ROMELL
Independent production crewSan Diego, California

ROMELLTABOSA

Production Tech &
Camera Operator

Camera • Grip • Audio • Focus Pulling • On-Set Support

Commercial production crew member and visual storyteller based in San Diego, California.

Behind the frame.Production still / Coming soon

Selected Work

Work behind the camera — and around the set.

Commercial productions, branded content, surf photography and independent visual projects.

Commercial Project 01

Role details pending

Branded Content 01

Role details pending

Surf Film 01

Role details pending

Surf Photography 01

Role details pending

On Set

Versatile across the crew.

I work across multiple departments depending on the needs of the production, supporting crews from setup through wrap.

  1. Camera

    Camera operation, camera builds, lens changes, media handling and camera department support.

  2. Focus Pulling

    Camera support and focus pulling for productions that need a compact, adaptable camera team.

  3. Grip

    Lighting support, stands, modifiers, cable management, equipment handling and general grip responsibilities.

  4. Production Sound

    On-set audio recording, microphone setup, monitoring and production audio support.

  5. Swing / Production Support

    Flexible support across departments, helping crews move efficiently through setups, production changes and wrap.

About

Built around the image. Useful everywhere on set.

I'm a Brazilian photographer, filmmaker and production crew member based in San Diego, California.

Black-and-white portrait of Romell Tabosa

My path into filmmaking wasn't conventional. Before moving to the United States, I worked in government in Brazil. I eventually decided to leave that career behind and pursue visual media professionally.

Photography — especially surf photography — was my entry point into the field. What started behind a still camera evolved into filmmaking and eventually into hands-on commercial production work.

Today, I work both behind the camera and across production departments, with experience in camera, grip, audio, focus pulling and general on-set support.

I enjoy being part of small, efficient crews where adaptability matters. Whether I'm operating a camera, helping build a setup or jumping departments to keep production moving, my goal is simple:

Photography · Film Production · On-Set Support · Adobe Lightroom · Adobe Premiere Pro

Help the crew get the shot.

Experience

Commercial production and independent visual work.

  1. Production Tech

    Raindrop

    San Diego, California

    Production technician supporting commercial and branded content productions in a fast-paced agency environment. Work across camera, lighting, audio and general production needs, helping crews prepare, execute and wrap shoots efficiently.

  2. Grip, Audio Mixer & Production Assistant

    Raindrop

    FreelanceSan Diego, California

    Work as a contractor on commercial and branded content productions in multiple crew roles, including Grip, Audio Mixer and Production Assistant. Support lighting setups, equipment handling, cable management, on-set audio recording and production logistics while adapting to the needs of each shoot.

  3. Freelance Photographer & Filmmaker

    Self-employed

    Surf and outdoor photographer and filmmaker working both in and out of the water. Handle projects from capture through final delivery, including photography, video production, editing, color work and media management using Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom.

    Experienced with DSLR and underwater camera systems in dynamic outdoor environments.

Contact

Let's work together.

Available for commercial productions, branded content and freelance crew work in San Diego and Southern California.

Email RomellEmail address pending confirmation