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Michael Rogers

United States


About me

I am a Director and Cinematographer who travels internationally for work in the live action documentary and branded content space. I have worked for major media outlets including National Geographic, Discovery, TLC, Smithsonian, Netflix, to name a few. I work with real people often times telling real stories. The topics I have worked on include pediatric cancer, environmentalism, travel and hospitality, and global geopolitical issues in over 50+ countries.

My Skills

Tongal Creator for 6 Years


I speak English


Social Media


Director of Photography / Cinematographer

Bringing Authenticity to Live Action Image capture. Creating impactful storytelling and effective brand campaigns.

Director
Producer
Editor
Still Photographer

Work Samples

Project Credits
Director
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Producer
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Editor
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2021 Presidential Inauguration/Persistent Productions

Yo-Yo Ma // Amazing Grace // 2021 Presidential Inauguration

2021


Director
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Producer
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Editor
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Condé Nast_Epicurious x Humira /Persistent Productions

How I Became: Douglass Williams

2021


Director
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Producer
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Editor
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Still Photographer
+1
BBC Storyworks & Korean Air/ Persistent Productions

Stories from Within

2017


Director
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Producer
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Editor
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BBC Storyworks & Jiangsu Tourism/ Persistent Productions

Gems of Jiangsu

2020

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2021


Areas of Expertise
Content Type
Portrait Photography
Authentic Stories
Commercial
Corporate/Sizzle
+ 9

Product Segments or Genres
Travel
Non-Profit
Arts
Financial Services
+ 4

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere


My Kit

canon

Atomos Shinobi Monitor

sony

RED Digital Camera

Sony FX6

Aputure Lighting


Production Transportation & Travel

Willing to work remotely

Willing to travel domestically

Willing to travel internationally

Has passport

Has driver's license

Has car

Able to drive production vehicle