I’m Carrie Stalk, a New York-based Director and Cinematographer known for crafting intimate, character-driven narratives and bringing a collaborative, action-oriented leadership style to every set. I grew up in the Northeast and attended Michigan State University for college. It was there I discovered that my passion for the process of creation, taking satisfying ownership over a product from start to finish, and the joy of fostering camaraderie among creative teams made filmmaking my natural creative path. With over a decade of media leadership, I expertly combine the artistic vision of a Director and Director of Photography with the strategic oversight of a Producer.

My history began in docu-style television, as a producer for HGTV’s House Hunters International. Thrown into the fire, that experience taught me to be quick on my feet, cultivating my reputation as a problem solving expert who excels in fast-paced, unpredictable environments. This scrappy, adaptive style provided a holistic understanding of the creative production process: from varying roles to the end-to-end creation process across mediums.

My technical strength lies in the art of cinematography, specifically the expert execution of digital camera and lighting systems. This includes deep practical knowledge of professional cinema camera platforms, such as ARRI, RED, Sony, and Blackmagic, and comprehensive lighting design. I combine this on-set with essential pre-production logistics (including budgeting and schedule building), and knowledge of the post-production process to achieve a seamless final product. Complemented by proficiency in industry standard software like DaVinci Resolve, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.