About

We are an esteemed production team headquartered in New York, and our fervor for narrative excellence propels us across the global landscape. Our primary focus is content creation, guided by an unwavering commitment to achieving the pinnacle of aesthetic sophistication. We firmly believe that a story worth telling is worth telling well.

Established in 2011, Shearwater Films is a documentary production company with a distinctive focus on character-driven narratives that shed light on significant social issues. Our differentiating factor lies in the relentless pursuit of unparalleled aesthetic excellence throughout every stage of production. With a portfolio comprising a dozen award-winning documentaries, including 'One Child Nation' (Amazon), winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, 'In the Same Breath' (HBO), recipient of the SXSW Audience Award, and 'To The Light,' honored at the Margaret Mead Film Festival, Shearwater Films has solidified its standing as a highly regarded documentary production company within its specialized domain.

Beyond these accolades, our productions extend to works such as 'Watergate' for the History Channel (NYFF and Berlinale), 'Time to Choose' (Telluride Film Festival), 'Invisible Hands' (Asian American Int'l Film Festival), and 'An Exile's Home in the Bronx' (Setanta Sports). Shearwater Films stands as a testament to the profound impact of masterfully crafted storytelling.

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Photographer we frequently work with: https://www.joejenkinsphoto.com/