Person Biography:
Don Hardy is a renowned documentary filmmaker, known for his captivating storytelling and emotional depth. His latest feature documentary, Citizen Penn, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020 and explores the birth and growth of Sean Penn's aid organization J/P HRO after the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010. The film debuted on Discovery+ in May 2021.
Hardy's extensive filmography includes the documentary series Pick of the Litter, which he executive produced and show-ran for Disney+. The series is based on his 2018 documentary film of the same name, which became one of the most successful documentaries of the year. He is also in production on a short-form documentary series, The Way Home, which sheds light on the homelessness epidemic in California.
Hardy's previous films include Theory of Obscurity, about the legendary music and art collective The Residents, and The Human Experiment, a documentary that lifts the veil on the shocking reality of untested chemicals in our everyday products. He has also served as Director of Photography on Batkid Begins, which premiered at Slamdance in 2015.
Hardy's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including major film festival awards and six regional Emmys. His clients include prominent brands and nonprofits, such as Adidas, Cisco, Kaiser Permanente, and Bay Area Music Project, who appreciate his sensitive storytelling approach and ability to connect viewers to stories through emotion and humanity.
Throughout his career, Hardy has been selected to participate in the prestigious American Film Showcase, traveling as a US Envoy with the State Department in 2018 and 2019. His films have premiered at prominent festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, and the Toronto International Film Festival.
