Real Stories. Well Made.

I’m Matthew Ozanich, a Michigan-based filmmaker, photographer, and editor with nearly two decades of experience creating visual content for broadcast, digital, and commercial clients.

Photography, filmmaking and creative production by Matthew Ozanich.

Headshot of Matthew Ozanich taken by Steve Jessmore
Photo by Steve Jessmore

My Services

Video Production

Field videography for documentary, editorial, tourism, cultural, environmental and organizational projects.

Services may include:

  • Location videography

  • Interviews

  • Documentary and editorial production

  • B-roll and visual sequences

  • Small-footprint productions

  • Natural-sound recording

  • On-location producing

  • Multi-camera production when appropriate

Video Editing and Post-Production

Editing is a central part of my professional background. I can work with footage I produce or material supplied by another producer, organization or production team.

Capabilities include:

  • Short-form and long-form editing

  • Documentary editing

  • Promotional and organizational videos

  • Social and digital video

  • Color correction

  • Audio editing and cleanup

  • Motion graphics

  • Titles and lower thirds

  • Archival footage integration

  • Versioning and delivery for multiple platforms

Photo by Steve Jessmore

My work has taken me throughout Michigan, documenting the people, places, industries, communities and natural landscapes that give the state its identity. I am best known for my work as a host, producer, videographer and editor for the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Destination Michigan.

For more than a decade, I helped create Destination Michigan, a PBS travel and documentary series exploring the communities, landscapes, businesses, artists and traditions found throughout the state.

My responsibilities included story development, producing, field videography, photography, interviewing, hosting, editing and post-production. The series required working independently in the field, adapting to unfamiliar locations and finding a compelling visual approach to a wide variety of subjects.

These days, I’m looking to work independently with organizations, producers, publications and creative partners who need experienced visual production without the overhead of a large agency or production company.

Photography

Available for documentary, editorial, travel, environmental, organizational and location-based photography.

My current equipment is best suited to natural-light photography, environmental portraits, events, landscapes and documentary assignments. For productions requiring extensive studio lighting, flash systems or a larger photography package, additional equipment can be rented based on the needs of the project.

Motion Graphics

Motion graphics and visual elements for video, including:

  • Animated titles

  • Lower thirds

  • Maps

  • Informational graphics

  • Logo animation

  • Photo animation

  • Transitions

  • Branded video elements

Voiceover and On-Camera Work

My years with Destination Michigan included both field hosting and voiceover narration. I am available for select projects requiring:

  • Voiceover narration

  • On-camera hosting

  • Interview-based presentation

  • Documentary introductions

Informational or instructional delivery