Biography

Craig Kilgore is a documentary cinematographer and the founder of Next Level Visions, a video production company based in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He served as cinematographer on I Was the Weirdo (2025), a feature-length documentary exploring the underground hip-hop scene in Washington, D.C. The film won Best Documentary at the New York Hip Hop Film Festival and the Audience Award at LightReel DC, and screened at the Maryland International Film Festival and the DC Black History Film Festival.

In 2026, Craig began production on The Legacy of John Brown's Farm, a documentary developed in collaboration with students and faculty at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, where he serves as an adjunct instructor.

Through Next Level Visions, Craig produces corporate, commercial, and event video for businesses across the DMV region. His clients include medical practices, restaurants, and service-based organizations throughout Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. His production approach draws directly from documentary methodology: structured planning, intentional shot design, and story-driven editing.

Craig volunteers with the Maryland International Film Festival in Hagerstown and continues to mentor emerging filmmakers in the regional arts community.
- IMDb mini biography by: Craig Kilgore