howdy!
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//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

GEAR

Sony FX3 full-frame digital cinema camera & rig
Sony A7Riii 42.4mp full-frame digital photo camera
Sony G Master II range of zoom lenses
Manfrotto 504X fluid video head tripod
DJI RS3 Gimbal
2X Amaran 300c RGB LED Monolights & Aputure Light Dome iii softbox
Godox AD600 Pro Strobe Flash Unit & Wireless Trigger
4X Sennheiser EK/EW 100 Wireless Lav Microphone Pairs
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone

EXPERIENCE
2024

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)

2023

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...

2022 & Beyond

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