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Jeremy Arana on location with a cinema camera.
Hi, I’m Jeremy.Camera, crew & production.
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Charlotte, North Carolina · Available for Southeast travel

Camera & production.
On set and for social.

I’m Jeremy Arana, a Charlotte-based camera and production professional working across on-set productions and social media content.

My experience includes independent films, television, brand shoots, short-form vertical videos, YouTube content, podcasts, and live events.

1B+ combined views on content I’ve filmed and edited.

Camera & cinematography / Social & vertical content / Podcasts

Jeremy Arana holding a cinema camera rig on location.
Jeremy AranaCharlotte, NC

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Short-form work

Social video examples.

Selected videos.

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Selected vertical content for brands and creators.

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American Standard K9

Short-form content production

3M+ views across platforms

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Peter Mutabazi

Now I Am Known · Short-form content

50K views on one platform

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Mamma Mia Magic

Short-form content production

40K+ views on one platform

Long-form & podcasts

Podcast production
with Garrett Wing.

I’ve produced multiple podcast episodes with Garrett Wing. Watch a short teaser from that work.

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Garrett Wing · Podcast

Podcast production · 90-second teaser

Selected client work

Peter Mutabazi
Now I Am Known

I produced several short-form and long-form videos for Peter Mutabazi and his YouTube channel, Now I Am Known.

Short- & long-form content production

Behind-the-scenes camera and monitor setup while filming Peter Mutabazi indoors.
Behind the scenes
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Film & televisionSocial & vertical contentYouTube & podcastsLive & multicamera

Behind the scenes

On set.

A few photos from camera and production work.

Selected work & contributions

Some of my work.

A few projects I’ve worked on, with my role and responsibilities on each. Select a project to read more.

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Narrative short · 2026

Pad Thai

Director of Photography

A narrative short directed by Brody Martin. I worked on the visual planning, shot coverage, and camera-movement approach.

  • Shot coverage, composition, and camera-movement planning.
  • Camera, lens, lighting, grip, and monitoring plans built around the creative goals and rental budget.
02
Narrative proof of concept · 2026

This Universe, Always

A-camera 1st Assistant Camera

Camera department work on a Charlotte-based narrative proof of concept, supporting the A camera from preparation through takes.

  • Focus pulling on RED Dragon-X with Tilta Nucleus-M wireless FIZ and SmallHD Cine 7 monitoring.
  • PL-mount lens changes, camera builds, power, SDI routing, and wireless video support.
Wireless focus control and monitoring during the outdoor production of This Universe, Always.
This Universe, Always · A-camera 1st Assistant Camera
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Brand & educational production

American Standard K9

Production planning & filming

My work for American Standard K9 includes short-form social videos, long-form videos, educational content, and commercial production.

  • Planning shoots and filming an ongoing range of social, brand, and educational content.
  • Crew and freelancer coordination, schedules, equipment, and production logistics.
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Narrative short · 2025

Mirrorline

2nd Assistant Camera

Camera department support on a 35-minute independent narrative short in Charlotte.

  • Slating and shot logs.
  • Camera preparation, lens changes, batteries, accessories, and equipment organization.
Jeremy holding the Mirrorline slate for a take.
Mirrorline · 2nd Assistant Camera
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Agency production · 2021–2022

Creative Core Marketing Agency

Camera operating

Recurring retail and product-focused field productions in Miami.

  • Run-and-gun camera operating with Panasonic Lumix GH5S.
  • Camera settings, lenses, stabilization, media, and location coverage.
A private aircraft and car pictured in a supplied Creative Core Marketing Agency production image.
Creative Core Marketing Agency · Camera operating

A little about me

A bit about me.

Charlotte-basedMiami backgroundEnglish & Spanish
Jeremy smiling beside a cinema camera during a production.
Jeremy Arana · Camera & production

My background includes independent films, social media production, agency shoots, podcasts, live events, and camera-department work.

Depending on the project, I might be operating a camera, pulling focus, helping with a camera build, or coordinating equipment and crew.

I’ve worked as a director of photography, camera operator, 1st AC, 2nd AC, and production assistant. I’m focused on hands-on camera work and producing content for brands and creators.

Tell me what you’re working on ↗
01

Camera & cinematography

Composition, coverage, camera operating, movement, and visual planning.

02

Camera department

Focus pulling, camera builds, lens changes, monitoring, media, and set readiness.

03

Field production

Crew coordination, schedules, equipment, logistics, and live multicamera production.

Additional production experience

Other production experience.

Television, narrative, and live production credits, with my specific role on each.

Television

Married at First Sight · Season 21

Production Assistant / Art Department PA

Live television

41st Annual Stellar Awards

Production Assistant

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Stage and lighting at the Stellar Awards production.
Stellar Awards · Production Assistant
Narrative short

The Way Things Settle

2nd AC / Swing

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A supplied frame from The Way Things Settle, with a person lit from behind.
The Way Things Settle · Project frame · My role: 2nd AC / Swing
Live multicamera

Miami-Dade High School Graduations

Technical Director / Director

Event production

Quinceañera & wedding experience

Years of event camera coverage

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Camera and gimbal coverage during a quinceanera event.
Event camera coverage
Filming a quinceanera event with a handheld camera and gimbal.
Quinceañera & wedding production experience
Narrative short

Shinigami

Director of Photography

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