Directors
-Jeff Saunders-
CINE Golden Eagle Winner, 2 time National Emmy Nominee, ADDY winner, Several Telly's.
Documentary, Commercial and TV work for clients including:
2020 NBC Sports Olympic swimming feature, Philidelphia 76/ers hype video, Phillidelphia Flyers hype video, PBS NOVA-Mysteries of Sleep,
NFL-Super Bowl LII interview with Justin Timberlake, NOVA-Decoding the Weather machine, NBC Sports-2016 Olympic Swimming Features, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, PBS, ESPN E:60, HBO, Showtime, Big Lots national campaign, Charbroil Grills, Wells Fargo, Best Buy, Target, 2U, City Drive Films-Landmarks Live in Concert (Brad Paisley, Alecia Keys, Kings of Leon),
MUSEUM FILMS: "Tides of Time" Flint Hills Discovery Center, "Texas Deep Time"-Witte Museum (San Antonio, TX), National Police Museum (Washington, DC). All for Donna Lawrence Productions.
International travel experience in 32 countries including The Peruvian Amazon, the Serengeti, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Easter Island, Kenya, Ethiopia, Bali Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Argentina, London, France, Amsterdam, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Denali Base Camp-Alaska, Attu Island-Alaska, Kodiak Island-Alaska, Chile, Vietnam.
Owner/Operator:
Arri Amira Premium, Canon 17-120 zoom lens, Sigma Art PL Cine Prime set, Sony FX9, (2) Sony FS7's, Canon 5D Mark IV. PL, Nikon & Canon mount lenses, Ronin M 3 Axis Stabilizer, Libec Jib arm, Wally Dolly, Dana Dolly, HMI’s, Tungsten, Aladdin LED’s and a Dodge Ram Promaster G&E/Camera van.
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 802-6854 (Cell)
Email Address: jeff@jsaunders.com
Websites: www.jsaunders.com
Credits:
Title/Name: 2020 Olympics swimmer feature
Client/Production Company: NBC Olympics Division
Year: 2020
Title/Name: Mysteries of Sleep
Client/Production Company: NOVA/PBS
Year: 2020
Title/Name: Phillidelphia76'ers Hype Video
Client/Production Company: Phillidelphia76'ers/Triglass
Year: 2019
Title/Name: Decoding the Weather Machine
Client/Production Company: NOVA
Year: 2017
Title/Name: Super Bowl LII - Justin TImberlake Interview
Client/Production Company: NFL
Year: 2018
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HD Owner/Operators / Features and Shorts / Camera Operators / Directors Of Photography / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / ENG/EFP / Television / Camera Vans/Trucks / Grip, Lighting Equipment / Projection Equipment Rental / Directors
Ryan Grams - Director of Photography
Ryan Grams is an award winning Director of Photography and Producer based in Minneapolis.
I shoot with Arri, RED, Canon, and Sony.
Show me a camera, and I'll put it to work.
Commercial / Film / Documentary / TV
I've shot for Google, Facebook, Walmart, General Mills, MTV, 3M, UPS, Ferrari, Time Magazine, Wired Magazine, San Diego Zoo, Princess Cruises, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile.
I typically respond to requests in 1 hour. Text me - Call me - Email me
My eye for framing, lighting, and movement combined with my extensive camera knowledge, provides the moving content your audience deserves. Whether your project calls for a A7s or a RED Monstro, I'll make that camera sing. I'll make sure you have the a quality image with a real connection to the subject.
I understand that communication is key. Whether it's with the client, the talent, or the crew, I know how to keep my department motivated and inspired. I'm able to grasp the vision and run with it. My wide range of production experience helps me to make sure your shoot is completed in a timely and cost efficient manner while striving for the highest quality possible.
I look forward to hearing from. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Contact Info
Phones: (763) 221-0736 (Cell)
Email Address: ryangrams@gmail.com
Websites:
RyanGrams.com
Director/DP Reel
Credits:
Title/Name:
Client/Production Company: Uptop Films
Year: 2016
Title/Name:
Client/Production Company: CutJaw Film Co.
Year: 2015
Title/Name:
Client/Production Company: Uptop Films
Year: 2014
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HD Owner/Operators / Multi-Media / Camera Operators / Directors / Directors Of Photography / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / ENG/EFP / Features and Shorts / Television
- Proper Studios -
We are visual storytellers that believe the proper way to engage your audience is through authentic human connection.
Our team of creatives is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and we specialize in broadcast commercials, branded content, and documentary work. We love creative partnerships and collaboration that requires highly visual content to meet goals and share incredible stories.
We also have a modest inventory of equipment that we rent out for productions including a RED 8K Helium cinema camera, c-stands, flags, lenses, and other misc. supplies.
Contact Info
Phones: (651) 200-8126 (Cell)
Email Address: tyler@properstudios.com
Websites: Proper Studios Website
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Cameras/Equipment / Editors: Video / Commercial/Corporate / Aerial / Documentary / Camera Operators / Directors Of Photography / Directors
- Stumptown Media -
Stumptown Media produces commercials, product, promotional, corporate and industrial videos. We specialize in time-lapse, movi and aerial production (FAA & MNDoT Certified & Insured). Visit our website at www.stumptownmedia.com for details and samples of work.
Contact Info
Phones: (608) 698-3326 (Office)
Email Address: support@stumptownmedia.com
Websites: Stumptown Media
Contact(s):
Dusan Harminc, (608) 698-3326, dusan@stumptownmedia.com
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Aerial / Editors: Video / Directors Of Photography / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / Features and Shorts / Multi-Media / Still Photo / Editors: Film / Directors / Producers / Producers: Agency / Steadicam Operator/Owner
Provid Films
Provid Films is a production company in Minneapolis / St Paul.
See Our Work Here
We have the production crew and gear you want if your goal is to capture TV content, commercials, documentary, or video content.
Adapting to the new normal, we've now implemented our Safety Protocol based on CDC guidelines for Covid.
Things like off-site live streaming for interviews, wireless directors monitor for socially distanced crew as much as possible and minimizing people on set (often cross-training crew to handle multiple roles).
We are still capturing beautiful footage with limited crew, gear, or location.
Live Streaming
2020 we've seen a huge shift in the number of live streaming projects. Whether you need a single camera or large multi-camera angles with live switching, we're here to design a virtual event solution to meet your needs. We handle projects under 6 figures.
Connect Today:
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Production Levels that Match You:
1) Assistance: If you have a crew flying in, we offer assistance. (Whether that's freelancers, 2nd camera operators with their own gear, or working to get you the gear you need)
2) Support: If you want to source a local crew in Minnesota, we can support your project (or anywhere in the MN, WI, IL, IA, SD or ND area) - we often help clients capture footage and overnight footage frequently. Saving a lot on travel costs. Available for projects all over the US as well if you're looking for a consistent look.
3) Leadership: If you love our aesthetic, our approach to projects, and want us to handle a project from start to finish - our full production company can make it easy for you. From scriptwriting in pre-production to filming on set with production to editing and revisions in post-production, our full-service creative video production company strives to engage the viewers in emotionally compelling ways that help accomplish measurable results.
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 208-8819 (Office)
Email Address: mnfilmtv@providfilms.com
Websites:
Provid Films
Facebook Messenger
Contact(s):
Travis Johansen, (612) 208-8819, mnfilmtv@providfilms.com
Credits:
Title/Name: PointClickCare
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2019
Title/Name: NBC - Super Bowl Project
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2018
Title/Name: Goldwind Americas
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2017
Title/Name: Lifetime Fitness & Venus Legacy
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2016
Title/Name: Comcast Cares
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2013
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Aerial / Editors: Video / Cameras/Equipment / Sound Equipment / Marketing Services / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / ENG/EFP / Features and Shorts / Multi-Media / Still Photo / Television / Associate Producers / Camera Assistants/DITs / Camera Operators / Gaffers / HD Owner/Operators / Steadicam Operator/Owner / Still Photographers / Teleprompters, Operators / Consultants / Production Assistants / Directors Of Photography / Associate Producers / Sound Mixers: Film/Video / Recording Engineers / Producers: TV / Producers: Agency / Producers / Mobile Video Units / Satellite Services / Directors
[ Richter Picture Company ]
Richter Picture Company has been serving advertising & PR agencies, corporate marketers & small businesses, and campaigns & non-profits since 2010.
Our projects are collaborative, creative, and focused on delivering maximum value.
And our clients say we're geat to work with and we deliver outstanding results.
Tyler Richter works as a freelance director of photography and crew for production companies, independent producers, and network organizations.
We can bring the following resources to your next production, all owner-operated:
- 1-ton grip truck & HMI/LED/Tungsten lighting
- Red Gemini camera & Teradek wireless video package
- Jimmy Jib 24' remote crane
Let's talk about your project! Call or text 651-269-0389.
Thanks for visiting,
Tyler Richter
Contact Info
Phones: (651) 269-0389 (Cell)
Email Address: tyler@richterpicture.com
Websites: Richter Picture Company
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Cranes / ENG/EFP / Boom, Jib, Crane Operators / Cameras/Equipment / Grip, Lighting Equipment / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / Television / Camera Operators / Directors / Directors Of Photography / HD Owner/Operators / Gaffers / Grips, Key Grips, Best BoysBill Cooper
Bill has been involved with the video, television and film business in the Twin Cities primarily as an actor for 40+ years. He has a degree in Mass Communications from St. Cloud (MN) State University and studied acting at The Actors Studio in Minneapolis. Bill’s acting credits include 40 short and feature films, over 200 television commercials and hundreds of industrial, corporate, print, and voice-over projects. Bill's acting website is www.billcooper.info
Bill began producing and directing short and feature length films in 2005 including Womb Music that screened at the 2005 Hollywood Film Festival. His feature films, HUNTING BUDDIES (2009) and DANNY'S GAME (2020) both obtained worldwide distribution.
Since 2010, Bill has been the Managing Director of the Twin Cities Film Fest. www.twincitiesfilmfest.org
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 616-3159 (Office)
Email Address: billcooperjr@yahoo.com
Websites: www.billcooper.info
Contact(s):
Bill Cooper, billcooperjr@yahoo.com

Committee Films
From national spots and lauded digital campaigns to prodigious documentary specials and top-rated network series shot worldwide, Committee Films is a production company specializing in commercial, corporate and branded content as well as smart, authentic television programming with an increasing focus on OTT and digital platforms.
Contact Info
Phones: (952) 448-9312 (Office)
Email Address: cindy@committeefilms.com
Websites: committeefilms.com
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Editors: Film / Editing Facilities: Film & Video / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / Television / Features and Shorts / Multi-Media / Directors / Directors Of Photography / Producers: TV / Researchers, History / Script Writers: Documentary / Advertising AgenciesMicheli Cotroneo
Micheli is a prolific Writer/Director with 10 years of experience across multiple on and off set disciplines. No project is too big or too small, he just wants to work with people who really care about what they're doing.
Contact Info
Phones: (651) 315-3398 (Cell)
Email Address: micheli@ambiguous-films.com
Websites: Micheli's Portfolio Website
Contact(s):
Micheli Cotroneo, (651) 315-3398, micheli@ambiguous-films.com
Credits:
Title/Name: Writer
Client/Production Company: Ambiguous Films
Year: 2020
Title/Name: Lead Production Assistant -
Client/Production Company: Ravenstream Media
Year: 2019
Title/Name: Camera Department -
Client/Production Company: New Century Pictures
Year: 2017
Title/Name: Director - National Television Ad
Client/Production Company: The Richard Painter Campaign
Year: 2018
Title/Name: Co-Director -
Client/Production Company: Flip Script Films
Year: 2015
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Directors
Dusan Harminc
Freelance Director/ Producer/ DoP. FAA and MNDoT certified and insured drone Pilot.
I come with multiple camera package options, motorized time-lapse dolly rigs and the MOVI.
Contact Info
Phones: (608) 698-3326 (Cell)
Email Address: dusan@avnoy.com
Websites: Avnoy.com
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Commercial/Corporate / Producers: Agency / Animation / Motion Graphics / Aerial / Documentary / Directors / Directors Of Photography / Steadicam Operator/Owner / Editors: VideoEngines Running
A roster of directors and creative souls ready to collaborate on any project.
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 252-3930 (Office)
Email Address: tammy@enginesrunning.tv
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Directors
HDMG Post, Audio & Design
Experienced, Creative High Definition and 4K Editing, Graphic Design and Animation, Audio Design and Recording, Color Grading, Finishing, Compression, Virtual Meeting Hosting/Recording/Editing and Electronic Delivery Services. Also 4K Production and Services including studio facility in NE Minneapolis.
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 224-9500 (Office)
Email Address: info@hdmg.com
Websites: HDMG
Contact(s):
Lynn Anderson (Executive Producer), (612) 224-9500, info@hdmg.com
Jamie Heuton (President), (612) 224-9500, info@hdmg.com
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ENG/EFP / HD Owner/Operators / Sound Equipment / Editors: Video / Animation / Motion Graphics / Audio / Recording Studios / CD, DVD Authoring and Programming / Colorists / Editing Facilities: Film & Video / Titling / Art Directors, Set Designers / Camera Assistants/DITs / Camera Operators / Directors / Directors Of Photography / Post Production Supervisors / Technical Advisors / Technical Directors / Video Assist, Playback Operators / Video Engineers / Video Assist / Commercial/Corporate / Documentary / Features and Shorts / Television / Cameras/Equipment / Layover, Layback Services / Library Music, Sound Effects / Looping, ADR / Recording Engineers / Graphic Design / Sound Stages, Studios / FacilitiesHey! Original Storytelling
Writer/Director of corporate storytelling as well as documentary work. Adept at advertising strategy, positioning and managing large projects. Work samples at: www.donnyrowles.com.
Contact Info
Phones: (507) 993-3975 (Office)
Email Address: donny@donnyrowles.com
Websites: Hey! Original Storytelling
Contact(s):
Donny Rowles, (507) 993-3975, donny@donnyrowles.com
Credits:
Title/Name: The Miracle Story of Jarvis Johnson trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5s5CVBLVo&feature=emb_logo
Client/Production Company: Hey! Original Storytelling
Year: 2015
Title/Name: The Best Basketball Player from MN since Kevin McHale - Matthew Hurt
Client/Production Company: Hey! Original Storytelling - https://bit.ly/2x0yQA6
Year: 2019
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DirectorsVokee Lee
Film/Commercial Director/Producer/Writer. Reel and Resume on website. Would love to hear from you!
Contact Info
Phones: (651) 366-9248 (Cell)
Email Address: vokeelee@gmail.com
Websites: Freelance Filmmaker
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DirectorsJohnny Nguyen
An aspiring director with the attitude of "just be useful and they'll have to hire you". Experience working various postions on large commerical sets to small indie sets.
Contact Info
Phones: (952) 200-1067 (Cell)
Email Address: shotbyjohnny@gmail.com
Credits:
Title/Name: The GoodOnes (Director)
Client/Production Company: Good Ones
Year: 2019
Title/Name: Ready 4 The World (Director)
Client/Production Company: Why Not
Year: 2019
Title/Name: Born Into Chaos (Director)
Client/Production Company: Capital Sons
Year: 2019
Title/Name: From Here to There (Production Assistant)
Client/Production Company: Blue Cross Blue shield / Envision Response
Year: 2020
Title/Name: Minnesnowta (Production Assistant)
Client/Production Company: MN Lottery / SureCan Production
Year: 2020

Omni-Fusion Media Production
Omni-Fusion Media Production is an award winning production company with a long track record of shooting, editing & delivering amazing content on time & on budget.
We have collaborated with over 200 artists, designers & filmmakers on over 175 projects all over the world, since 2001.
Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies and ad agencies to non-profits & start-ups.
Brands & Clients:
Target / Oakley / Red Bull / Allina Health / Bayer / Clorox / Atlantic Records / Universal Music / Warner Music Group / Minnesota Twins / NBC / Red Wing Shoes / Go Pro / Allina Health / Ryan Companies
Agencies:
PMH / Fallon / Olson & Company / Colle McVoy / Catapult / N-Sight / Zeus Jones / Pariscope / Bolin
Bands: NOFX / Allen Stone / Against Me! / Motion City Soundtrack / Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy / Bon Jovi / The New Pornographers / Minus The Bear
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 558-3537 (Office)
Email Address: shane@omni-fusion.com
Contact(s):
Shane Nelson, (612) 558-3537, shane@omni-fusion.com
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Commercial/Corporate / Animation / Motion Graphics / Camera Assistants/DITs / Aerial / Documentary / Features and Shorts / Still Photo / Television / Editing Facilities: Film & Video / Editors: Film / Titling / Assistant Directors / Camera Operators / Directors / Line Producers / Producers / Editors: Video / Directors Of Photography / Cameras/Equipment / Camera Vans/Trucks / Cameras/Equipment / Production VehiclesSoledad Street Pictures
An acclaimed director of shorts films, commercials and intense stage productions, Erick Sommers recently signed a two-picture deal with a large Chinese production company, is attached to direct a feature in Minnesota and continues to develop his own feature-length screenplays including a modern-dress Shakespearman adaptation.
An easy and experienced traveler, holding a current US passport as well as M-class (China) and E-6 (Korea) visas and fluent in several language, Sommers is available for directorial work worldwide.
Contact Info
Email Address: ericksommers@gmail.com
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Directorsthe Movement pro
I am the writer/director/editor of the multiple award-winning No 1 Nollywood film, COMING FROM INSANITY.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8470448/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Contact Info
Email Address: yakinropo@gmail.com
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Directors
VenUS Directions, Inc.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Over 25 years of experience. DP/Director, Award winning Documentary Filmmaker. Professional Voive Over Talent. Teleprompting Services (2x17", 1x15" and presidential-style set ups)
Founder/Owner of VenUS Directions, Inc. since 1991 International Experience Personable/Accurate/Innovative and Efficient
Contact Info
Phones: (612) 720-2221 (Cell)
Email Address: andres@venusdirections.com
Websites: www.venusdirections.com
Contact(s):
Andres Parra, (612) 720-2221, andres@venusdirections.com
Credits:
Title/Name: Without Papers - One girl's story
Client/Production Company: Andrés A. Parra, DP/Director/Producer
Year: 2016
Title/Name: The Catallia Story
Client/Production Company: VenUS Directions, Inc
Year: 2010
Title/Name: One Mind One World
Client/Production Company: ECCO International
Year: 2010
Title/Name: TB Education Video (Spanish)
Client/Production Company: Mayo Clinic
Year: 2011
Title/Name: HIV Education video
Client/Production Company: Mayo Clinixmc
Year: 2014