Denver Director of Photography
EVERY FRAME TELLS A STORY.
I’m Chad Zellmer, a director of photography and network photojournalist based in Denver. I film interviews, documentaries, live broadcasts and brand projects. I’ve spent more than 25 years in production, working in all 50 states and more than 60 countries.
CHAD ZELLMER
7
REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS
25+
YEARS IN PRODUCTION
50
STATES
60+
COUNTRIES · INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
ON AIR. ON SET. EVERYWHERE.
PRODUCTION SERVICES
Book me as your DP, bring me in with a crew or have me handle a complete film.
SELECTED PRODUCTIONS
SELECTED FILMS & BROADCAST
A few recent projects, along with what I did on each.
01 / FOX WEATHER
FOX WEATHER | SKI HOUSE
Camera and photojournalism. January 2026 live shot and feature.
02 / COMCAST
COMCAST | HEART TO HEART
DP and drone operator. Corporate feature filmed in Colorado Springs.
03 / OQTON
OQTON × 3D SYSTEMS
DP, producer and editor. Solo production from filming through final edit.
SELECTED CREDITS
NETWORKS & CLIENTS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Chad is one of the best shooters I’ve had the privilege to work with.”
MICHAEL FLUECK
High Noon Entertainment
“He is a troubleshooter and problem solver in the field.”
CATHERINE POHLMAN
TELEVISION PRODUCER
GET IN TOUCH.
Tell me about your shoot. Share the dates, location and what you need, and I’ll get back to you about availability.
DENVER, COLORADO / WORLDWIDE
CHAD@CHADZELLMERPRODUCTIONS.COM