I'm a local independent filmmaker with expertise in verite-style documentary shooting. I've produced three feature length documentaries, with a fourth in post production currently and a fifth in pre-production. I plan, write, direct, shoot, and edit all of my own projects. Below is a link to the trailer for one of my documentaries, about the last day open for a local coffee shop. It's a combination of handheld verite footage and interviews. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I shoot on a LumixS5IIX with a combination of vintage photography lenses and an anamorphic cinema lens (which is what the above documentary was filmed on entirely). I primarily shoot handheld and utilize both a shotgun mic for environmental audio and wireless lav mics for interview dialogue. For this project, I think my anamorphic lens would be perfect. It's a professional cinema lens but has a lot of classic Hollywood character. In addition to independent filmmaking, I am also a freelance videographer. I shoot, edit, and distribute wedding videos, social media reels, event highlights, and media packages for non profit organizations.

Travis Ketzak

I'm a local independent filmmaker with expertise in verite-style documentary shooting. I've produced three feature length documentaries, with a fourth in post production currently and a fifth in pre-production. I plan, write, direct, shoot, and edit all of my own projects. Below is a link to the trailer for one of my documentaries, about the last day open for a local coffee shop. It's a combination of handheld verite footage and interviews. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I shoot on a LumixS5IIX with a combination of vintage photography lenses and an anamorphic cinema lens (which is what the above documentary was filmed on entirely). I primarily shoot handheld and utilize both a shotgun mic for environmental audio and wireless lav mics for interview dialogue. For this project, I think my anamorphic lens would be perfect. It's a professional cinema lens but has a lot of classic Hollywood character. In addition to independent filmmaking, I am also a freelance videographer. I shoot, edit, and distribute wedding videos, social media reels, event highlights, and media packages for non profit organizations.

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I’m a local independent filmmaker with expertise in verite-style documentary shooting. I’ve produced three feature length documentaries, with a fourth in post production currently and a fifth in pre-production. I plan, write, direct, shoot, and edit all of my own projects. Below is a link to the trailer for one of my documentaries, about the last day open for a local coffee shop. It’s a combination of handheld verite footage and interviews.

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I shoot on a LumixS5IIX with a combination of vintage photography lenses and an anamorphic cinema lens (which is what the above documentary was filmed on entirely). I primarily shoot handheld and utilize both a shotgun mic for environmental audio and wireless lav mics for interview dialogue. For this project, I think my anamorphic lens would be perfect. It’s a professional cinema lens but has a lot of classic Hollywood character.

In addition to independent filmmaking, I am also a freelance videographer. I shoot, edit, and distribute wedding videos, social media reels, event highlights, and media packages for non profit organizations.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Videographer at Self-Employed
August 31, 2022 - Present
Shoot, edit, and distribute a variety of video services to clients, such as wedding videos, social media reels, event videos, and media packages.
Writer at ScreenRant
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Wrote list articles for ScreenRant, contributing to entertainment content.
Staff Writer at PowerDown
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Wrote articles as staff writer; beat coverage and content creation.
Senior Writer at Good News Gum
May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Senior writer; contributed to editorial content and features.
Writer at Viva Lifestyle & Travel
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Wrote lifestyle and travel articles; edited content for publication.
Contributor at The Good Men Project
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Contributor; contributed to articles and features.
Film Producer at An American Thief (Narrative Feature Film)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced narrative feature film including development, production coordination and post-production oversight.
Film Producer at Broken People (Narrative Feature Film)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced narrative feature film including production coordination and post-production oversight.
Film Producer at Finn (Documentary Feature Film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produced documentary feature with research, coordination and post-production oversight.
Film Producer at When the Coffee Cools (Documentary Feature Film)
December 31, 2024 - Present
Produced documentary feature with project coordination and media assets management.

Education

BA in Writing at SUNY Empire State College
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare

Experience Level

Intermediate

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