Bentz
I’m Dyar Bentz. Austin, TX based independent cinematographer/ photographer/writer/producer experienced and comfortable handling every stage of video production, with a crew or running solo.
From pre-production (ideation//storyboarding//scripting// scouting...) to production (camera & sound operation// conducting interviews//lighting...) to post-production & beyond (editing//color//graphics//exporting//platform optimization...) I implement the client’s comprehensive creative vision while always fostering respect & reverence for my subjects and maintaining my personal visual style.
Ready & able to help your media project come to life, anywhere in the world.
CONTACT
KIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Sony FX3 full-frame digital cinema camera & rig
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Sony A7Riii 42.4mp full-frame digital photo camera
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Sony G Master II range of full-frame zoom lenses
- DJI professional gimbal
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2X Amaran 300c RGB LED Monolights & diffusion
- Godox AD600 Pro Strobe Flash Unit & Wireless Trigger
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4X Sennheiser EK/EW 100 Wireless Lav Microphone Pairs
- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone
EXPERIENCE
2025
- Co-Director/Director of Photography - HIKES band “FEEL” single release music video
- Camera Operator - Willie Nelson live performance & Luck Reunion short doc w/Netta Lou Creative
- Camera Operator - Texas Monthly barbecue documentary short for Ozarka w/Netta Lou Creative
- Camera Operator - YETI Trailblazers Event Recap Video at Parmer Field w/Netta Lou Creative
- Gaffer/1st AC - Texas Monthly barbecue doc series: Dallas, TX for Yuengling Beer w/Netta Lou Creative
- Gaffer/1st AC - Texas Monthly barbecue doc series: Taylor, TX for Yuengling Beer w/Netta Lou Creative
- Gaffer/1st AC - Texas Monthly barbecue doc series: Lubbock, TX for Yuengling Beer w/Netta Lou Creative
- Camera Operator - PBS documentary feature Black History Bike Ride
- Director/Producer/Director of Photography/Editor - Texas EMS Alliance TX State Capitol Advocacy Interview series
- Director/Producer/Director of Photography/Editor - Texas Association of Behavioral Health Systems TX State Capitol Advocacy Interview series
- 2nd AC/Behind-the-Scenes Stills - Independent Feature film The Academy of Everything Is Possible
- Director/Producer/Director of Photography - The Salty Donut Austin Domain Location Launch Video
- Camera Operator - Silicon Labs internal hiring video content
- Live Broadcast Camera Operator - recurring contributor for the Disc Golf Network & Jomez Pro international sports broadcast
- Gaffer/1st AC - Roseland Furniture docu-style commercial video series w/Netta Lou Creative
- Assistant Camera/Gaffer - Den of Geek SXSW 2025 Interview/Portrait Photo Series
- Creative director/photographer/gaffer - recurring commercial meal/product photography for Farmhouse Delivery
- Director/Producer/Director of Photography/Editor - Mint Discs April Fools Open at Austin web/social series
- Director/Producer/Director of Photography/Editor - No One Is Watching immersive theater live performance recap video
- Cinematography - Barbeque Cookoff Classic Series for Texas Monthly w/Chet Garner, The Daytripper
- Active Producer w/Austin Public “Producer Program”: certified/trained with access to Sony FX Camera Line; Studio 1/2 space & control room; stabilizers/steadicam; studio/field lighting equipment; studio/field audio recording equipment
- DP - North Texas Municipal Water District Veteran Hiring Outreach video work
- Writer/Audio/Talent/2nd Cam - Pedal South Cycling Documentary Series: 21-month, 18,000 mile cycling journey from Alaska to Argentina
- Cinematography - Texas Monthly & Travel Texas: Cycling McKinney Falls State Park; Family Floating Garner State Park
- Cinematography - Juneteenth Celebration Ride, w/ Black History Bike Ride
- DP/Gaffer - Reflections narrative short film
- Live Coverage Camera Operator - Disc Golf Network: Champions Cup PDGA Major event; US Women’s Disc Golf Championship PDGA Major event; W.A.C.O. DGPT+ Event
- DP/Producer - E.D.G.E. 501 National Curriculum: Youth Disc Golf Form Insctructional Videos
- Producer/Gaffer/Colorist - More Real by Lefty Parker music video
- Gallery Exhibit Photography/Videography - Dallas Art Fair w/Pushkin & Gogol
- Behind-the-Scenes/Still Photography - Birdsong film (2024)
- DP - Japi Travels: Oaxaca City Documentary Series Pilot
- Writer - Texas Monthly & Travel Texas travel article series
- Director/DP/Prodoucer/Edit - Western-themed Mason Ford pro signing reveal series
- Director/DP/Producer - Velocity Global SXSW event recap video
- Director/DP/Producer/Edit - Desert Trip III promotional video
- Director/DP/Producer/Edit - Mint Discs: How to Make the Team promotional video
- Creative Producer role - Mint Discs: recurring creative visual media work including product release material, event advertisements, community engagement, tournament coverage, social media strategy, and more...
- Director/DP/Producer/Edit: Disc Golf World Championships Mint Discs Advertisement
- DP/Edit/Writing - Texas Monthly Optimism Project Series: video portraits & interviews featuring notable Texans San Antonio Spurs player, Patty Mills; Bachlorette star Rachel Lindsay; Texas state senator Wendy Davis; James Beard award-winning chef Hugo Ortega; and more...
- Creative Producer role - Mint Discs
- Cinematography - Waterkeeper documentary w/filmmaker Fax Bahr
- Creative Producer - E.D.G.E. nonprofit, media production & social media strategy/management