Xanda Tonge
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Editor
Xanda Tonge is a freelance videographer, photographer, sound recordist and editor based in NYC with 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Xanda produces high-production value content for music videos, BTS, documentary films, internet, corporate, and product videos. Having a background in DJ'ing and music production, he is able to communicate naturally with artists and performers to deliver outstanding video content that resonates with their artistic vision. His photographs and video content have been licensed for use in magazines (Vibe, The Source, Now Magazine) and on television (MTV, BET, TVONE, Fox 5 NYC, WPIX11, MUCHMUSIC).
Known for his "guerilla film making" style, he has filmed hundreds of hours of "Behind The Scenes" footage for entertainers such as Full Force, Sugar Hill Gang, Kevin Hart, Living Colour, Anthony Anderson, Royale Watkins, Mario Joyner and Kim Coles.
In 2013, he directed and co-produced his first full-length documentary entitled "Maurice Watts: 30 Years Behind The Mic".
In 2015, he filmed and edited the documentary "Touched" with award winning author Anita Kopacz, which was a featured selection in the 2016 UPTOWN Short Film Festival.
He has directed and edited tributes and awards packages for entertainment icons such as Earth, Wind & Fire, New Edition, The Temptations, Reginald Hudlin, Vivica A Fox, Anthony Anderson, D-Nice, Blair Underwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Paul Mooney, and Tisha Campbell.
His commercial work includes promotional and product photos and videos for: Netflix, McDonald's, Centric, TVONE, NJPAC, Sony Legacy, Teamwork Entertainment, Aroma Country/Blaze Away, HartBeat Entertainment, Jack & Jill: Metropolitan Chapter, Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network, The Affiliate Ball, UCPAC, American Comedy Institute, Tribeca Film Festival, VIDE Beverages, Peachtree Village International Film Festival, The Comedy Cup, Madame CJ Walker, Divas Simply Singing, LOL Comedy Honors, Slam! Energy Drinks, Brittany's Biscuits, Scot Labs, Grand Slam Media, and Aroma Country/Blaze Away.
Known for his "guerilla film making" style, he has filmed hundreds of hours of "Behind The Scenes" footage for entertainers such as Full Force, Sugar Hill Gang, Kevin Hart, Living Colour, Anthony Anderson, Royale Watkins, Mario Joyner and Kim Coles.
In 2013, he directed and co-produced his first full-length documentary entitled "Maurice Watts: 30 Years Behind The Mic".
In 2015, he filmed and edited the documentary "Touched" with award winning author Anita Kopacz, which was a featured selection in the 2016 UPTOWN Short Film Festival.
He has directed and edited tributes and awards packages for entertainment icons such as Earth, Wind & Fire, New Edition, The Temptations, Reginald Hudlin, Vivica A Fox, Anthony Anderson, D-Nice, Blair Underwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Paul Mooney, and Tisha Campbell.
His commercial work includes promotional and product photos and videos for: Netflix, McDonald's, Centric, TVONE, NJPAC, Sony Legacy, Teamwork Entertainment, Aroma Country/Blaze Away, HartBeat Entertainment, Jack & Jill: Metropolitan Chapter, Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network, The Affiliate Ball, UCPAC, American Comedy Institute, Tribeca Film Festival, VIDE Beverages, Peachtree Village International Film Festival, The Comedy Cup, Madame CJ Walker, Divas Simply Singing, LOL Comedy Honors, Slam! Energy Drinks, Brittany's Biscuits, Scot Labs, Grand Slam Media, and Aroma Country/Blaze Away.