This shoot was alot of fun, great choreography, great artists to work with. :)

I had the opportunity to film a performance by LA Contemporary Dance at ODC Theater in San Francisco, capturing the dancers, choreography, and energy of the performance as it unfolded on stage. Contemporary dance is especially interesting to film because so much of the story happens through movement, timing, light, and space. Rather than simply documenting the performance from a fixed position, I wanted the footage to feel dynamic and cinematic while still respecting the chor

EKF Productions recently wrapped a cinematic real estate video shoot for Carrie Goodman, a top Sotheby's International Realty agent based in San Francisco. https://www.carriegoodmansf.com/

I love Butoh! So much fun to film! Butoh is an avant-garde Japanese dance-theatre form that emerged in the late 1950s following World War II. Co-created by Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno, it acts as an anti-establishment counterculture movement that embraces the grotesque, absurdity, and extreme human emotions. Performers typically use slow, hyper-controlled movements and white body paint. EKF Productions filmed this Butoh dance performance at Z Space in San Francisco, capt

EKF Productions filmed this performance by Nava Dance Collective, On Wings of Love, choreographed and directed by Miriam Peretz. The project combines contemporary dance, live performance, and music by Stelios Petrakis and Bijan Chemirani. The video captures the movement and atmosphere of the performance while preserving the connection between the dancers, choreography, music, and space. Footage by Kent Kessinger with editing by Idan Meir. This was filmed on location in Marin

For Glass Masks, EKF Productions filmed a live performance at Z Space using a four-camera setup operated by a single cinematographer. Working solo with multiple cameras requires careful planning of framing, coverage, focus, and timing so that the final edit can preserve the energy of a live performance. This project demonstrates EKF Productions' experience with multi-camera dance, theater, and performance videography in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This was a last minute 6 camera operation for Pink Flamingo at the Bankhead with 2 camera operators EKF Productions provided multi-camera video production for Pink Flamingo at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, California. This production used six cameras and two camera operators to capture the performance from multiple perspectives. Large live productions require coordinated camera placement and coverage to create a dynamic final edit while maintaining continuity throughout

I’ve really enjoyed filming opera over the years, and I wanted to share a bit of what goes into it. EKF Productions has filmed opera performances for Livermore Valley Opera at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, California. These performances were captured using a five-camera setup operated by a single cinematographer from the back of the theater. Audio was recorded using a combination of the theater's hanging microphones, a shotgun microphone, and a discreet stage microphone.

EKF Productions created this video project highlighting convection oven technology and energy efficiency for the Chef Ann Foundation. The project demonstrates EKF Productions' experience producing commercial and organizational video content for Bay Area nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. From interviews and demonstrations to finished promotional content, EKF Productions creates documentary-style videos designed to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessi

EKF Productions worked with the UCSF Joint Medical Program and the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association to create this video highlighting their work in healthcare and community equity. This project reflects EKF Productions' experience producing documentary-style video for medical organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other mission-driven organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The goal was to tell the story of the program and the people behind its

EKF Productions created this collection of performance videos showcasing the beauty, movement, and cultural traditions of Indian dance. Filming dance requires careful attention to choreography, camera movement, composition, timing, and performance coverage. This project demonstrates EKF Productions' experience creating cinematic video for dance companies, performers, and cultural organizations. This was filmed live at the ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco California

This job took me about 2 hours to film, three songs - 4 camera setup - 2 on gimbals - we worked with what we had and it came out quite nice. EKF Productions filmed this live music performance by Andrew Cohen and Lulu Starr using a four-camera setup, including two cameras on gimbals. The production was completed in a short shooting session while using a compact crew and available resources to create dynamic coverage of the performance. This project demonstrates EKF Productions

EKF Productions filmed a performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute for Livermore Valley Opera at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, California. Capturing opera requires reliable multi-camera coverage, precise framing, and careful attention to both performers and the stage environment. This project is part of EKF Productions' ongoing experience filming opera and live theater in the Bay Area.

EKF Productions has had the opportunity to film performances for Livermore Valley Opera over several years. Working in live opera requires a combination of technical precision and cinematic awareness, from maintaining focus and composition during long performances to capturing the scale and emotion of the production. This body of work demonstrates EKF Productions' experience with multi-camera opera, theater, and live performance video throughout the Bay Area.

EKF Productions worked with Katie Tarasov on this interview project featuring Sanjay of Micron. Interview production requires careful attention to lighting, composition, sound, and creating an environment where the subject can communicate naturally on camera. This project demonstrates EKF Productions' experience producing professional interview and corporate video content for technology and business clients. This was filmed on location at Micron in San Jose California

EKF Productions created this promotional video for Super 7 in connection with Comic-Con in San Diego. The project involved capturing the company's products, personalities, and the energy surrounding the convention environment. Promotional and commercial video production requires a combination of cinematic imagery, efficient production, and an understanding of how the finished video will be used to represent a brand. This was filmed in San Francisco, California

EKF Productions created promotional video content for The Tasting Alliance and its World Spirits Competition. The project showcases EKF Productions' experience producing branded and commercial video designed to capture the atmosphere, people, and details surrounding major food and beverage events. This was filmed in San Francisco right on the waterfront.

This interview was a long time in the making. I knew I would want to do this interview many years ago, but as it is my family affected...

Its an absolute pleasure filming Kitka this year! It presents a challenge holding focus and frame while your spirit is ascending to the heavens. This was a challenging shoot operating 4 camera simultaneously. Two cams were automated, one operated the old fashioned way and the 4th operated remotely and wireless. Quite a juggling act. Here is one of more videos to come! EKF Productions filmed Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble’s Ukrainian Winter Solstice performance at St. Paul’s

EKF Productions filmed the San Francisco Bach Choir in San Francisco, documenting the ensemble's choral performance through professional video production. Capturing a choir or large musical ensemble requires thoughtful camera placement, coverage, and attention to both the performers and the acoustic environment. This project is an example of EKF Productions' experience filming music, concerts, choirs, and cultural performances in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area.