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Hi, I'm Robert Kendzie, an award-winning filmmaker and creative producer with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary media teams. I specialize in developing original content for digital, social, and traditional platforms, and managing complex campaigns from concept to delivery. I love guiding brand vision and shaping visual storytelling that resonates with audiences. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—from founding my own media production company to mentoring independent filmmakers and managing marketing efforts for a trading company. I'm passionate about collaborative creative processes and delivering compelling stories through film and media.…Hi, I'm Robert Kendzie, an award-winning filmmaker and creative producer with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary media teams. I specialize in developing original content for digital, social, and traditional platforms, and managing complex campaigns from concept to delivery. I love guiding brand vision and shaping visual storytelling that resonates with audiences. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—from founding my own media production company to mentoring independent filmmakers and managing marketing efforts for a trading company. I'm passionate about collaborative creative processes and delivering compelling stories through film and media.

Robert Kendzie

Creative Director, Film Director, Filmmaker, +2

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Hi, I'm Robert Kendzie, an award-winning filmmaker and creative producer with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary media teams. I specialize in developing original content for digital, social, and traditional platforms, and managing complex campaigns from concept to delivery. I love guiding brand vision and shaping visual storytelling that resonates with audiences. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—from founding my own media production company to mentoring independent filmmakers and managing marketing efforts for a trading company. I'm passionate about collaborative creative processes and delivering compelling stories through film and media.…Hi, I'm Robert Kendzie, an award-winning filmmaker and creative producer with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary media teams. I specialize in developing original content for digital, social, and traditional platforms, and managing complex campaigns from concept to delivery. I love guiding brand vision and shaping visual storytelling that resonates with audiences. Throughout my career, I've worn many hats—from founding my own media production company to mentoring independent filmmakers and managing marketing efforts for a trading company. I'm passionate about collaborative creative processes and delivering compelling stories through film and media.

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Hi, I’m Robert Kendzie, an award-winning filmmaker and creative producer with over 20 years of experience leading multidisciplinary media teams. I specialize in developing original content for digital, social, and traditional platforms, and managing complex campaigns from concept to delivery. I love guiding brand vision and shaping visual storytelling that resonates with audiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve worn many hats—from founding my own media production company to mentoring independent filmmakers and managing marketing efforts for a trading company. I’m passionate about collaborative creative processes and delivering compelling stories through film and media.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Dire Destiny Productions

January 1, 2004 - Present

Founded original film and digital media production company. Wrote, directed, edited, and produced narrative shorts, branded content, and promotional campaigns. Oversaw cross-platform content strategies, led creative teams, and delivered award-winning work for regional festivals and public audiences. Directed The Wychwood Cycle, an award-winning short film, coordinating large teams for over a year. Developed integrated visual campaigns including video, motion graphics, and print media. Provided production services and technical consultation to other media companies in the DC area.

Managing Director at Northern Virginia Motion Picture Co-Op

January 1, 2015 - Present

Led nonprofit media collective supporting independent filmmakers through production resources, education, and public events. Managed studio operations and mentored creators on storytelling and editing. Directed collaborative short films, live events, and promotional materials for regional festivals and public audiences. Managed successful crowdfunding campaigns. Built field infrastructure and assembled creative production departments.

Director of Marketing at Studio 33 Inc.

December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025

Oversaw national B2B sales development for Chinese-American trading company doing $6M/year with major US retailers. Created promotional media and managed roadshow events for product launches and brand promotion. Led creative teams across writing, design, production, and sales. Produced promotional assets aligned with business and marketing goals.