Often that reason is access, the key ingredient to powerful documentaries. And access means trust. We earn that trust by building rapport with subjects who entrust us with their stories.
This is why our work stands apart from the rest. We don’t churn out videos. We craft films by unearthing the exceptional in the ordinary. Afterall, venturing to the outskirts—to the edges of convention and awareness—is where the most interesting human stories are found. That’s our commitment with every opportunity we’re given.
Have a story? We’re all ears 🙂
Chris is a Producer, Director and Cinematographer by way of photojournalism. He spent eight years in Asia as an overseas correspondent. He holds an M.A. in Visual Communication from Ohio University (2012). His feature-length documentary Free Burma Rangers, produced in partnership with Deidox Films, won Best Feature Documentary at the Justice Film Festival in 2020 and was seen in over 500 theaters nationwide in 2020 through Fathom Events. He has directed and shot films for several major brands and news outlets including Google, Mercedez-Benz, The New York Times, etc.
Nate earned a BFA in Film and Television from Savannah College of Art and Design, and has 15 years of professional experience in visual content creation as a video director/producer, editor, and photographer. Formerly senior editor at Samaritan’s Purse, he was instrumental in developing key projects from around the world ranging from national ad campaigns, various mini docs, and a two part film on the humanitarian response of the first days of the Ukraine War. He values emotion, storytelling, and creative vision as he works to craft impactful human stories.
With decades of experience running broadcast productions, Manuel brings a host of talents to every shoot. From detailed shoot prep, to the perfect sound mix on set, he ensures every shoot is excellent and efficient. He also leads our Spanish-speaking projects.
Whether in remote mountains or a sound stage, April elevates the images we capture on every shoot. Whether Arri, Sony, or Canon, she can shape the light to match the look, and capture the raw emotions that make each film shine.
Michael is a highly accomplished Director of Photography. His strong background in production management is a testament to his expertise, delivering outstanding results across a diverse range of projects, from intimate one-person shoots to large-scale productions, including virtual production.
Ben Crenshaw knows commercial and narrative work. His directorial debut in 2020, a regional Super Bowl LIV commercial, won seven Silver Telly Awards for cinematography, lighting, editing, and directing. So naturally, we bring his talents on as many shoots as we can.
Paul Golangco knows details, something we need on every production. From production details, pulling focus, or all photo needs on set, he’s got us covered.
With over 10 years of experience in concept direction, design and animation, Zach helps lead our animation efforts when we need an extra layer of visual storytelling. From storyboarding and animatics to 2d or 3D, he consistently helps us shine.
Bradford Nyght is an award winning composer + Sound designer based in Dallas, and we lean on him for everything from scoring entire feature docs, to amazing short story sound design and mix. When they say 90% of film is the sound, he makes that true. Brad’s library of work is licensing & broadcast exclusively through www.musicbed.com
We like to think of Sam as our global office. When we head overseas, he’s already halfway there. Based out of the United Kingdom, he has headed up productions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that have been broadcasted on Netflix, cinema and TV. His work has taken him from the front lines of Syria to the back streets of Burma.
To bring any production to its highest potential, we love moving through the process with Voke at our side. Helmed by the talented visual artists Gavin Buckland and Dustin Turner, and with Bram Vandermark producing, they have spent the last seven years collaborating together on films for creative marketing campaigns of leading brands like Under Armour, NASCAR, Bose, NBC, Siemens, The Home Depot, and Apple Music.
If you’re looking to capture a story in a powerful way, let’s connect.
