I’ve been working as a freelance filmmaker for several years, directing short films and building stories from the ground up. A lot of my work has been hands on. I’ve written scripts, directed talent, and overseen everything from pre-production through post. I’ve also worked as a producer/editor for TV, where I managed crews, coordinated shoots, and ensured projects stayed on schedule and within budget. I’ve also produced a number of mini-documentaries, which really helped shape my ability to capture authentic stories and adapt quickly in the field. Those projects taught me how to balance creative storytelling with practical production needs, whether that’s managing interviews, shooting B roll, or editing a final cut that feels cinematic but real. My background covers the creative side of directing and the logistical side of producing, which has given me a well-rounded approach to filmmaking whether it’s narrative, TV, or documentary work.

Daniel Tomczak

I’ve been working as a freelance filmmaker for several years, directing short films and building stories from the ground up. A lot of my work has been hands on. I’ve written scripts, directed talent, and overseen everything from pre-production through post. I’ve also worked as a producer/editor for TV, where I managed crews, coordinated shoots, and ensured projects stayed on schedule and within budget. I’ve also produced a number of mini-documentaries, which really helped shape my ability to capture authentic stories and adapt quickly in the field. Those projects taught me how to balance creative storytelling with practical production needs, whether that’s managing interviews, shooting B roll, or editing a final cut that feels cinematic but real. My background covers the creative side of directing and the logistical side of producing, which has given me a well-rounded approach to filmmaking whether it’s narrative, TV, or documentary work.

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I’ve been working as a freelance filmmaker for several years, directing short films and building stories from the ground up. A lot of my work has been hands on. I’ve written scripts, directed talent, and overseen everything from pre-production through post. I’ve also worked as a producer/editor for TV, where I managed crews, coordinated shoots, and ensured projects stayed on schedule and within budget.

I’ve also produced a number of mini-documentaries, which really helped shape my ability to capture authentic stories and adapt quickly in the field. Those projects taught me how to balance creative storytelling with practical production needs, whether that’s managing interviews, shooting B roll, or editing a final cut that feels cinematic but real.

My background covers the creative side of directing and the logistical side of producing, which has given me a well-rounded approach to filmmaking whether it’s narrative, TV, or documentary work.

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Work Experience

Wedding Photographer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead all aspects of wedding photography, from client communication, timeline coordination to on-site execution. Capture authentic, unscripted moments with expert use of lighting, composition, and storytelling techniques. Independently manage pre- and post-production workflows, including gear prep, data backup, editing, and gallery turnaround.
TV Production / Pitch Creator / Editor at Turning Point For God
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created and pitched open TV concepts; produced and edited projects on time and within scope. Worked on set as 1st AD for large-budget productions. Developed and edited deliverables for the daytime TV department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminology at Cal State San Marcos
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment