Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Davenport, Iowa, USA

Drawing from a wealth of experiences, filmmaker Latesha Dickerson uses her diverse professional background to bring a unique perspective to her work. With over two decades of service within Chicago’s public schools, where she initially flourished as an educator, Latesha intimately understands the complexities of life within urban communities. Her commitment to amplifying marginalized voices is evident in her producer credits for documentaries like "Firsthand: Segregation" (WTTW Digital/WORLD Channel’s Local, USA) and "Any Given Day" (WORLD Channel’s America ReFramed.) Latesha has also served as an impact producer and strategist both creating and implementing impact campaigns for the films ‘63 Boycott (Kartemquin Films) and Any Given Day. Through her storytelling, Latesha strives to shine a light on underrepresented narratives, fostering empathy and understanding in audiences worldwide.

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Stacey Nash is a documentary filmmaker specializing in commercial and long-form storytelling for brands. She is a director with a producer's toolbox of skills - which means she easily balances the creative with the logical. Her ability to mine emotion out of any situation is her secret weapon – from the deeply emotional to the raucously hilarious. She can put anyone at ease in front of the camera and intuitively understands the big picture. ​She has won multiple awards for her work including an Emmy Award with NBC Olympics and the International Corporate Citizenship Film Festival. ​Will crush you at trivia on the topic of olympic sports but ONLY that topic. Very poor loser when it comes to card games - that last bit is unrelated to career highlights but important to know.

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Hello! My name is Colette Ghunim, and I have shot and edited multiple corporate, nonprofit and event videos internationally, as well as a feature length documentary that I am currently directing. I directed, produced, and edited multiple documentaries, including The People's Girls, an award-winning documentary about sexual harassment in Egypt. Here are the steps I can get done: 1. Schedule call to discuss scope of project 2. Propose video outline based on call 3. Film & send edited video for review 4. Complete any necessary edits 5. Finalize and send video Here is my portfolio as well: www.coletteghunim.com I look forward to working together! Please let me know when we can set up a time to talk more about your project requirements. Sincerely, Colette

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Gwendolyn Infusino is an award winning writer, director and producer with a UCLA MFA in Film and Television Production: Writing/Directing. She has worked with Netflix, Francis Ford Coppola, Media Res Studios and more. Her films as writer/director have screened Palm Springs ShortFest, Hammer Museum, LA Int'l Shorts, CUFF, SFIFF and internationally in London, Tokyo and more. She is the recipient of the Edie and Lew Wasserman Film Production Fellowship, Motion Picture Association of America Award, member of Starlight Media's (Crazy Rich Asians) Stars Collective Development Program, and former Filmmaker in Residence at the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Her background ranges from marketing and advertising, to curating at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. She is based in LA and Chicago.

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Aidan Karstadt is an independent Director and Screenwriter in Chicago. A graduate of DePaul University with a concentration in Film Directing; having worked in narrative, commerical, and nonfiction films. His work focuses on working class environments and stories that bring positivity into the world. Proficient in programmes in the Adobe CC, specifically working heavily with Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, and Media Encoder. Aidan thrives in a creative environment and is a natural leader with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Having worked in close collaboration with others, on many feature scripts. Aidan's strongest skills include his boundless creativity and superior ability to collaborate and inspire others.

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Hi, I'm Carlee. I'm a 2016 graduate of Columbia College Chicago where I earned my BA in television. Since I have worked as a freelance videographer on a wide range of projects. I joined the media team as a producer and editor on Research Vessel Sikuliaq, where my team and I documented the research and discoveries being done by scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I've worked with musicians in Denver and currently create content for a local Chicago band. I have worked with clients including All Hands and Hearts disaster relief nonprofit, Mainstay Therapeutic Farms, and Decoma Day Camp.

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Theresa Campagna is a journalism and documentary producer, and instructor to high school journalists. Ms Campagna earned her degree in Journalism and minor in Sociology from Loyola University Chicago. Her area of coverage includes: education, global warming, racism, immigration, and state violence. She has a b1 level fluency of the French language and limited working proficiency of Tagalag. Her work has appeared on WYCC PBS, Hyphen Magazine, Xojane, Getty Images, and Free Speech Radio News. She has co-produced a number of award winning documentaries. Currently in pre-production is her latest, a film docu series, Ang Aming Palay, about the rice farming crisis in The Philippines.

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Diego Bolívar is a talented filmmaker, editor, writer and painter with training in Advertising and Cinema from Argentina, where he lived for several years. He now based in Chicago. He has worked as an editor for a Disney Channel series and as a videographer and editor for the Chicago Tribune, Telemundo and Univision nationwide. For Univision, he also created the documentary "Rostros," which earned him several Emmy Awards. His short films have been recognized at numerous festivals and his versatility has allowed him to produce commercials and direct a music video in Los Angeles. Diego Bolívar continues to be a creative force, always looking for new ways to tell impactful stories.

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Sean is an award-winning cinematographer focusing on narrative filmmaking and commercial/documentary projects. His work has been featured on Rolling Stone, Vice/Noisey, Spin, and the Chicago Reader. His first feature film “Bad Animal” (Directed by Remsy Atassi) is currently on the 2021 festival circuit. The web-series “Choose Me” (Directed by Hannah Gamble) has won several awards and is currently showing at festivals around the globe. Sean has photographed for clients including Condé Nast, Blue Buffalo, Optimum Nutrition, NBC Universal, Ram Trucks, Center for American Progress, and White Claw to name a few. He’s also a co-founder of Emulsion Lab, a visual studio focused on narrative films.

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My name is Mav and I am a sound designer, audio engineer, and composer. I also do film photography, cinematography, and video editing. My bachelor's degree is in Music Industry and Recording Technology, so this is my primary area of expertise. Having knowledge in each part of production and post production means that I can offer a more full-fledged POV for any creative project! I take each of my skills very seriously, and I love storytelling and world building, so I would be happy to be part of making your team's vision come alive!

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Tom Krawczyk, a Chicago/Los Angeles/Poland-based photographer and filmmaker, spent two transformative years crafting documentaries in South Korea. His work graced the streets of Hongdae and Hong Kong. Across India, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Myanmar, he shared his craft as a photography instructor. His directorial debut, "My Duduś," earned awards at SXSW and was picked up by The New York Times and PBS. With an MFA from Łódź Film School and a member of the IATSE Local 600, Tom is poised for new adventures in photography and film.

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A veritable swiss-army knife of media production. I have helped brands, businesses, organizations and artists with engaging video marketing for the past 10 years. Working primarily as a Video Editor & Videographer, I am a digital creative with diverse experience in all faces of media production, with a background in journalism. My editorial work has included award-nominated documentaries and popular music videos to large ad campaigns and bite-size content for social media. This breadth of experience has equipped me with the versatility and creativity to help on any project.

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Dan Protess brings more than 25 years of experience as an executive producer and writer, creating content for clients and media outlets including PBS, WTTW, NewsHour, Nightline, WPWR, and CSPAN. His recent work includes the weekly history documentary series Chicago Stories, the social issue documentary series Firsthand, the national primetime history series 10 that Changed America, and story-driven videos, writing, speeches, and virtual meetings for corporate, nonprofit, and financial services clients.

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My name is Rocco Cataldo and I’m an Emmy-winning filmmaker, director, and writer, and founder/principal at Potenza Productions, a film production company focused on the foundation of storytelling, and all the stories that shape our lives. With over 20 years of experience as a director, creating award-winning short films, commercials, and other new media projects, my latest short film Emergence won a 2017 EMMY® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Arts Programing.

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Hi! Im a filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Chicago. Im the owner and operator of a boutique creative studio, Manny Reel Films based in South Loop Chicago. We create can content for all consumer bases, but we specialize in creating content for young, hip, creative consumers. In addition to producing commercial work, we also produce creative content for brands, as well as music videos, short and feature films, event/concert recaps and more.

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Chicago brewed... Over the last 2 decades Michael has diligently carved a unique path through the cinematic underground. Relentlessly working towards the dream of becoming the writers, producers, and directors of the films you love. With the unwavering support of family, friends, and collaborators, Michael pushes forward into the creative abyss every minute of every day. His films reflect his authenticity. They are a reminder to all that watch... it is OK to have fun at the movies. Enjoy.

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Tom Miller is a director and cinematographer located in Chicago, Illinois. He started his career as a cinematographer on President Obama 2012 re-election campaign and spent that past decade producing ads for Democratic candidates, making advocacy documentaries and corporate social responsibility films. His work has racked up millions of views, won a Webby Award, a handful of Pollies, and been shown at film festivals across the country.

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Jared Sosa is a media maker from Norfolk, VA who currently resides in Chicago, IL by way of Austin, TX, by way of Los Angeles. Jared had a hand in developing BuzzFeed’s video department from five producers to hundreds of producers. He’s responsible for many of the most innovative videos BuzzFeed has produced like “The One Where Jordan Peele Takes Over Obama’s Face.” He excels in every facet of production, and regularly does things no one else has really done before.

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Zachery Green is a passionate award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer based in Chicago. His obsession with light and cameras has taken him all across the western hemisphere as well as all over sets in Chicago. Zach’s filmography ranges from heartfelt feature films to award winning shorts and well respected corporate videos.

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An award winning filmmaker, and creative wave of a person, Jeremy has been classically trained in film school at the prestigious and highly decorated academy DePaul University Chicago. Whether he's thinking furiously about how to subvert expectations, or making "L"s with his hands doing that thing that directors do, you know he's going to create something magical.

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