I'm a Director of Photography and videographer with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, documentary production, and commercial content. I specialize in cinematic storytelling and bring a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and on-location field production. My work has taken me across Europe, North America, and Africa, including projects for Pro TV Romania, NEP Group, Royal Caribbean, and others. I thrive in dynamic environments—whether on a fast-paced news shoot or a long-form documentary—always aiming to craft visual stories that resonate with audiences.

Ionut Docan

I'm a Director of Photography and videographer with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, documentary production, and commercial content. I specialize in cinematic storytelling and bring a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and on-location field production. My work has taken me across Europe, North America, and Africa, including projects for Pro TV Romania, NEP Group, Royal Caribbean, and others. I thrive in dynamic environments—whether on a fast-paced news shoot or a long-form documentary—always aiming to craft visual stories that resonate with audiences.

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I’m a Director of Photography and videographer with 20+ years of experience across broadcast television, documentary production, and commercial content. I specialize in cinematic storytelling and bring a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and on-location field production.

My work has taken me across Europe, North America, and Africa, including projects for Pro TV Romania, NEP Group, Royal Caribbean, and others. I thrive in dynamic environments—whether on a fast-paced news shoot or a long-form documentary—always aiming to craft visual stories that resonate with audiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Journalist / Director of Photography at Pro TV Romania
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Video Journalist and Director of Photography responsible for producing and shooting broadcast segments, managing lighting, framing, and on-location field production for news and documentary content. Collaborated with editors and producers to ensure visual storytelling aligned with editorial goals.
Camera Operator at NEP Group Netherlands
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Camera Operator for live productions and broadcast projects, operating multi-camera setups, configuring rigs, and supporting the production team on location.
Video Producer at Royal Caribbean USA
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Produced corporate and marketing videos; coordinated shoots on location and on ships, managed on-site lighting and audio, and oversaw post-production to deliver on-brand materials.
Videographer / Journalist at Antena 1 Romania
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2016
Shot and edited video packages for news and features; conducted on-location reporting and field production across a variety of assignments.
Documentary DP (Central African Republic) at Tedy Film International
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Documentary Director of Photography on location in Central African Republic; led cinematography for documentary sequences, collaborated with crews and producers, and contributed to storytelling through image and composition.
Director of Photography at Irina Movies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Director of Photography on project; led camera and lighting setups, crafted visual storytelling, and supervised DoP duties for the project.

Education

Arts at University of Law and Finance Administration
January 11, 2030 - June 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

Intermediate