Mason Gertz with sled dog in Alaska

Mason Gertz

Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer · Producer · Founder, MG Films LLC

From the Alaskan Wilderness
to Your Business

I didn't start behind a desk. I started in the wild — the kind of wild where the light lasts 20 hours in summer and disappears entirely in winter. Alaska taught me patience, precision, and the ability to capture a moment that will never come again. That's a skill you can't learn in a classroom.

For nearly two decades, I traveled and worked on productions that aired on television's highest platforms. My work earned an Emmy nomination — not because I was chasing awards, but because I refused to deliver anything less than the best frame I could get.

Then something shifted. I started seeing businesses — dental practices, corporations, entrepreneurs — struggling to tell their stories on camera. They were working with agencies that handed them off to junior staff, charged enormous fees, and delivered mediocre results months later.

So I made a decision. I took everything I learned in 20 years of world-class production and pointed it directly at the businesses that needed it most. MG Films LLC was born from a simple belief: you deserve the same level of craft that goes into a national broadcast — delivered fast, personally, and at a price that makes sense.

But honestly? At the heart of all of it — I simply love people. I love hearing your story, understanding your vision, and then bringing it to life through the end of my lens. That's what drives me every single day. Your business deserves to be seen and heard, and I'm here to make sure it is.

Northern Lights over Alaska
Northern Lights over the Alaskan wilderness
Aerial filming, Alaska
Aerial filming, Alaska
Deep winter, Alaskan bush
Deep winter, Alaskan bush
On location, Alaska Range
On location, Alaska Range

20 Years in the Making

Early Career

Alaska — Where It All Began

Started filming in the remote, rugged wilderness of Alaska. Learned to capture nature, wildlife, and the raw beauty of the Last Frontier under extreme conditions.

Two Decades

World-Class Television Production

Worked on productions seen on television's highest platforms, traveling extensively and capturing stories that demanded the best from every frame. Earned an Emmy nomination for cinematography that pushed the boundaries of what's possible in the field.

The Pivot

Bringing Excellence to Business

Recognized an unmet need in the corporate world. Businesses deserved the same level of production quality as national television — so I built MG Films LLC to deliver exactly that.

Today

MG Films LLC — Your Production Partner

Specializing in high-end corporate video production with deep expertise in the dental and healthcare industries. Fast, personal, and uncompromising in quality.

What I Bring to Every Project

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Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer

Recognized at television's highest level for outstanding cinematography.

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20 Years of Production Excellence

Two decades of filming in demanding environments for major broadcast networks and productions worldwide.

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Full-Service Production

Pre-production, filming, editing, color grading, and delivery — all under one roof.

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Dental Industry Specialist

Deep expertise creating video content platforms that elevate dental practices and healthcare brands.

Fast Turnaround

No agency delays. I deliver polished, broadcast-quality video faster than any traditional production house.

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People First

I simply love people. Every project starts with listening — understanding your vision, your story, and your goals before a single frame is shot.

"I don't just film your business.
I tell your story."
Let's Work Together