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I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience working in demanding production environments. I specialize in marine, mountain, and remote wilderness operations, bringing a robust technical foundation in camera work, broadcast-quality production, and advanced safety protocols. I thrive in collaborative team settings, using two decades of experience to help fellow creatives realize their vision through seamless support and intentional storytelling. I love storytelling that resonates with audiences and values safety and logistics as much as art. Whether on a glacier, a remote coastline, or a city studio, I bring curiosity, reliability, and a calm approach to every project, from preproduction to delivery.…I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience working in demanding production environments. I specialize in marine, mountain, and remote wilderness operations, bringing a robust technical foundation in camera work, broadcast-quality production, and advanced safety protocols. I thrive in collaborative team settings, using two decades of experience to help fellow creatives realize their vision through seamless support and intentional storytelling. I love storytelling that resonates with audiences and values safety and logistics as much as art. Whether on a glacier, a remote coastline, or a city studio, I bring curiosity, reliability, and a calm approach to every project, from preproduction to delivery.

Brian Hockenstein

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, +7

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I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience working in demanding production environments. I specialize in marine, mountain, and remote wilderness operations, bringing a robust technical foundation in camera work, broadcast-quality production, and advanced safety protocols. I thrive in collaborative team settings, using two decades of experience to help fellow creatives realize their vision through seamless support and intentional storytelling. I love storytelling that resonates with audiences and values safety and logistics as much as art. Whether on a glacier, a remote coastline, or a city studio, I bring curiosity, reliability, and a calm approach to every project, from preproduction to delivery.…I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience working in demanding production environments. I specialize in marine, mountain, and remote wilderness operations, bringing a robust technical foundation in camera work, broadcast-quality production, and advanced safety protocols. I thrive in collaborative team settings, using two decades of experience to help fellow creatives realize their vision through seamless support and intentional storytelling. I love storytelling that resonates with audiences and values safety and logistics as much as art. Whether on a glacier, a remote coastline, or a city studio, I bring curiosity, reliability, and a calm approach to every project, from preproduction to delivery.

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I am a filmmaker with over 20 years of experience working in demanding production environments. I specialize in marine, mountain, and remote wilderness operations, bringing a robust technical foundation in camera work, broadcast-quality production, and advanced safety protocols. I thrive in collaborative team settings, using two decades of experience to help fellow creatives realize their vision through seamless support and intentional storytelling.

I love storytelling that resonates with audiences and values safety and logistics as much as art. Whether on a glacier, a remote coastline, or a city studio, I bring curiosity, reliability, and a calm approach to every project, from preproduction to delivery.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Work Experience

Commercial Freelance Photographer & Cinematographer

January 1, 2001 - Present

From concept to delivery, I create photography and cinema for clients worldwide, delivering a high-end look on small to medium budgets. I handle pre-production through post-production to ensure imagery and audio support the project’s message. Clients have included GoPro, Red Bull, Tourism Whistler, Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort, and many others.

Various TV and Film Production Roles

January 1, 2005 - Present

I have contributed to a variety of large-scale TV and film productions. Roles have included DOP/Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman, Production Assistant, Minicams, Drone/Cablecam Operator, Lighting Grip and more. I focus on streamlining the camera department and supporting the DP’s vision with reliable gear and on-set coordination.

Independent Documentary Filmmaker

January 1, 2015 - Present

As an independent documentary filmmaker, I produce and direct socially conscious outdoor-focused stories. My work highlights environmental themes and Indigenous leadership, with two feature films, The Radicals (2018) and Resilience (2021), screened at festivals and distributed through multiple channels. I collaborate with Indigenous land protectors and remote communities to capture meaningful, hopeful narratives.

Volunteer and NGO Work

January 1, 2002 - Present

Since 2002 I have volunteered with NGOs and nonprofit organizations, working with youth, environmental advocacy, community engagement and capacity-building initiatives. I have collaborated with Sustainable Surf, Digital Divide Data, Zero Ceiling, Beyond Boarding, Klabona Keepers and others.