AWARD WINNING VIDEO PRODUCTION IN COLORADO

🎥 About Chad Zellmer

Colorado-Based Emmy-Winning Director of Photography | Visual Storyteller | Drone Operator

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Over the past 20+ years behind the lens, I’ve been living out my dream. What started as a childhood obsession with photography and storytelling in small-town Butler, Missouri, has grown into a career that’s taken me to every corner of the globe, capturing moments, telling powerful stories, and earning a living doing what I love most.

 

✦ Visual Storytelling, Redefined

I’m not just a shooter, I’m a storyteller. From cinematic lighting to creative camera work, I bring vision, heart, and hustle to every project. Whether it's a sunrise over the Rockies or a fast-paced remote shoot across the globe, I show up ready to deliver stunning visuals and impactful narratives.

 

✦ Relentless Work Ethic Meets Artistic Vision

You’ll usually find me out chasing light while the rest of the world is still sleeping, 4 a.m. call times don’t scare me. I see moments others might miss and bring them to life with a creative, cinematic style tailored to each production. I don’t just show up. I go all in

 

✦ Experience Across Every Environment

From breaking news and network television to live concerts, corporate interviews, and social media campaigns, I’ve done it all:

• A month in Alaska’s backcountry

• Live remotes from Australia

• Red Rocks concerts

• Extreme sports series

• Tornado chasing

• Multi-cam docu-series

• One-man-band corporate shoots

• Drone coverage and aerial cinematography

Wherever the story leads, I’ve been there, and I bring that perspective to every project.

 

✦ Gear, Grit, and Expertise

I own and maintain a full suite of professional equipment, including:

• Cameras: Sony FX9, FS7 MKII, Canon C300 MKII

• Lighting & Grip: Full interview lighting kits, sliders, gimbals, jibs

• Drones & UAV: FAA Part 107 certified drone operator with cinema-grade drones

• Live Streaming: LiveU units, multi-cam setups, remote production ready

I specialize in cinematic lighting for interviews, advanced run-and-gun shooting, and hybrid workflows for modern content delivery.

 

✦ Let’s Create Something Powerful

If you’re looking for video production in Colorado, from documentary and unscripted to branded content and corporate storytelling, I’d love to collaborate. I bring creative solutions, calm under pressure, and decades of hands-on experience to every production.

 

📩 Let’s talk.
Whether you're planning a full-scale shoot or need a one-man-band creative who can deliver, I’m ready.
 

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