About Wil Weldon
Will captures truth and inspires change, one story at a time.
Storyteller Through Film & Journalism
Wil Weldon is a video journalist, producer, author, director, interviewer, project organizer, and skilled communicator. He finds the true story and tells it as clearly as possible. Underlying all his work is a conviction to improve the world, one story at a time.
“I’ve always considered myself a writer and have been making films and videos of many stripes since the late ’80s.” Wil grew up in a small town in NC, graduated from Duke University with a degree in English, a certificate in Film & Video, and earned a Master’s in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Since 2007, he has operated Growler Visual Media. He has completed four feature-length documentaries about his “through-hike” of the entire Appalachian Trail in 2001, his brother’s conversion to (non-fundamentalist, Sufi) Islam, author Reynolds Price’s 50-plus-year career as a teacher, and “Rarefied,” about families with rare genetic diseases. He has a dog, no kids, very little debt, and a strong disdain for the Western status quo. Cycling, running, swimming, hiking, and many other outdoor activities help to keep him fit and sane.
Awards & Recognition
Honored for Excellence in storytelling, filmaking, and visual production.
Best Videographer
Durham Magazine’s
“Best of Contest”
“Best of Contest”
2026
Best Documentary Short
Imaginary Village of
Allan Gurganus
Longleaf Film Festival
2018
Best Documentary
Expedition Congo
Assistant Producer
Action on Film Megafest
2018
First Place
Love My Library Contest
Durham County Libraries
2011
Growler Visuals
Some of our Clients
OUR SERVICES
Visual Storytelling Solutions For Every Project
From documentary filmmaking to corporate productions, we help organizations, brands, and communities communicate through compelling visual content.
Documentary Production
Research, interviews, filming, and storytelling that uncovers authentic human experiences.
BLUE LANE
Professional event recording and livestreaming for conferences, corporate events, lectures, and special gatherings.
INTERVIEW-DRIVEN STORYTELLING
Authentic, interview-based storytelling that captures real voices and transforms personal experiences into compelling, meaningful films.
BRAND STORYTELLING
Strategic brand storytelling videos that communicate your mission, showcase your impact, and build meaningful connections with your audience.
BIPGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARIES
Cinematic biographical documentaries that preserve personal legacies and bring remarkable life stories to audiences with authenticity and impact.
Creative Project Management
End-to-end production planning, coordination, and execution for projects of any scale.
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Let's Create Something Meaningful Together
Whether you’re producing a documentary, promoting your organization, capturing a special event, or bringing a brand story to life, Growler Visual Media is here to help. Let’s collaborate to create visual content that inspires, informs, and leaves a lasting impact.