eric heiland
“Storytelling is an ancient and powerful tool, I’ve dedicated my life to it. "
With a reputation built on story-driven, inspirational content, Eric's vision is focused on stories that have the ability to heal and create real change. He dances between documentary, fiction and experimental cinema to craft films that focus on awareness above all else. Eric currently operates as a freelance creative, holding roles as director, video editor, and director of photography. Often traveling, Eric passionately tells stories for brands and individuals with the mission to bring more truth to the world.
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Eric has created award-winning campaigns with brands and non-profit organizations; Global Orphan Prevention, Houses for Warriors, Space for Humanity, and Rosewood Resorts among others. He has won numerous awards including Best Feature in the Lead Editor role. Notably his work for Global Orphan Prevention won gold in the Telly Awards 2022 for Social Impact video.
His most recent film Cenotes of Mayakoba, a cave exploration documentary shot in the Riviera Maya Mexico, recently premiered at Rosewood Mayakoba on Thanksgiving 2022 and is in the process of film festival submission.