Storytelling with a vision
“Collaboration is the essence of creativity. None of us, no matter the depths of our creative wells, can transcend excellence without the contributions of others. With this knowledge and a true belief in nurturing the talent of those around me I strive to transform ideas from amorphous visions into truly exceptional experiences.
With nearly two decades of creative expertise spanning television, film, short form video, digital media and advertising, I excel at building and developing creative teams to produce exceptional work.
As a creator entrusted with the vision of the brands I work with, I am compelled to touch lives in an inspiring way, as a human I strive to leave a lasting impression both on and off set. Comfortable in chaos and trusted in the creative process (and often the management of it) – I am genuinely excited to bring stories to life.”
About Todd Wendel
As an award winning writer, producer and director, Todd has traveled the world chasing stories of both relevance and heart. From embedding with military contractors at the height of the Iraq War, to leading one of the first expeditions in search of the Tomb of Ghengis Khan, to examining the drug trade along the US/Mexico border, his stories seek to find humanity, sometimes in the most inhumane places.
His first documentary for the acclaimed PBS series NOVA, World in the Balance; a two part series investigating population and its effect on the environment, was awarded the Cine Golden Eagle. Todd also served as writer and producer for The Discovery Channel’s critically acclaimed series The Last Alaskans.
Todd has written and produced films for The National Geographic Channel, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, and the PBS series NOVA. He currently serves as the Creative Director and Director of Production at Still Life Projects, creating branded content - using the time honored craft of filmmaking and cinematography that he learned in the field to help Fortune 500 companies tell their unique stories, on a variety of platforms beyond film and television.
Todd is a graduate of Boston University, where he studied Finance and Marketing. He also studied Film at Emerson College. Todd currently reside in Washington, DC. For those who like a PDF file, a one-page version of his resume is available here.