Author Archives for Jillian Brunon

MOBOLAJI OLAMBIWONNU

January 31, 2023 12:04 am Published by Comments Off on MOBOLAJI OLAMBIWONNU

A Gotham/HBO Documentary Fellow, director, educator, organizer, and conflict resolution specialist, Mobolaji sees his community work as the conscience behind his filmmaking. Award-winning docu Ferguson Rises illuminates America’s policing challenges, the growth of BLM movement, and the impact of Michael Brown Jr.’s death on his community and society as a whole.


NICO CARBONARO

December 12, 2019 1:29 am Published by Comments Off on NICO CARBONARO

A showrunner and director on a variety of spots, series, podcasts, photo essays, interactive editorials, museum exhibits and action campaigns, formerly the Creative Lead for documentary at Google’s in-house creative studio, Nico brings to his filmmaking, skills that blend the fiction and nonfiction in a unique filmic language and visual signature. His branded work has been honored at Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, Art Director’s Club, Webby, and Clio Awards.


DAVID FREID

May 10, 2019 10:27 pm Published by Comments Off on DAVID FREID

David Freid is an award winning filmmaker and journalist filming in more than 40 countries and finding unexpected humor in unexpected places with his storytelling. He recently won the IDA Documentary Award for Best Short Form Series, beating big dogs like The New York Times, The Guardian, VICE & HBO.


MARCUS UBUNGEN

March 18, 2019 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on MARCUS UBUNGEN

Whether directing commercials like those for Samsung and Fitbit, or his nonfiction feature film Beyond the Fields, Marcus is all about capturing the authentic in a cinematic documentary style.


BING LIU

February 6, 2018 7:22 pm Published by Comments Off on BING LIU

Oscar-nominated, Bing Liu is being called the “real deal” for his stylish Sundance award-winning documentary Minding The Gap, a coming of age story noted for its storytelling and cinematography. MTG is about three young men who bond across racial lines and skateboarding to escape their family lives.