Ethan Walker
Founder & Creative Director
About Northlane Media
A creative studio built on curiosity, craft, and authentic storytelling.
Our Story
Started with a Camera and a Question
Northlane Media began with founder Ethan Walker asking a simple question: what if the most powerful brand content felt less like marketing and more like documentary filmmaking?
After years working in broadcast journalism and commercial production, Ethan saw an opportunity to bring documentary sensibilities to brand storytelling—capturing authentic moments, asking better questions, and treating every subject with the depth and respect they deserve.
What started as a solo operation in Memphis has grown into a small, focused studio of filmmakers, designers, and strategists. We've kept the team intentionally small because great creative work requires deep attention—and that's hard to achieve at scale.
Today, we work with ambitious brands across industries, helping them tell their stories through documentary interviews, brand films, and design. Our headquarters is in Memphis, but our work takes us wherever the stories are.
Our Values
The principles that guide every project we take on.
Authenticity
Real stories resonate. We capture what's true, not what's scripted.
Craft
Every frame, every pixel matters. We obsess over the details.
Curiosity
The best work comes from genuine interest in our subjects.
Collaboration
We work with clients, not for them. Your vision guides the work.
Integrity
We're honest about what's possible and deliver what we promise.
Our Team
A small crew of filmmakers, designers, and storytellers.
Rachel Torres
Director of Photography
David Okonkwo
Lead Designer
Maya Chen
Producer & Editor
We also work with a trusted network of freelance cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and composers based on project needs.
How We Work
Our Tools
We use industry-standard equipment and software:
- • RED, Sony, and Blackmagic cinema cameras
- • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects)
- • DaVinci Resolve for color grading
- • Figma for design and prototyping
- • Frame.io for client review
Availability
We typically book 4–8 weeks in advance:
- • Monday – Friday
- • 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Central Time
- • Production days are flexible
- • Travel available for any project
Location
Based in Memphis, working everywhere:
- • Studio headquarters in Memphis, TN
- • On-location production nationwide
- • International projects welcome
- • Remote collaboration via video
Awards & Features
Regional Emmy
Documentary nomination
Design Week
Featured studio
Film Festival
Official selections
Vimeo Staff
Multiple picks
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