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Here, we make films that can have an impact beyond the screen–creating stories that challenge the status quo and encourage people to be the best they can be.

Who is WZRD?

WZRD Media is an award-winning production company specializing in unscripted narrative, documentaries, and social amplification.

 

Our approach

We see every story we tell as an opportunity to try something new and celebrate the human experience of our subjects.

23

Film Festival Premieres

 

9

Awards

 

1

Winter Sports Federation Created

 

4

International Filmmaking Workshops completed via The American Film Showcase

 

19

Countries Filmed in

 

Our Team

Galen Knowles

Executive Producer

Philip Hessler

Executive Producer

Angela Matthes

Chief Financial Officer

Tony Vainuku

EP, Development Creative

Lauren Steele

Story Producer

Jack Hessler

Producer, Editor

Sam Lawes

Producer, Designer

Our Extended Family

Elan Bentov | Director

Chad Jackson | Producer

Kip Perry | Producer

Jacob Callaghan | Director of Photography

Ryan Sheets | Director of Photography

Ian Quill | Director of Photography

Dylan Wineland | Camera Op / Movi Tech

Aiden Ulrich | Director of Photography / Camera Assistant

 

Jahanara Saleh | Director / Editor

Jenirae Reynolds | Editor

Drew Barretto | Editor

Patrick McDaniel | Editor

Cam Boll | Editor

Joe Calardo | Editor

Giulia Amato | Editor/Photographer

Kinan Chabani | Colorist/VFX Artist

We would love to help you tell your story. Contact Us.
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