ABOUT
Founded in the spring of 2013 by an award-winning video producer, NolaVid has quickly become a sought-after New Orleans video production company. We're a small company, and enjoy connecting with every single client. We combine talent, years of experience, and cutting-edge technology to produce stunning TV commercials, website videos, brand photography and more. We take pride in delivering high quality videos, and in providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for our clients.
max cusimano
owner/video producer/photographer
Max began making videos at USC film school. After graduation, he worked at legendary director Ridley Scott's film production company, Scott Free. In 2010, Max stepped out on his own, and in just a couple years produced over a thousand videos for Ehow.com, countless video clips for Getty Images, and multiple Yelp website videos for small businesses in the Los Angeles area. In 2012, he moved back to his home state of Louisiana, and set up NolaVid in New Orleans. He now produces TV commercials, brand and corporate videos, photographs at events and more. He loves his small business clients as much as his large brands such as Pfizer, American Red Cross, and Marriott, among others. In his free time, Max enjoys hanging out with his family, reading and traveling.
omar cruz saavedra
videomaker/photographer
Omar was born and raised in Cuba where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography at the Superior Institute of Arts of La Havana. With more than a decade of expertise in fiction, documentaries and advertising, Omar has the skills to produce TV commercials, online videos, films and social media content. He is also a talented photographer. From script development to camera operation and lighting, Omar uses his experiences acquired in big and small productions to add fresh and unconventional touches to his work. In his off-time, you can find Omar learning about new equipment and creating stories.
jozefina gocman
cinematographer/photographer
Jozefina is a New Orleans-based Polish DoP. She holds a MA in cinematography and photography from the prestigious Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School. She is a member of Polish Society of Cinematographers. Her path in film is a journey through various European countries, Africa and Latin America. For over a decade she has worked on numerous narratives films, documentaries, music videos and commercials. She has collaborated with Oscar-nominated filmmakers, and showed her work in festivals all over the world. Color and light is her trademark - an intersection of vibrancy and simplicity. When on a project, she works the details to exhaustion. Preparation is her strong ally and she never leaves anything to chance.
kenneth desvigne
videographer & editor
Kenneth Desvigne is a New Orleans-based cinematographer and editor who obtained a Bachelors Degree in film & communications in 2015. With 11 years of experience Kenneth has shot, edited and directed feature length films, commercials, short films, and more. Kenneth is also a talented photographer and uses his experiences to add his creative touch to his work. In his off-time, you can find Kenneth learning about new equipment and creating stories. His passion is centered around bringing stories to life through the camera.
jayson danziger
drone & helicopter pilot
Jayson is an FAA-licensed drone and helicopter pilot. As our Chief Drone Officer, Jayson will shoot aerial video or photography for your TV commercial, real estate video, New Orleans and Louisiana scenic footage needs, your construction site and anywhere else he's allowed to. In addition to his work with NolaVid, he serves the oil and gas industries as a transportation pilot, and is also a flight instructor. He has flown over the majority of the western hemisphere. His favorite place to fly is Alaska.
Parker Rice
camera operator/assistant
Parker was born and raised right here in NOLA. He will soon graduate from Tulane University with a degree from the department of Digital Media Production. His experience ranges from filmmaking and videography work within camera departments on TV commercials, sporting events, music videos, short films, and feature films. Parker is eager to produce original content within "Hollywood South" and promote the further development of the city of New Orleans as a hub of film and TV production.