Paul Prewitt, a highly respected videographer, filmmaker, and longtime creative force in the world of television and independent production, has died, according to friends and colleagues. He was known for his artistry behind the camera, his expertise across challenging environments, and his decades-long dedication to capturing powerful imagery.
Prewitt built a wide-ranging career as a producer, director, director of photography, cameraman, and editor, earning a reputation for versatility, precision, and an exceptional eye for detail. As the owner of Big Impact Films, Inc., he worked on numerous film and video projects, from broadcast television to commercial productions and documentary content.
His specialties included action sports, watersports, underwater cinematography, and complex, high-movement environments—fields that require both technical mastery and artistic intuition. Friends say he excelled at “capturing people,” and at bringing out the emotion, personality, and intensity of every subject he filmed.
A graduate of the University of Florida and an alumnus of Seabreeze High School, Prewitt built both his life and career around the Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach communities, where he lived and worked for many years.
A Colleague Remembered
Filmmaker Jim Gibson, a longtime collaborator and friend, shared a tribute announcing Prewitt’s passing.
“Lost a brilliant film videographer friend this morning, Paul Prewitt. I worked on hundreds of shows with Paul. Many of the pageant family world will remember Paul, who also shot our wedding at Mar-a-Lago. RIP my friend,” Gibson wrote.
Those who worked with Prewitt remembered him as steady, creative, and wholly committed to his craft—someone who brought professionalism and generosity to every set.
A Lasting Legacy
Across hundreds of projects and countless shoots, Prewitt influenced colleagues, inspired younger filmmakers, and elevated every production he touched. His work spanned genres and locations, but his signature was always unmistakable: bold visuals, thoughtful storytelling, and a deep respect for the people in front of his lens.
He is remembered by friends, collaborators, and the wider filmmaking community as a gifted creator and a loyal companion whose artistic legacy will endure.
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