Alexis D.

Chula Vista, CA, USA

22 reviews

$500 - $3500 / Day

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About Alexis

Alexis Duran is an award-winning filmmaker and educator. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Film+Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz and an MFA in Film and TV Production at San Diego State University. Alexis has a background in TV news broadcasting where he's worked for NBC San Diego 7 as an operations technician. As a freelance filmmaker and the founder of Oxford and Claire Productions, he’s filmed and directed documentaries and episodic content for: Al Jazeera(AJ+), BBC Three, USA Today, Quicktake Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Barcroft Media, Business Insider, Facebook, OnlyGoodTV, Future, Truly, Voice of America(VOA), PBS and TED Talk. As a writer/director on short narrative films, his films have screened at numerous film festivals around the world. His 2018 film, Bye Luna, was selected at over twelve festivals, won two awards in the U.S., and was invited to screen at the Short Film Corner at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. His current film, Forgetting Caroline, is in the festival circuit and was recently selected and screened at the San Diego International Film Festival and Austin Film Festival. Alexis is an adjunct professor in the Film, Television & Media Arts department at Southwestern College. • Remote Pilot Certificate Part 107 • Covid-19 Compliance Officer Certificate

Top Reviews

May 2020
I highly recommend Alexis. He is now my first call for any work on the West Coast. He was prompt, enthusiastic, smart and his shooting is really beautiful. He also managed to sweet- talk his way into getting much better access to film at our location on the day of the shoot. He shot during difficult circumstances (COVID) and used social distancing and masks to ensure the shoot was conducted in a safe manner. Alexis went above and beyond for this shoot, he really cared about getting the best possible footage and getting that delivered to me in a timely fashion. The Talent also wrote me an email afterwards to say how much they enjoyed working with him.
- Emma from Green Bean Pictures
December 2022
Alexis was an absolute joy to work with. His communication is crystal clear, he comes to every shoot with ideas, passion, energy, and excellent BTS questions. I spent 5 days with him in the field and would highly recommend him to work with. He took a "run and gun" documentary shoot and brought the enthusiasm and production quality of a commercial shoot. He strove to make every shot perfect but this love of the craft was equally matched by flexibility and humility. Choose Alexis!
- Julia from AJPlus
November 2020
Alexis was a great shooter and interviewer. Got a lot of nice coverage and followed the interview questions as provided. Was very responsive to questions leading up to and after the shoot itself and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
- Julianne from Bloomberg Originals Shorts

Top Services

Documentary DP
13 reviews
News Shooter / Video Journalist
10 reviews
Corporate Videographer
2 reviews

Top Projects

Looking for an experienced videojournalist to shoot interviews and B-roll in San Diego area
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Field Producer
Thousands of people are becoming US citizens at socially distanced, drive-thru naturalization ceremonies.
Produced for Business Insider on Storyhunter
July 2020
DP/Shooter in San Diego area
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
More than a third of US troops claim they’ve seen white supremacists in the military. Chuck Leek, a former neo-Nazi and US Navy airman, explains how he recruited other members into his hate group.
Produced for Business Insider on Storyhunter
March 2021
Film interview in San Diego, CA
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for More Perfect Union on Storyhunter
February 2022
Documentary DP in Phoenix, Arizona
- Documentary DP
Mobile home park residents are facing mass evictions as investors buy up their parks across the U.S. These individuals in Phoneix own their mobile homes but could still be forced to abandon them for little to no compensation. In many cases, there are no affordable housing options left and many residents fear being forced into homelessness.
Produced for AJPlus on Storyhunter
December 2022
Videographer needed for factory shoot-interviews and broll- LA area- July 26
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Combat drones have broadcast a large portion of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Drones that crash to the ground as bombs or launch missiles are becoming more and more autonomous. Is it better to have a person pull the trigger or is it OK to let computer algorithms choose between life and death?
Produced for Business Insider on Storyhunter
August 2022

Equipment

Video

4K video camera
Full HD video camera
DSLR or equivalent
GoPro or equivalent
Drone

Audio

External recorder
Wireless lavalier mic
Shotgun mic

Miscellaneous

Lighting kit
Shoulder rig
Sliders

All Services

Pre-Production

Creative Director
Fixer
Production Company

Production Support

Non-Fiction Film Director
HD Live Operator
Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
Event Photographer
Landscape Photographer
Product Photographer
Field Producer
Production Assistant
Commercial DP
Corporate Videographer
Documentary DP
Drone Operator
News Shooter / Video Journalist

Post-Production

Sound Mixer

Alexis' Clients

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