Spencer Chumbley

Spencer Chumbley is a journalist and filmmaker living part-time in Washington, DC. He has an extensive experience as a director of photography and producer of long-form current affairs and documentary programs. Clients include VICE on HBO, Al Jazeera, Fusion and others.

Chumbley's documentary work is grounded in a strong academic foundation gained through the study of conflict, international development and economics at graduate level. He holds a MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental & African Studies and a Honors BA in Economics.

He has completed 100+ hours of remote/field medical training including Battlefield Medical Response certification by Wilderness Medical Associates. In addition to extensive experience in developing countries, Chumbley was HEFAT-certified via Global Journalist Security in 2015. 

(Photo: Roy Marasigan. Homs, Syria. 2016)