Kieran Thompson is a filmmaker guided by his deep belief in both community and connection. Through those principles, he has rooted himself firmly in his hometown of Tempe, Arizona, helping to foster a thriving production hub full of friends and colleagues who look to him as a mentor and advocate. As a director, he is compelled by a strong authorial vision, but is first and foremost a generous collaborator. His tender, humanist approach invites the audience to lean in to the silver screen and see themselves inside his stories.

He attended Scottsdale School of Film+Theatre and The Los Angeles Film School. On his first job after graduating, he was hired as an unpaid production intern but moved up the ranks to the production coordinator just a few days later. This trial by fire led to more work in the production department as a coordinator, production manager, line producer, and producer.

Kieran has worked in all corners of the industry, from features and commercials to short films and music videos. His unique understanding of the production side of the industry allows him to create projects with high production value regardless of budget size. In addition to directing his narrative projects, he excels as a line producer and production manager in the commercial world. Regardless of the role, Kieran demonstrates his work ethic and passion for storytelling.