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Meet Ishell Vaughan, Cinematographer & Film Maker

A skilled filmmaker with an unparalleled ability to bring intangible content to life on screen, Ishell Vaughan has made a name for himself as a creative and imaginative industry professional with an indispensable passion for his craft. 

Emerging Skills

Ishell emerged into the filmmaking industry with his first job as a baby shower photographer. It was only then, did he realize his passion for photography and eventually filmmaking. Combining his background in electrical engineering, math, and 9 years of on-the-job experience, Ishell has honed his craft like none other. With deep industry knowledge, coupled with an analytical and detail-oriented approach, Ishell is equipped to understand the needs of the most discerning clients, delivering an experience rooted in service, integrity, and expertise. 

Secret Society Motion Pictures

Ishell represents one-third of the founding members of Secret Society Motion Pictures. Back in the late 2000s, they would have never fathomed that this company would grow to what it is today. They were just three guys scrambling to manage an insurmountable workload while gaining unparalleled popularity in the tri-state and surrounding areas. Today Nimi Hendrix, Denity, and Ishell not only shoot the majority of your favorite artists’ music videos, but they also run the most intuitive film internship program in the tri-state area. 

Unique Creator

What separates Ishell from his competition is his completely unique natural ability to find inspiration anywhere. A skilled filmmaker with an unparalleled ability to bring intangible content to life on screen, Ishell has made a name for himself as a creative and imaginative industry professional with an indispensable passion for his craft. Ishell describes his unique creative ability as, “When you look at a TV you see a TV, When I look at a TV I see a playground.”

Ishell’s most valuable point of advice for anyone trying to emerge in the film industry is “keep going. No matter what’s going on in your personal life, just keep going. Don’t stop for anything or anyone.”