Wes Overvold is a director, cinematographer, and editor drawn to stories that resonate on a deeper level. His approach to filmmaking is rooted in finding compelling characters, honest moments, and the emotion that ties it all together.
He began studying film at Savannah Arts Academy in coastal Georgia and continued honing his craft at Appalachian State University. Since then, his work has taken him from the Rockies to Alaska to remote Himalayan villages, where he co-directed his first feature documentary, Helambu.
Over the years, he has collaborated with production companies including Implement Productions, Grizzly Creek Films, Wild Vision Films, Foss Media, and Outlaw Partners. His projects have been featured by PBS Nature, the Smithsonian Channel, The Nature Conservancy, and Vox Media.
At the core of his work is a love for stories about resilience. Whether it’s people pushing themselves, wild landscapes that stir something deep, or communities preserving their traditions, his goal is always the same: to create films that feel real and stay with you.
