I am an experienced and passionate videographer/photographer, documentarian, video journalist, editor, and digital media producer. I tell visual stories with a consistent record of inspiring independent work and a broad knowledge of film and video projects from inception through completion. I collaborate across genres and locations, trained on Blackmagic, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras, and I produce, shoot, and edit across long-form documentaries and travel series. I am comfortable in roles from on-camera hosting to directing and post-production, and I bring hands-on experience in equipment prep, lighting, sound, and storytelling.

Thomas Reid

I am an experienced and passionate videographer/photographer, documentarian, video journalist, editor, and digital media producer. I tell visual stories with a consistent record of inspiring independent work and a broad knowledge of film and video projects from inception through completion. I collaborate across genres and locations, trained on Blackmagic, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras, and I produce, shoot, and edit across long-form documentaries and travel series. I am comfortable in roles from on-camera hosting to directing and post-production, and I bring hands-on experience in equipment prep, lighting, sound, and storytelling.

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I am an experienced and passionate videographer/photographer, documentarian, video journalist, editor, and digital media producer. I tell visual stories with a consistent record of inspiring independent work and a broad knowledge of film and video projects from inception through completion.

I collaborate across genres and locations, trained on Blackmagic, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras, and I produce, shoot, and edit across long-form documentaries and travel series. I am comfortable in roles from on-camera hosting to directing and post-production, and I bring hands-on experience in equipment prep, lighting, sound, and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Producer/Camera Operator at Raining Giants Ent.
February 1, 2015 - Present
Prepared and arranged equipment for shooting sessions, including tripods, screens, lighting, lavalier mics, and earphones. Composed shots to achieve visual effects, using knowledge of light, lenses, filters, and camera settings. Trained in Blackmagic and Sony cameras, Fujifilm. Projects included: “A Hip Hop Story” (Camera Operator/Sound design), “Rolling Stones” (Pilot, TV Series – Associate Producer), “The Blvd” (Pilot, TV Series – B-Camera Operator).
Founder/ Producer/ Director at Reid Studios Ent
February 1, 2015 - Present
Create dynamic sizzle reels and show trailers to pitch concepts to investors and sponsors, highlighting narrative beats and visual style. Produced and edited documentary projects, crafting long-form narratives focused on arts, culture and travel. Served as on-camera host, director, and videographer for a travel-focused digital series, capturing high-definition footage in international locations.

Education

BA, Business at University Of Mount Saint Vincent
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
BA, Business at University Of mount saint vincent
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other
    paper Brick x Brick

    The film follows Tyrrell “Dirty Left” Washington, an up-and-coming professional boxer from Long Beach, California. As he pushes toward success in the ring, the fight outside of it grows heavier—balancing survival, fatherhood, and the weight of expectation. This documentary captures the raw reality of a life where the most brutal rounds are often fought beyond the ropes, as Tyrrell fights for a better future for himself and his daughter.
    I am an emerging filmmaker based in Los Angeles, focused on telling intimate, character-driven stories rooted in overlooked communities. I collaborated on this film with documentarian Thomas Reid of the Bronx, whose observational approach helped shape the film’s raw and honest tone.

    paper A Hip Hop Story

    A Hip Hop Story (2024) is a comedy, satire, and parody film written by and starring Affion Crockett, directed by Damaine Radcliff, which explores a fictional crisis in hip-hop culture. The 90-minute film, available on Prime Video and other platforms, features a yoga-practicing mogul uniting with hip-hop icons to save the culture.