Our Filmmakers

Dylan Melcher / Tampa, FL

Director / Cinematographer / Editor

Dylan spent his first few years out of college exploring and working in NYC and Northern China before working 7 years in advertising as a Director of Photography in Tampa, FL. Now, with more than 13 years of experience, Dylan is continuing his passion of filmmaking and photography with a focus on travel, adventure, conservation and the outdoors. And he believes if we can bring a passion to a story, then people can learn and get inspired by what they see and watch.

Corey Crumpacker / Austin, TX

Director

Equal parts director and musician, Corey Crumpacker uses his dual passion to tell driving, powerful stories. Whether drama, comedy, or action, his ability to build strong characters and compelling narratives combines classic storytelling with modern edge. Whether it’s a family fighting through tragedy or an athlete’s rise to greatness, Corey uses both film and music to elevate the essential emotion of each project to its full potential.

Filming for Superbands in Austin, Texas. Pictured: Soleil Patterson

Javi Fick / St. Pete, FL

Cinematographer

Javi is a talented and passionate filmmaker who specializes in commercial and narrative filming. His diverse portfolio makes his eye for storytelling a perfect match for GiveVisuals.

Reed Klass / Washington, D.C.

Reed is a photographer and journalist based in Washington, D.C. He makes work for editorial publications.

Moved by an unshakable responsibility to use his vision to impact others in a productive way, he seeks to both observe the truth about the world and comment on it through documentation. Pictured: Filming for Boys and Girls Clubs of Polk County in Lake Wales, FL.

Filming for Conservation Florida by Indie Atlantic Films

Katie and Matt Wiatt / Lakeland, FL

Matt begin his career in traditional broadcast television. He has worked on national TV series for ABC, PBS, Travel, Disney, and other networks. At Indie Atlantic Films, Matt has produced, edited, and directed films for clients across the United States, including the the feature-length documentary, Fly Like a Girl.

Katie has produced, edited, and directed commercials and films. She made her feature-length directorial debut with the documentary, Fly Like a Girl. The film was selected for twelve film festivals across the country and won multiple awards and honors. The film was acquired by Gravitas Ventures in 2020 and is now streaming on Hulu and all major VOD platforms. She has served as a panelist at film festivals and events across the United States, speaking on the topic of women in film, women in STEM, and documentary filmmaking. Wiatt is a member of Women in Film & Television Florida and enjoys giving back to her community by using her talents to help create free films for local and emerging nonprofits.

Filming for MTERA on Fond du Lac Reservation / Cloquet, MN / Dylan Melcher

Filming for Superbands in Austin, Texas / Corey Crumpacker / Mike Kozlenko

Mike Kozlenko / Austin, TX

Cinematographer

Mike is a freelance DP based out of Austin, Texas, specializing in kinetic and modernistic cinematography. He works on commercials, music videos, and branded documentaries that have taken him across the country and around the world.

Filming for Peace River Center in Lakeland, FL / Javi Fick

Brandon Hyde / Plant City, FL

Cinemaphotographer

Brandon specializes in narrative storytelling and compelling visuals. From a youthful age, he was always fascinated by art, color and storytelling. As a young adult in 2007, he found cinematography and never looked back. A little more than a decade later, he has shot 7 feature films, over 100 short films and countless commercials.

Andy McEntire / Lakeland, FL

Andy founded Indie Atlantic Films in 2006 and has a passion for cinematic storytelling. He has directed and produced national commercials and multiple branded films for regional and national clients. As well, he has directed and produced award-winning short and feature-length films which have been screened at film festivals across the country. Andy was an Executive Director on the documentary, Fly Like a Girl, streaming on Hulu.

Filming for Conservation Florida by Indie Atlantic Films

We are powered by creatives who give back.

Many working in filmmaking and the visual arts want to give back using their talents. Our professional filmmakers graciously volunteer their time, allowing us to offer our services at no cost. This saves nonprofits crucial funds to focus on their mission, a substantial impact for emerging nonprofit organizations with a modest budget. Apply here to film with us.

We are GiveVisuals.

GiveVisuals fosters a network of filmmakers and visual artists to give their talents in service to emerging nonprofits. GiveVisuals is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to provide visual storytelling tools to emerging nonprofits at no cost. Will you join us in our mission to tell stories that change lives?