Stories have a way of showing us ourselves. With that insight, storytellers must put the labor and intention into their role, with a humane process and keen insights to reproduce powerful moments for audiences and subjects alike.
All scenes are pulled from narratives, documentaries and real life stories I've produced over my career.
2018
Narrated by John Burke
Created by Justin J. Girdler
Created by Justin J. Girdler
Karen Davis is on a mission to help homeless know that they are seen, loved, and valued.
This video was part of the 20 in 20 campaign, as part of the anniversary of one of the largest churches in Austin, this campaign featured 20 stories of how lives were impacted and changed over the 20 years Gateway has been around.
This video was part of the 20 in 20 campaign, as part of the anniversary of one of the largest churches in Austin, this campaign featured 20 stories of how lives were impacted and changed over the 20 years Gateway has been around.
2018
Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Directed by Phillip Rogers
Cinematography by Kendal Rogers
Edited by Kendal Rogers
David & Kate would say there is no hurdle that keeps one from a life of love and happiness.
2017
Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Directed by Justin J. Girdler
Cinematography by Justin J. Girdler
Edited by Kendal Rogers
Toni is a different kind of super hero ... even with the cape.
2018
Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Directed by Phillip Rogers
Cinematography by Kendal Rogers
Edited by Kendal Rogers
Benjamin Sledge, before he was an entrepreneur had hit rock bottom when his world was turned upside down.
2010
Produced, directed and edited by Justin J. Girdler
Alliance was kidnapped, beaten by soldiers and left for dead, but once he found refuge in Austin, a whole new way of life was opened up to him.
2020
directed and edited by Orlando Lopez
Jeremy never should have survived, only by a miracle that he did.
2018
directed by Phillip Rogers
edited by Kendal Rogers
Garrett & Sarah weren't sure how to start the right way, but they knew how to keep going from where they were.
2016
Produced, Directed and Edited by Justin J. Girdler
Cinematography by Andrew Alderman
Our words matter. They form what we believe to be true of our lives, and determine the directions we will choose to go.
2019
Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Directed by Phillip Rogers
Cinematography by Kendal Rogers
Edited by Kendal Rogers
Hope Clinic exists to serve the needs of the most vulnerable in our city. With a team of doctors and nurses, they are providing free health services for refugees in our city.
2016
Directed and Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Cinematography and edited by Andrew Alderman
Bill Aguayo is one of the warmest, most loving humans on the planet, but he wasn't always that way.
2018
Produced and Edited by Justin J. Girdler
Directed and Cinematography by Kendal Rogers
Tracy has a simple mission, to love people and serve people.
2018
Produced by Justin J. Girdler
Directed by Phillip Rogers
Cinematography by Kendal Rogers
Edited by Kendal Rogers
