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Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, The Olympic Channel, IOC, SpaceX, ESPN, Newsweek, NBC Sports, Toyota, National Park Service, RedBull, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Liquid Death, Oreo, Skullcandy, The Berrics, World Animal Protection and more. I am a multi award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 16 years of dedicated and diverse industry practice. I specialize in documentary, branded and commercial campaigns, live streams and more—from concept to delivery. I excel at leading cross-functional teams through all stages of production workflow to deliver compelling visual narratives that meet editorial and brand standards. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with executives, talent, and crews to craft impactful work across multiplatform distribution. I value clear storytelling, precise lighting, and thoughtful post-production to ensure consistency, quality, and audience engagement.…Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, The Olympic Channel, IOC, SpaceX, ESPN, Newsweek, NBC Sports, Toyota, National Park Service, RedBull, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Liquid Death, Oreo, Skullcandy, The Berrics, World Animal Protection and more. I am a multi award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 16 years of dedicated and diverse industry practice. I specialize in documentary, branded and commercial campaigns, live streams and more—from concept to delivery. I excel at leading cross-functional teams through all stages of production workflow to deliver compelling visual narratives that meet editorial and brand standards. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with executives, talent, and crews to craft impactful work across multiplatform distribution. I value clear storytelling, precise lighting, and thoughtful post-production to ensure consistency, quality, and audience engagement.

Dean Singleton

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Film Director, +4

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Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, The Olympic Channel, IOC, SpaceX, ESPN, Newsweek, NBC Sports, Toyota, National Park Service, RedBull, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Liquid Death, Oreo, Skullcandy, The Berrics, World Animal Protection and more. I am a multi award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 16 years of dedicated and diverse industry practice. I specialize in documentary, branded and commercial campaigns, live streams and more—from concept to delivery. I excel at leading cross-functional teams through all stages of production workflow to deliver compelling visual narratives that meet editorial and brand standards. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with executives, talent, and crews to craft impactful work across multiplatform distribution. I value clear storytelling, precise lighting, and thoughtful post-production to ensure consistency, quality, and audience engagement.…Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, The Olympic Channel, IOC, SpaceX, ESPN, Newsweek, NBC Sports, Toyota, National Park Service, RedBull, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Liquid Death, Oreo, Skullcandy, The Berrics, World Animal Protection and more. I am a multi award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 16 years of dedicated and diverse industry practice. I specialize in documentary, branded and commercial campaigns, live streams and more—from concept to delivery. I excel at leading cross-functional teams through all stages of production workflow to deliver compelling visual narratives that meet editorial and brand standards. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with executives, talent, and crews to craft impactful work across multiplatform distribution. I value clear storytelling, precise lighting, and thoughtful post-production to ensure consistency, quality, and audience engagement.

Available to hire

Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, The Olympic Channel, IOC, SpaceX, ESPN, Newsweek, NBC Sports, Toyota, National Park Service, RedBull, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Liquid Death, Oreo, Skullcandy, The Berrics, World Animal Protection and more.

I am a multi award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 16 years of dedicated and diverse industry practice. I specialize in documentary, branded and commercial campaigns, live streams and more—from concept to delivery. I excel at leading cross-functional teams through all stages of production workflow to deliver compelling visual narratives that meet editorial and brand standards.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with executives, talent, and crews to craft impactful work across multiplatform distribution. I value clear storytelling, precise lighting, and thoughtful post-production to ensure consistency, quality, and audience engagement.

Skills

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Video Advert

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Producer & Cinematographer at Disney Entertainment Television

February 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborate with executive producers, brand partnership leaders, talent and crew to produce content for multiplatform distribution (linear broadcast, streaming, and social media). Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, crew scheduling, and equipment needs. Partner with leadership, digital teams, and marketing to amplify Disney original content. Plan and execute high-quality field production across long-form documentaries, short-form features, and broadcast segments. Work with editors and post-production teams to shape visual narratives, select footage, and oversee color grading and sound design. Ensure visual consistency and adherence to brand and editorial standards.

Senior Producing Director at Newsweek

December 1, 2024 - Present

Lead the creative direction for original video projects—from editorial features to long-form documentaries and branded content. Interpret editorial briefs into strong visual concepts with clear narrative arcs. Direct talent, interviews, and on-location shoots to ensure narrative and emotional resonance. Design and implement lighting setups for interviews, studio segments, and location shoots, collaborating with editors and post teams to ensure timely delivery within Newsweek's editorial voice and visual identity.

Director, Producer, DOP, Lead Editor, Colorist at The Olympic Channel

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024

Collaborate with IOC board of Producers; Develop packages for sale, mood boards and sizzle reels; Direct athletes and talent; Work with legal to ensure production scope is kosher; Coordinate production logistics including international travel (lodging, flights, credentials, shooting and agency outsourcing); Source and purchase IP including archival, news, life rights; Lead camera teams through full documentary series production; Efficiently rig and operate cinema camera(s) under high pressure environments; Lead post-production departments (color, sound design/mix, finishing, graphics) to meet distribution specifications and optimize ingestion for European and US platforms; Oversee delivery and continually improve distribution strategy.

Director, Producer & DOP, Editor, Colorist at NBC SPORTS x THE BERRICS

August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024

Director, Producer & DOP on 40+ documentary and commercial shoots. Coordinate production with NBC board of executive producers and stakeholders. Develop treatments for concepts and sales packages. Direct talent with ability to visualize how scenes play on screen. Extensive camera work (RED, Sony, Canon) and rigging (gimbal, Steadicam, handheld, crash-cam) for documentary-narrative and action sports. Lead post-production departments through all stages of editorial and data management for large footage libraries.

Director, Producer, DOP, Editor, Colorist at OREO x 7 ELEVEN

June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Contract: Rigged ARRI/loaned camera setups for a variety of shot intentions; Skate/Tracking coverage with Olympic athlete; Storyboarding and shot-list criteria; Collaborated with executive producer, director, and 1st AD to ensure narrative and shot criteria.

Director of Photography at TOYOTA x THE OLYMPIC CHANNEL – UNLEASH THE NEW: JORDYN BARRET

March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021

Director of Photography on three-day documentary shoot for Toyota x Olympics branded documentary segment. Pre-production with location scout, producer, and director to determine best equipment. Ran full crew (1st and 2nd ACs, Key Grip, Gaffer, G&E Swing, PAs). Use of RED V-Raptor 8K; Vario-5 Easy-Rig, Ronin MX, Teradek Bolt 4KLT. Met shot-list criteria and aligned with Director’s vision.

Director, Producer, DOP, Editor, Colorist at World Animal Protection

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Produced four short documentaries for public awareness; Worked with National Park Service to safely execute concepts; Shot in remote areas, rigged cameras for transport; Piloted drone on moving boat; Maintained awareness of wildlife guidelines and World Heritage Site protocol.

Director, Producer, DOP, Drone Pilot, Editor at ESPN x STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING

September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023

Directed/DP on production across US with 15 professional athletes; Traveled internationally for four-week doc recap shoots; Shot and edited 30-second ESPN spots; Managed data entry and storage during extended travel.

Producer, Cinematographer, Live Event Camera Operator at CHOP ‘EM DOWN FILMS x MURAL OASIS

June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Developed creative concept, look, and feel; Planned shot lists with artist; Scheduled and shot timelapses; Interior drone pilot; Cut, color, and sound design for a 15-minute short doc.

Producer, DOP, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist at ADIDAS - A$AP FERG SKATE COPA

March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Covered live performance event with emphasis on new shoe drop; Led production team with live broadcast equipment; Directed and shot professional Adidas athletes; Fulfilled commercial/doc recap shot list.

Director, Producer, DOP, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist at VANS FOOT WEAR

May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018

Worked with brand partnerships director and Vans Shoewear marketing team to produce web-published content; Defined narrative structure for short doc; Led commercial lighting team; Gathered archival photo/video content.

Producer, Cinematographer at REDBULL MEDIA HOUSE

March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Branded action-sports content production; Created shot lists, scouted locations; Utilized high-speed frame rates; Met Red Bull ingestion criteria.

Camera Operator, 1st AC, Assistant Editor at THE BERRICS (Internship)

October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017

Mentored by Steve Berra & DOP Ryan Neddeau; Gained production audio/post skills; Rigged cameras and pulled focus; Learned standard production protocols.

Intern at WOODWARD WEST

June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015

Introduction to shooting action sports; Post-production workflow; Emphasis on shot composition, exposure, and color; Learned industry standard protocols.