The Team
Who We Are
Katie Zornes
Founder | Producer | Director
Katie Zornes is a documentary filmmaker and storyteller exploring courage, healing, and human resilience. Her debut, Dream Season, was nominated for a Mid-America Emmy and received regional acclaim.
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With a loyal social media following of 350,000+, Katie shares personal stories of grief, body image, and transformation, inspiring an engaged community eager for authentic storytelling.
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Experienced in directing, producing, and editing, as well as branded and corporate projects, she brings creative vision and organizational discipline to every production.​
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Her goal as a filmmaker: to create work that moves audiences toward empathy, connection, and courage.
Eric Zornes
Founder | Producer | Cinematographer
Eric Zornes is a seasoned producer and director with over two decades of experience in broadcast television, sports, and live-event production. He co-directed and produced the Mid-America Emmy–nominated documentary Dream Season, and brings a rare blend of creative instinct and operational expertise to every project.
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Eric has served in key technical and leadership roles in hundreds of broadcasts, including Technical Manager, Technical Director, Audio Operator, and Director of Operations. During the pandemic, he led remote production operations for network programs such as American Idol, innovating virtual workflows that kept national broadcasts running at scale.
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Isaac Knopf
Cinematographer | Producer
Isaac Knopf is an award-winning cinematographer and filmmaker whose work explores identity, aging, and purpose through an evocative visual lens.
His recent film I Am Louise (2024) won Best Documentary at the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival, and his earlier work Driving Louise screened across three continents before its international release in 2022.
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Isaac’s cinematography is marked by emotional sensitivity and a deep respect for the people and stories he films. With experience across documentary, narrative, and commercial production, he balances artistry with technical mastery — crafting imagery that is both cinematic and intimate.