Andrew Michael Ellis is a filmmaker based who uses heartfelt stories to raise consciousness around complex social issues. Having made films in 52 countries, he specializes using thoughtful imagery to foster cross cultural communication. At large, his work has been featured by festivals such as Sundance, DOC NYC, and Camerimage, as well as outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Most recently, Andrew spent the past year working under film director Terrence Malick, as both an editor, and 2nd unit cinematographer.
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Awards and Accolades
Best of the Month,' from Vimeo Staff Picks, for "The Wild Inside
Webby Award People's Voice WInner for Best Public Service and Activism,"The Deep Place", 2018
Addy Award, Best of Public Service, "The Deep Place", 2018
Telly Award, Best Social Issue Film, "The Deep Place," 2018
Telly Award, Best Cinematography, "The Deep Place," 2018
ADC Silver Award, Online Video, "The Deep Place", 2018
CINE Golden Eagle Award, "The Deep Place", 2018
Patagonia Film Festival, Best Cinematography, "The Deep Place," 2018
Best Short Film - "JONAH" San Francisco Dance Film Festival, 2018
Vimeo Staff Pick, "Jonah", 2017
Multimedia Photographer of the Year (POYi), 2016
Award of Excellence in Multimedia Reporting (POYi) for "Life After Water", 2016
Video of the Year, PDN Magazine for "The Last Move", 2016
20 Young Artists to Watch in Film and Video - PDN Magazine, 2016
MountainFilm Commitment Grant Awardee for the film Fight Hate with Love, 2016
Film of the Year - They Came at Night - New Hampshire Film Festival, 2014
Prix D'or - They Came at Night - Lowe East Side Film Festival, 2014
Best Documentary - Eleanor Ambos Interiors - Lower East Side Film Festival, 2014