The Person

I build narratives that drive action.

Two things I love, creativity and technology, meshed together into brand stories that pull people in across every platform. Micro-budget social shoots, large-scale productions, live events. Doesn't matter the size. The story matters.

13+ years across Disney/ESPN, Paramount, and freelancing taught me one thing for sure: Creativity thrives inside constraints. Tight budgets, fast turnarounds, complex talent, untested tech, unique situations. You learn to look for the happy accidents, and learn the rules well enough to break them cleanly.

Beyond the camera, I lead production teams of 2 to 30 on shoots and in building the infrastructure (LED studios, DAM systems, AI workflows). Another growing passion of mine is being able to media-train executives, founders and business owners.

The camera isn't a mirror. It's a magnifier. Every flinch, every "um," every place your eyes drift when the question gets hard. I've spent over a decade watching it happen through the camera. A-list actors on press tours. Reality stars under pressure. Fortune 500 executives talking to the world for the first time.

The good ones aren't the ones who never get nervous. They're the ones who've learned what the camera actually sees and know their message while controling their presence.

That's what I teach now. How to own the interview before you walk into it. How to land the message when the red record light hits. How to be ready, before ready matters.

LOCATIONS
Brooklyn, New York

CERTIFICATIONS
Federal Aviation Administration - Part 107 Remote Pilot
Full Sail University - Bachelor’s Degree in Film

CAMERA SYSTEMS
ARRI · Sony · Canon · Blackmagic · Hasselblad

POST / AI STACK
Apple Creator Studio (Final Cut Pro, Motion, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro) · Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Firefly, Frame.io) · DaVinci Resolve · RunwayML · Kling · Google Veo · Midjourney · Flux · ElevenLabs · Descript · Topaz Video AI · ComfyUI · LM Studio · Claude · Grok· ChatGPT · Gemini

Andrew Henkelman during his farewell townhall-style video after leaving Paramount Global's Marketing & Communication's division.
A behind-the-scenes shot of a kitchen scene being filmed by Andrew Henkelman on the set of Blue Bloods: Family Recipes. A multi-channel cooking series with CBS/Blue Bloods and Wahlburgers.

“Andrew's attention to detail, organizational expertise, and proactive communication made him a key contributor to the success of our projects. Highly recommend him to any team looking for someone who can drive operational efficiency while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.”

Rob Kohr
EMMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR
ANIMATION, CG & VFX — NICKELODEON

Exceptional professionalism, a positive attitude, and a dedication to excellence. Andrew's ability to remain calm under pressure and find effective solutions has made him an invaluable asset. I have no doubt that Andrew will excel in any endeavor he undertakes.

Jessica Sepulveda
SENIOR PRODUCER
NBC / PARAMOUNT GLOBAL

Andrew Henkelman shooting a documentary-style video at a subway station platform, with a subway train in the background and station signage overhead.
Andrew Henkelman in 2015 behind The Daily Show desk during the launch of Trevor Noah as host.
Andrew Henkelman as an actor on the set of an award winning prime time tv show in New York City. NYPD car displays "Film / TV" division.
Andrew Henkelman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle outside of Paramount Global's International Headquarters in Time Square, New York.
Andrew Henkelman in front of his broadcast camera before an Orlando City match at ESPN's Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World.
Andrew Henkelman grabbing life in NYC by the horns.
Andrew Henkelman at the Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning 2 Red Carpet in Lincoln Center.
Andrew Henkelman poses after building two sports broadcast cameras for a broadcast. He enjoys building and operating so he can optimize and prepare for potential issues, vs just operate.
Andrew Henkelman during the filming of an un-aired music video, sometimes things go wrong. Can't control everything - it looked amazing and it was still a fun time!
Andrew Henkelman at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York City during the lockdowns. No fans in the audience!
Andrew Henkelman watches Douglas Johnson on a monitor during an internal livestream for Paramount Global.

“An outstanding camera professional who consistently brings his A-game. His expertise in the camera department is of the highest caliber. His calm and professional demeanor shines through with crew, celebrity talent, clients, and executives alike.”

Kate Sutherland
Producer NBC / Paramount

Andrew Henkelman in the "Players Hallway" of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

“A great collaborator and amazing camera operator. With every project he gives 100% effort and brings his knowledge and skillset to any set he's apart of. A must-have team member if you can get him.”

Andrew Flores
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
NICKELODEON

Fordham University Mascot and Andrew Henkelman working with Starship Technologies to create content during their AI Robotic rollout on campus.

“An incredible storyteller, with the ability to problem-solve in all aspects of production. His technical skills, passion for AI, and "get it done" attitude make for the perfect combo on projects big and small.”

Joseph Weston
RETAIL MARKETING & FRANCHISE SALES CONTENT
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL

BTS shot of Andrew Henkelman on set of a cross-platform promotional shoot for a award winning tv show.
Crew Photo with Tom Cruise & Christopher McQuarrie during the American / Chinese social media campaign for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.

I never felt so supported by any other creative professional. Andrew is the type of person you would want watching your back should you find yourself in battle. If you have such an opportunity — do not hesitate.”

Nicholas Candreva
SR. VIDEO EDITOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

Andrew Henkelman, Derick Xavier, Patrick Star  and SpongeBob SquarePants, standing in front of a wooden wall and filming equipment during Spongebob Squarepants: Pineapple Playhouse.

Let's build something… 

…worth watching.