ABOUT US

Dynamo produces and directs stories that make an impact, creating striking human connection across documentary and commercial work.

Dynamo curates an immersive and intimate environment to elevate compelling voices, offering a full suite of production services, from creative development to on-set production to post and delivery.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Oliver Lucian Anderson

Starting a production company is neither easy nor obvious, but almost ten years ago in rural North Dakota it seemed like both. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of Film and TV, DYNAMO co-founder Oliver Anderson was shooting premium series for HBO (‘24/7’), Showtime (‘All Access’ and ‘The Circus’), and ESPN, among others. At this point in his career, Anderson decided to take time off to make a passion project about bull riding and enlisted the help of friend, colleague, and DYNAMO co-founder Louis Burgdorf.

“Working on something that was our own singular vision for how a story should be told was eye opening. We ran a small, energetic team which meant we could be visually inventive in the moment and paint intimate portraits of our subjects.”

The execution of that philosophy, the quality of the work, and the sense of creative accomplishment ultimately led Anderson and Burgdorf to create DYNAMO.

Oliver Anderson was nominated for an Emmy for Showtime Series All Access.

Louis James Burgdorf

Important work begins and ends with people. Louis learned this early on at ‘Meet the Press’ and then a producer, correspondent and host for MSNBC’s 'Morning Joe' over 13 years. The responsibility of telling someone’s story, listening and understanding what they have to say is something he internalized on the job.

Traveling around the world at a moment's notice and diving into politically and emotionally complicated situations where oftentimes people are faced with their darkest hour has given him a unique perspective. Those experiences have shaped the way he tells stories and has provided him with a skillset that has served him well as he’s broadened the scale and theme of projects with DYNAMO.

“When you look someone in the eye and promise that you’ll make their voice heard, it brings the work we do into focus. I feel forever grateful for the opportunity to learn how to see the bigger picture when it matters most”

What makes DYNAMO special is rooted in those early lessons. Being fast and flexible in any situation and above all else keeping the bigger picture foregrounded against the noise.

Louis Burgdorf is an Emmy nominated producer and director.