Jay Mallin

Director of Photography

Known best for his award winning film making and photography for the Sierra Club, Jay is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and serves our clients in the media and a variety of NGO's: nonprofits, labor movement organizations, colleges and universities. His mastery with cameras, lenses and lighting is only surpassed by his abilities at organic storytelling and creating memorable images.

John Grove II

Director of Photography

Primarily a narrative cinematographer, John has been at the helm of features as well as music videos, TV shows, documentaries and commercials. He has worked on independent productions and with major studios and television networks such as Discovery Channel, Food Network,  BET, PBS,TBS,CBS, Bravo and Nickelodeon. Today, John is based in hometown Baltimore, Maryland. When not working as a cinematographer, John is usually on his grind working as a gaffer or camera op for television/Netflix shows such as "The Keepers," "Restaurant Divided," "Cupcake Wars," "America's Most Wanted," and "Stories of the ER."

Steve Van Dam

Sound Design & Remote Engineer

You can hear Steve’s work in all of StudioBDC’s productions, as well as feature films starring Adam Sandler, Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards and Sylvester Stallone. Steve has excelled in virtually every aspect of creating and performing music. Co-writer of the hit single "Hooch," he is also a seasoned producer, arranger, engineer, mixer, and sound designer. As a music director and performer, he has played thousands of shows around the world, with artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, and his own band, Everything. Recent television advertising featuring his compositions and recording chops include spots for Allstate, AXE, ESPN, 
Infiniti, Mitsubishi, NASCAR, Nokia, Quiznos, Suziki and Visa. 

Hugo Simoes

Live Broadcast Director

Hugo leads the team for live event production and broadcast for our clients, allowing StudioBDC to be the area's most successful live stream provider, covering events, conferences, interviews, documentaries and more. With Hugo at the helm, our live webcasting services allow clients to reach huge audiences for their events. Hugo guides our on-location transmissions delivery for satellite, fiber, microwave, IP, and a full DSNG suite of services, while keeping our fully equipped trucks available across the country and around the world.

Alec Gary

Camera

As a local Richmond filmmaker, Alec is a terrific motion photographer with an eye for capturing the best in people and places. Alec has completed several short films and documentaries for our corporate and real estate clients and specializes in travel documentary styles. Part jazz, hip hop, and accomplished musician, he's all professional when it comes to getting the job done. Always willing to go the extra mile, his specialty is gaining the trust of our clients, delivering work of which we can all be proud.

David Muessig

Lead Camera

David is known for his willingness to embrace new techniques and technologies, supporting the continued success of the studio’s productions and the growth of our creative potential. His work on the road with StudioBDC is especially productive as we criss-cross the country, working in environments where his flexibility and can-do approach really shines.

Grey Adkins

Key Grip

Master of all trades and beloved by crews around the world, Grey looks after set building, and works closely with our camera and lighting department providing intelligent solutions and techniques, especially as we tend to mount gear to dollies, cranes and other unusual positions. A stint in the Navy no doubt informs his dogged determination that all things sail smoothly.