ABOUT

D.J. Amerson is a visual storyteller who specializes in artistic quality through technical knowledge. 

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He started his career as a journalist and worked his way up from a local TV affiliate to producing at the network level.  He covered everything from Super Bowls to the crisis in Benghazi.  While attending the filmmaking program at New York Film Academy's Los Angeles Campus, D.J. was also hard at work in the business.  He directed short films and major music videos on the studio back lots and created internal promotional content for major corporations like Marriott, Hyatt, and Delta.

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D.J. now directs and produces national commercials, documentaries, films, and branded content while managing creative and logistics teams in serving an international client base.  

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He is also a Professor of Film Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University.  Teaching the next generation of filmmakers how to turn their creativity into a lifelong career is something that D.J. is very passionate about.  

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Although he's a classically trained director, his intimate knowledge of every level of the filmmaking process is what sets him apart in the industry.  His large-scale production experience as a Cinematographer, Gaffer, Editor, Colorist, Photographer, and Media Manager allows him to plan and execute his projects with confidence and efficiency.