Our Top 10 Picks

of Filmmakers and Production Companies to Watch in

2026

Voice Dragons has identified ten of the most talented and up-and-coming filmmakers and video production professionals making waves right now.

Each one shares a glimpse into their journey, their creative process, and their thoughts on what’s next for filmmaking.

Our goal is to give these creators a platform, connect them with a broader audience, and celebrate the work that inspires us all.

Take a look, discover new talent, and join us in recognizing the people shaping the future of video, film and production.

A middle-aged man with light hair and blue eyes smiling wearing a light blue collared shirt against a plain gray background.

A portrait of a middle-aged man with styled light hair, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling slightly, against a plain beige background.

Patrick Rafferty

Co-Founder

RAFFERTYWEISS MEDIA

A woman with dark hair, wearing earrings, a watch, and a white top, smiling thoughtfully at the camera in black and white.

Black and white portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a blazer, earrings, and a wristwatch.

Portrait of a smiling woman with short wavy brown hair, wearing a black blazer and a navy blue polka dot shirt, standing with arms crossed against a gray background.

Leah de Leon

Documentary Filmmaker | CEO

SUNDOC STUDIOS

A woman with short curly hair wearing a black blazer, polka dot shirt, and hoop earrings, smiling with arms crossed against a plain background.

Liz Rubin

Founder

ECODEO

Young woman with long brown hair wearing a lavender spaghetti strap top and a necklace, standing in front of a dark background with partially visible large white and orange letters.

A young woman with long dark hair and a friendly smile posing in front of a backdrop with partially visible letters.

Ava Justin

Founder and Actress

AVA JUSTIN PRODUCTIONS

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a black baseball cap and a dark T-shirt, smiling.

A middle-aged man with a beard and mustache smiling, wearing a baseball cap and a dark T-shirt.

Jonathan Del Gatto

Executive Producer

BRIGHTER

Black and white photo of a smiling man with glasses, short hair, wearing a black shirt. The background is blurred, appearing to be indoors.

A black-and-white photo of a smiling man with glasses, short dark hair, wearing a black shirt, standing indoors.

Dan Fisher

Principal, Director, and Executive Producer

BOTTLE ROCKET MEDIA

A black and white close-up portrait of a man with wavy hair looking directly at the camera.

A black and white close-up portrait of a man with wavy hair, light skin, and slight facial hair, looking directly into the camera.

Darryl Miller

Cinematographer

Close-up of a middle-aged man with brown hair, a beard, smiling, wearing a gray shirt, against a yellow background.

A black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard and wavy hair, wearing a casual shirt.

Ryan Koral

Founder

TELL STUDIOS

A smiling man with long blonde hair wearing a black T-shirt against a light green background.

A young man with long, wavy hair and a beard, smiling at the camera, wearing a dark t-shirt against a plain background.

Cory Englehardt

Videographer & Founder

QUANTUM CREATIONS

A black-and-white portrait of a man wearing glasses and a beanie hat, set against an orange background.

A young man with glasses wearing a Carhartt beanie, smiling slightly, in a sepia tone.

Casey O'Farrell

Founder

BODA STUDIOS