Hi, I’m Brenton Ayers, a director of photography and camera technician with over 15 years in the film industry. I specialize in lighting, camera department leadership, and collaborating with directors and producers to craft compelling visuals. I’ve produced and edited scripted and marketing content on high-end cinema gear, and I’m comfortable working across scripted and documentary projects, drone ops, and on-set problem solving. On set I’m a reliable collaborator who keeps a positive energy and a sharp eye for storytelling.

Brenton Ayers

Hi, I’m Brenton Ayers, a director of photography and camera technician with over 15 years in the film industry. I specialize in lighting, camera department leadership, and collaborating with directors and producers to craft compelling visuals. I’ve produced and edited scripted and marketing content on high-end cinema gear, and I’m comfortable working across scripted and documentary projects, drone ops, and on-set problem solving. On set I’m a reliable collaborator who keeps a positive energy and a sharp eye for storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Brenton Ayers, a director of photography and camera technician with over 15 years in the film industry. I specialize in lighting, camera department leadership, and collaborating with directors and producers to craft compelling visuals.

I’ve produced and edited scripted and marketing content on high-end cinema gear, and I’m comfortable working across scripted and documentary projects, drone ops, and on-set problem solving. On set I’m a reliable collaborator who keeps a positive energy and a sharp eye for storytelling.

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Work Experience

Drone Operator / Camera Operator at GB Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - Present
In Depth with Graham Bensinger – Drone Operator / Camera Operator
1st AC / Additional Shooter at Lion Television / Magnolia
January 1, 2025 - Present
1st Assistant Camera and additional shooter duties on 2025 productions.
Camera Operator at WTA Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Camera operator on 2025 projects.
1st AC / Additional Shooter at Dorsey Pictures
January 1, 2024 - Present
1st AC and additional shooter on 2024 productions.
Assistant Camera at MAK Pictures / Netflix
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assistant camera on Netflix projects in 2024.
Videographer at Vin Di Bona Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Videography duties for digital/produced content in 2024.
1st AC / MM / Additional Shooter at MTV / Paramount
January 1, 2023 - Present
On-set duties as 1st AC and additional shooter for 2023 MTV/Paramount productions.
1st AC / MM / Additional Shooter at New Remote Productions / Viacom
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
1st AC and additional shooter on 2022-2025 Viacom/New Remote Productions projects.
Focus Puller / 1st AC at Fight Camp
January 1, 2024 - Present
Focus puller and 1st AC on 2024 Fight Camp production.
Drone Operator at Unconventional Entertainment
January 1, 2023 - Present
Drone operator on various productions in 2023.
Photographer at ITV America / A&E Networks
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographer for ITV America / A&E Networks projects in 2022.
Media Manager / Additional Shooter at ITV America / A&E Networks
January 1, 2021 - Present
Media management and additional shooter duties on 2021 projects.
1st Assistant Camera at Aquit a nia Films / Vice TV
January 1, 2022 - Present
1st AC on 2022 Vice TV productions.
Photography / 2nd Assistant Camera at Sex Before The Internet / Vice TV
December 31, 2021 - Present
Assistant camera and related duties for 2022 project.
Videographer at Automotive Data Media
July 1, 2011 - December 30, 2015
Produce, film, edit video content for automotive digital magazine.
Assistant Camera at Dorsey Pictures
January 1, 2024 - Present
Dorsey Pictures projects (incl. Main Cabin Masters S13) – Assistant Camera.
1st Assistant Camera at Acquitania Films / Vice TV
January 1, 2022 - Present
Sex Before the Internet (S1) – 1st Assistant Camera.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

FAA UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
July 1, 2022 - February 27, 2026
OSHA 30 Construction
August 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
RPAS Canada Drone Pilot Certification
July 1, 2022 - February 27, 2026
CSA Lift Certification (Bucket Lift / Scissor Lift)
January 1, 2023 - February 27, 2026
FAA UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
July 1, 2022 - February 27, 2026
OSHA 30 Construction
August 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
RPAS Canada Drone Pilot Certification
July 1, 2022 - February 27, 2026
CSATF Forklift Certification
January 1, 2023 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE608 Director of Photography Portfolio
    A portfolio that shows my Director of Photography and Videography work. It shows I can operate camera and light on scripted, follow-doc, and marketing content. I am Part 107 certified drone pilot. video marketing commercial socialmedia