gigs from basic news to Luxury brands advertising. You'll find me on a basketball court or in the wilderness, somewhere in Texas when I'm not in the editing room or on a shoot.

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I have been shooting film and video since graduating from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. My focus is documentary videography and I have directed two feature-length and several short documentary projects. I am currently a freelance camera operator and editor in Austin and I'm willing to travel to work on interesting stories.

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I am a DP / Camera Op that prides myself on my strong work ethic and teamwork skills. I aim to translate your vision on to the big screen or small. Owner/Operator: FX-9 package, Red Komodo. RS2 package,drone package:FAA certified Drone OP. Steadicam .Valid Passport. Main work focused on Documentary , Reality , Branded Content and commercials.

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DP, Camera Operator, Filmmaker-- FS7 MK II and DSLR ,expert with lighting-- full range of lenses, two sets of wireless mic kits. Speaks Spanish and English. Master of Journalism from UC-Berkeley. Extensive travel experience throughout Asia, Europe, Mexico. Great with sensitive topics, subjects

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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

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Filmmaker, podcast producer, and radio broadcaster, Jackson has spent the better part of 25 years documenting independent arts, culture and political movements wherever he's been based. For the last 15-plus years his base was Beirut, Lebanon where Jackson directed, shot, and produced numerous documentaries, documentary segments, and branded documentaries in the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, and parts of Asia. His clients include: T Brand Studios/NY Times, Nike, VICE, Al Jazeera English, CNN Inside the Middle East, Radical Media, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Red Bull Music Academy Magazine, Boiler Room, Red Bull Music Academy Radio, Conde Naste, Iris, Oxford University Press, Goethe Institut, Le Monde, Arte, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Diageo, Jeep, Art Dubai, Beirut Design Week, Audio Kultur Magazine, Middle East Airlines, 81Designs, and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, among others. Jackson also directs music videos, and works with academics producing film artefacts in areas of ethnographic research and field studies, and has begun working with the Global Studies Department at University of California Santa Barbara to produce podcasts and accompanying films, and is currently producing the podcast This Diaspora Life about the Armenian Diaspora.

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Jessie Auritt is an award winning documentary filmmaker, editor and producer. Her most recent film, THE PAINT WIZZARD, was an official selection for SXSW 2020. Jessie's debut feature film, SUPERGIRL, was broadcast on PBS as part of the 2017-2018 Independent Lens series. The film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and screened at dozens of festivals. Her short film, THE BIRDMAN, screened at festivals around the country and received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize for Short Documentary at Slamdance in 2013. Specializing in creating engaging and compelling nonfiction content, Jessie has directed, shot, edited, and produced videos for many companies and nonprofits including Great Big Story, Facebook, UNICEF, EatingWell Magazine, Travel + Leisure, OZY Media, IFC.com and The New York Daily News. Jessie is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a BA in psychology.

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Director of Photography - Technical Director - Live broadcast show caller - post production editor - studio and field Producer - Broadcast ENG camera operator - Hardwire cameras - Long lens & Game Cams - Handhelds and remote network cams - Site surveyor - Steadicam and jibs - Consultant and production assistant. Fluent in English and Spanish Not a job to big or small. National and International Television Networks – Local and Network News affiliates and Organizations - Production Houses and Agencies Based in DFW, Texas - Global Services 24 years experience United states of America Passport One man band gear charged, packed and ready to travel & produce. HD Camera equipment , lighting gear, sound and support. Adobe Premiere Pro. Mobile editor - Wetransfer private account for FTP Safety 1st mentality, CDC compliant, ready to produce a high end product on a daily basis for any budget, locally or globally. LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancruzdp

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We are Shena and Shira Pridgett, freelance photographers/videographers based in Dallas. We turned our passion of capturing moments and stories into a career in 2018 and took the Digital Film and Video Arts class at the MediaTech Institute Dallas and graduated with a certificate the same year in December. We've worked with many remote and North Texas companies, large and small. Dallas Girl Gang, The Dallas Cotillion Club, CaterCow, R&R Naturals, PlantPop and many more! Our filming styles vary from stylistic to minimal and we can adapt to whatever our clients are looking for in the final product. We don’t see film and photography as just a way to put food on the table, it’s a creative outlook on the world. From feature length films to quick interviews, as long as the audience is captivated by what they’re seeing, we know we’ve done a great job. Please don't hesitate to contact us with anymore questions or if you'd like some links to more of our video work as well. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Corban is a Director of Photography with a wide range of experience spanning ten years in the entertainment industry. He has a BFA in Cinematic Arts Production with an emphasis in Cinematography from Azusa Pacific University. While living in Los Angeles, Corban worked for Alcon Entertainment and MTV, starting his film career working on various shorts, TV shows and music videos. In 2015, Corban was offered a position as a Video and Show Control Engineer at The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL to develop a brand-new nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light, at Disney's Animal Kingdom until 2017. From 2017-2020 Corban worked as an in-house film producer and director of photography for a production company while jump-starting his freelance career on the side. Corban recently relocated to Dallas, TX as a full time Director of Photography, Gaffer, and Camera Operator. Corban is ready to bring new stories to life and loves to take on new challenges.

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Jonathan Zizzo (b.1984) is an Editorial and Advertising Photographer, Commercial Director and Run and Gun Videographer based in Dallas, Texas. He has recently passed the FAA 107 exam and is now a certified drone pilot and can fly anywhere you'd like. He enjoys collaborating with others and feels like the best work is created as a team. Often times his productions require a village and travels frequently for various types of commercial projects. In his spare time he enjoys riding BMX, cycling and traveling to new places learning about the world around him. Clients include National publications and Advertising agencies near and far. For editorial assignments and estimates, please contact him directly. Email: x Telephone: x EDITORIAL CLIENTS Entertainment Weekly Slam Magazine INC Magazine Success Magazine Southwest The Magazine The Wall Street Journal D Magazine New York Times Guerro Howe Bleacher Report Barcroft media Urban Daddy Dallas Morning News Time Magazine Town & country Narratively Vice Media Modern Luxury Getty Images Texas Monthly Buzzfeed ESPN American Way Arts + Culture ADVERTISING AGENCIES Richards Group Johnson & Sekin Hey Advertising Saatchi & Saatchi 70kft Infinite Agency Olgivy & Mather The Marketing Arm Bolin Marketing FireHouse Nike Communications Em Dash Commerce House Tractor Beam WheelHouse Commerce House

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SOPHIE ROUSMANIERE - Producer/Director Sophie Rousmaniere has worked as a filmmaker and freelance journalist in the US, Canada, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Guatemala, Pakistan, Laos, Vietnam, Cameroon and Thailand. When not producing video content, advertisements and music videos, Sophie’s work is largely social issue based. She has worked on topics from child prostitution in Thailand to theater for change in Pakistan. Her first one-hour documentary, “Yellow Fever – Uncovering the Navajo Uranium Legacy” aired on 137 channels on PBS’s World Channel in the series “America Reframed” in March 2015. She is the executive director of Issue Television, a media for education non-profit 501c3 organization. When not producing she is involved with media development projects, and works as a camera operator, editor and crowd funding consultant. See her video marketing business at www.ironthorn.net

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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!

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I began my journey in high school when I purchased a Sony FX1 prosumer camera. From there, I gained my Avid Certification and began my professional career. I have shot everything from sports to commercial videos for multi-national clientele. My previous clients include but are not limited to CST, CSS, Tribune Media, Signal Marketing Group, and The Baddish Group. I thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. I like to be where the action is. Nothing is off limits for me when it comes to getting the shot. I believe in showing as much emotion as possible in every frame of video. Whether shooting a crime scene or a travel series, the emotion is there, and I will portray that in the best way possible. I shoot on the latest and greatest equipment in the industry. My weapon of choice, the Canon EOS Cinema series cameras with L-Series lenses.

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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.

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Eighteen years of experience in television production has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge of many facets of the industry. Producing, shooting and editing are currently my main focuses. I count it a privilege that my job and hobby are the same! I was born in the United States but grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I moved back to the US many years ago but visit Brazil regularly and love it! I have dual citizenship so it makes it easy for travel! Over the years I have had the privilege to travel to South America, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia working on many different projects. The biggest project that I have going on right now is being a father to a very energetic, brilliant and sweet 7 year old girl!

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