Hi, I'm Metta Bastet. With over 20 years of experience producing compelling video content from concept to completion, I specialize in capturing high-quality visuals using industry-standard DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. I've worked extensively as a producer, director, videographer, photographer, and interviewer for broadcast, streaming, and social media projects, always aiming to tell impactful stories. I love collaborating with diverse teams and communities to highlight meaningful narratives, especially in social impact and cultural sectors. When I'm not behind the camera or editing suite, you'll find me exploring new storytelling techniques or mentoring emerging creatives.

Metta Bastet

Hi, I'm Metta Bastet. With over 20 years of experience producing compelling video content from concept to completion, I specialize in capturing high-quality visuals using industry-standard DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. I've worked extensively as a producer, director, videographer, photographer, and interviewer for broadcast, streaming, and social media projects, always aiming to tell impactful stories. I love collaborating with diverse teams and communities to highlight meaningful narratives, especially in social impact and cultural sectors. When I'm not behind the camera or editing suite, you'll find me exploring new storytelling techniques or mentoring emerging creatives.

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Hi, I’m Metta Bastet. With over 20 years of experience producing compelling video content from concept to completion, I specialize in capturing high-quality visuals using industry-standard DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. I’ve worked extensively as a producer, director, videographer, photographer, and interviewer for broadcast, streaming, and social media projects, always aiming to tell impactful stories.

I love collaborating with diverse teams and communities to highlight meaningful narratives, especially in social impact and cultural sectors. When I’m not behind the camera or editing suite, you’ll find me exploring new storytelling techniques or mentoring emerging creatives.

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Work Experience

Producer + Director + Editor at ACLU of Virginia
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Produced and directed multiple social impact video vignettes, storytelling workshops, and community event documentation closely with the ACLU's team. Roles included producing, directing, editing, videography, and photography for various campaigns spanning 2024 to 2025.
Production Coordinator at Institute for Contemporary Art Richmond, VA
March 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024
Hired and managed camera crews for live streamed shows, provided direction and technical preparation for performances between March 2022 and 2024.
Instructor at PEEP This! Film CAMP
March 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Taught at-risk youth fundamentals of film pre and post-production including lighting, equipment usage, storytelling, shot framing, audio, and editing from 2018 to 2019.
Senior Multimedia Journalist + Producer at VPM PBS/NPR
July 1, 2011 - June 6, 2024
Produced, directed, and edited award-winning arts and culture series 'Sonic Threads', created mini documentaries, and vertical shorts tied to social media platforms. Managed budgets and crews while overseeing research, writing, and multimedia production from 2011 through present (2024).
Instructor at PEEP This! Film CAMP
August 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Taught at-risk youth fundamentals of film pre and post-production including lighting, equipment usage, storytelling, shot framing, audio, and editing from 2009-2012 and 2018-2019.
Production Consultant/Cinematographer/Editor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of African American Studies
February 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Assisted with all aspects of pre and post production including lighting, sound, filming, archival research, and editing from February 2009 to 2017.

Education

BFA at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Bronzy Telly Award in Arts & Culture
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
EMMY nomination for best Documentary (Historical/Cultural-Long Form Content)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
EMMY nomination for best Feature/Segment (Historical/Cultural-Program)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
EMMY winner for best Feature/Segment/Series (Public/Current/Community Affairs/Program/Special)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
EMMY nomination for best Feature/Segment/Series (Public/Current/Community Affairs)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
EMMY nomination for best Feature/Segment/Series (Public/Current/Community Affairs)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
EMMY nomination for best Feature/Segment/Series (Public/Current/Community Affairs)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government