Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. Karim has worked on films, music videos and commercials between New York, Lebanon parts of Europe and the Far East. Karim was a DJ for 4 years and learned in Austin, Texas late 2007 until his film career took over in 2011. Before moving to Berlin, Karim accidentally ended up in New York and has been there ever since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Karim's interests lean towards film direction, metaphysics, psychology and music composition. He is currently writing a novel about his unorthodox nomadic experiences in New York City and also developing his first feature film about blindness.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

18 years of experience in professional film and video work, I've dedicated my career to understanding storytelling for all applications whether it be advocacy, marketing, purely, documentary, or purely creative. The tools of making this content change all the time and I stay ahead of this evolution while keeping the story at the center. I've worked as a producer for live events, field work, documentaries, narrative projects as well as spend time in the editing room, behind the camera, and in the classroom as an art & storytelling educator. I'm always looking for new challenges whether it means being a one person crew or managing a large number of professionals.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director

Sancheev Ravichandran is a director and cinematographer based in New York. He graduated with a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2016. Sancheev has photographed a number of music videos, branded content pieces, commercials, and short films. He’s also filmed content for clients including Seventeen, The Oprah Magazine, Elle, the ACLU, Samsung, etc. As a director, Sancheev’s most recent film, Kopitiam, was an official selection at the academy qualifying Santa-Barbara International Film Festival, Asian American International Film Festival, and more. His thesis film at NYU, Still Grove, was featured online at Film Shortage as a Daily Pick.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer

While working at a 3D printer manufacturer, my natural sense of curiosity collided with a passion for creative storytelling, and, as a salesperson, I picked up a camera and started recording interviews with our customers. I got my start telling a diverse range of stories about 3D printer applications - from dinosaur bone preservation to bronze casting - and have since honed my ability to find the story and craft a compelling narrative in a variety of fields. I'm equally comfortable working solo as I am collaborating with larger teams, and my can-do attitude and curiosity has served me well capturing stories in a variety of different industries.

• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Senior Editor

Tania Khodakivska is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York City. Her body of work includes feature films and documentary. Tania's filmography includes films premiered at Cannes Film Festival and European Submissions for the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film category. Main awards include the Gold Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival and the Silver Screen at the US International Film and Video Festival. Artistic vision and story lines that hold the audience's attention define Tatiana Khodakivska's unique style, which attracts commercial success as well as recognition in renowned international festivals.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Born in Jerusalem, And currently in the US. In 2012 I founded SparksNext, a boutique production house based in Brooklyn, New York. I produced and directed almost 100 features, shorts, Music Videos, documentaries, and commercials for corporate clients. I have received industry wide recognition in the “Best First Film” category at the Independent Spirit Awards for “Menashe,” released in 2017 and currently on Netflix, which premiered at the Sundance and Berlinale film festivals amongst many others. My latest feature project “The Vigil”, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in Sep 2019 and is scheduled to hit theaters in the fall of 2020

• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• TV News Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Joy Le Li is a Brooklyn based video producer/director. She also frequently travels to China for documentary projects. Over the past 10 years, she has worked as a freelancing producer/fixer for many documentaries on different media, including HBO, PBS, CNN films, ESPN, Channel Four etc. In addition, she has made two independent documentaries which aired many networks in Asia including NHK and CCTV. Since 2017, Joy started to direct/produce/edit short documentaries. Joy holds a BA from Yokohama National University in Japan and a MIA from Columbia University in New York city. She is fluent in Chinese, English and Japanese.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Salvin Chahal is a writer/director, performer, activist, and a multimedia producer. Chahal’s powerful stage presence and ability to convey layered topics has made him a relatable voice to crowds worldwide, specifically young people of color. His book, ‘Verses From Above’, a collection of poetry and workshops, reached #3 on Amazon’s Bestseller Asian American Poetry list landing him on stages from Stanford to SXSW. With over 10 years of experience in directing, producing, writing and editing, Chahal has worked on campaigns with Nike, Dreamville, Adobe, BET, Issa Rae, Paramount, Toyota and more.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Content Strategist
• Social Media Producer
• On-Camera Talent
• Digital Content Creator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Colorist

I’m a creator, producer, writer, director, connector & collaborator with a strong background in television, film, philanthropic endeavors & branded activations. I’m fueled by my mission to leverage art and entertainment to curate connection and social impact. Bringing people together to create inclusive, innovative, wellness-focused content that connects people in genuine ways is what drives me to create. My work has always been driven by my passion for innovation, diversity, inclusion, wellness, and social impact. I aim to inspire originality and am eager to work with clients to help develop impactful creative and bring ideas to life!

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Copy Editor

New York City based director, cinematographer and editor. With a focus in documentary cinema, I have also worked on narrative feature films, music-videos, fashion films and broadcast journalism, wearing a myriad of different hats both on set and in post-production. Owns camera gear, as well as postproduction tools and software. Handles a variety of analog & digital cinema cameras, lighting and grip equipment. FAA certified drone pilot. Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and DaVinci Resolve. Proficient in the roles of DP, Cam Operator, AC, key grip, DIT, Editor & AE. Fluent in English and Spanish.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Grip
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer

Drew de Pinto is a director, editor, and photographer based in Queens, NY. Their most recent film, Compton's '22, was sponsored by Film Independent, nominated for an International Documentary Association award, and acquired by The New Yorker for distribution in 2024. Their work has screened at festivals including Outfest, NewFest, and Cinequest. Drew is a recipient of the 2023 NewFest New Voices Filmmaker Grant in partnership with Netflix, a graduate of Stanford’s Documentary Film MFA program, and a member of the Alliance of Documentary Editors. They have worked with clients including The New Yorker, Vox, the Democratic Socialists of America, Kartemquin Films, and Truth & Documentary.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist
• Digital Content Creator
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer

I've worked with agencies such as R/GA, AKQA, Translation and more to produce video content grounded in compelling, character-driven storytelling for numerous clients. Some of these clients include Nike, Youtube, Meta, Spotify, Xbox and more. Additionally, I've directed visual stories from Accra to Atlanta, working with clients such as Cisco, Amazon Web Services, Xfinity, and most recently The League. My repertoire spans ads, documentaries, branded content, editorial content, and news + digital media projects.

• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Jay is a New York City-based award winning filmmaker and former staff lead cinematographer for People Magazine. Over the last ten years, he has created videos for a diverse array of clients including ESPN and Comedy Central. Recently, Jay has directed viral marketing and documentary pieces for Red Bull, T-Mobile, Tito’s Vodka, and Sennheiser, as well as created official recap and commercial content for EDC Las Vegas, The Governors Ball Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and Outside Lands Music Festival.

• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP

Jordan Quellman is a photographer, director & director of photography based in New York. Jordan’s career started in Southeast Asia where he garnered an MFA degree from acclaimed NYU Tisch Asia in Singapore. He went on to shoot & direct commercials, shorts and features in the surrounding region, cutting his teeth on stories from the docks of Macau to the congested streets of Jakarta, winning the Kodak Gold Award twice. In the fall of 2018, Jordan relocated to Los Angeles where his work primarily focuses on social and environmental issues.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor

I'm a DC-based videographer and filmmaker with a special focus on small business, NGO and Non-Profit organizations. I often operate solo or with a skeleton and agile crew - all without limiting the potential for world class production quality. Clients include the National Park Service; Norway Mission to the UN; The John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and more. Beyond client work, I recently premiere my first feature-length Documentary Film 'Bowery' at the Tribeca Festival 2022. The film follows unhoused New Yorkers as the events of 2020 take shape.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer

Palu Abadia is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked as a cinematographer, director, and film editor for different projects, including short and long documentaries and branding videos. She filmed and edit her first film, awarded as Best documentary in Master of Arts film Festival. She has exhibited her work in festivals and galleries in the USA and abroad. Her personal work ranges from experimental video to documentary films, specializing in complex topics that intermingle identity, culture, gender, and immigration.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer

NYC based director/dp. Raised in the midwest. Parents served in US Navy Photographic Unit. With an education in fine art (drawing, painting, sculpture) and a life long struggle with dyslexia, I've become focused on how pictures and sound transcend language. Texture, color and fire. That is where my work starts--what's beyond the words. I've done a lot of work with the comedy around the city. Brands like Above Average, UCB Digital, Improv Everywhere and Channel 101 NY. I've also work a lot with advertising Broadway show. Always get back to narrative and drama as often as I can.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Director, cinematographer and editor based in New York City. With a focus in documentary cinema, I have also worked on narrative feature films, video-clips, fashion films and broadcast journalism, wearing a myriad of different hats both on set and in post-production. I hold a BA in communications with an emphasis in audio-visual production and a MA in Documentary Cinema from Fundación Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires. I own digital-cinema gear and am comfortable in one-man-band settings.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Art Director

TONEY BROWN is a filmmaker and editor based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn who gravitates towards work with deeply human stories. His debut documentary short Mules, played at the New Hampshire Film Festival in 2022. He co-produces the screening series BrickFlix at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg. In addition, he has helped develop numerous independent theatrical productions and Co-Produced the indie film All I've Been Wanting. He is a graduate of the Manhattan Edit Workshop and the University of Massachusetts.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Digital Content Creator
• Podcast Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Assistant

I am a Moroccan-American born filmmaker, I like to tell real human stories with the power to invoke social change. I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BA in Film and Television. I fell in love with documentary the moment I realized there could never be a shortage of incredible and moving stories. I believe that everyone around us has a story to tell or at least has some version, angle or piece of an amazing untold story. We just need to look closer and ask the right questions.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant