Hi! I am Dillon!

Director Of Photography | Content Producer

HOW MY STORY BEGAN

My passion for filmmaking and the media arts began at the early age of seven, sparked by curiosity and a simple flip phone. Growing up in Staten Island, New York, I was always fascinated by the details of the world around me—much like any child—but my curiosity extended to the mechanics of storytelling. I spent hours watching behind-the-scenes footage from movies I rented at Blockbuster, captivated by how scenes seamlessly transitioned from one shot to another.

When my father gave me his old flip phone, I experimented with its camera, capturing moments from my surroundings. One day, I discovered a feature that compiled my photos into a stop-motion video. That moment was an epiphany—I had unintentionally created my first film. From then on, my passion for visual storytelling became clear, setting me on the path to a career in filmmaking.

Fast-forward 8+ years, I founded PlanetNZX Studios, my own film and media production company, and immersed myself in the industry to refine my craft. I earned a BFA in Filmmaking with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Montclair State University, New Jersey, equipping myself with both artistic and business acumen. As a multidisciplinary media artist, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the intricate roles involved in film and commercial production.

Today, my focus is on expanding my expertise in more DP Cinematography roles and Content Creation, collaborating with brands and creative partners to bring compelling visual stories to life.

MY MISSION AND GOAL

My mission and goal is to bring forth my best works for my clients so when they look at their final product, a breath of awe and excitement fills themselves upon witnessing their crafted masterpiece. A result driven approach for each product I shoot and/or produce is my main focus so my clients can reap the best of the benefits!

DEALING WITH THE NEXT ERA OF FILMMAKING

Throughout my time involved in the film and motion picture industry, I have been dedicated to learning new experiences, continuing to hone my craft, and learning the next-gen approaches, styles, and technicalities into filmmaking. With the rise of AI and with many filmmakers questioning with a cloud of judgement on how the future of our industry will play out, I seek to adapt in agile methods and incorporate the next novel techniques and applications to my use and to better hone my existing craft overtime to showcase my best works.

MY CAREER PROGRESS

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EQUIPMENTS I OWN:

  • High Fidelity Studio Work Station
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
  • Panasonic Lumix GH5
  • Sigma 18-35mm Art Lens
  • Sigma 24-105m Art Lens
  • Rokinon 35mm Prime Lens
  • Canon 24-35mm Zoom Lens
  • Tilta Lumix GH5 Cage Set
  • Smallrig BMPCC 6K Pro Cage Set
  • DJI Phantom 4 Advanced
  • Feiyu A700 Gimbal
  • Godox SL 60ii Bi-Color Key Light
  • Raya OC-OF7 Key Light
  • GVM Dual RBG LED Light Panels
  • Godox Flash Speedlite TT600 
  • C-Stands
  • Lighting Stands
  • Green Screens
  • Fog Machine & Fog Liquid
  • Reflectors
  • Steadicam & Steadicam Suit
  • Professional Tripods
  • Tripod Dolly
  • Rode Shotgun Microphone
  • Movo WMX-1 Dual Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
  • Blue Snowball Desktop Microphone & Monopod
  • Tascam DR-70D
  • Boom Pole
  • Samsung 1 TB Portable SSD Drive
  • Multiple 64 GB SDXC Cards
  • V-Mount Battery
  • 4K Viewfinder Monitors
  • Video Cables
  • Audio Cables
  • Utilities
  • Toolkits & Other Essential Production Equipments

SOFTWARES I USE:

  • DaVinci Resolve Studio 19
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Premiere Rush
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic
  • Adobe Media Encoder
  • Capcut Desktop & Mobile
  • AVS Video Editor
  • Final Draft 12
  • Celtx
  • OBS Studio
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe XD
  • Topaz Sharpen AI
  • Topaz Video AI
  • Topaz Photo AI
  • DJI Go 4
  • Microsoft Expression Encoder 4
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Google Sheets
  • Wondershare DVD Creator
  • RED Player
  • REDCINE X-Pro
  • VLC Media Player
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • WeTransfer
  • Zoom
  • Canva

ACHIEVEMENTS

WON

· Best Cinematography For "Another Christmas In Manhattan"

· Outstanding Achievement Certificate Award - Vision Zero NYC

· 2nd Place - Preventing Traffic Fatalities PSA - Vision Zero NYC

· Arts & Excellence Award - North American Manipur Association

· 2019 Certificate of Appreciation - South Asian Student Association MSU

· 2022 Certificate of Appreciation - South Asian Student Association MSU

Let’s do something great together!

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