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Hello! I’m a Hartford-based filmmaker and cinematographer with hands-on experience shooting corporate, commercial, event, and narrative content using Sony cinema cameras. I excel in single and multi-camera setups, lighting design, and building camera rigs for dynamic on-location shoots. I’m known for solving on-set challenges and translating a director’s vision into compelling visuals. I’m currently pursuing FAA Part 107 certification to expand into aerial cinematography. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients and talent to tell authentic stories. I’m always looking for new projects that push creative boundaries and require clean, cinematic visuals.…Hello! I’m a Hartford-based filmmaker and cinematographer with hands-on experience shooting corporate, commercial, event, and narrative content using Sony cinema cameras. I excel in single and multi-camera setups, lighting design, and building camera rigs for dynamic on-location shoots. I’m known for solving on-set challenges and translating a director’s vision into compelling visuals. I’m currently pursuing FAA Part 107 certification to expand into aerial cinematography. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients and talent to tell authentic stories. I’m always looking for new projects that push creative boundaries and require clean, cinematic visuals.

Leon Bonnick

Cinematographer, Filmmaker, Camera Operator, +2

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Hello! I’m a Hartford-based filmmaker and cinematographer with hands-on experience shooting corporate, commercial, event, and narrative content using Sony cinema cameras. I excel in single and multi-camera setups, lighting design, and building camera rigs for dynamic on-location shoots. I’m known for solving on-set challenges and translating a director’s vision into compelling visuals. I’m currently pursuing FAA Part 107 certification to expand into aerial cinematography. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients and talent to tell authentic stories. I’m always looking for new projects that push creative boundaries and require clean, cinematic visuals.…Hello! I’m a Hartford-based filmmaker and cinematographer with hands-on experience shooting corporate, commercial, event, and narrative content using Sony cinema cameras. I excel in single and multi-camera setups, lighting design, and building camera rigs for dynamic on-location shoots. I’m known for solving on-set challenges and translating a director’s vision into compelling visuals. I’m currently pursuing FAA Part 107 certification to expand into aerial cinematography. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients and talent to tell authentic stories. I’m always looking for new projects that push creative boundaries and require clean, cinematic visuals.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m a Hartford-based filmmaker and cinematographer with hands-on experience shooting corporate, commercial, event, and narrative content using Sony cinema cameras. I excel in single and multi-camera setups, lighting design, and building camera rigs for dynamic on-location shoots. I’m known for solving on-set challenges and translating a director’s vision into compelling visuals. I’m currently pursuing FAA Part 107 certification to expand into aerial cinematography.

I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with clients and talent to tell authentic stories. I’m always looking for new projects that push creative boundaries and require clean, cinematic visuals.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Corporate Video

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Corporate Video

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Videographer at Frontline Productions

July 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated closely with clients to ensure footage aligned with their creative vision and project objectives. Specialized in on-location video shooting with Sony cinema line cameras. Managed live camera operation for events, town halls, and conferences. Directed talent through B-roll to reinforce the narrative. Built and operated camera rigs (gimbals, sliders, tripods) to capture dynamic, stable shots. Maintained efficient delivery and on-set troubleshooting to prevent delays.

Freelance Videographer at Arias Productions

May 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with the director to translate the creative vision into intentional movement, composition, and lighting design. Executed single- and multi-camera interview setups in controlled environments. Managed reflections, shadows, and mixed lighting in office and indoor interview settings. Captured compelling B-roll to provide editorial flexibility in post-production.

Freelance Videographer at Belimo

August 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with Belimo's internal team to produce an effective product launch video. Managed product presentation including cleanliness and lighting to maximize visual appeal on camera. Selected intentional camera angles to highlight features and functionality. Coached untrained talent through difficult prompter reads.