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Hi, I'm Forrest McCuller, an experienced Editor, Videographer, Audio/Visual Technician and Filmmaker based in Berlin. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work extensively with San Francisco IATSE Local 16, handling live video production and camera operations for a variety of events including business conferences, festivals, and live music events. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, having directed and produced several documentaries and original films. I also have hands-on experience in every stage of post-production, from editing and sound design to special effects and final delivery. I love managing creative projects and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring compelling stories to life. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy exploring new creative ideas and working on unique film projects.…Hi, I'm Forrest McCuller, an experienced Editor, Videographer, Audio/Visual Technician and Filmmaker based in Berlin. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work extensively with San Francisco IATSE Local 16, handling live video production and camera operations for a variety of events including business conferences, festivals, and live music events. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, having directed and produced several documentaries and original films. I also have hands-on experience in every stage of post-production, from editing and sound design to special effects and final delivery. I love managing creative projects and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring compelling stories to life. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy exploring new creative ideas and working on unique film projects.

Forrest McCuller

Camera Operator, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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Hi, I'm Forrest McCuller, an experienced Editor, Videographer, Audio/Visual Technician and Filmmaker based in Berlin. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work extensively with San Francisco IATSE Local 16, handling live video production and camera operations for a variety of events including business conferences, festivals, and live music events. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, having directed and produced several documentaries and original films. I also have hands-on experience in every stage of post-production, from editing and sound design to special effects and final delivery. I love managing creative projects and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring compelling stories to life. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy exploring new creative ideas and working on unique film projects.…Hi, I'm Forrest McCuller, an experienced Editor, Videographer, Audio/Visual Technician and Filmmaker based in Berlin. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work extensively with San Francisco IATSE Local 16, handling live video production and camera operations for a variety of events including business conferences, festivals, and live music events. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, having directed and produced several documentaries and original films. I also have hands-on experience in every stage of post-production, from editing and sound design to special effects and final delivery. I love managing creative projects and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring compelling stories to life. When I'm not behind the camera, I enjoy exploring new creative ideas and working on unique film projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Forrest McCuller, an experienced Editor, Videographer, Audio/Visual Technician and Filmmaker based in Berlin. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with San Francisco IATSE Local 16, handling live video production and camera operations for a variety of events including business conferences, festivals, and live music events. I’m passionate about storytelling through film, having directed and produced several documentaries and original films.

I also have hands-on experience in every stage of post-production, from editing and sound design to special effects and final delivery. I love managing creative projects and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring compelling stories to life. When I’m not behind the camera, I enjoy exploring new creative ideas and working on unique film projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Audio/Visual Technician // Camera Operator at San Francisco IATSE Local 16

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Worked for four years with the San Francisco labor union of theatrical employees. Trained and operated in various Live Video Production positions. Primarily served as a Camera Operator for live Business Conferences, Festivals, Live Music Events, and On Film Sets. Operated under live broadcast conditions using radio communication with directors and broadcasted live video to audiences using IMAG. Participated in setup and strike for all productions, including running BNC or HDMI cables, setting up cameras, and video villages of various sizes. Worked long shifts in coordination with a large team of over 1000 employees.

Camera Operator at EventTechs

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Operated cameras similarly to work at Local 16, primarily at smaller Business Conferences. This work was encouraged by the union for additional training and income during off-seasons.

Camera Operator at Williams Signal

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Worked for multiple companies outside the union in the Bay Area on various corporate clients, mainly at Business Conferences. Responsibilities included camera operation and often setup and communication within the Video Village.

Audio/Visual Technician // Camera Operator at San Francisco IATSE Local 16

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Worked for four years with the San Francisco labor union of theatrical employees. Trained and operated in various Live Video Production positions, primarily as a Camera Operator for live business conferences, festivals, live music events, and film sets. Operated under live broadcast conditions using radio communications with directors and broadcasted live video to audiences using IMAG. Involved in setup and strike of productions, including running BNC or HDMI cables, setting up cameras, and establishing Video Villages. Participated in large-scale productions involving over 1000 employees with shifts up to 16 hours.

Camera Operator at EventTechs

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Operated as Camera Operator primarily on smaller business conferences, gaining additional training and income during off-seasons. Work was similar in capacity to duties performed at Local 16.

Camera Operator at Williams Signal

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Provided camera operation and video village setup, working with various corporate clients at business conferences. One of several companies worked for outside the union in the Bay Area.

Filmmaker at Independent

January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2025

Wrote, produced, and directed films including 'He That Digs A Pit' (2025), a dark comedy/horror film, and 'Blue Fish' (2022), a docu-fiction feature exploring depression. Managed full post-production including transcoding, image and sound editing, special effects, subtitle writing, and distribution. Also directed documentaries and travel series addressing diverse social and cultural themes.