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

Rachael is an award winning journalist and producer, based out of New York City, whose career has spanned over 10 years, with stories broadcast on multiple national and international networks, live newscasts, long format factual programming and documentaries. As an Australian who holds a Canadian Citizenship as well as a U.S. Green card, she has been fortunate enough to travel the world to cover a variety of social, economic and political content, whilst living abroad in various geopolitical climates. Rachael was granted the Rory Peck Scholarship to complete her Hostile Environment and First Aid Training, enabling her to travel deeper into disaster zones, military and political events with internationally recognized certification. Rachael has been highly recognized across the industry for her work, awarded the 59th Annual Southern California's Journalist Award for Best International Feature and Best Social Media Coverage by an Individual as well as the Clio Entertainment Grand Winning Entry for her work on ‘The Greatest Showman Live' - the world's first live commercial for a theatrical release. Rachael also owns her own production company Post Road Pictures, a full service production company specializing in the creation and delivery of unique film, television, digital, broadcast, commercial and branded content worldwide.

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I am a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City and a multi-award-winning creative and live-action director. I am passionate about the moving image, filmmaking, design, and typography. I direct and brand Film Titles, Image Spots, Brand Ids, Promos, and Commercials for brands and corporations, including Comedy Central, Bloomberg, HBO, MTV, Showtime, CNBC, NBCUniversal and Apple news. I have directed visual identities and music videos for musicians at Def Jam and GOOD Music. I have directed and produced commercials, documentaries, and promotional content for Kanye West, Big Sean, John Oliver, Cyndi Lauper. Also, I have worked on numerous personal projects, among them, a series of scripted and unscripted short films, documentaries and television pilots. My work has been featured in numerous international and national publications and has won awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Broadcast Design Association, the Type Directors Club, the New York Festival and Graphis Magazine.

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Sarah is a filmmaker and photographer, currently based between Chicago and NYC, by way of LA and London. She specializes in documentary production but has experience producing, directing, shooting and editing content that spans a range of genres and formats - and working in international, remote and wilderness settings. To quote a very kind mentor, “she is tenacious and undaunted by all challenges.” Sarah is interested in delving into the complex relationships that exist between humans and their environment, and seeks out projects that employ honest storytelling to explore the ethos of people and places. She aims to produce work that can engage, inform and resonate with diverse audiences. Sarah holds a BA in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and an MA in Documentary Film from University of the Arts London. In her free time, she likes to shoot film and recreate outdoors. CV available on request.

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Mina Kim Fitzpatrick is a documentary director, editor, and cinematographer. Her directorial work has screened internationally at San Sebastian Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, and Maryland Film Festival, and garnered awards such as the Loni Ding Social Justice Award at CAAMFest and Best Documentary Short at Winchester Film Festival. Mina was a contributing editor in the 2019 Sundance Editing Labs. Her cinematography work was recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers as a finalist for the Haskell Wexler Documentary Award in 2016. Mina graduated with an MFA from Northwestern’s Documentary Media Program as a Hoffman Scholar in 2017. She is a former Fulbright Scholar (2011-2013) and Special Faculty member in the Program of Film and Video at the California Institute of the Arts, teaching cinematography and documentary production (2019-2021). She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Ambrus Hernadi comes from Budapest, Hungary. He obtained his MA degree in Film Studies and then worked for seven years as Camera Assistant next to many renowned directors and cinematographers such as Roger Deakins, Adam Arkapaw, Dante Spinotti or Robert D. Yeoman. Besides working in the field his socially sensitive nature led him making documentary shorts mostly for online journals and NGOs. Assisting others’ ideas and visions led his own creative impulses began to grow exponentially. He decided to move abroad and study again. He graduated in 2019 at The New School's Documentary Studies class in New York. His thesis short documentary, Pat’s Boys was screened at the DOCNYC in 2019. His main interest is to tell personal stories of people whose modes of self-expression are absorbed in a genuine atmosphere. Throughout this kind of examination, Ambrus thrives to blend the theoretical knowledge of filmmaking and narrative techniques with the practical skills he had gained working behind the camera. He is now working on his first feature-length documentary, the Caretaker while mostly working as a cinematographer in documentary projects.

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As a creative producer, director, screenwriter, videographer, video editor and photographer, I leverage my time, many talents and passion to produce content that showcases the people I serve in the best possible light while conveying the message they want the world to know about their brand, company, organization or life story through visual storytelling. I'm the founder of Millianvision Entertainment, LLC, a film and video production company that creates artistic, compelling and inspiring stories through film, video and photography. I am very passionate about using film and video to make the world a better place as there are so many positive stories to tell. My work history reflects my ability to manage and complete projects from pre-production through post production and distribution. My work ethic is defined by creativity, initiative, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with others.

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Born and raised in Venezuela where he began his career as a visual journalist, documenting mainly social issues and violent protests. He has successfully directed, shot and produced over 50 short pieces about the Venezuelan crisis amassing millions of views. Since then he has furthered his studies in documentary filmmaking in New York City. Subsequently, he directed, produced and shot the documentary short about the 2017 Venezuelan protests titled "Where Chaos Reigns" (co-directed with Anaïs Michel), which has received HBO’s Honorable mention at the Miami International Festival, won the Golden Gate Award for best documentary short at the San Francisco International Film festival as well as the Soapbox Award in Denmark’s Odense Film Festival. ​ Braulio since then has documented the massive exodus of Venezuelan migrants through the Colombian border and is currently in production of a feature documentary titled "Cúcuta" ,also with co-director Anaïs Michel, that was recently chosen for the Only In New York development program from Doc NYC.

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David is a Brooklyn-based director (and sometimes DP and editor) from Melbourne, Australia. He has directed content for brands including Mercedes Benz, Nike, Ernst & Young, Midas, Jeep, and Select Health, as well as for organizations such as Global Citizen, Make Poverty History, Global Poverty Project, Amnesty International, and the New York City Bar Justice Center. David has directed two award-winning documentary features: "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," about an Afghani family who became “boat people,” won Best Documentary at the European Independent Film Festival. A short film he made about 80,000 displaced Somali refugees in Raaso, Ethiopia, raised enough money to build a hospital outpost and employ four nurses in the area. David's agency clients include Madwell, The Martin Agency, BarkerNYC, Organic, The Bloc, Merge, Leo Burnett, BBDO, Y&R, and Cummins & Partners to name a few.

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Smoke & Apple Films is an all-female filmmaking team who produce feature-length documentaries as well as short form non-fiction content that parlay powerful storytelling into action. Our directorial debut was "The (Dead Mothers) Club" (a personal film about women who lost their mothers during childhood and the long term impacts of that loss). The film was acquired by HBO in 2014. Our second feature, "The Family I Had" told the story of intra-family violence and juvenile incarceration through a mother's unwavering love for her son who killed her daughter. It was acquired by FilmRise and broadcast on Discovery I.D. after premiering at Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017, won the Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary at Raindance International Film Festival and The Gracie Award for Best Documentary in 2018. Our most recent film, "1275 Days" followed 4 teenagers charged with Felony Murder after an unarmed botched home invasion- it was an official selection at DOCNYC2019. In addition to our feature film work, we have made short films for Intel, the BBC, Innocence Project, and Amazon Originals. Our work has been supported by Tribeca Film Institute, Camden Film Institute, Dogwoof and The Jerome Foundation.

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I am a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Masters Degree in Film and Video production. After graduation I worked as a screenwriter, penning original screenplays and rewriting existing material for most of the Hollywood Studios. I authored the feature film No Escape, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ray Liotta. In the year 2000, I founded Aurora Video, a full service video production and post production company. I function as a writer, producer, director, videographer, and editor. Since 2000, I have produced, directed, photographed and edited over a hundred video projects, including corporate videos, public service announcements, music videos, training films, promotional videos, book trailers, multi-camera live performance shoots and award-winning narrative shorts. Some of my recent clients include the band Blondie and Dweezil Zappa, MasterCard, The United Way, The YMCA and The New York Institute of Photography.

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Chelsea Lupkin is a Senior Programmer at Short of the Week and is known for her short film ‘Lucy’s Tale’, which is streaming on ALTER and has been viewed over 6.4 million times. Her most recent film 'Scooter' played SITGES, Beyond Fest, and Fantasia and is also streaming. She was also the Director of Photography and an original member of the Delish team, an award-winning Hearst food site, producing a number of reality food shows like 'Iconic Eats' and 'Julia Tries Everything'. She has served on the jury at various festivals including Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and the Seattle International Film Festival. She was also a mentor for participants in the Frontières International Co-Production Market in Montreal, Canada and is currently on the jury for the Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition. She is represented by Cinetic Media and Greenpoint Pictures.

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I'm an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and journalist at Studio Koa, a full-service production studio based in New York, NY. My work falls all over the video spectrum, spanning narrative non-fiction film, branded content, commercials, and investigative journalism. Prior to November 2019, i was a staff producer and filmmaker at Great Big Story, CNN's digital network. Before that, I was a staff producer at ABC News and Reuters. My documentaries have also been published by The New York Times, Fusion, The Weather Channel, Al Jazeera English, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among other media outlets. In April, 2015, I was named one of the New York Times' "Selects," a group of filmmakers chosen to direct advertising campaigns for T Brand Studio, the Times' brand marketing unit. My first feature length film chronicled Kosovo's succession from Serbia in the late 2000s. I have since directed several short documentaries that have been award-winning entrants in film festivals throughout North America and Europe. As an educator, I have five years of teaching experience in journalism, digital media and video production at the graduate level. I'm currently an adjunct professor at NYU's graduate institute of journalism.

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I am a documentary Director/Producer based out of New Orleans and New York City. I work as a dp/camera operator and as a field producer for hire. I have made 2 feature length documentaries and several short form docs. My first film SHELL SHOCKED, which looks at gun violence in New Orleans from the perspective of the youth aired nationally on PBS’ America Reframed series in February of 2015. The film continues to be used as a training tool for law enforcement, teachers, and organizations that work with teens. My latest film 91% examines the national gun debate through our laws surrounding the background check system and was released through The Cinema Guild. I have worked on projects with Bravo, Comedy Central, Viacom, Sierra Club, City of New Orleans, and The Louisiana Endowment for The Humanities. I am known for bringing honesty in the telling of difficult stories while maintaining the integrity of the people and the truth.

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Kendall Rodriguez is an Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker and photographer He regularly freelances for Newsday, were he creates day-of-air news packages. Kendall earned his masters degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Clients include: Newsday Nom Media Town of Babylon Feed Forward Minority Millennials Truist Bank Innovocer CrossFit Flushing Cameras: RED Raven 4.5k Canon C70 Sony FS7 Sony A7SIII Sound: SOUND DEVICES MIX PRE 6 II SONY MDR 7506 HEADPONES SENHEISSER G3/G4 WIRELESS LAVALIER SYSTEM SENHEISSER K-Tek KE79CCR BOOM POLE TENTACLE SYNC E TIMECODE GENERATOR APUTURE DIETY SHOTGUN MICROPHONE ELECTROVOICE RE50 MIC LIGHTING: APUTURE 120D LIGHT APUTURE 300X LIGHT APUTURE 600D LIGHT APUTURE LS-1 LIGHT WESCOTT 4X4 SCRIM MATTHEWS BLACK FLAGS LENSES: Rokinon 14mm t 3.1 Wide angle lens Canon EF 24-105 f/4 Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 Sigma EF 18-35 f/ 1.8 Canon 24mm f/1.4 Canon Ef 50mm f/1.2 SONY 35MM 1.4 SONY 24MM 1.4

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Producer, Director, D.P. with over a decade of experience bringing impactful stories to life across film, TV, and digital media. I specialize in managing end-to-end production, from initial concept to final cut, with a focus on narrative-driven projects. My work includes producing the *PBS American Masters* YouTube series "Renegades," where I oversaw budgeting, logistics, and creative direction for high-profile premieres, and directing *Royalty Free: The Music of Kevin MacLeod*, a feature-length documentary with a successful international release.Known for my strong organizational skills and collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and communication are key. Whether coordinating logistics, managing crews, or refining scripts, I approach every project with a commitment to excellence and an eye for detail. Let's work together to bring your vision to life, with strategic insights and hands-on support that will elevate your project from start to finish

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Daniel Medina is a Filmmaker & Photographer with fifteen years of experience working alongside other Filmmakers and Photographers and also running his own company, DMproducciones back in Colombia, his native country. Daniel specializes in Corporate, wedding, and Product Film/Photography achieving his goals of capturing the best life and organic moments but furthermore is also responsible for bringing your ideas to life, as per his slogan, “Make it visual, make it real” which leads him to the idea to venture into the documentary film business as a short-term goal. Detail-oriented, funny, honest, and a team player, Daniel is a powerful force in the workplace and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Daniel is inspired daily by his wife and son. In his free time, Daniel likes to have dinner with his wife, go to the movies and play video games with his son."

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Joe Zeitouny is a filmmaker and documentarian interested in exploring the vast world of culture and musical expression through narrative, observational documentary, and formal documentary work. He is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a path to graduate in 2024 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film. Within the past eight years, he has worked alongside the Boston Celtics to rebirth the Waltham High School TV broadcasting program to document the high school's basketball team, made promotional films for the Waltham Parks department to help with community engagement, and was a marketing intern for Alira Health to inform the actions the company was taking to become more environmentally friendly. He has worked on numerous documentaries independently and with a team of other like-minded creatives. During the summer of 2023, he went to Dublin, Ireland, to film a feature documentary with the Cuala Foundation to capture asylum seekers' hardships and the road to getting citizenship. He had also worked on short documentary films about the Black Lives Matter movement in Waltham, MA, and Minneapolis, MN. He has been working with UW-Milwaukee's doc/UWM to produce, direct, film, and edit shorts for companies about UW-Milwaukee alumni. Some companies that he worked with are Trek, The Brady Street Improvement District, and American Scores MKE. He is also a narrative cinematographer and gaffer who worked in many corporate and student films. Currently, he is working on a short documentary about local jazz in Milwaukee.

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Gordon T. Skinner is the Executive Producer of [Re]-Frame Media, LLC. His films include: Save Out Seaport; Cornelia Street Café; The Kunas of San Blas; Sitting in the Fire; Strategic Omissions; Lost Innocents. Skinner is a UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program 2017 Associate, and has held fellowships which include: Tribeca Film Institute, Film Independent, & Lincoln Center Institute. Skinner was filmmaker-in-residence with the South Street Seaport Museum/the New York Harbor School where he taught media literacy and documentary filmmaking. Some of his commissioned works: His Holiness The Dali Lama; Echoing Green’s Purpose 360º conference; Border Crossers; Dance for pole 3D @MoMA/PS1; and Occupy Wall Street: Evolution of a Revolution. Commercial credits include: Westin Hotel, Jersey City/Starwood; Latin-American Culture Week/teleSUR; Text4Baby; Olatunji: Drums of Passion/Symphony Space. Skinner commemorated JS Bach’s 330th birthday filming Bach In The Subways with a 200-person flash-mob in New York’s Grand Central Station. Skinner has produced projects for MTV, TV-Japan, NHK, ESPN and Sony Music’s Automatic Films.

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Kalen Cheng is a filmmaker and DP based in New York City. Kalen creates content that makes you feel, capturing moments, framing visceral emotions. She creates documentaries and narratives centered around themes of dignity, faith, race, and the empowerment of children. Commercially, Kalen works on branded content and ads for medical companies, fintech, and fashion and lifestyle brands. Prior to filmmaking, Kalen was a creative director for major fashion brands, winning the Clio with the Ralph Lauren interactive team. After her mother was diagnosed with cancer, Kalen took a strong interest in the medical world. Currently, Kalen is working on her first feature-length documentary, Our Forever Home, which brings awareness to the long-term care of children without forever homes. This is Kalen's first long-form film, requiring her to wear many hats from producer, director, DP, to editor. This visually beautiful film explores tough questions about family and what makes a relationship work. Also, Kalen is working as a DP on a series of films that continues the legacy of civil rights. ​

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I have recently shot the feature film documentary of The Twilight Zone 60th Anniversary for CBS & Fathom events Nationwide, including The Twilight Zone Blu Ray special features for CBS Home Video. On top of that producing and shooting an IP called "Bunny" created by famous celebrity photographer Patrick Ecclesine. Bio: In recent years, Andrew has had the opportunity to work with major professionals on a variety of film and media projects including Universal’s “Aliens Ate My Homework” & sequel “Aliens Stole My Body”, Greg Strasz’ “Megan”, and Ana Barredo’s “The Year I Did Nothing”. His film production experience includes stints at Lay-Carnagey Entertainment and with prolific Hollywood production designer Carol Wood coordinating and managing multiple departments including the conceptual art / storyboards team, scenic construction, effects miniatures, props, camera department and production management. His latest endeavor is Andrew Towe Creative, a new firm under his direction which focuses on TV/Film and photography services for TV, Full Feature Films, Documentaries, digital media, and print/promotional projects. Recent credits under his new firm include producing, cinematography and photography on a variety of projects including director Ana Barredo’s feature film “The Year I Did Nothing”, Producer Steve Ecclesine’s “So You Want to be a Producer” & “Have you heard about Greg?”, and multiple Star Trek feature-length documentaries for director Roger Lay, Jr. Andrew’s professional experience also extends to interactive multimedia and computer animation projects. Andrew holds a business degree from The Art Institute, as well as Editing Software Engineering Certification from University of New Mexico, and Photography/Cinematography certifications from Pasadena City College.

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