Character-driven nonfiction. Shot close, in the field, with small crews.
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Two current projects
L39ENDARY
A documentary project following Justin Williams and L39ION through cycling, identity, power, and the future of American racing.
Makapo
A nonfiction project following adaptive outrigger paddlers and the community built around endurance, disability, water, and trust.
Cinematography
Photography & Photojournalism
Published and personal still work across protests, portraits, sports, labor, public life, and community stories.
Efrem Plawner is a documentary cinematographer, filmmaker, and photojournalist working between Los Angeles, Portland, New York, and the road. His work focuses on character-driven nonfiction, sports communities, public life, spiritual and cultural identity, and people navigating pressure.
He has worked across documentary projects, published photojournalism, and independent film production, including L39ION, Makapo Aquatics, and Voice of OC assignments.
Available for documentary cinematography, field production, editorial photography, BTS, small-crew nonfiction, and development-stage documentary work.
For documentary shoots, field production, editorial assignments, or project inquiries:
efremdylan@gmail.com