Award Winning Video production | Photography

Devlo Media is a Rhode Island-based video production company. We are a EMMY® award-winning agency specializing in documentary films and photography.

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High-Quality Video Production

Stonehill College Senior Spotlight | Stephen Cobbs '23

“Storitellah” | Brian Otieno Sees Impossible

Elevate Baseball Academy Commercial Spot

Andrew J. Schweighardt, PhD - Criminalist NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Skyhawks Soar to Division I

Saint Mary Academy Bayview | Upper School

Boiler Machinery Expertise - StoraEnso

The Wall

Diocese of Providence | St. Martin de Porres Center

Leh Wi Tok (Let Us Talk) Documentary

South County Health Institute for Robotic Surgery

Franklin Pierce University | Art of Glass

Worcester State University | This is Worcester State

Fitchburg State - Defy Expectations

Wentworth Institute of Technology / Biological Engineering Capstone Projects

Saint John’s High School: Educating Young Men

Graduate Study We are Emerson

New England College of Optometry - The Clinical Experience

Devlo Media | Demo Reel

THIS IS SAINT JOHN’S | Athletics

Madeira School - All The Difference: The Campaign For Madeira

An Afternoon with a Hasselblad 501 CM

Emmett Cooke | Composer

"Tumaini" Ten Years of Hope Documentary

Clark University - Now is Our Time

Stonehill College - Student Life

Fidelity Health Marketplace

Stonehill College Alumni Profile - Dr. Andrae Vandross

Stonehill College - Undergraduate Research Profile

Stonehill College Alumni Profile - Micah Christian

Last Day of Summer

Marlboro College - This is Marlboro

Premier Video Production & Photography Studio in Rhode Island - Devlo Media

Devlo Media, an Emmy® Award-winning video production and photography studio based in Rhode Island, specializes in crafting high-definition, documentary-style films and captivating images. As seasoned filmmakers and photographers, our passion for compelling storytelling and inspiring narratives is at the heart of our work. We capture authentic, visually stunning moments that narrate engaging stories about individuals and communities, not only across the United States but also globally.

Rhode Island's Top Video Production Company with International Reach

Our storytelling capacity transcends borders. From narrating the unique experiences of students at a distinctive liberal arts college in Vermont to showcasing the story of a photojournalist documenting life in the Kibera Slums on the outskirts of Nairobi Kenya, our approach is consistent. We immerse ourselves in our subjects' environments, fostering trust and respect to uncover and share the core of their unique stories.

Collaborative Video Production & Distribution Strategies

At Devlo Media, we believe in collaboration. We work closely with our clients and partners from the initial spark of inspiration to the development of effective distribution strategies. Our goal is to ensure that our final product not only reaches the intended audience but also resonates with them, inspiring them to take action. Whether it's film festival screenings or social media platforms, our combined technical expertise and artistic vision amplify the voices of our subjects and captivate audiences.

The Devlo Media Team

John Lavall, Devlo Media Creative Director

John Lavall, Partner

An Emmy award-winning producer and director from Rhode Island, John started Devlo Media in 1997. After working on several independent narrative films, John realized his true passion lies within the genre of non-fiction films. He went on to produce several documentary films, which have gathered him several film festival awards nationally and internationally. Devlo Media has since produced projects in over 17 countries and across the US. Devlo Media was recently commissioned by the Al Jazeera Program, Witness, to produce the documentary film Mind Over Battle, the story of former Los Angeles gang member Javier Chavez.

Kate Kelley, Partner

An award-winning photographer and cinematographer with a polished documentary style and awareness for design and composition. Working independently as a photographer, Kate’s clients included America’s Test Kitchen, Boston Magazine, and Converse. After working with John on the film, Leh Wi Tok, as both a photographer and shooting additional photography for the film, a new love for cinematography was discovered. She works fluidly in both photography and cinematography for many diverse projects. Kate attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she earned a BFA in Photography, graduating with departmental honors.

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