We are creative experts. Our core team has experience in storytelling in Hollywood and other industries alike, and a drive to make the world a better place.

Becca began shooting on a Hasselblad when she was 16, and eventually went to graduate school for both psychology and writing. Documentary filmmaking is where these three gifts collide.

Becca began shooting on a Hasselblad when she was 16, and eventually went to graduate school for both psychology and writing. Documentary filmmaking is where these three gifts collide.

Becca Braren
Director

Kristen’s projects span all mediums - from features to web series - and have received recognition at over fifty film festivals, including Sundance. She has earned many millions of views online.

Kristen’s projects span all mediums - from features to web series - and have received recognition at over fifty film festivals, including Sundance. She has earned many millions of views online.

Kristen Murtha
PRODUCER

Kaye is dedicated to telling stories that matter. She graduated from Emerson College in 2011 and has been editing ever since, most recently with Brave New Films. She looks for documentary projects that can change the world.

Kaye is dedicated to telling stories that matter. She graduated from Emerson College in 2011 and has been editing ever since, most recently with Brave New Films. She looks for documentary projects that can change the world.

Kaye Breeman
Editor

Joel is excited to be a part of the Vandiver team. He has worked with over 60 different businesses on a variety digital marketing campaigns. Joel holds a B.S. in Advertising and a Business Foundations Certificate from the University of Texas at Aust…

Joel is excited to be a part of the Vandiver team. He has worked with over 60 different businesses on a variety digital marketing campaigns. Joel holds a B.S. in Advertising and a Business Foundations Certificate from the University of Texas at Austin. In his spare time, he loves running marathons, going hiking, attending music festivals, and dancing.

Joel Low
Digital Marketing

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Greer Janssen
Production Assistant

Caryn is drawn to deep, rich stories that foster inclusivity and celebrate diversity. Her degrees in Literary Studies and Emerging Media and Communication help her tailor these narratives for the current world.

Caryn is drawn to deep, rich stories that foster inclusivity and celebrate diversity. Her degrees in Literary Studies and Emerging Media and Communication help her tailor these narratives for the current world.

Caryn DiMarco
Associate Producer

Katie Johnston is an Alabama native turned Los Angeles local. When she's not promoting ideas and companies she believes in or writing communications to obtain press coverage and partnerships, you can find her traveling, happy-houring or just chasing…

Katie Johnston is an Alabama native turned Los Angeles local. When she's not promoting ideas and companies she believes in or writing communications to obtain press coverage and partnerships, you can find her traveling, happy-houring or just chasing the sunset.

Katie Johnston
Marketing Director

Devin Fountain entered U.C Berkeley’s Film & Media program with a passion for storytelling. He graduated determined to use this passion to fight social injustices, leading him to the world of documentary.

Devin Fountain entered U.C Berkeley’s Film & Media program with a passion for storytelling. He graduated determined to use this passion to fight social injustices, leading him to the world of documentary.

Devin Fountain
Production Coordinator

Heather has dedicated her career to helping, healing, and hospitality. Three worlds that lend themselves well to fundraising and event planning. She joined the Vandiver team out of a desire to support important, impactful documentaries.

Heather has dedicated her career to helping, healing, and hospitality. Three worlds that lend themselves well to fundraising and event planning. She joined the Vandiver team out of a desire to support important, impactful documentaries.

Heather Heatherly-Ratliff
Fundraising & Events

We work with some of the best minds in Hollywood to take our projects to the next level.

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Jed has produced many films of significant social value. His films are critically acclaimed, widely distributed, and have earned awards from festivals, foundations, and anthropological organizations alike. 

Jed Riffe
consulting producer

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Sally earned a Master’s in Communication & Documentary Film from Stanford in 2004 and has been directing and editing since. Her documentary DEEP DOWN aired as part of an Emmy-winning season of Frontline on PBS. She is also a professor at Chapman University. 

Sally Rubin
Story Consultant

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A community activist for over 15 years, Regina shifted to making critical media accessible as leader of campaigns for Brave New Films and Shella Films.

Regina Clemente
Outreach Consultant

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Hana Rhee
Business Consultant