About

Founded by Ron Chapple, Aerial Filmworks is the result of Ron’s 20+ years shooting aerial images and the new Cineflex HD gyro-stabilized technology. We own and operate gyro-stabilized Cineflex HD camera systems for entertainment, advertising and corporate clients. Aerial Filmworks has extensive helicopter filming experience, full-time Cineflex camera operators, tech support and over 25 years of location work. Read about the benefits we provide to our customers.

Just One Call

Let Aerial Filmworks streamline and simplify your production. We arrange helicopters, locations, permits and just about anything you need for a successful aerial project. Our Cinetruck and chase truck provide excellent ground support in the field. We’re a tech-savvy resourceful team that truly enjoys creating the best solution for our clients.

Call Ron (808) 281-1921 or email cineflex@aerialfilmwork.com to get started. Are you new to aerial projects or the Cineflex? No worries, we’ll help you through the whole process.

Meet the Aerial Filmworks Team

Ron Chapple
President/Aerial Director of Photography

Ron’s been shooting aerials for over 20 years. With hundreds of helicopter hours, you can find Ron anywhere from sea level to 15,000 feet. As founder of Aerial Filmworks, Ron continually invests in state-of-the-industry technology. His clients include Discovery Channel, ESPN, Amazing Race and TruTv. Clients appreciate his clean sense of composition and willingness make every project a success. Ron directed the aerials on our demo reel.

Gray Mitchell
Camera Operator

Gray’s excellent Cineflex work impresses a growing client list that includes Burton Snowboards, Disney, Discovery Channel, NBC, CBS, PBS/Boston and the Golf Channel. His footage from the aftermath of Hurricane Ike is now airing on the new “Raging Planet” show, and ESPN featured his golf course aerials for the 2009 PGA Championship.

Rebecca Giblin
Financial Manager

Becky has worked with Ron since 1990 making sure that our financial strength and insurance requirements are always in top shape. Having over 23 total years of experience with top-tier privately held corporations as both financial manager and controller, she brings the vast background needed to support our in house operations. A firm believer in long term relationships, Becky manages our key resource contracts along with regulatory procedures with the US State Department for temporary international export of our Cineflex.