FRANKY HANEN

Filmmaker | Photographer | Storyteller

Hey! I’m Franky

a documentary filmmaker and photographer stoked on telling authentic stories of adventure, environmentalism, and beyond.

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Skills

  • Experienced in capturing clean, natural audio in challenging outdoor environments. Skilled with character lavs, boom operation, and ambient soundscapes to bring scenes to life with authenticity and texture.

  • Proficient in operating a variety of cinema cameras in the field, from handheld vérité work to stabilized motion shots. Comfortable shooting in diverse conditions - from climbing walls to the deep backcountry.

  • I bring a strong creative vision and empathy to set, guiding stories with intention and authenticity. Experienced in directing both interviews and vérité scenes to capture real moments.

  • Organized and detail-oriented in managing footage, syncing media, and building story structure in the edit. Experienced with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve workflows.

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A whale swimming underwater, with its head and part of its body visible.

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Three men standing by a riverbank, smiling and talking, with grassy land and trees in the background.

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