Bill Mills

DP and production services for 3 camera location shoot at Innisbrook Golf Resort with host Maurice Allen for Brian Havens Productions.

Cinematographer for multi camera crew

DP for various interviews of NY Yankee players during pre season

Cinematographer for various Daytona 500 interviews with Jimmie Johnston and Kevin Harvick prior to the 75th annual race.

DP & Cameraman for 60 MINUTES segment with Bill Whitaker on Hurricane Ian's impact to SW Florida. Production included interviews, drone aerials, boat to boat filming, and a variety of coverage of emergency response and recovery efforts.

Deep water Director of Photography/Camera operator and media manager for expedition to ocean location.

Interview with the legendary Dick Vitale as his home in Florida for ESPN for upcoming special.

DP for underwater and topside production with Anderson Cooper for a CBS 60 Minutes segment on coral reefs. Responsible for underwater lighting and filming, topside interview segment, and drone videography at sea.

In addition to responsibilities as Director of Photography, Bill provided pre production and production services for Bank of America's "Masterpiece Moment" featuring the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, FL. including camera, audio, grip, lighting, makeup, teleprompter, and required production insurance.

Director of Photography and underwater cameraman for Florida segment "Crocs vs. Jaws" for National Geographic Television. Made multiple drift dives to 80 feet to film Tiger sharks with Dr. Mike Heithaus of FIU. Utilized Sony camera system and Ocean Technology System's full face masks to capture underwater dialogue from science divers on wreck.

As part of a three man dive team working on the History Channel program "The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters" S1E1, for Lone Wolf Films, Mills captured the initial moments and subsequent discovery of a significant part of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger spacecraft in the Atlantic Ocean. #bermudatriangle #intocursedwaters In a stunning discovery, a 20-foot segment of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger was found off the coast of Florida during the filming of the new HISTORY® Channel series, “The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters." The find marks the first major discovery of wreckage from the Challenger shuttle launch in more than 25 years. As part of a three man dive team working on the History Channel program "The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters" S1E1, for Lone Wolf Films, Mills captured the initial moments and subsequent discovery of a significant part of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger spacecraft in the Atlantic Ocean. #bermudatriangle #intocursedwaters In a stunning discovery, a 20-foot segment of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger was found off the coast of Florida during the filming of the new HISTORY® Channel series, “The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters." The find marks the first major discovery of wreckage from the Challenger shuttle launch in more than 25 years.

Additional Cameraman with Sony F-55 for interview with variety of medical professionals on upcoming HBO Real Sports segment.

DP and operator for award presentation by NAACP Chairman Leon Russell to Samual L. Jackson. Utilized remote Zoom technology to share production with Exec Producers in Los Angeles. Managed two camera production with full grip and lighting crew.

Director of Photography for two camera interview setup using Sony FX9 and Sony F-55 cameras.

Phantom 4K Flex operator and tech for high speed (1000 frames per second) capture of various events for client.

DP for two camera interview with Canadian tennis start Denis Shapovalov on location at IMG in Bradenton, FL. Included two camera interview and footage of Shapovalov's two day workout at IMG.

Underwater DP with Sony F-55 and Gates housing for filming of shark activity with researchers from FIU. Included direct shark interaction near West Palm Beach with Bull and Lemon sharks.

DP for interviews, b roll, and location production in the St. Petersburg, FL area.

DP for interview and live zoom broadcast from Baton Rouge, LA

DP for multiple interviews, zoom broadcast, and crew acquisition.

DP for segment on Geico employee and his family. Included interview setups with two cameras, crew acquisition, and location production.

Underwater DP for CBS 60 Minutes segment on Vertical Blue and free diving with Alexey Molchanov, Russian champion freediver, 24-time world champion, and world record holder. Shot on location in Long Island, Bahamas, Dean's Blue Hole.

DP and aerial drone operator for documentary on crime show. Shot on location on Anna Marie Island, Fl.

Phantom 4K Flex operator/tech with BOLT X system for promotional spots for TNT.

DP and drone operator for documentary on Loggerhead Sea Turtles and their resilience during the 2020 pandemic. Shot on location near Jupiter, Florida. Specialty work included infra-red cinematography, aerial drone, and underwater.

Production manager/coordinator and location manager for filming of background plates to be used for BBC program DINO POMPEI. Included crew acquisition, location management and scouting, permitting and COVID compliance protocol.

Underwater and topside DP for recreations of shark attacks. Shot off Clearwater, FL.

DP for variety of feature production including live shots at AFC Hotels and field work at Raymond James Stadium

Director of Photography for interview with Tampa Bay Bucs Rob Gronkowski.

Phantom Tech and Media Manager for Phantom

2nd Unit Director of Photography for a variety of product and action shots utilizing Sony F-55 and Helix stabilizer.

Producer & Director for an ongoing series of programs about the search for Amelia Earhart by Nauticos. In addition to multiple ocean expeditions, Mills is currently producing an upcoming segment in Virginia as the Nauticos team tests their theory of radio propagation and the last communication of the famous explorer and pilot.

The early days of the Corona Virus Epidemic focused on the plight of the DIAMOND PRINCESS, cruising off Japan. These interviews focused on the personal story of two Florida individuals who went through weeks of quarantine. Director/DP and lighting cameraman for multiple location interviews and drone coverage of subjects. Responsible for shooting, hiring crew and coordinating.

Director/Cameraman for documentary segment in Florida feature TH Culhane and his approach to biodiversity.

Director of Photography for documentary on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks' College World Series story. Told by Producer Jake Williams.

Cameraman for sequence at Daytona 500 NASCAR race. Included in camera car rig for Pace Car.

DP/Cameraman with Soledad O'Brien for segment on Erin Andrews. Lighting and camera operation for interior 3 camera setup.

Phantom (high speed) cameraman and tech for Publix commercial to be screen at large format venues.

Cameraman for interview with Jameis Winston, hosted by Mike Vick for Fox Sports

Lighting and camera operation for variety of interviews and background footage on location in Tampa Bay area.

Director of Photography and Underwater DP for segment on DWP group in the Florida Keys. Responsibilities included shooting, lighting for multiple interviews and sequences as well as underwater production using full face masks with audio comms. Also required drone aerials photography in Key Biscayne, Fl.

DP and lighting director for series of interviews and B roll footage of SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center.

Aerial drone operator and cameraman for a variety of footage in Keith Thurman's hometown of St. Petersburg/Clearwater. Included FAA airspace authorization to fly in otherwise restricted areas of St. Petersburg.

Director of Photography for Everglades/Birth & Rebirth Live Segment with Mark Emery. Lighting, camera operation, and aerial drone pilot.

Aerial drone/camera operator

Underwater cinematographer for variety of segments including dolphins, sharks, and coral reef with multiple talent.

DP and aerial drone operator for corporate video. Included interviews with top officers and a variety of coverage of the facilities and operation.

DP and Phantom high speed camera operator to capture various angles of top fuel dragsters for Advance Auto Parts.

Phantom operator/tech for Publix commercial.

Lighting and camera for Tampa and Jacksonville segments

Phantom high speed camera operator and tech for commercial with Hideki Matsuyama (Pro Golfer)

Topside and underwater camera & lighting aboard Cayman Agrgessor V and various locations around the Cayman Islands. Included aerial drone cinematography at sea.

Camera, lighting, and underwater cinematography for several programs on coral reefs.

Underwater cameraman for segment on 4Oceans and their work to clean up plastic pollution in the oceans. Shot on locations around West Palm Beach.

Director of Photography for shark interaction program with Celine Cousteau.

Phantom high speed camera operation and media management

DP & Cameraman for a documentary shoot.

Phantom 4K Flex Operator and Tech for tabletop food commercial

Camera operator & tech for the Phantom 4K Flex high-speed camera system. Operations and data management.

Operations as to the Phantom 4K Flex, including camera operation, setup, and media management.

Director/Cinematographer/Editor for six week expedition aboard the research vessel Mermaid Vigilance as part of a team seeking to discover the final resting place of Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra. Working with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the team from Nauticos searched an underwater area, 18,000 feet deep, the size of Rhode Island. Responsibilities included filming the day to day ship operation including interviews with key personnel, launch and recovery of the REMUS 6000 AUV, aerial UAV operation, and on board editing of 4K material.

DP/Cinematographer for series of documentary programs based on the efforts of the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiatives (GOMRI) to research the effects of the 2010 BP Oil spill. Locations include Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

DP for extensive interview with principle character in crime/drama series. Responsible for lighting and multiple camera placement.

DP for realty documentary show for Nat Geo about wild animal encounters.

DP for 7 day shoot featuring Tampa Bay Buc's DT Gerald McCoy. A behind the scenes look at the life of an NFL player between games. Exclusive access during practice, training and home life.

Phantom camera operator for high speed shots of dog competition in Long Beach, CA for Purina

DP for two camera shoot with NBC Host Natalie Morales at the Georgia Aqaurium Sea Lion exhibit in Atlanta.

Phantom camera operator & tech for high speed cinematography of a variety of sequences featuring high performance air boats.

Camera operator for high speed shots and general coverage

Cameraman for series of studio interviews. Lighting and camera operation.

Director of Photography for interview with Atlanta legend Tom Cousins with Producer/Director Sid Mathews. Responsibilities included crewing, lighting, media management, and production services.

Director of Photography for season 4 of Emeril's Florida. Responsibilities include lighting, camera setup for 4 cameras, blocking, managing two grip/lighting teams, and production cinematography. Camera packages include 2 x Sony PMW F-55 using Canon CN-E cinema style lenses and Sony A7S with Helix stabilizer.

DP/Operator with Sony F55 for 1 hour film on the aftermath of the 2010 BP Oil spill. Narrated by Matt Damon and Produced by Hal and Marilyn Weiner, this program focuses on the efforts of a large consortium of scientist to study the long term effects of one of the most extensive oil spills in history. Locations included Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

Cinematographer for interviews and cover footage at University of Florida. Responsible for setup, lighting, and production cinematography using Sony F-55 package.

Director of Photography for interview with golfing legend Greg Norman at his home in Jupiter, Fl. Utilized two Sony F-55's and a third Sony F-3 on a slider dolly.

Slow motion capture of Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game with Colorado Rockies using Sony F-55.

Director of Photography for season 4 of Emeril's Florida. Responsibilities include lighting, camera setup for 4 cameras, blocking, managing two grip/lighting teams, and production cinematography. Camera packages include 2 x Sony PMW F-55 using Canon CN-E cinema style lenses and Sony A7S with Helix stabilizer.

Underwater cinematographer filming explorers Curt Bowen and Brett Hemphill at Buford Sink in central Florida.

DP & lighting cameraman for variety of interviews and cover footage for corporate program.

Cinematographer with Anderson Cooper for CBS 60 Minutes segment on the search for American airmen lost in the battle of the Pacific during World War II. Segment includes multiple SCUBA dives to various sites including a dive to a recently discovered B-24 bomber.

A Camera operator for infomercial.

Phantom Technician/Operator and DIT for ESPN promotional trailers shot with the high speed Phantom 2K FLEX camera system. Director of Photography Jimmy Matlotz. Former Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley was featured in the three trailers for "300: Rise of an Empire." The ads air on ESPN and were produced in partnership between Warner Bros. and ESPN CreativeWorks.

Phantom Flex Operator & Tech for Director of Photography Jim Matlosz. Prepped, operated, and provided DIT services using Phantom FLEX high speed camera system, Arri Alura Lenses, and support gear.

Director of Photography for Season 2.

DP/Operator for topside and underwater sequences with Key Largo's Coral Restoration program. Included multiple dives to various restored reefs, interviews with principles, and a variety of cover footage.

Underwater cameraman and 2nd camera topside for documentary with Scott Pelley on Humpback Whales. Produced by Bob Anderson. Locations included Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Cairnes, Australia (great Barrier Reef).

High speed camera operator/tech with Phantom MIRO320 for promo commercial.

Director of Photography and camera operator for Season 1 of Emeril's Florida. Responsibilities include lighting and blocking of 3 cameras.

Topside and underwater cinematographer with Anderson Cooper, Andy Court (Producer) and Anya Bourg (Associate Producer) on location in Cuba for 60 Minutes program on the beautiful coral reefs of the island nation. John Hott from OTS assisted.

Lost Florida Cave Diver

60 Minutes Special

Living Oceans Foundation

& Cinematographer (HD)

Underwater Cinematographer

Additional Cinematography (HD)

Director of Photography for one hour program for NOVA/PBS.

DP & underwater cameraman for French Frigate Shoals and Hawaii locations. Docu style production with Aaron XTR Pro super 16mm film camera system.

Underwater camera

Lead DP for expedition crew on location for over 5 weeks aboard Russian research vessel. Additional work included MIR 2 submersible cinematographer capturing images aboard manned mini sub at depths over over 17,000 feet.

2nd Unit DP, aerial camera, and B Camera Operator for First Unit. Shooting with Arriflex Super 35mm system and anamorphic lenses.

2nd Unit Director of Photography/Aerial Cinematographer/B Camera operator (Main unit)

Cinematographer for official International Olympic Committe (IOC) crew during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. Produced by Bruce and Nancy Beffa and Directed by Bud Greenspan.

DP/Cinematographer for 1 hour National Geographic Special on Siberian Tigers. Shot on location in the Russian Far East over 120 days.