About Andrew K. Sachs
Andrew Sachs brings hands-on creative and technical experience as a director of photography to his work as a producer and production executive. He recently served as Head of Nonfiction Production for Concordia Studio.
He produced the documentary features UNKNOWN NUMBER: THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH, MY FATHER, THE BTK KILLER, and the series AMERICAN MURDER: LACI PETERSON, all with director Skye Borgman and Campfire Studios for Netflix.
Prior to working with Campfire, he produced the Paramount + Showtime docuseries BOYS IN BLUE, directed by Peter Berg, for Film45.
As Head of Production at prodco Dirty Robber during the pandemic, he produced two Netflix original docuseries, HEIST and WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, and the Oscar-winning live action scripted short film TWO DISTANT STRANGERS, which was acquired by Netflix.
At Dirty Robber, Andrew oversaw production of commercial work for Nike and facilitated the expansion of documentary series production capacity, which included the Emmy-winning series TOM vs TIME for Facebook Watch and Emmy-nominated programs BREAKING 2 for National Geographic Network and globetrotting WHY WE FIGHT series for ESPN.
Previously, Andrew founded production company Walking Pictures and produced branded, corporate, and independent feature films, including the LA Film Critics Award-winning THE DAVID WHITING STORY (2014).
Andrew’s experience as a director of photography spans documentary, branded content, music videos, and independent feature films including the “live on stage, on film” adaptation of the classic anti-war text JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN (2008, starring Ben McKenzie) and stoner detective noir SUNKEN CITY (2012).
Born and raised in New York City, Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies (now AVFS). At Harvard, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Robb Moss and legendary director Dusan Makaveyev provided lasting inspiration.
Andrew values elegant solutions to visual storytelling; he cites preparation and communication as keys to creating a successful production. Working with outstanding creative collaborators provides ongoing inspiration, and Andrew truly enjoys contributing his leadership and vision.
About Walking Pictures
Walking Pictures is the production company founded by Andrew K. Sachs and this website showcases the portfolio of work produced by Andrew for Walking Pictures and freelance for other production companies.
Working with talented creative and technical partners, Walking Pictures provides production services and budget consulting to a wide variety of clients.
We understand the challenges of distilling an idea into images, capturing a fleeting moment otherwise unseen, and believe that the process of creation is critical to the result. And sometimes that means taking a few more steps to find a new perspective.
Andrew and Walking Pictures serve to create unique stories with sensitivity, artistry, and impact.
Awards
Two Distant Strangers (Netflix)
Winner, Academy Award (OSCAR) for Best Live Action Short Film
We Are The Champions (Netflix)
Nominated for Sports EMMYs for Outstanding Edited Sports Series and Outstanding Editing (Long Form)
Shut Up and Dribble (Showtime)
Nominated for Sports EMMY for Outstanding Editing (Long Form) and NAACP Image Awards
Tom vs Time (Facebook)
Winner, Sports EMMY for Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary
Why We Fight (ESPN)
Nominated for a Sports EMMY for Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary
Breaking 2 (National Geographic)
Winner Cannes Lions GOLD and BRONZE, Winner AdAge Best Marketing Campaign of the Year, Winner One Show Golden Pencil, Winner Sports Clio. Nominated for a Sports Emmy for Best Editing.
The David Whiting Story (Walking Pictures)
Winner, Los Angeles Film Critics Douglas Edwards Experimental/Independent Film Award
Winner, DC Independent Film Festival, Best Experimental Film Award
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