our team
Our core team includes highly qualified producers, directors and editors with vast experience in the realms of news, reality, scripted and documentary production.
BG Bigelow
Team Lead, Senior Producer
BG is passionate about producing videos that bring an organization's story to life. Her dedication to detail, strategy, and problem-solving inspires her clients and team.
George Kachadorian
Creative Lead, Director, Editor
George is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and television producer. He has many years of experience creating video productions for various broadcast, corporate, and non-profit clients.
Townsend Belisle
Founder, executive producer, Director
Townsend is the founder and award-winning Executive Producer of Fearless Company, a division of Haystack Needle.
Christopher Polisi
Technical Consultant & Senior Producer
Christopher is a multifaceted producer who holds his projects to the highest standards of excellence and is passionate about every part of the creative process.
Joanna Blieden
Senior Producer
As a dynamic senior producer, Joanna exudes impeccable problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail, cultivating a vibrant creative environment for her clients and crew.
Andrew Worrall
Senior Producer
Andrew is a senior producer with over 20 years of experience in the international broadcast industry. He always aims to create exciting, compelling content while staying on time and within budget.
Fadwa Ward
Producer, Photographer
Fadwa is a joyful producer who lives for branding, video, and photography. Creativity runs in her blood just as much as details do.
Ella Weil
Producer, Editor
Ella is a creative producer with 15 years of industry experience. She got her start at a local TV station as a teenager and then rose through the ranks of Hollywood…
Katie Graham
Team & Technical Coordinator
Katie is a versatile producer who fuses a background in television production and project management, bringing a broad professional skill set of support to the team.
Judy Spier
Director
For over 25 years, Judy has enjoyed a highly successful career in television production, corporate communications…
Ian Robertson
Director
Ian has built an international reputation by adding that visual twist that makes a good idea great.
Aaron Hartshorn
Director, Editor
Aaron is a New York-based director/editor who has worked with Academy Award winners, Super Bowl MVPs, and puppies who almost didn’t pee on the carpet.
Nathaniel Hansen
Director, Editor
Nate is an Emmy-nominated and Peabody award-winning producer, active director, cinematographer, editor, and educator.
Jon Simmons
Director of Photography
Jon is a filmmaker with comprehensive industry experience built upon his wide range of interests and passion for unique storytelling.
Angelito Jusay
Director of Photography
Angel is a director of photography and tech tinkerer who engages with the details of every project.