I’m Joe DeFelice, a New York–based Director of Photography and founder of Triple Distilled Media. I shoot documentary and interview-led branded content for teams that need real stories told simply, beautifully and without a huge footprint. What I’m best at: Documentary DP (run-and-gun + controlled interviews); Cinematic interviews (single or multi-cam); Branded mini-docs + case-study films; Mobile video podcasts (Lunchcast: 'one lunch break into a month of content'). I work with lean crews, strong pre-production, calm on set, clean audio, and intentional lighting—so the story feels honest, not over-produced. If you’re a producer, nonprofit, agency, or founder who needs a story-driven video system you can repeat, let’s talk.…

Joe DeFelice

I’m Joe DeFelice, a New York–based Director of Photography and founder of Triple Distilled Media. I shoot documentary and interview-led branded content for teams that need real stories told simply, beautifully and without a huge footprint. What I’m best at: Documentary DP (run-and-gun + controlled interviews); Cinematic interviews (single or multi-cam); Branded mini-docs + case-study films; Mobile video podcasts (Lunchcast: 'one lunch break into a month of content'). I work with lean crews, strong pre-production, calm on set, clean audio, and intentional lighting—so the story feels honest, not over-produced. If you’re a producer, nonprofit, agency, or founder who needs a story-driven video system you can repeat, let’s talk.…

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I’m Joe DeFelice, a New York–based Director of Photography and founder of Triple Distilled Media. I shoot documentary and interview-led branded content for teams that need real stories told simply, beautifully and without a huge footprint.

What I’m best at: Documentary DP (run-and-gun + controlled interviews); Cinematic interviews (single or multi-cam); Branded mini-docs + case-study films; Mobile video podcasts (Lunchcast: ‘one lunch break into a month of content’). I work with lean crews, strong pre-production, calm on set, clean audio, and intentional lighting—so the story feels honest, not over-produced. If you’re a producer, nonprofit, agency, or founder who needs a story-driven video system you can repeat, let’s talk.

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Director and Director of Photography at Triple Distilled Media
July 1, 2024 - Present
Director and Director of Photography on a documentary short exploring endurance, mental resilience, and community within the hiking world. Filmed on-location in the Catskill Mountains during an active Ultra 8 attempt. The project is currently in post-production, with a 30-second trailer available and a festival run planned later this year.
Videographer at Smoke Eater Films
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Videographer on a seasonal cooking series featuring firefighters, produced with a small traveling crew. Responsible for on-location shooting, interview coverage, and supporting a fast-moving production schedule across multiple locations. Later season 7 and 8 additionally responsible for post production with broadcast formatting specific to platforms.
Director and Director of Photography at Live It Up! with Donna Drake
June 1, 2017 - Present
Director and Director of Photography for live-to-tape television segments, collaborating closely with producers, hosts, and camera operators to maintain a consistent visual style across studio and field productions. On-location and travel-based segments, ranging from international travel features to domestic cultural and industry events. Responsible for directing on-set crews, overseeing camera placement and lighting, and supporting efficient workflows in fast-moving broadcast environments.
Director Of Photography at BARS AND TONE MULTIMEDIA LLC
November 1, 2015 - Present
Director of Photography for branded, broadcast, and social video content, including sports and lifestyle projects. Collaborated with producers and creative teams to deliver visually consistent assets across multiple platforms.
Freelance Production Assistant at Cablevision
October 1, 2012 - January 31, 2017
Freelance Production Assistant supporting on-set and production logistics for long-form and live productions.
Freelance Director of Photography / Documentary Filmmaker at Self employed
May 1, 2010 - Present
Documentary Director of Photography and filmmaker working across branded content, broadcast, and independent documentary projects. Specializes in interview-led storytelling and real-world productions—balancing cinematic visuals with efficient workflows and small crews. Recent work includes branded mini-documentaries, mobile podcast productions, and field documentary projects currently in post-production for festival release.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    NEU8 Documentary

    North East Ultra 8 is a documentary short exploring endurance, mental resilience, and community within the hiking world.

    Filmed on-location in the Catskill Mountains during an active Ultra 8 attempt, the film follows hikers navigating one of the region’s most demanding challenges—eight brutal trails completed over time, driven by purpose rather than competition.

    This 30-second trailer offers an early look at the project.
    The full documentary is currently in post-production and scheduled for a festival run later this year.

    Director / DP: Joe DeFelice
    Status: Post-production

    Live it Up Travel Show - Uzbekistan

    Filmed on location in Uzbekistan, this project includes travel and cultural segments produced for Live It Up with Donna Drake, as well as original documentary footage captured independently.

    In addition to broadcast segments, the material will form the foundation of an independent documentary series, using first-hand observation and voiceover to explore the culture, people, and lessons learned through travel.

    Role: Director of Photography / Field Producer

    Save The Great South Bay

    Meeting with volunteers of Save The Great South Bay we learn that making a real difference means to start where you stand.

    This piece documents a success story from the Non-Profit organizing and completing a river cleanup in one of 16 towns they operate in along the Great South Bay of Long Island New York.

    Atlantic Counter Trafficking

    ACT is a veteran-owned, nonprofit intelligence firm committed to dismantling human trafficking. Their goal is to reduce and mitigate human trafficking, resulting in justice for the victims and making our communities a safer place. Our ongoing goal is to utilize video communication to multiply the outreach ability of the foundation chiefs.