Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in New York, New York, USA

Rebecca Stern is a director and producer living in Brooklyn, NY. She directed WELL GROOMED, which premiered at SXSW and was released by HBO in 2019. She is the producer of TRE MAISON DASAN, a documentary exploring the lives of children affected by parental incarceration (IndependentLens PBS 2019). She is the Co-Producer of NETIZENS, a documentary delving into the effects of online sexual harassment (Tribeca 2018). She was the associate producer of “the bomb,” an innovative installation and film which premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and the 2017 Berlinale Film Festival. She started out in documentary as the production coordinator of Academy Award nominated and Emmy-winning documentary CARTEL LAND, which premiered at Sundance, was broadcast on A&E, and released worldwide theatrically. She previously was a staff member of Picture Motion, the leading film impact firm, managing film marketing campaigns for acclaimed documentaries including FOOD CHAINS (2016 BritDocImpact Award) and THE YES MEN ARE REVOLTING. Rebecca is also a NY Regional Representative of the Documentary Producers Alliance (DPA) and a pga accredited producer.

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Independent filmmaker Dwayne “Stewy” Stewart is a native of Jamaica and has worked in Jamaica and the U.S. as a filmmaker, musician, and writer. In 2018 Stewy launched a production company named Rxfilms, which handles all aspects of taking a project from conception to completion. As director/producer he has helped to create a variety of content including: short films, documentaries, webseries, music videos, commercials, and talk shows. A member of the team behind the creation of B.O.M.B. Network, which is an online television and radio website focused on content from the Caribbean and other emerging and under-represented markets, Stewy is known for his uncompromising devotion to quality and is firmly committed to the development and progression of a loyal film culture in Jamaica. . B.O.M.B TV and Radio m.youtube.com/channel/UCkgglkFQdz6WCEe5gLEwFzg Columbian Sports Documentary (2018). Secret Garden: Save Our Young Soul (2018). Three Miles: Destruction Today; Infrastructure Tomorrow (2018). Blood Walk (2018). Where She @? (2019). Girlfriend Roundup (Talk show) (2018-2019) [In production] Evol (2019) [In production]

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• Corporate Videographer
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• TV News Producer
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• Video Editor - News
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• Motion Graphics Designer
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Nicole Teeny is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Nicole started NYU film school having never seen an R rated movie and only 1.5 PG-13 films (she grew up a community that censored media). While in undergrad, for her first feature documentary, Nicole turned the camera on her own community for BIBLE QUIZ, a coming-of-age doc about the evangelical sport of Bible memory. BIBLE QUIZ won the Slamdance Grand Jury Award (and 9 other Grand Jury festival awards), played on Netflix, theatrically in seven cities at Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters, on Kanopy, on the Sundance Channel Global in 20+ countries, and was selected for the US State Department’s “American Film Showcase”. Hollywood Reporter called it "instantly lovable" and the LA Times said it was “Smart, funny, and disarming”. Nicole followed that beat and is in post-production on her second feature documentary, BULLETPROOF STOCKINGS, about the first all-female Hasidic rock band. It won the Doc-a-chusetts Pitch, LEF Moving Image grant and Cambridge art grants, and was a finalist at Fork Films and Chicken & Egg. Nicole also makes documentary shorts and series. THE WRITER exhibited at 2015 Viennale and over 50 international galleries and museums as a part of Harun’s Farocki’s “Labour in A Single Shot”. Her branded docu-series COMMUNAL FUTURES about collectives with The Collective featured a queer mosque, a makerspace, and an ecovillage. Nicole has also worked with The HuffPost (formerly The Huffington Post) and Bloomberg News Video. Her narrative film script PUBLIC POOL was selected for the Berlin Film Festival Short Film Station and also won 5 film festival screenplay awards including Best of at the Pheonix Film Festival & Sacramento Film Festival. She's been an artist in residence at Virginia Creative Center for the Arts, Brush Creek Arts Foundation, Arts Kibbutz, and collaborated with the MIT Media Lab. She's a member of Film Fatales, and Diverse Filmmakers Alliance.

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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
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• Production Coordinator / Crewing
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• Gaffer
• Grip
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Transcriber
• Colorist
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• Product Photographer
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• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Executive Producer

Born in Italy, Luigi received a scholarship to study filmmaking in the U.S. in 2008. Since then he worked on countless of projects worldwide, from features to commercials, fashion film, music videos, corporate and animations. Luigi is an AIC and IMAGO member, a Local 600 Camera Operator, an Industry Experience Roster member, and an ASC Mentee. In 2015 he was the cinematographer of the Japanese film "Cloud Kumo", which won the 2016 Student Academy Award Silver Prize and the 2016 Golden Eagle Award. When he doesn't work on set, Luigi works as a writer. He completed and sold several screenplays and published novels. Luigi owns camera equipment (RED Komodo 6K) and drones. He's a certified EASA pilot. Luigi is a hard worker appreciated for his great attitude and his uncanny abilities with camera and lights.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Colorist
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• Fashion Photographer
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• HD Live Operator
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• Storyboard Artist
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• Senior Editor
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• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator

Fulltime Media Business Production Company From NY to CT and travel the US with 5 star reviews across multiple platforms. I have been in the Film/Photography world for over 10 years and have worked on many high end projects with Clients like Instacart, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Persil Detergent, Lomar Labs, and many more. Have shot over 50 multi-cam interview set ups with advanced lighting techniques with high end audio. I also shoot many corporate events and have a strong relationship with the owner of The Brooklyn Nets and shooting at The Barclays Center. Im always looking to put my creative skills to work and collaborate on various types of projects. If your looking for a team that's outgoing and easy to work with on projects, give's great creative insight with top of the line quality, then look no further!! Reach out and let's work!

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• Series Producer / Show Runner
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I'm a dual citizen of Canada and the US who grew up in NYC. I worked my way up the ranks of the camera department on big budget films and tv. Now I'm telling my own stories, drawing on my years of experience on set with the best. As a DP/Director/Producer, I love making films that tell compelling stories while capturing the poetry and ephemeral moments of life. I seek to fight for social change and illuminate the audience, overtly or with subtlety. Comfortable working in documentary, drama, comedy or music video, I've worked as a cameraman for President Barack Obama on the 2012 campaign trail for 4 months, the Oscar nominated documentary "The Hunting Ground", Lady Gaga's "Born This Way", Travis Scott The Tonight Show, The Late Show, commercials for Nike and Google and feature films like "Braid" and "Sinister."

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• Fixer

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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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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• Podcast Producer
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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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• Social Media Producer
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• Corporate Videographer
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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.

• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Corporate Videographer
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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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