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DOP AND 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 Video Director & DoP

DP | DoP | PD FOR BROADCAST |Film Director | Digital Content Creator

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 camera kit (Sony Fx6 and Fx3) 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

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PC GAMER PRE SHOW AND PC GAMER SHOW VTs 2025

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Director and Producer: Alan Rawcliffe| Second Cam: Cara Bowen | Gaffer: Will Churchill | Art Design: Rosy Thomas

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MORE CORNERS - EATING YOUR WAY THROUGH DUBROVNIK

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Roman Shabodalov | Producer: Camile Rocha-Keys |Head of Production: Stephanie Bourke | Editor: Chris Black

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Family lunch with Eva Sonaike | How I Host... | Homes & Gardens

DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

2nd Cam: Max Thurlow

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LAD BIBLE x BEZ - LADBIBLE TV PROMO

DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

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MORE CORNERS - Drinking from the World's First Underwater Wine Cellar

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Roman Shabodalov | Producer: Camile Rocha-Keys |Head of Production: Stephanie Bourke | Editor: Chris Black

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PC GAMING SHOW MOST WANTED 2024

DoP / Director of Photography for future Media and PC Gamer Most Wanted.

Director: Ben Spiteri / Producer: Alan Rawcliffe

B Cam: Max Thurlow / Camera Assist: Elam Forrester Gaffer: Benjamin Lamb / Grip: Danny Strasser

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MORE CORNERS - The BEST Adventures in Dubrovnik!

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Roman Shabodalov | Producer: Camile Rocha-Keys |Head of Production: Stephanie Bourke | Editor: Chris Black

MARIE CLAIRE - LIFESTYLE EDIT - LYDIA MILLEN

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Cam: Max Thurlow

(2025)

Anatomy of a Wardrobe for Marie Claire

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Al fresco dining with Noor Murad | How I Host... | Homes & Gardens

Camera Operator: Marcus Hessenberg

DoP: Katrina Lehismae

PC GAMING SHOW MOST WANTED PRESHOW 2024

DoP / Director of Photography for future Media and PC Gamer Most Wanted.

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Zakk Wylde picks his 5 favourite riffs ever

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

(2025)

Digital Content for Metal Hammer

MARIE CLAIRE - Anatomy of a Wardrobe - Fisayo Longe

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

(2025)

Anatomy of a Wardrobe for Marie Claire

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MORE CORNERS - Meet the Mother & Son Behind Dubrovnik’s Hidden Gem

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Roman Shabodalov | Producer: Camile Rocha-Keys |Head of Production: Stephanie Bourke | Editor: Chris Black

Celebrity Stylist Tabitha Simmons’ Style Secrets and Wardrobe Essentials

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

(2025)

Anatomy of a Wardrobe for Marie Claire - DoP

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Building PC Gamer’s The Rig - PC Gaming Show 2025

DoP / Director of Photography: Marcus Hessenberg

Director and Producer: Alan Rawcliffe| Second Cam: Cara Bowen | Gaffer: Will Churchill | Art Design: Rosy Thomas

MARIE CLAIRE - WOMEN WHO WIN

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

(2024)

Online Documentary Video Production for Future Media

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BODY BIZARRE

DoP / Director of Photography and PD for Body Bizarre on Discovery+.

Broadcast Producer Director

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THE BUPA TABLE

Produced by Coolr.

DoP - Marcus Hessenberg 2025

Branded Video Content

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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

MARIE CLAIRE - WOMEN WHO WIN

Future Media - Profile video production.

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

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BLOOM

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

Multi cam Set Up on Fs7 and FX3

(2022)

 

Master interview Producer Director and DoP

MARIE CLAIRE - Anatomy of a Wardrobe - Tiffany Hsu

Future Media - Profile video production.

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

(2024)

Anatomy of a Wardrobe for Marie Claire

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TRULY

Future Media - Documentary Video

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Elam Forrester

(2022)

Online Documentary Video Production for Future 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

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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

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I QUIT THE CITY…

Self Shooting Director for Barcroft Media / Truly 2018

Videography and DoP for Barcroft Media

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ASK THE MASK: CHANNEL 4

Future Publishing

Documentary Director and DoP: Marcus Hessenberg

Second Camera: Elam Forrester

Sound: Yanis Balodis

Channel 4 - Producer / Director for Broadcast

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.

 

CLEVELAND WATKISS

Interview with Cleveland Watkiss, MOBO Best Jazz Nominee - filmed in Camberwell South London by Marcus Hessenberg - Video Director and DoP

 
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DATING DIFFERENT

I Love My Vitiligo - But Will My Blind Date?

Filmed and Directed for Truly 2021

Video produced and directed for Future Media