Tava Kessler

Hi! I'm stoked you're here.

I’m a California based cinematographer, editor, and director emphasizing in the art of run-and-gun adventure storytelling through commercial & documentary assignments.

my work aims at empowering positive change through communities or companies.

[email protected]
Chico, CA | San Diego

Этот фильм изменил мой подход к монтажу.

Этот фильм изменил мой подход к монтажу.
Этот поход по пустыне Невада поразил меня.

Этот поход по пустыне Невада поразил меня.
I Filmed a Headlamp Commercial in 2 Hours.

I Filmed a Headlamp Commercial in 2 Hours.

Of Love and Life

Of Love and Life
Bikepacking with all my friends — to San Diego

Bikepacking with all my friends — to San Diego
Biking to Mexico for tacos

Biking to Mexico for tacos

to my beautiful friends,

to my beautiful friends,
Keep Public Lands in Public Hands!

Keep Public Lands in Public Hands!
This is my strongest edit yet — here’s how I cut this documentary [breakdown & analysis]

This is my strongest edit yet — here’s how I cut this documentary [breakdown & analysis]
I said I’d never live in a city. Oops….

I said I’d never live in a city. Oops….

How I organize a documentary film in DaVinci Resolve.

How I organize a documentary film in DaVinci Resolve.
This is my most important filmmaking tool (viltrox dc-a1)

This is my most important filmmaking tool (viltrox dc-a1)
The Power of Film & Community | Mountainfilm 2025

The Power of Film & Community | Mountainfilm 2025
this easy camera movement looks reallyy expensive.

this easy camera movement looks reallyy expensive.
This cinematic advocacy film was a challenge to edit... [breakdown & analysis]

This cinematic advocacy film was a challenge to edit... [breakdown & analysis]
2025 Cinematography Reel

2025 Cinematography Reel
This action sport edit is my all time favorite [breakdown & analysis]

This action sport edit is my all time favorite [breakdown & analysis]
The Great San Diego Bikepack – from mountain to ocean

The Great San Diego Bikepack – from mountain to ocean
eastern sierra magic

eastern sierra magic
joy is rebellious.

joy is rebellious.
Baja Sur, Mexico

Baja Sur, Mexico
i turn 25 today.

i turn 25 today.
I Filmed a Mountain Bike Commercial by Myself

I Filmed a Mountain Bike Commercial by Myself
A really good lens for under $200 … for full frame with autofocus!

A really good lens for under $200 … for full frame with autofocus!
My European Summer on 35mm Film

My European Summer on 35mm Film
4 Days Paddling Ross Lake | North Cascades, WA

4 Days Paddling Ross Lake | North Cascades, WA
This bike film is an absolute workshop in cinematography, sound, and editing [breakdown & analysis]

This bike film is an absolute workshop in cinematography, sound, and editing [breakdown & analysis]
Разбираемся в различиях: Film Look Creator от DaVinci Resolve и Dehancer Pro!

Разбираемся в различиях: Film Look Creator от DaVinci Resolve и Dehancer Pro!
This innovative video light could help you create cinematic lighting.

This innovative video light could help you create cinematic lighting.
More brands should advertise like this. [breakdown & analysis]

More brands should advertise like this. [breakdown & analysis]