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
Cole Sax
Executive Producer
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