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

Phil Giordano earned his MFA from New York University Tisch School of the Arts Asia. He is a recipient of the 2017 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Award and his thesis film, SUPOT, won First Prize – The Wasserman Award – at the New York University First Run Film Festival. SUPOT had its World Premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, the biggest festival in Asia and has gone on to screen at several Oscar Qualifying festivals all over the world. Phil is also an award winning commercial director. He has created commercials for Porsche, Johnnie Walker, Dolce & Gabbana, KFC, Nestle, VICE and Universal Music. He is currently developing his first feature film titled BRED IN MANILA which was selected to the Southeast Asian Film Project Market and was a finalist in the 2018 Rotterdam CineMart and Sundance Screenwriters Lab.

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Osman Fider Arslan is a dedicated, award-winning cinematographer with a knack for blending technical skill with artistic vision. Based in Montreal and New York City, and an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, Osman is available for projects worldwide. Visual Style and Strengths Osman’s work is defined by his ability to translate the deeper themes and nuances within a script into visually compelling narratives. His cinematography often features striking visuals and a deep emotional resonance, engaging audiences on multiple levels. Collaboration is at the heart of Osman’s approach. He works closely with directors to ensure their vision is fully realized, bringing meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for innovative visual storytelling. His use of light and composition enhances the narrative, making each project visually distinct.

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Kayla Tong (b. 1993) is a cinematographer and director. She was born in colonial Hong Kong, molded by Los Angeles, and briefly called Missouri and Lisbon home in between. After graduating from USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2015, her narrative and documentary work have screened in a number of venues such as The New Yorker Documentary Series, Busan International Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, and LA Shorts Fest. Kayla is a Busan’s Asian Film Academy's cinematography fellow, a Visual Communications’s Armed with a Camera Fellowship directing fellow. Kayla's rootless upbringing and encounters with people from around the world inform the themes of much of her work, telling stories of diaspora and displacement. Cinema is her way of sharing her lifelong study on the human condition by confronting it everyday with a deep curiosity.

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I'm a trilingual, multi-cultural video producer with a passion for compelling visual narratives for a diverse range of projects. Born in Seoul, raised in Shanghai, and now based in New York City, I bring a unique global perspective to my work. With experience in documentary, narrative film, and corporate branded content, I've collaborated with renowned studios and networks, producing content that drives conversation. My expertise spans across pre-production, production, and post-production. As a storyteller with a deep connection to stories that celebrate the human spirit, I've had the privilege of working on projects ranging from award-winning web series to feature films. I'm dedicated to managing your project from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining open lines of communication.

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Jennifer Kachler is a dedicated film enthusiast with a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts and an M.A. from the esteemed David Lynch Masters in Film. Infused with a passion for cinematic storytelling, Jennifer shines in leadership, delegation, and budget management. Her expertise extends from directing to line producing, successfully managing budgets for 6-to-7-figure projects across the globe, including the USA, Asia and Europe. Jennifer's collaborative spirit has positioned her alongside distinguished celebrities Adam Driver, Matt Damon and Kevin Bacon, as well as with notable brands such as Amazon Web Services, TikTok and Budweiser. In the dynamic realm of film and video production, Jennifer's creative alchemy turns visions into cinematic masterpieces in the dynamic realm of film and video production.

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I am an award-winning filmmaker & entrepreneur, recognized as a pioneering force in the New Brazilian Popular Cinema movement. With a career spanning over a decade, I have made my mark through guerrilla filmmaking, directing, and producing films across 50 countries. In 2012, I founded the International House of Cinema (IHC), a production company known for its innovative approach to filmmaking, which later expanded to the United States. My feature debut, Neon Heart (2023), received critical acclaim, establishing me as a leading voice in contemporary Brazilian cinema. I’m particularly proud of the extensive campaign I created for my feature film Neon Heart. My unique approach to storytelling is rooted in my early experiences traveling the globe, capturing stories with limited resources, which culminated in my project Independent Roads (2012).

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I started working as a commercial photographer in Dallas, TX as part of a large agency studio gaining experience in studio product to location fashion and everything in between. I was then hired by LL Bean and relocated to Portland, ME to start their first in-house photo studio. Over the course of 9 years working as their lead photographer and studio manager I shot every aspect of photography for the catalog and digital, as well as designed and ran their 16,000 sqft production studio. I then left to go freelance and now work with a variety of clients from publishers to local product makers to national creative agencies. Shooting product, lifestyle/editorial, food, and documentary assignments. I also developed my own 8,000 sqft production studio which I have at my disposal and can house nearly every type of client need.

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Simon Mendes is a New York-based director, producer, and editor, and a member of the PGA. He was an Associate Producer of both the Netflix Original documentaries BECOMING, the story of the former First Lady Michelle Obama, and DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD, which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, won the Special Jury Award for Innovation in Non-fiction Storytelling, and was shortlisted for the 2021 Academy Awards® - Best Documentary Feature. Simon was also Associate Producer of CHARM CITY, which premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and was shortlisted for the 2019 Academy Awards® - Best Documentary Feature. Simon’s original film, DATING IN PLACE, about virtual dating at the outset of COVID-19, was featured in The New Yorker and #1 on their most recommended list during the week it premiered. He is currently Co-Producing RABBI, directed by Sandi DuBowski.

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I am an award-winning Belarusian-American journalist, filmmaker and cinematographer exploring the topics of environmental justice, climate displacement and human rights. Currently, I am a producer and reporter on an audio documentary about the first federally funded climate change-driven community resettlement in the US. I am also in postproduction on my documentary about the deforestation of medicinal trees in Brazil. Some of my films have been published by VICENews, Eurasianet, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. My work has also appeared on The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Center for Public Integrity and others. I am a recipient of the 2023 Amnesty International Media Award, and I was one of the Judges in the broadcast feature category earlier this year. I am an experienced, HEFAT-trained producer/shooter, and I will be happy to help you bring your stories to life.

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Dallin is a filmmaker and multimedia journalist based in New York City, dedicated to crafting stories that illuminate the resilience of communities navigating grief and healing. His passion lies in capturing the profound wisdom, sorrow, and hope that emerge from these experiences. With a strong portfolio, Dallin has collaborated with prominent platforms such as Brut America, NBC, KQED, FRONTLINE PBS, NOVA PBS, and POV, contributing to Emmy-nominated and award-winning projects. As a 2023 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellow, he is currently developing two films with the mentorship and support of the Sundance Institute. Dallin holds a master’s degree from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and writing from UC Santa Barbara, grounding his filmmaking in a deep understanding of social dynamics and storytelling.

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I have directed 34 documentaries worldwide in 90 countries, including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Mauritania, Turkey, Asia, Latin America. I also make television pieces broadcast on CNN, the BBC and France 24, as well as corporate videos for the United Nations, UNICEF, UNDP and other NGOs. In addition to directing, I am a skilled DP and Apple certified pro editor. I can travel worldwide on short notice and edit via remote with fiber optics internet. I have the experience and enthusiasm to make your project great! Here are some comments about my work from major publications: "Powerfully direct." - The New York Times "Urgent, deeply painful yet lovely in its aesthetics." The Village Voice "Gorgeous visual quality, thanks to the stark black-and-white cinematography that recalls the Depression-era photographs of Dorothea Lange." The Hollywood Reporter

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I am a Pilipina-American, New York-based content creator originally from Vallejo, California (she/they). My experience and capabilities boast photography, videography, film, scriptwriting, colorgrading, producing, motion graphics/animation, blogging, and poetry. I shoot with my Sony a7 and use Adobe programs such as Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. I graduated from the University of San Francisco in December 2019 with a B.A. in Communication Studies and double minors in Philippine Studies and Media Studies. I have worked with a wide range of companies such as financial tech startups, cultural non-profits, the largest Asian-American film festival, a venture capitalist company, a winery, and more. I take the time to understand my clients' visions and goals to craft the best possible product for them.

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Tim has been working as a Producer & Director for over 15 years, focused on unscripted film, television, digital and branded projects. He has developed and produced for brands and publishers, including A&E, Facebook, ESPN, KitchenAid, Yummly, Puma, Campbell’s, Sur La Table, theSkimm, Comcast, Alibaba, Eurosport, Getty Images, Scripps Network and others. He was the co-creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the award-winning TV series Scraps: Parts Uneaten on A&E, directing 20 x 30min episodes, a 60min Thanksgiving special and hundreds of pieces of short-form content across 2 seasons. He has also produced and directed a number of digital docu-series, including: Red Fields, Green Fields, a series that examined the repurposing and revitalization of blighted commercial properties in urban centers following the 2008 financial crisis.

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I'm a videographer of 8 years based in New Jersey having worked on an assortment of event videos, independent commercials, ads, sketch videos, and short films. I currently use a Panasonic GH5s and edit through Adobe Premiere. I created, filmed, and edited a small YouTube series known as "Coffee Date with Starbucks" where each episode highlighted a manufacturing partner in the New York City Reserve Roastery, as a way to hype the countdown to the 2018 opening. I've also done some independent videos within Starbucks for programs like NEXT, which highlights partner leadership within the network as well as the NYC Roastery Instagram page. I also co-wrote, co-produced, and co-directed an award winning short film called oMo, a fantastical epic about a plastic bag coming to life and guiding two masked figures to save a forest from corruption.

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Drew is an award-winning cinematographer and director who specializes in stories of individuals pursuing social change. ​ In 2019, Drew joined the Biden for President campaign as its sole traveling videographer. Over the course of the election, his coverage of then-candidate Biden garnered hundreds of millions of views worldwide, and eventually helped secure a historic victory amidst the most tumultuous presidential campaign cycle in American history. ​ Following the election, Drew was appointed Official Presidential Videographer. During his tenure at The White House, Drew played an integral role in reshaping presidential messaging through online video and helped to re-establish transparency, decency, and authenticity as its core guiding principles. Looking ahead, Drew aims to continue pursuing new realms within documentary film as well as cause-driven commercial work.

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Award-winning creator of scripted narratives and documentaries, James D. Solomon has worked with iconic storytellers such as Robert Redford, Sidney Lumet, Barry Levinson, and David E. Kelley. Among his feature work, Solomon’s directorial debut, THE WITNESS, was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary. His original screenplay, THE CONSPIRATOR, directed by Robert Redford, starred James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline, and Tom Wilkinson, and received the Humanitas Prize. In TV, Solomon was an Executive Producer / Co-lead Writer of ESPN’s critically acclaimed limited series, THE BRONX IS BURNING, starring John Turturro and Oliver Platt. In addition, he has been a staff writer on multiple series. Solomon is a graduate of Harvard University, and was also a Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute.

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I am an award-winning filmmaker based in both NY and LA. My work focuses on human connection, mental health, movement and the natural world. With over a decade of experience on and off camera, I'm often a part of small teams - leading to wearing multiple hats on set and gaining the term 'Swiss Army Knife.' She particularly enjoys research & development, conducting on-camera interviews, story producing, and production coordination. As an unscripted producer in the documentary and digital space, I've has found herself making films in the depths of Western Australia (MEL Films), cracking jokes with high-profile talent in the midst of chaotic press junkets (Condé Nast), recording meditations (Headspace), and collaborating with one of the top therapists in the country to make a show that authentically documents the Couples Therapy experience on television (Couples Therapy, Showtime).

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I am a national award-winning director of photography and editor based in New York City. For me, telling stories is an art and a calling. I care deeply about craft and meticulously tend the details. I’m especially passionate about stories grounded in social issues, environment, and science, but my interests are wide and diverse. My work has earned me a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Documentary and a National American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Kavli Science Journalism Award. I have also won six Emmy Awards. My work has been featured nationally and internationally through HBO Films, PBS, Nat Geo, Netflix, CBS, MSNBC, PBS Frontline, Vox, ProPublica, and the Cannes International Film Festival.

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Producer/Shooter/Editor. NY/CDMX. One man-band wherever you need. Speak Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew. Have been to 25 countries and 41 states. Camera is always at the ready. My work has been featured on: VICE, BBC, MTV, Bravo, IFC, Conde Nast, Daily News, Fuse, Fusion, Now This, Circa, The Root, Huffington Post, ESPN.com, and Bushwick Daily. Brands: Converse, Lego, Adidas, Bud Light, Estrella Jalisco, Mountain Dew Name Talent: Deion Sanders, Gigi Hadid, Lil’ Pump, Jalen Green, Jaren Jackson Jr, Amy Schumer, Tyler Cameron, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Busta Rhymes Productor/Camarógrafo/Editor. NY/CDMX. Hablo ingles, español, ruso y hebreo. He estado en 25 países y 41 estados (en EEUU). Siempre estoy listo con mi cámara.

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I am, first and foremost, a storyteller. I am interested in telling stories that bring people together from all walks of life and giving a voice to those whose stories are not being told. I live in Brooklyn and was a recent graduate of the Feirstein Graduate School of cinema where I received my MFA in Screenwriting. Currently, I'm an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, where I teach Television writing and I make short films for schools and non-profits. Prior to that, my background consists of teaching at a middle school in the South Bronx for 13 years, a deckhand on a whale-watching boat, and as the Retail Marketing Manager for a music marketing firm that specialized in Indie Rock and Hip Hop.

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