Erika Staud is a DP from the SF Bay Area. She is passionate about helping tell stories from perspectives and communities often forgotten or not given the spotlight. She utilizes her background in gaffing to paint beautiful images with light, whether natural or artificial. Whether it be branded content, lifestyle, or character-driven documentaries, Erika loves to capture authentic moments and is interested in finding the heart of every project and showcasing it in a thoughtful and compelling manner. Having worked with clients such as Discovery, PBS, AFP, eBay, and NYTimes; Erika understands how to enhance a brand’s voice through visual storytelling. Erika is also a Part 107 FAA Certified commercial drone operator.

Erika Staud

Erika Staud is a DP from the SF Bay Area. She is passionate about helping tell stories from perspectives and communities often forgotten or not given the spotlight. She utilizes her background in gaffing to paint beautiful images with light, whether natural or artificial. Whether it be branded content, lifestyle, or character-driven documentaries, Erika loves to capture authentic moments and is interested in finding the heart of every project and showcasing it in a thoughtful and compelling manner. Having worked with clients such as Discovery, PBS, AFP, eBay, and NYTimes; Erika understands how to enhance a brand’s voice through visual storytelling. Erika is also a Part 107 FAA Certified commercial drone operator.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography at JuVee Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cinematography for 'White in America' using Sony FX6; documentary
Gaffer at Lens Fire Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Gaffer for Untitled Big Wave Surfing documentary (Alexa Amira)
Camera Operator at Taste Made
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Cam Op for Celebrity Recipes project
Gaffer at The Runs Series
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Gaffer for The Runs Series web series (Canon C300 MkII)
Camera Operator at Joby Aviation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Cam Op for Web Commercials (2021-2022)
Gaffer at MUD/WTR
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
GAFFER for MUD/WTR 101 Commercial
Camera Operator at PBS Nova
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Cam Op for Great Electric Airplane Race Docu-television
Gaffer at Apple
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
AC/Gaffer for Intern Summer Games
Camera Operator / Drone Operator at Shark Week
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Cam Op/Drone for Sharkadelic Summer 2

Education

B.S. Computer Science at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Catalyst Cohort - Made in Her Image
January 1, 2022 - April 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment