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

Webby Award 2020 for "The Fate of the Wild” Best Online Video Series with The New Yorker Magazine

Best of the Month,' from Vimeo Staff Picks 2020, 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