ABOUT NOLAVID
Founded in 2013, NolaVid has grown into one of New Orleans’ most trusted video production partners. Led by award-winning producer Max Cusimano, we’re a small, dedicated group that values connecting personally with every client.
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Over the past decade, we’ve built a close network of talented videographers, photographers, and other creative collaborators — many of whom we've worked with for years, who share our commitment to quality, and bring top-tier equipment to every project. Together, we combine experience, artistry, and cutting-edge technology to craft stunning commercials, brand films, event video coverage, and photography.
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At NolaVid, we take pride not only in delivering high-quality content but also in creating a smooth, enjoyable experience from first conversation to final edit.
max cusimano
owner/video producer/photographer
Though born in Louisiana, Max discovered his love for cinema and photography while studying at USC’s film school in California. After graduating, he spent three years at Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions before transitioning into freelance work in 2010—producing over 1,000 videos for Ehow.com, contributing stock footage to Getty Images, and creating Yelp spots for Los Angeles businesses.
He returned to Louisiana in 2012 and founded NolaVid in New Orleans, growing it into a leading southern production company serving clients ranging from local businesses to major brands like Pfizer, The American Red Cross, and Marriott.
Max’s artistic work has also earned recognition. He hosted his first photography exhibition in 2014, and his 2015 post-Katrina documentary New City—distributed by Amazon—became a top-performing New Orleans title. His work has appeared in Vogue, USA Today, Eater, PBS, and more.
In 2022, he launched The Trails at Files Creek in West Virginia—a nature retreat and production site featuring a gallery of his landscape photography.
With 20+ years of experience, Max has produced content viewed millions of times across the globe.
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.