Biography: JD is a visionary storyteller using video as his canvas as a commercial producer and director. He's based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was awarded "Best Director" in his class at the University of the Nations Documentary Film School in Harpenden, England. His first documentary feature, "Out in the Cold" was nominated for "Best Documentary" and "Indie Vision: Breakthrough Film" at the 2015 Twin Cities Film Fest. When he's not working, he enjoys brewing beer, stand up paddle-boarding and hanging out with his wife Stephanie and their dog Chaco.