Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Allen is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. His work can be seen on music packaging, magazines, and countless celebrity and Fortune 500 company websites. With over 25 years of experience in photography, Allen has traveled the world doing what he has described as his dream job, with a side of glorified stalking. “When I began as a professional photographer many years ago, I had this idea that no one would even look at my portfolio unless I had someone in there that everyone would recognize. I then just went about finding the best characters for my book and filled in the spaces with things and people I have admired since I was a child.” Over his career, Allen has photographed several celebrities including two US presidents, two knights, a host of famous musicians, producers, writers, actors, politicians, and what he likes to call, “everyday hardworking people (you know… the normal ones).” He has been published in : The Washington Post, Forbes , The Hindu, Discovery Magazine, People, Shape, Time, Wired, Rolling Stone, Mojo, & The Telegraph. His celebrity clients are quite diverse & include: Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Rick Ross, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tiffany, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brokaw, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews, Ludacris, Juicy J & Kid President! His corporate clients include: NFL, MLB, Puma, Reebok, Washington Post, The Telegraph , The Source , The Hindu, MTV Networks, A&E Networks, Steve Madden, Journey’s Shoe Stores, Jack Daniels, Time/Life, Lifepoint Hospitals, 20th Century Fox, Delta Machinery, Lifeway Publishing, Sony Music Group, NARAS (Grammy’s), Yamaha,Yum Brands Inc., Wired, HCA Healthcare & Conde Nast.

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Creative Director
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer

I'm an Oscar-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer based on the East Coast, USA. I'm the DP and producer of Academy-Award nominated film and Netflix Original "Heroin(e)" and the Netflix Original Documentary "Recovery Boys." As a journalist, I've directed and published short films on The NY Times, The Bitter Southerner, Center for Investigative Reporting, and Mashable, among others. As a commercial director and DP, I've shot films for Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Facebook, and more. For both documentary and commercial work, I fully produce, direct, shoot, and edit my own films. I also get hired as a DP/shooter and director. I'm also an FAA certified drone pilot with more than six years of experience. For documentary work, I often use a Canon C300III, Panasonic S1H, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, gimbals, glidetracks, and have a large selection of high-quality prime and zoom lenses. For commercial work, I use the Red Komodo and (soon) the Red V-Raptor 8k VV camera. Note: I used to spell my name KERRIN, but now it is CURREN.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer

As a 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019 Emmy Award Winner, a 17 time nominated Director, Cinematographer, and Post-Production Editor, De'Niel Phipps has made his mark in the film and television industry for the past 20 years. He was first introduced to the business at age 13, helping produce his church's weekly television program. Having this opportunity while young charted the path that allowed him to follow his dreams. Professionally, his rewarding film production credits include commercials for McDonalds, Nationwide Insurance, and Goodyear Tire, and such feature films as the Lions Gate production of "One For The Money," Paramount Pictures film, "Fun Size," and the independent film, "Tomorrow Your Gone," and "Bet On A Bad Horse." He has also helped produce television programming for MTV's reality show, "MADE," ESPN, NBC Universal, and a host of other media outlets. Adding to his credits is the short films, "Fin Del Ano,"which premiered at 168 International Film Festival, and Sundance. Born To dp Films which is his creative outlet has produced the short film,"Save Us,"and the long form documentary currently in production, "Something In The Water." He also produces music videos for national recording artists and various genres. His passion for the film and television industry has continued to drive him to new heights. He is always looking for a new challenge to create and market visually. He truly feels that through media you can reach, teach, entertain, and inspire people.

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Drone Operator

Sam Mirpoorian is an award-winning filmmaker exploring societal themes at the intersection of time, isolation, health, science, + introspection. During his undergrad + grad studies at Indiana University, he made his first doc-short, Little Warriors, which tells the story about youth activism in the space of climate policy. The film was a Grand Prize Winner at the Academy Award-Qualifying, Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis. In 2018, Sam edited + produced a doc-short, Destination Park, which examines a mobile chapel located in the heart of a desolate truck stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York + made its online premiere via The Atlantic in 2019. In 2020, Sam’s second doc-short, Sonnie, which follows the serene + poignant life of a single father raising his son, played + won awards from over 40 film festivals across the United States + is a recipient of the Kodak Motion Picture Film Bronze Award for Excellence in Filmmaking. Sonnie won three Regional Emmy® Awards and was acquired by NBC, making its broadcast premiere via Peacock in 2021. In addition to his film work, Sam has directed, shot, edited, + produced national + regional commercial/branded content campaigns for philanthropic + environmental foundations including brands such as Pharrell Williams’ IceCream, Robert Redford’s The Redford Center, the YMCA, NASCAR, Goodwill, Louisville Slugger, High & Mighty, + others.

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

I studied at Boston University College of Fine Arts, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, The Art of Acting (Stella Adler LA) and Upright Citizen’s Brigade and have over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. My work has been featured in commercials, MTV, and film festivals. The first season of Shaky Ground, a sketch comedy series lampooning the Bay Area I co-created with Broke-Ass Stuart, recently premiered at The Roxie and was written up in SF WEEKLY.

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

I have 20 years of experience in film and video production to help you cover your stories, as well as a solid network of team members to bring on to any project. I have produced work in 30 countries. I'm an ambitious, self- starter, able to take initiative to get your job done. I have strong producing and directing skills as well as solid editorial/postproduction capabilities and writing proficiencies. I also have a strong sense of marketing for clients and projects.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nonfiction storyteller with an MFA in Film & Digital Media and more than five years of experience in creative project management including documentary filmmaking, multimedia journalism, commercial video production, and community collaboration that resulted in the publication of over 100 video projects, development of two public media art projects supported by federal funding, and five digital storytelling initiatives.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - News

Storytelling is my tool to share everyday moments, showcase unfamiliar cultures and to battle division and differences with truth and empathy for others. However, I also perceive the world through the lens of a geographer and I’m fascinated by how economic, political and cultural structures affect the autonomy of individuals and societies. It’s no wonder why I’m drawn to themes such as immigration, universal healthcare, climate change, environmental justice, human rights and access to education. When I’m not envisioning a better world, you can find me learning a new language, climbing trees, playing a classic rock song or letting loose on the dance floor.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Grip
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• HD Live Operator
• Corporate Videographer

I make films and tell stories that have heart and the ability to change lives. Have been working closely with country mega star Luke Bryan for the past three years on a documentary project. Most recently had a short film of mine get accepted into over 25 film festivals and receive over a dozen awards. I love filmmaking and it shows through my work. I can connect you with any of my clients if you want to know what working with me is like.

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• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Full-Service Live Production

University of Missouri school of Journalism Murray Center for Documentary Journalism Proficiency in the Adobe Suite, FCPX and Avid Media Composer

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer

With 10+ years experience filming, editing and producing engaging content from conceptualization through execution, I bring a person-first approach to videography.

• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Jessica is a writer/producer/shooter/editor with over 20 years experience in journalism and production. Work samples available. Willing to travel.

• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Transcriber
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP

I'm a Nashville, TN and NY, NY - based DP and director.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Colorist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• HD Live Operator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator

Meg Vogel is an independent photojournalist and filmmaker. Previously, Vogel spent eight years as a staff photographer for The Cincinnati Enquirer for eight years, where she honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Vogel was named one of the 30 Under 30 Top Women Photographers in 2018. Her work has been honored by esteemed organizations such as World Press Photo, the National Edward R. Murrow Awards, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the National Press Photographers Association, and the Associated Press. Vogel was a producer, editor, photographer, and cinematographer for her newsroom’s “Seven Days of Heroin,” project, which included a 30-minute documentary film. The project received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting. She has presented the project across the country to healthcare professionals, students and Google News employees. She graduated from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication in 2013. During her college career, she gained valuable experience interning at The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Post-Crescent in Appleton, Wisconsin and National Public Radio in Washington D.C. After graduating, she photographed and led trips for high school students with Rustic Pathways in Thailand, India, Tanzania and Nepal. Vogel taught photography classes in the colorful markets of Jodhpur, bathed elephants at a sanctuary and built water tanks in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Vogel volunteers as a visual storyteller for Save the Rain, a nonprofit that specializes in building rainwater harvesting systems in the rural villages of northern Tanzania. She is an advisory member of Reporting on Addiction, a collaboration of the Opioid Policy Institute and 100 Days in Appalachia, to improve journalism about addiction. Vogel also mentors young photojournalists and local high school students.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

Thomas Rowell is a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, member of the Explorer’s Club in New York City, and a connoisseur of fine chips and salsa. He studied theatre directing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and soon after had residencies in dance and mask at the Waaw Centre in Sénégal and directing at the Kennedy Center for the performing arts. His first documentary project followed dedicated conservationists working to conserve the critically endangered Álala. He has filmed and photographed conservation efforts with the northern white rhino in Kenya and the US and worked with asian elephants, sloth bears and leopards in India alongside Wildlife SOS India. Thomas feels most like himself near a stream in the forest somewhere in the mountains.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I began working in the film and TV industry in 2015 learning various roles including Assistant Director, Assistant Camera, Camera Operator, and Production Assistant. I have also written, produced, directed, shot, edited, and colored my own productions and productions for clients including short films, wedding videos, music videos, commercials, and social media ad spots in that time. During the temporary industry shutdown in 2020, I returned to school to finish my Bachelor's Degree at East Tennessee State University where I majored in Media & Communications with a concentration in Radio, TV, Film and a minor in Film Studies. My career goal is to direct narrative work and I am actively pursuing that goal. In the meantime, I am willing to work in the industry in other capacities, with camera work being my preferred alternative.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Digital Content Creator
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist

MONTY MIRANDA SXSW Award-Winning filmmaker Monty Miranda directs and produces movies, commercials, and documentaries around the world. When not directing, Monty can sometimes be found behind another camera shooting for the glossy pages of magazines like Vogue. Visit Montymiranda.com to view trailers from Monty Miranda's movies, Series, Documentaries and commercials. Features, Television, Digital Content. ®bombshellpictures

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Built from the foundation of years in the advertising world, and brought together by trails, campfires, and stadiums. Our team of professional directors, producers and editors works with hustle and heart to create original and iconic campaigns. We take the time to understand our partners’ visions, and shoot each scene with an understanding of how it progresses the story.

• Documentary DP
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Sound Designer
• Fixer

I am an award winning filmmaker whose films have screened world wide. As a Midwest based DP/Director, I have over 15 years experience working in narrative, documentary, commercial and corporate settings. I spend my ever dwindling free time listening to records, watching movies, reading books and snapping photos of my wife Michelle, daughter Nico, and our pets Squeaky, Willow and Iggy.

• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Emberscout is a small and mighty team of explorers who discover and tell stories that matter - for their clients, themselves, and the world. We've worked with Fortune 50 companies, creative agencies, small businesses, non-profits, and feature films and bring a host of cross-discipline experience to every project.

• Creative Director
• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor