Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

We are Shena and Shira Pridgett, freelance photographers/videographers based in Dallas. We turned our passion of capturing moments and stories into a career in 2018 and took the Digital Film and Video Arts class at the MediaTech Institute Dallas and graduated with a certificate the same year in December. We've worked with many remote and North Texas companies, large and small. Dallas Girl Gang, The Dallas Cotillion Club, CaterCow, R&R Naturals, PlantPop and many more! Our filming styles vary from stylistic to minimal and we can adapt to whatever our clients are looking for in the final product. We don’t see film and photography as just a way to put food on the table, it’s a creative outlook on the world. From feature length films to quick interviews, as long as the audience is captivated by what they’re seeing, we know we’ve done a great job. Please don't hesitate to contact us with anymore questions or if you'd like some links to more of our video work as well. We hope to hear from you soon!

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Digital Content Creator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Gaffer

I worked as a producer/editor/videographer for the PBS/NPR station (KERA) in North Texas for 13 years. During that time I've filled the roles of producer, director, editor, and shooter on various types of projects. Styles of past work include multi-cam music performance video production, arts/culture content, news, live tv and events, documentary, commercials, and advertising. I've received a national Edward R. Murrow award for excellence in video, three regional Murrow's in the same category over 3 consecutive years, and various other recognitions for my work. I now run my own production company, Great Dane Media, and work on all types of freelance projects. Please contact me for more examples of my work that might align with your project.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• TV News Producer
• Senior Editor
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Copy Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Art Director
• VR / AR

We believe our world is a beautiful and captivating place and are committed to working with our clients to share their part of that story. WanderBird Productions is a full-service creative group, specializing in 360° video production, VR and AR activations, motion graphics, traditional video production and graphic design. We employ a variety of strong visuals to assist our clients in communicating their brand across multiple platforms. Our diverse and dynamic team works collaboratively with our clients and are passionate about producing visual components that engage and inform audiences about brands effectively and creatively.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Copywriter
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR

I am an avid videographer who has been making films since 2011. My first project was a short web series and from there I branched out into narrative filmmaking, commercial videography and production, wedding videography, and live streaming. As an independent filmmaker, I often find myself wearing many hats from pre- production through post production. My skills and experience includes directing, cinematography, editing, storyboarding, color grading and basic mixing and mastering of audio. I have also created simple animations and title sequences.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Art Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary

Sunny Perera is an independent Director and Cinematographer based out of Dallas, TX. A renegade engineering student turned storyteller. Sunny founded TAMARIND, a collective built by diverse filmmakers with the primary goal of telling new stories from new perspectives. “Stories that we did not see growing up on screens. Stories that reflected our own experiences and shaped who we are today while also being more connectable to the world outside our borders. Stories that had heart, honesty and reason.”

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I have produced content for clients all over the United States. I am a hard-working, fun, and creative professionals totaling 21 years of experience. I am very passionate about video production, photography, and all forms of digital media. I used professional cinematic techniques and equipment such as the Alex Mini, RED, Sony, Panasonic & Canon cameras. I am able to do whatever it takes to meet the demands of my client and their project needs.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Event Photographer

Ian Van Alan is a seven year veteran of film production working professionally as a documentary and commercial Director and Cinematographer. Interested in the softer sentiments of life Ian’s creative influences span literature, poetry, fashion, music, and cinema. His guiding principles are integrity, humility, patience, and service.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator

With almost 10 years of experience, Diamonde Williamson is the Executive Producer at third &wonder production house - a full service video production and strategy company serving entrepreneurs, experts, enterprises and creatives. Clients include Essence, Procter & Gamble, Google, OWN and more. As the Chief Creative Officer, Diamonde is responsible for developing and teaching video strategy, leading client productions and pitching tv and digital series projects.

• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer
• Post-Production Manager
• Executive Producer

مصور "صحفي حر" اعد قصص إنسانية عملت مع عدة وكالة اخبارية عربية وأجنبية Photographer "freelance journalist" prepare human stories I worked with several Arab and foreign news agencies

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Photographer and videographer specializing in a visual storytelling since 2008. I've shot all over the world, particularly in medical & corporate fields and in developing countries.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Executive Producer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Editor
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager

• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Copywriter
• Content Strategist
• Executive Producer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

I don't watch drama or action movies much, our life as Palestinians is a continuous movie, so I document what happens to us as individual Palestinians behind the scenes away from the news and its agenda.

• Storyboard Artist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer
• Graphic Designer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Digital Content Creator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• On-Camera Talent
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Fixer

Anietie Antia-Obong is a director/producer/writer working in film, television, the web and theatre. She's written, produced and directed numerous corporate videos, commercials and promos for a variety of clients from large corporations to non-profit organizations. Most recently, Anietie wrote, produced and directed the short film “Priyanath” which has won several awards and been warmly received by audiences at film festivals around the world. Anietie’s earlier works include the "Straight Trippin’” travel series (executive producer/director), cable series “Natural Companions" (producer/editor) and "Simply Beautiful" (producer/writer), the PBS-aired documentary "The World of Nat King Cole" (producer) and the documentary short "Queen Mother" (producer/director/writer). Anietie is currently developing “Love & The Marriage Squeeze,” a documentary series on love, race and relationships. She’s also developing a musical which she’s co-written with singer/songwriter/actor Frank Lawson. Learn more about Anietie and her work at shakenworld.com.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

I am an award-winning director/producer with a track record of professionalism, organization, "happy" sets, and always (always!) timeliness and solid communication. At the end of a shoot, clients have confidence in the process knowing the final product will meet and exceed expectations. In an interview setting, our feedback is often that the crew was so 'nice and professional'. It sounds so simple, but being likable means that a subject feels more comfortable opening up, expressing themselves, and speaking from the heart. And the crew is organized, well-informed, and well-versed in the expectations. That translates to content that is natural, polished, and professional. In my book, that's a home run. I am also an Emmy-nominated copywriter with a skill for listening to and identifying the goal, and creating copy that not only fits the project but succinctly and successfully tells the story or nails the desired result. I am available as a producer or copywriter but can also come with a full crew and equipment when/if needed.

• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Copywriter
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Production Company

Joshua Smith is a filmmaker and photographer currently based in Ethiopia. He specializes in video production and photograghy for NGOs and publications. Between assignments he is working on long term projects in the Somali region and began a feature length documentary on modern Somali poetry. Joshua is the Multimedia Director of Ayaana Media + Publishing, an Ethiopian based company. Since 2012, we have focused our work on two main passions: the beauty of Ethiopia and local languages. We have over 10 years experience in film, photography, design, translation, online and physical publications in Somali, Oromo and English. With a diverse staff of local and international media experts, we partner with the local community and our clients to tell stories that value culture, educate and inspire.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Transcriber
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Michael Rowley is an award-winning documentary director, producer, cinematographer and editor living in Dallas, Texas. Rowley’s work has been characterized as defiant, visceral, and deeply human. Themes of justice, human connectivity, and harrowing circumstances emerge throughout his films. Rowley’s voice has earned him a spot on DOC NYC’s 40 Under 40 List of notable documentary filmmakers, five festival jury awards for exceptional work, and the Austin Film Society’s North Texas Pioneer Film Grant three times. Following his feature documentary directorial debut Hurdle (2019), and co-directing Praying for Armageddon (2023) with Tonje Hessen Schei, Racing Mister Fahrenheit (2024) was Rowley’s third documentary feature film. IMMORTAL will be his fourth feature film and is currently in production.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

I have a 2 year diploma in Film and Video Production from the Academy of Photogenic Arts, Sydney, Australia. I have mostly worked overseas in Pakistan and have directed, filmed and edited a number of television productions that include dramas, documentaries, corporate films, magazine/reality shows, commercials and broadcast campaigns. Directed, Shot and Edited South Asia's first reality show called 'George Ka Pakistan, directed my first feature film in 2013 and am working on the next one right now. My documentary on 'bonded labour' was also short-listed for International Media Excellence Awards in 2009. Have directed produced and edited several corporate films. Clients include Coca Cola, Nestle, Tetra Pak, USAID and others.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Translator
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Content Strategist
• Production Company

Bradley Lanphear is an independent cinematographer and film-maker. He has filmed and produced documentaries & commercials for small business, corporations, and non-profits. With the eye of a creative artist and the technical skills of a professional, he produces beautiful cinematic imagery in any environment. A problem solver and team player, Bradley is ready to become a valuable asset to your project.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Freelance Filmmaker with a background in feature Films/News/documentaries. Worked for NBCLx shooting and editing doc-style feature stories. Production experience working for camera, AD department, and production office. Produce/Direct/Edit my own projects for Latino-based creative collective, Watchale.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Storyboard Artist
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Transcriber

J. H. Guy is a freelance director and director of photography based in the DFW Metroplex (and works all over). Has experience with commercial, narrative, charity fundraising, short and long form documentary, in other words: storytelling.

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