Discover Top Production Assistants in Waco, 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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• 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
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• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Creative Director
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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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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
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• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

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.

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

Rebeca Centeno is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and media professional. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets including Democracy Now!, Teen Vogue, Condé Nast (and numerous other Condé Nast brands), Truthout, ZORA, NowThis, The Washington Post, and act.tv. Her film EARTH SPEAKS was selected for The Red Nation, Santa Fe, and San Pedro International festivals and received an award at the Cinema Verde Festival in 2016. She was awarded a New York City Council Citation of Honor for her work on the LGBTQ New Americans: Oral History Project with Brooklyn Community Pride Center and Immigration Equality in 2016. She received a BFA degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA degree from the Integrated Media Arts (IMA) Program at Hunter College.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Copywriter
• Senior Editor
• Graphic Designer
• HD Live Operator
• Landscape Photographer
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Portrait Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Content Strategist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

I started making films when I was a teenager and shot some film for a TV station when I was in college. When digital video cameras came on the scene in the 1990s, my employer at the time, the Voice of America, began a program to provide video stories online and to affiliate stations around the world. I was the first correspondent to jump on that opportunity, in 1997, and continued shooting video until I retired in June, 2017. In most cases I shot the video and did the interviews for the story, then wrote it, voiced the narration and edited the package. Since then I have been involved in projects of my own and have shot video for a cosmetic commercial and for a YouTube channel host. I have also been involved in some film contests in Houston.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• 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
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• Creative Director
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• 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.

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• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
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• Creative Director
• Field Producer
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Executive Producer

Experienced marketing leader and film maker with over six (6) years of professional experience. Executing strategic marketing initiatives and effective brand management in both multimedia and in-person efforts. Four (4) of those years were spent managing Sofar Sounds: San Antonio's marketing, content creation, event curation, finances and public relations. Producing and Directing over 45 live productions under Sofar Sounds. Currently, I am a working professional in film commercial & documentary production. On the side, I maintain marketing consultations as I finish my Masters is Business Administration.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Drone Operator
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer

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.

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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
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• 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.

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• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
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• 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.

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

Darby Duffin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer of branded content and video journalist. Darby brings a background in motion picture production and development in Los Angeles and work with the media in both government and corporate roles. Today, Duffin’s company On a Mission Media produces original feature documentaries, short films for global brands and mini-docs for media outlets.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner

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
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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• 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

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

I'm a 24-year old full-time filmmaker with nearly a decade of experience and the equipment of a small production house. From the favelas of Rio De Janeiro to the sidelines of Texas A&M football games: I'm a team player, detail-oriented, and willing to go above and beyond for the final production. Please read my reviews at: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/daoud-qamar-productions-san-antonio-tx-2070618

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Reporter / Journalist

Based in San Antonio, TX. Creative Estudios is a production company specialized in film production and consulting services. Known for our highly stylized, atmospheric productions, we carry your project from concept to creation. We offer video consulting and comprehensive video production services with the most advanced technology available with top-notch video professionals.

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Royal Day is a full time freelance videographer and editor. He has over 7yrs 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