KIM FERRARO
DIRECTOR. CREATIVE DIRECTOR. BRANDED STORYTELLER
(OCCASIONAL THERAPIST TO A-LIST TALENT)
Let's Set the Scene.
I’m a director and CD who turns ideas into visually striking, emotionally resonant stories for networks, brands, and platforms (RIP cable). I’ve shot across six continents, worked with many wonderful A-list talent, and helmed everything from doc-style campaigns to stylized image spots to scripted branded shorts. Along the way, the work’s picked up awards (WARC Gold, Promax/GEMA Golds,NAACP for Best TV Documentary — to name a few) and the occasional text from someone’s mom. For me, it’s all about that sweet spot where story and style meet — grounded in truth and elevated by visuals that make you feel something.
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2023-PRESENT
A+E GLOBAL MEDIA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS
Lead creative for integrated campaigns bridging A+E networks with top-tier external brands — from concept through directing.
HIGHLIGHTS
Chili’s x Lifetime – “I’ll Be Home for National Margarita Day” (2024) – Directed 15-min scripted short starring Maria Menounos & Taye Diggs
Campbell’s x Lifetime – “A Spoonful of Joy” (2023) – Directed award-winning 6:30 branded story (WARC Gold, GEMA/Promax Silver, 2 Bronzes in Global, Shortlisted for 2024 Clio Award)
2011-2023
HISTORY CHANNEL
1998-2011
WANDERLUST FILMS
OWNER/DIRECTOR/CREATIVE PRODUCER
Directed and Creatively Produced unscripted, scripted, and branded content for dozens of networks including AMC, EPIX, Discovery, Sundance and IFC. Shot across 6 continents.
HIGHLIGHTS
Equator HD & Earth Tripping – Directed segments in New Zealand, Morocco, Chile, Thailand, and more
Sundance/IFC/ EPIX– Shot interviews with icons like Ang Lee and John Waters
It Takes a Lunatic- Co-directed Netflix documentary on legendary acting teacher Wynn Handman. Interviewed and shot A-list talent including Norman Lear, Michael Douglas, Sam Shephard, Sydney Pollack
House Hunters International – Directed international segments
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Created award-winning campaigns for scripted dramas, top History non-fiction series, mega-docs, and event series. Managed and directed shoots, edits, talent, graphics, and full campaign rollout. Interviewed and/or directed image campaigns with A-list talent like Kevin Costner, Holly Hunter, William Hurt, Bill Paxton, Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin, Regé-Jean Page, Jeremy Renner, Robert Zemeckis.
NOTABLE CAMPAIGNS
Hatfields & McCoys – Location shoots in Romania, PROMAX Gold & Bronze
Bonnie & Clyde – Multi-network image spots, PROMAX Silver & Bronze
Roots – Campaign drew 7 million viewers + NAACP-winning doc “Roots: A New Vision”
Knightfall – 40+ campaign assets including CGI and live-action across Europe
Project Blue Book – PSA-style branded shorts, top-rated scripted launch
1998–2011
1991-1998
MTV, ON-AIR PROMOS
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
Directed image spots, PSAs, and a 30 min. Documentary shot on 16mm on making of MTV’s first feature film.
AWARDS
Gold at WARC, North America, Silver at GEMA, North America, 2 Bronzes at GEMA Global.
Shortlisted for the 2024 Clio Awards in Branded Entertainment, NAACP for Best TV Documentary,
Emmy Nominated Short Form, Promax Golds/ Silvers/Bronzes, One Show Bronze, Houston World
Film Festival Gold, New York Times mention, Spot featured on Oprah Winfrey Show