Damian Kussian

Shooter/Director of "Dumpster Fire" Ad that went viral last year.

Film verite and cinematic inserts for feature documentary. https://vimeo.com/267498429

Light and Shoot interviews with high profile political figures around the United States using multiple cameras including my own Canon C300mkii. Find and orchestrate local crew as well as arrange for gear pickup with local rental houses.

Capture Video and Photos as well as film content with actors scripted by the agency for Dodge Ram Super Bowl spot. Basically got to capture Joe Pytka and his amazing crew and try not to get killed by Joe.

Run the second camera capturing backstory, performance and behind the scenes

Producer, Director, Casting

Orchestrated 4 cameras and Lighting for interviews, captured broll and live performances for an interesting new streaming network

Director of Photography for corporate and commercial shoots around the United States.

Director of Photography for two segments shot in Minnesota

Prepared coordinated all US and South African crew, equipment and travel to remote areas of South Africa to tell the story of empowerment of women struggling with extreme poverty. Moderated twelve interviews, a few of which in Swati language through a translator. https://vimeo.com/207886742

Shot a mini doc while on location in South Africa featuring woman who lifted themselves out of poverty by becoming entrepreneurs.

Orchestrated the entire 12 team crew. Lead cinematographer, moderated interviews, story produced in the field. Supevising Story Editor.

Assembled and coordinated crew, prepped equipment, engineered and orchestrated entire production plan, tracked story lines, Lead Cinematographer, Moderated interviews and wrote questions, had final cut of finished documentary

Cinematographer and Field Producer shooting following Hockey Moms throughout the season.

Handheld camera operator for 3 episodes of Teen Nick Top 10

Shot in a four person team with AC, Audio, and Segment Producer on a Canon C300. Followeed Billy Corgan during match, collected Broll of professional wrestlers, shot OTF's, and followed Producers direction on composition, people of interest and story-lines.

Oversaw the entire Emmy nominated production from start to finish, staffed shooters and editors, found subjects, conducted interviews and shot Broll.

"I Need you to Kill" Followed three national comics on tour in Hong Kong, Singapore and Macao. starring comics Tom Segura, Pete Lee and Chad DanielsDirected by Josh Weinstein (Freaks and Geeks, Mystery Science Theater). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqFSbgJFM_k

Secure client, hire manage crew, maintain budget, location scouting, city permits, cinematographer, editor on a Silver Telly Award winning three commercial campaign.

Oversaw the entire production from start to finish, staffed shooters and editors, found subjects, conducted interviews and shot Broll. Regional Emmy Award winner, Telly Award winner.

Create lighting design for award winning horror film.

Oversaw the entire production from start to finish, staffed shooters and editors, found subjects, conducted interviews and shot Broll. Winner of two Telly awards.

Shot interviews and Broll of the annual seed savers event in Iowa.

Film hosts, subjects, collect Broll, and OTF's.

Followed subjects as they navigated the complicated and emotional journey of US citizenship.

Film verite style documentary about NFL football fans. Followed subjects for 1.5 years from preseason to the offseason. Official selection of Full Frame film festival and aired nationally on Spike TV.