Documentary Filmmaking By D.J. Dierker
over two decades of experieince
with crew referrals in all departments
My journey as a cinematographer and producer has opened up doors to the world of broadcast television, a medium in which I have worked as Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Field Producer for networks such as History Channel, HGTV, A&E, Oxygen, and Discovery, within the genres of true crime, home renovation, structural engineering, science, mysticism, real estate, and the occult. My Modus Operandi is simple: Delivery of the highest quality motion picture content to my clients.
Showreel: A compilation of shows
A reel showcasing recent work by Director of Photography, Producer, and Camera Operator D.J. Dierker Tractorbeam Flix Inc ©2025
reel Montage: All footage shot by D.J. Dierker
A montage of footage shot and edited by D.J. Dierker.
Ancient Aliens: The History Channel
Featuring a segment shot by D.J. Dierker.
Pawn Stars: The History Channel
Featuring an episode of Pawn Stars in which D.J. Dierker worked as Camera Operator.
Dino Hunters: Discovery Channel
Cinematographer and Drone Operator, Season 1.
Project Impossible: The History Channel
An episode we shot and field produced, featuring structural engineering and demolition.
Recent television WoRk
Director of Photography, “Murder Under the Friday Night Lights,” Investigation Discovery
Director of Photography, “Storm of Suspicion,” The Weather Channel
Director of Photography, “A Body in the Basement,” Investigation Discovery
Director of Photography, “Calls From the Inside,” Investigation Discovery
Camera Operator, “Pawn Stars Do America,” History Channel
Director of Photography, “Fatal Attraction,” TVOne
Director of Photography, “Buried in the Backyard,” Peacock TV
Director of Photography, “Snapped,” Oxygen Network
Director of Photography, “Shipping Wars,” A&E
Director of Photography, “Building off the Grid,” Discovery Channel
Cinematographer, “Ancient Aliens,” History Channel
Cinematographer, “Dino Hunters,” Discovery Channel