Eddie Belaval
Cinematographer
Miami-born builder, filmmaker, and thinker.
Miami, FL
The Journey
From behind the camera to shaping narratives to building tools. Each chapter shaped the next.
Cinematographer
2008-2019
Capturing stories through the lens. From reality TV to documentaries, learning that every frame tells a story—and that the best shots come from understanding people first.
- Director of Photography on 15+ productions across MTV, A&E, History, Oxygen
- Motion control & timelapse specialist with custom rig builds
- On-call 24/7 for A&E's The First 48—capturing raw crime stories as they unfolded
- Shot in 6 countries for Reserve Channel's ExPats documentary series
Story Producer
2019-2021
Moving from behind the camera to shaping the narrative. Years of watching human behavior through a lens taught me what makes stories resonate—authenticity, tension, and emotional truth.
- 90 Day Fiancé: Diaries/The Other Way/HEA (TLC) - Produced storylines across international locations
- Developed character arcs and narrative beats for multi-episode story threads
- Bridged technical crew and creative vision as someone who'd done both
Tech Builder
2021-Present
Every tool I build starts with a frustration I've felt. After 15 years solving problems on set with duct tape and creativity, I'm now solving them with code.
- Founder of ID8Labs - building tools for creative people
- Applying production thinking to software: ship fast, iterate, solve real problems
- AI-powered workflow solutions for creators and small teams
The Work
From MTV to TLC to A&E. Stories captured across networks and continents.
90 Day Fiancé: Diaries/The Other Way/HEA
TLC
Story Producer
2021-present
The First 48
A&E
Field Producer / Camera Op
DeKalb & Harris County
Dark Horse Nation
History Channel
Director of Photography
Orange County Choppers
Discovery
Camera Operator
High on the Hog
Netflix
Camera Operator
Gotham
Warner Bros/DC Comics
Camera Operator
Additional Credits
Brand Collaborations
The Craft
Production
Technology
ID8Labs
Building tools for creative people
From telling stories to building the tools for storytellers. Every tool I create starts with a frustration—if I'm annoyed by something repeatedly, there's probably a better way.
Let's Connect
Available for cinematography, story production, and creative consulting work.
Designed with early morning Miami light in mind.