DHD Films

DHD Films We make brand films. One flagship offering. Five formats: anthems, explainers, success stories, spotlights, and thought leadership.

Each designed to solve a different problem in the belief architecture of your organization. DHD Films is a family-owned, award-winning production company based in Dallas that produces results driven communications for clients across the nation. DHD Films has won numerous awards for its creative films and marketing campaigns including the Telly Awards, Davey Awards and AVA Digital Awards. Known as

a production studio of choice for many global brands, DHD Films has worked with H&M, Cognizant, EY, Wix as well as innovative regional brands including Park Place Dealerships and D Magazine. DHD Films employs a growing team of filmmakers, producers, scriptwriters and creative marketers who are committed to exceeding client expectations.

Not every story can be told on a soundstage.For this upcoming anthem film, our team sourced a warehouse, boardroom, and ...
07/09/2026

Not every story can be told on a soundstage.

For this upcoming anthem film, our team sourced a warehouse, boardroom, and dining room to serve as the backdrop for three distinct scenes. From location scouting and talent casting to wardrobe, hair and makeup, and production design, every detail played a role in bringing the vision to life.

With our Senior Producer, Kelli Ann Pistokache, leading the production and our Director of Photography, Diego Noriega, bringing the vision to screen alongside the production team, this anthem film came to life. The project is a reminder that great storytelling often starts long before the camera rolls.

Looking forward to sharing the final film soon.

07/08/2026

As we highlight this year’s Telly Award wins, we’re showcasing the National Medal of Honor Museum and the Silver-winning documentary “Valor & Victory,” recognized in the General – Documentary: Short Form category.

Created during the planning and construction of North Texas’ newest museum, “Valor & Victory” chronicles the years of vision, collaboration, and dedication that brought the museum to life. This documentary captures not just how the museum was built, but why it matters, honoring courage, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of those who have received the nation’s highest military honor.

Here's Part 1 of the documetary.

Some stories take you farther than expected.Shot in Rio de Janeiro and directed by Brazilian filmmaker Pedro Oliveira, V...
07/07/2026

Some stories take you farther than expected.

Shot in Rio de Janeiro and directed by Brazilian filmmaker Pedro Oliveira, Vai Que Cola marked DHD Films’ first production in South America. The project introduced Pedro to the DHD roster and brought us into the neighborhood of Tavares Bastos to tell a story rooted in community, culture, and belief.

These behind-the-scenes moments capture the people, places, and collaboration that made the film possible. We’re proud of the work, grateful to everyone who welcomed us into their story, and honored that Vai Que Cola was recently recognized with a Gold Telly Award.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from DHD Films!

Today, we celebrate the freedom, resilience, and unity that this day represents. It is a moment to reflect on the history of our country, honor the values that bring people together, and appreciate the opportunity to gather with the people we care about most.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Independence Day. 💙

07/01/2026

Most teams are barely scratching the surface of what AI can actually do for the creative process.

The real value isn’t just efficiency. It’s unlocking new ways to develop ideas, refine messaging, and accelerate from concept to ex*****on. The gap between teams experimenting with AI and teams ignoring it is growing fast.

Learn more about our AI Bootcamp: https://www.behance.net/gallery/247307531/AI-Bootcamp-for-Cash-For-Cars

06/24/2026

Continuing to share this year’s Telly Award wins, we’re honored to tell the ongoing story of the University of Texas at Arlington and the Silver-winning documentary “Bishop College: The Story is Still Alive,” recognized in the General – Social Issues category.

Created in partnership with UTA, the film explores the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of Bishop College, the last historically Black college in Texas before its closure in 1988. Through archival materials, oral histories, and present-day reflection, the documentary preserves stories and experiences that deserve to be remembered and shared.

More than a look back at a lost institution, the film asks larger questions about memory, legacy, community, and what happens when cultural institutions disappear.

New tools aren’t the advantage. The team trained to use them is.We’re currently taking our team through DHD Films’ propr...
06/23/2026

New tools aren’t the advantage. The team trained to use them is.

We’re currently taking our team through DHD Films’ proprietary AI Bootcamp — an eight-week curriculum led by our Creative Director, Evan Denton.

The program helps creative teams better understand where AI belongs in the workflow, and where human craft still has to lead.

Originally developed for a Fortune 500 client, the bootcamp was built to do more than upskill an internal creative team. It gave them a practical framework they could use immediately — and a finished video asset to show for it.

Now, we’re bringing that same curriculum to our own team.

The goal isn’t to replace craft with speed. It’s to help teams move faster without lowering the standards that separate sharp creative from AI slop.

Learn more about our AI Bootcamp: https://www.behance.net/gallery/247307531/AI-Bootcamp-Cash-For-Cars

06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads of DHD!

We’re grateful for the perspective, steadiness, humor, and heart they bring to our team — not just today, but every day.

To all the fathers across DHD, thank you for the many ways you show up.

Our Founder and Creative Director, Shezad Manjee, and Chief of Staff, Anar Amin, recently attended the Dallas Regional C...
06/18/2026

Our Founder and Creative Director, Shezad Manjee, and Chief of Staff, Anar Amin, recently attended the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Opportunity Summit, joining business, community, and civic leaders from across North Texas for conversations centered on economic growth, workforce development, and expanding opportunity.

The summit brought together leaders from a variety of industries to explore collaborative strategies for creating stronger pathways to success in under-championed communities.

As storytellers, we know that progress happens when people come together around a shared vision. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of the conversation.

06/17/2026

AI can generate content. But it still can’t generate taste.

As more brands flood feeds with polished, AI-generated work, the differentiator becomes clearer: strong ideas, sharp creative direction, and actual storytelling.

The tools are becoming accessible to everyone. Creative thinking isn’t.

Learn more about our AI Bootcamp: https://www.behance.net/gallery/247307531/AI-Bootcamp-for-Cash-For-Cars

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