KIM FERRARO
DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Cinematic Storytelling for Brands, Entertainment, Travel, and Culture
Let's Set the Scene.
I’m a director and CD creating stories with strong visual language, emotional depth, and a distinct perspective. My work spans scripted branded films, premium series launches, image campaigns, travel storytelling, and doc-style content- with shoots that have taken me across six continents. I've worked with some of the most recognizable names in film and TV (and have occasionally doubled as unofficial on-set therapist to A-list talent). My work has earned awards including WARC Gold, Promax/GEMA Gold, and the NAACP Image Award for Best TV Documentary.
I'm always interested in directing and creative collaborations rooted in craft, beauty, and storytelling that moves audiences.
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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