Discover Top Non-Fiction Film Directors in Miramar, Florida, USA

David Liz is an award winning Latino filmmaker based out of Miami,FL. He's been working as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer since 2010. His films and videos have screened in film festivals all around the world including: The Director's Guild of America in NYC, Raindance Film Festival, Monaco International Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival , New York International Film Festival , and many others. In the past few years, David Liz has become one of Miami's most active Filmmakers, having worked on dozens of short films and video projects for numerous high profile clients including Telemundo, Redbull, and NBC universal. David’s feature Directorial debut comes in the form of The Welder, a socially conscious horror film being distributed by Terror Films in February of 2023.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Executive Producer
• Event Photographer

Joseph Carter has over 15 years of experience in Latin America- mostly in Brazil where he was based in Rio de Janeiro. He has worked as a cameraman, presenter, producer and actor for Brazilian, European and American channels and production companies on a freelance basis for the last 13 years. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, English and Italian (and some French), and has an extensive web of contacts throughout Central and South America. This has helped him produce and film stories ranging from following drug gangs in the Rio slums, to illegal gold mining and logging in the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon, following police operations against gangs in the Caracas slums of Petaré and La Vega, to covering the Colombian conflicts in the Choco, Putumayo and Cauca regions of Colombia. He began his career as a sociologist and earned a Masters in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Washington D.C. and working in International Development. After 2 years in Washington he moved to Latin America where he still resides. He understands the complex web of issues and contradictions throughout the region and has extensive experience in practically every country. Recently Joe was production manager and lead researcher for the Documentary “L’Autre Rio”, Associate producer, assistant director and story consultant for Pacified (Direction Paxton Winters, Executive Producer Darren Aranofsky) and Brazil Production Manager for the documentary “This is Climate Change”.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Camera Talent

Jonathan David Kane is a filmmaker and artist whose work focuses a lens on stories from the Caribbean, Latin America, and the American South. He has directed, edited, lensed and produced a wide variety of stylistic media for influential brands, leading institutions, and broadcast networks that has been released on streaming platforms such as Netflix, MAX, Criterion Channel and National Geographic as well as exhibited at film festivals, museums, and performing arts venues worldwide including Sundance, SXSW, Berlinale, TIFF, Brooklyn Museum, Perez Art Museum Miami, and New World Symphony. In 2015, JDK founded Kismet - a Miami-based cohort of filmmakers, moving image artists, and creative technicians. Since its founding, Kismet projects have garnered numerous awards including an Emmy, a Webby, and the Golden Bear at the 2020 Berlinale Film Fest. Kismet maintains quick strike capabilities across the South Eastern United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Executive Producer
• Production Company

Cuban-born, Zaldívar (aka Violenta Flores) lives and works in the United States. Zaldivar completed both a BFA and a Masters of Fine Arts at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and also taught as an adjunct faculty there. • tenured as full-time faculty at Miami International University's Institute of Art and Design. • started a film career as a sound editor and designer, and worked in Academy Nominated films such as Ang Lee's "Sense and Sensibility;" "On the ropes" and on HBO’s America Undercover, which garnered an Emmy nomination. • has had video artworks screened at many festivals worldwide and broadcast on PBS, ABC, IFC, Showtime and WE. • received numerous grants and awards. • directing credits include "90 Miles" (PBS), "The Story of the Red Rose" (Showtime), "Palingenesis" and "Soldiers Pay" (IFC), co-directed with David O. Russell (Three Kings, The Fighter) and Tricia Regan (Autism, the musical). • served as a Juror for several mayor film festivals including the Sundance International Film Festival. • recently tenured with Doc Society (previously Britdoc Foundation) as the Outreach Director for Good Pitch Miami 2017 https://goodpitch.org/events/gpmia2017 • associate produced the theatrical feature doc "Buena Vista Social Club, Adios" 2017 • co-produced the VR film "A history of Cuban dance" (Sundance & SXSW 2016) • directed the VR doc entitled "SwampScapes" with Elizabeth Miller and Kim Grinfeder • is producing a feature-length art film.

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• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Designer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• VR / AR

Brian Bayerl is a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker. He began his career at PBS in South Florida where he earned two AP Awards and a regional Emmy. Since then his cinematography and editing has been seen in such shows as Showtime's The Circus, Animal Planet's Swamp Wars, Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami, National Geographic's The Years of Living Dangerously, and Funny or Die. His film work includes 8: The Mormon Proposition with Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and For Once in My Life with Grammy Nominated Mark Moormann winner of the Audience Award at SXSW. As a director, his first feature documentary Full Circle: Before They Were Famous chronicled Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana’s rise to international pop art fame through a series of never before seen photographs. It has been screened around the world, including The Warhol Museum, The British Museum in London, and on PBS stations. His other films include Datuna: Portrait of America (Winner, Raindance Film Festival, London), Taylor & Ultra: On the 60s, The Factory and Being a Warhol Superstar (Nominated Best Doc Short, Tribeca Film Festival, New York) and Foster Shock, an expose on the Foster Care System in Florida (Nominated Best Feature Doc, Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards). He was recently recognized as a Focus on Florida Filmmaker by the Knight Foundation.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist

Thanks to his creative profile and his passion for directing, in his 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, David has obtained different recognitions and awards locally and internationally. His passion not only constantly leads him to train in the latest technologies and software in the industry, but also in the search for new challenges and adventures such as filming only with his camera and drone through the American Continent in the award-winning documentary “Amarukan, El Retorno de la Pachamama. "Released in theaters and with more than a million views on YouTube. Best Nature / Travel Film, in NY-USA and Best Film in Oaxaca-Mexico (2021). He is currently Director at Townhouse LATAM and GREY Ecuador. His vision, knowledge in marketing, his strong storytelling of written and visual stories, his ability to execute creative decisions under pressure and with tight deadlines, his communication in English and Spanish, have led him to film projects for international brands such as Directv, Continental Tire, Dulcolax, Samsung, Claro, Holcim, etc. Obtaining prizes like the Condor and Effie. He has also directed important commercials for the region under the creativity of another famous agency like Ogilvy Argentina. His love for cinema has led him to develop a new fiction project, he is currently working on the post-production of his next film "Macabre Tales". In Spain, David collaborated in the production of the "Proyecta Awards" 3rd Edition in Barcelona, ​​recognition of the most outstanding Marketing campaigns of the Spanish film industry, and also participated in the UNION DE CINEASTAS, a group dedicated to promoting local film consumption. Director, producer and scriptwriter of the feature film for one of the most popular soccer teams in Ecuador, Barcelona Sporting Club. Working closely with the soccer superstar Ronaldinho on the documentary "Noche Amarilla La Película." Released in cinemas and obtaining Official Selection at the FICTS Festival in Nice-France (2017). He worked in the Marketing and Promotions areas of Ecuavisa, one of the most important TV network in Ecuador as a copy-writer. Carrying out successful advertising campaigns for the channel's image and revenue. He also co-wrote the official musical theme for Unicef's Niño Esperanza. David holds a Master Degree in Film Financing, Exploitation, Distribution and Marketing Strategies. Graduated from ESCAC, a center attached to the Universitat De Barcelona, Spain. Graduated in the career of Realization and Acting at INCINE, Quito-Ecuador.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Landscape Photographer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Copywriter
• Reporter / Journalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Senior Editor
• Content Strategist

With 20 years of experience as a multi-Emmy Award winning Television News Reporter, Jarrod has a passion for helping people craft their stories and deliver visual brand messaging to enhance business. As Founder and CEO of Bronzite Media Group, Jarrod provides strategic visual marketing and communication plans, identifies media opportunities and customizes the perfect story to help sell your brand. Jarrod served as an Assaultman in The U.S. Marine Corps. He has been trained in explosives, rocket and missile launchers, and special ops. While working as a TV News Reporter, Jarrod’s work has contributed to CNN, Fox News Channel, Vanity Fair.com, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox local affiliates. His investigative stories have led to changes in state laws and government policies while holding the powerful accountable. Prior to arriving in Tampa, Jarrod worked for Fox News in Boston. He was on the front lines following the Boston Marathon Bombings and was the first reporter to announce on national and local news that the bombing suspect had been taken into custody. Jarrod also covered the apprehension of Notorious Mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, the murder indictment of former Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, and the identification of the Boston Strangler. He has covered numerous national and international stories such as the Haiti Earthquake, East Africa’s water crisis and the Virginia Tech school shootings. During Hurricane Katrina, Jarrod was embedded with the Rhode Island National Guard as they secured the New Orleans Convention Center. Jarrod was the lead reporter for every court case following the RI Station Nightclub Fire, which killed 100 people and injured more than 200. His television career took him to Boston, Tampa, Providence, Fort Myers, Shreveport, and Houston. As a former Global Program Manager, Jarrod traveled the world managing water restoration and rainwater harvesting projects in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, India and Haiti following the devastating earthquake.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller
• Creative Director

Dan Abrusci is a multi awarded audio engineer with over 13 years of experience. He has worked in recognized studios such as Quad Studios (Nashville, USA), 10K Islands (Los Angeles, USA) and Red Squid Studios (Miami, USA). Daniel started playing drums at an early age (4 years old) and he always knew he wanted to be an audio engineer. He started learning pro tools in 2007 right after graduating high school and he was working in post production by 2008. He has developed a lot of skills through the years, specifically in music and post production. He has a master's degree in sound design and mixing for film, TV and videogames. He enjoy's recording and mixing music, doing sound design and mixing a variety of projects like feature films and documentaries. You can see some of his work in the link below:  https://www.danabrusci.com/worksamples 

• Sound Mixer
• Sound Designer
• Audio Storyteller
• Music Composer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer

Michael Atwood is an award winning Documentary Filmmaker and Commercial Cinematographer. He has produced video and photo content globally with international brands such as Dior, World Central Kitchen, and multiple agencies within the United Nations. As the lead video production specialist at the United Nations Development Programme in New York City he developed and produced multiple solutions based series focused on environmental and social issues while simultaneously instructing best video practices for the organization.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm a 14-time Emmy award-winning video journalist and filmmaker with ten years of experience. I'm adept at every aspect of video production, from directing to producing to filming and editing.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Drone Operator
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Storyboard Artist

15 year creative director, photographer and filmmaker.

• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Executive Producer
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Tampa Bay based filmmaker and storyteller.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location

Video producer of various styles of content. 7 years of experience in media production.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Grip
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Gaffer
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Filmmaker and documentary photographer, now living in Florida, USA. He has developed projects for OXFAM, GTZ, DIAKONIA, USAID, MDM, ACDIVOCA, OSF, WWF and has worked with the United Nations (UN) and its various offices, programs and organizations (UNDP, OCHA, PAHO, WFP, UNHCR) in Colombia. It also collaborates with International press agencies (Reuters, AFP, AP, EFE) in Colombia. Between 2016 and 2017 he was a field producer for National Geographic magazine Society of USA, about a special about Colombia. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize 2019 with the Miami Herald team, for the "Dirty Gold" work. Nominated for the Gabo Award in 2019 in the Coverage category, for work in a “Captive Border” team. Exhibitions: March 2018, Exhibition at the Museum of Drug Policy in Mexico City, Organized by the Open Society Foundation. May 2017, Exhibition at the Museum of Drug Policy in Montreal, Canada, Organized by the Open Society Foundation. February 2016, Exhibition “Drug Crop Production, Poverty and Development” at the Open Society Foundation, New York, USA. October 2013, Collective Exhibition Frontline Freelance Register, within the framework of “Prix Bayeux Awards” event, Normandy, France. April 2013, Collective Exhibition organized by USAID, in Bogotá. “Colombia to in spite of everything ”. October 2012, Slideluck Bogotá. "Portfolio." January 2012, Collective Exhibition at the Sacramento Exhibition, in Sacramento, California. "About Poverty." November 2011, Slideshow at the 7 Angkor Photo Festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia. “Invisible Threat” September 2011, Collective Exhibition organized by HELVETAS, in different Swiss cities. "Portfolio." May 2011, 2011 International Year of People of African Descent, Library Luis Angel Arango. May and June 2011, French Alliance and Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, "SalvAWArda, the Awá people await." April 2011, Pinacoteca de Pasto, Nariño, “SalvAWArda, the Awá Aguarda people”. December 2008, Casa del Teatro, MAPATEATRO, Bogotá, Colombia, individual exhibition, "Project Profis in San Pedro de la Sierra". With the sponsorship of GTZ and the German Embassy in Colombia. Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, December 2007, Café Borojó Café (Quibdó) Individual Exhibition "Tanguí, A Return, A New Hope." With the collaboration of UNHCR. Workshops 2017-2108 ReVerso Chroma Taller Visual 2016 HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) in New York, USA. 2012 MICCBO “Photography management workshop in high definition cameras for cinema ”, Bogotá. 2011 Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2010 Photography Workshop taught by Stephen Ferry and the FNPI, about Biodiversity, in the Amazon.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial

As a Media Producer, Film Director, and Editor, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. I am driven by creating exciting narratives that attract listeners and provide a lasting impression. As an accomplished cinematographer with a keen eye for interviews, I excel at optimizing locations by carefully balancing lighting and composition. My signature style creates an atmosphere where interviewees feel at ease, resulting in enhanced access and exceptional performances. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of collaborating on various projects across different genres. Notably, I have worked on feature films such as "Lost in the Mountains" (2018), and produced documentaries like "Wild Sounds" (2007) and "The New Story" (2019). During my time at GenTV (Channel 8, Miami), I held a leadership role in the promotions department and served as the Editor for the reality show "Letter and Music" (Telemundo-NBC). Additionally, my most recent editing endeavor, "New Dawn" (2020), was honored with the prestigious "Documentary Achievement Award" at the Miami Film Festival. As a seasoned post-production producer, I have experience working with teams of all sizes, including editors, colorists, sound technicians, motion graphics experts, and CGI artists. I have successfully managed numerous projects, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient workflows. My ability to scale the scope of production according to specific needs allows me to adapt to various budgets and timelines, while maintaining the highest quality standards. In addition to my technical skills, I am a dedicated team player who thrives in collaborative environments. I believe the best results are achieved through open communication, mutual respect, and the collective contributions of a talented team.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Senior Editor
• Field Producer
• Production Company
• Creative Director

Dan Abrusci is a 3 times Emmy winner sound mixer with over 13 years of experience in the film and television industry. He has worked on a wide range of projects, from feature films and television series to commercials and documentaries. He has collaborated with some of the most respected brands and networks in the industry. Abrusci's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including 3 Emmy Awards (Suncoast chapter), Two gold and two silver Promax, Two Latin Grammy nominations, Tribeca and Berlinale official selections, among other film festivals. In 2022, Dan made his debut as a documentary director with the short film 'Gearheads'. As a director, Dan brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the importance of sound to the filmmaking process, the attention to detail and love for the craft is what motivates him to inspire crowds through sound, while working on projects designed to inspire audiences to take action on the important issues of our time.

• Sound Designer
• Sound Mixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Carlos Gonzalez is the owner of Illumiret Productions—established in Miami, Florida in 2010. Illumiret is credited with both the production and post-production of various films, documentaries and advertising campaigns. Early in his career Carlos established himself as a craft-editor who learned the art of storytelling. He later took interest in cinematography, photography and directing— allowing him to embody a nimble approach in business. Illumiret Productions was tapped to produce many of the Hispanic Ads for the Biden campaign during the 2020 Presidential race. In 2018 IllumiretProductions partnered up with Creative Preserve and director C.Burn Miller to produce the film Between Sins which is currently in on Amazon Prime, Comcast Xfinity and other platforms. A focus in Carlos’ work is storytelling through a humanistic perspective. He is drawn towards individuals and ideas that promote respect for the individual, empathy, optimism and a worldview approach towards problem solving.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Executive Producer
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor

Laura is an award-winning Producer, Editor, and Cinematographer with almost fifteen years of professional experience. Marrying creativity with grit, she’s trekked through the workflows of planning, shooting, and post, and uses that experience to fuel efficient, soulful video work. She sees filmmaking as both an art and technical discipline that requires a lot of flexibility and fast-paced plate spinning. As a Producer, she’s most familiar working with documentary and small to medium-sized commercial or corporate sets. However, because she’s a quick study, she’ll happily jump on projects of all scopes. Behind a camera, she excels at cinematic docustyle shooting. As an Editor, she specializes in emotional excavation and can find the story in anything. Alongside developing these crafts, she has experience in both project and people management, successfully scaling video departments and optimizing filmmaking ecosystems. Her most recent efforts were focused in public media, where she won six Suncoast Emmys®, two Public Media Awards, and the 2021 TV Feature Reporting Griot Drum Community Hero Award from the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists.

• Senior Editor
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager

Dr. Anna Chacon is a board-certified dermatologist who has a passion for helping patients resolve their dermatologic conditions from the comfort of their home. She grew up in Miami, Florida, and has lived in many different regions such as Chicago; Los Angeles, California; Providence, Rhode Island; arctic Alaska; Cairo, Egypt; Haifa, Israel and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a lifelong passion for being a doctor and physician, which was inspired by her own father Dr. Chacon, a pioneer in critical care in South Florida and founder of the largest private intensive care unit in the area. After frequently attending work with her father at the hospital, rounding and watching him care for others during natural disasters and times of need with a great sense of compassion, she knew from a young age that becoming a doctor was her calling and what she was born to do. Dr. Chacon is an independent solo dermatologist and private practitioner. She also collaborates with indigenous tribes such as Arctic Slope Native Association, Lake County tribal health consortium, Seminole Tribe of Florida as their first go-to dermatologist. She is the first and only dermatologist to work and serve the Alaskan Bush, referring to the region of the state that is not connected to any road networks and does not have ready access to waterways or the state’s ferry system, flying on bush planes to see patients in villages in the most remote and rural areas of the country. She practices in person in Florida, Alaska, and California, and also works as a teledermatologist, the only dermatologist with 52 medical licenses, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has started and led a non-profit organization called Indigenous Dermatology focusing on rural, remote and tribal health of the skin, hair and nails.

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• On-Camera Talent
• Influencer