documentary producer / director
Marcus Hessenberg
A seasoned professional in the industry of filmmaking, offers his expertise in capturing life's narratives and human experiences through visual storytelling. He is sought after as a Producer Director and Director of Photography (DoP) for a variety of projects, ranging from online short documentaries to broadcast television productions. His keen eye and creative approach bring depth and emotion to every frame, ensuring each project is a compelling visual masterpiece that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Self Shooting Producer Director, DP, DoP and Film Director
Need a self shooting Director of Photography or Self Shooting Producer/Director? I have worked on dozens and dozens and even more dozens of viral documentary video productions for big names. Some with millions of views. Working as a Director, DoP and Self Shooter Producer / Director. I can direct camera crews or act as a DoP and Camera Operator.
I have filmed with companies such as Future / Barcroft Media / Channel 4 / Channel 5 using the Sony FX6 and Fx9. I have my own kit (Sony Fx6) and I can be hired at short notice. I work with sensitive subject matters on a regular basis and often get told I am easy to work with by contributors.
I am an open minded person and enjoy working on video productions which can be seen as unusual. So if you need a self shooting PD or a director for a documentary shoot do get in touch. Whether it is for an online documentary, TV interview or for instructional videos.
I work with a wide range of cinema cameras and I work as a lighting cameraman on jobs and I can edit video on Premiere Pro. I can create broadcast quality video content for online and television production.
selected previous Producer Director and DoP Commissions
CHANNEL 4 - ASK THE MASK
Future Media - Documentary Video
DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Second Camera: Jonathan Eley / Jordan Meakin
(2024)
Online Documentary Video Production for Future Media
MEL B - MIXED UP PODCAST
Three camera set up filming Mixed Up and Mel B talk about her book and identity.
Filmed by Marcus Hessenberg / Edited by Daniel Spencer
(2024)
Podcast filming on Sony Fx6 and Fx3
TRULY
Future Media - Documentary Video
Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Second Camera: Elam Forrester
(2022)
Online Documentary Video Production for Future Media
TRULY - I Woke Up With A New Voice
Future Media - Documentary Video
Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
(2024)
Online Documentary Video Production for Future Media
PC GAMING SHOW 2024
Filmed in 2024 for PC Gamer and Future Media.
DoP - Marcus Hessenberg Gaffer - Benjamin Lam Camera Assistant - Elam Forrester
I QUIT THE CITY…
Self Shooting Director for Barcroft Media / Truly 2018
Videography and DoP for Barcroft Media
MIXED UP VIDEO PODCAST
Self Shooting Director - Three camera set up - directing video, filming, and video editing for Mixed Up.
As seen on Marie Claire
Podcast filming and video editing for Mixed Up Podcast
BLOOM
Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Multi cam Set Up on Fs7 and FX3
(2022)
Master interview Producer Director and DoP
MY VITILIGO IS DISAPPEARING
Barcroft / Future
Documentary Director and Self Shooter: My Vitiligo Is Disappearing (2018).
Producer Director - Filming for Barcroft Media
PC GAMING SHOW MOST WANTED 2023
Video Director role for links featuring Frankie Ward for PC Gamer and their yearly live stream large scale event. Filmed in the Cabinet War Rooms, London.
TRULY
Future Publishing
Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
(2022)
Video production for Barcrfot Media
DATING DIFFERENT
I Love My Vitiligo - But Will My Blind Date?
Filmed and Directed for Truly 2021
Video produced and directed for Future Media
ASK THE MASK: CHANNEL 4
Future Publishing
Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Second Camera: Elam Forrester
Sound: Yanis Balodis
(2022)
Channel 4 - Producer / Director for Broadcast
Truly
Producer / Director filmed with Sony Fx6
Filmed and Directed for Truly 2021
Documentary P/D for Barcroft Media
CLEVELAND WATKISS
Interview with Cleveland Watkiss, MOBO Best Jazz Nominee - filmed in Camberwell South London by Marcus Hessenberg - Video Director and DoP
Nadia Rose - MOBO AWARDS
Interview with MOBO award winner Nadia Rose on her home turf of Croydon where she filmed the video for Skwod. Video filmed and directed in 2017 by Marcus Hessenberg.
GLOW UP YOUR GRADES
Future Publishing presented by Mehreen Baig
Video Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Producer: Adam Griffiths
(2023)
Video tutorial production for Future Media
GLOW UP YOUR GRADES
Future Publishing presented by Mehreen Baig
Video Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Producer: Adam Griffiths
(2023)
Glow Up Your Grades, filming for Future Media
LOVE DON’T JUDGE
Barcroft / Future
Documentary Director and Self Shooter: My Vitiligo Is Disappearing (2022).
Master interview filmed and directed for Future Media
HOW TO GET RICH
Directed and filmed for Channel 4
A pair of sisters opened up a vegan cheese factory in East London and started a business for success.
DATING DIFFERENT: JESSICA ALVES
Future Media / Truly
Documentary Director and Self Shooter: Marcus Hessenberg
Second Cam and Assistant: Elam Forrester
(2022).
Filmed as PD for Future Media
KEN DOLL TO BARBIE
Filmed and directed on Fs7 for Barcroft Media / Future Publishing.
EXTREME LOVE
Before Covid-19, I was sent to Berlin and Sweden, to film a story about a woman in love with a plane. I filmed her first meeting with it.
Pro-Anorexia Communities: The Shocking Truth | Ask The Mask | Channel 4
Channel 4 Documentary
DoP: Marcus Hessenberg
Camera Operator: Elam Forrester
SHAKE MY BEAUTY
Filmed and directed on Fs7 for Barcroft Media / Future Publishing.
HOOKED ON THE LOOK
Directed and filmed for Truly / Barcroft Media
SWISS cam-girl living in Spain has spent over £40,000 on achieving her ‘Barbie Doll’ look
HOOKED ON THE LOOK
A 26-YEAR OLD from Brighton, England identifies as a non-binary, gender fluid, demon doll - and he never goes anywhere without his horns and demonic makeup on
HOOKED ON THE LOOK
Filmed for Truly / Future
A CAUCASIAN man has spent over £75,000 on surgeries to look like his Korean boyband idol.
