ABOUT
Davey Schaupp is a filmmaker and documentary photographer capturing the humanity at the center of great stories.
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Growing up between East Africa and the Southern US, he developed a deep curiosity for
the world and the stories we share. He studied at Clemson University, further cultivating his unique perspective on human resilience, sustainable development, and cultural preservation.
His first documentary, Beyond Lesser Things, was filmed in Southern Kordofan, Sudan, and went on to be screened at national film festivals, winning several awards. His most recent documentary, No Place to Grow Old is finished and set to be released in 2025. Today, he is based out of Portland, Oregon and focuses on impact storytelling that blends empathy with beautiful, thoughtful visuals.
RECOGNITION
Award Winner, Social Justice Film Festival, 2025
Audience Choice Award, We are Home Film Festival
Selected Feature Documentary, Portland Panorama, 2025
Finalist, Oregon Documentary Film Festival 2025
Best Documentary, Love Your Shorts Film Festival 2024
Finalist, New York International Film Awards 2023
Best Documentary, Indie Short Fest 2023
Best First Time Director, Independent Short Awards 2023
Best Documentary, Independent Short Awards 2023
Semi-Finalist, Dumbo International Film Fest 2023
Selected Documentary, Tryon International Film Festival 2023
Best Brand Film, AMA Awards 2022
CONTACT
+1.864.952.6599