Eli Hiller · Columbus, Ohio
Documentary filmmaker & DOP in Columbus, Ohio.
I direct and photograph films rooted in real people, lived experience and a strong sense of place.
My work spans independent documentary, editorial assignments and documentary-style branded films. Based in Columbus, I collaborate with producers, directors and organizations on stories in Ohio and beyond.
Talk about your documentary ↗Choose the collaboration your film needs.
Documentary directing
Develop a human-centered story, prepare interviews and shape an approach that respects the people on camera. Share your subject, stage of development and intended audience so we can discuss the collaboration.
Director of photography
Book a Columbus-based DOP for documentary interviews, observational filming and editorial coverage. I can join your existing production team or discuss a camera, lighting and audio package for your shoot.
Independent work: Becoming Us
Becoming Us is an independent documentary in late production. Explore the public trailer for a look at the project.
Watch the Becoming Us trailer ↗
Producer: Loi Ameera Almeron · DOPs: Eli Hiller and Cameron HendersonEditorial documentary: Canvus
For Business Insider’s World Wide Waste, I served as director of photography on a story about an Ohio company giving discarded wind turbine blades a new life as benches and planters.
Read the Canvus project story ↗
Documentary storytelling for brands
My selected portfolio also includes director and DOP assignments for Verizon stories about disaster resilience, rural education and vocational training. These projects bring a documentary sensibility to the experiences behind a brand’s work.
Explore the Verizon disaster resilience film ↗
Working together
For a crew booking, send the dates, locations, role, story brief and proposed rate. For a new film, share what you want to communicate, who it is for, your timeline and your budget range.
Need broader production support? Visit Amihan Films. For equipment and assignment rates, see Columbus videographer services. Availability and every shoot date are confirmed directly with me.
Can you join a visiting documentary crew in Ohio?
Yes. Share your schedule, locations and production needs to discuss local DOP or camera support and availability.
Can we discuss a film that is still in development?
Yes. Tell me about the subject, access, intended audience and what you already have. We can discuss the next stage and an appropriate scope.