Taylor Hawkins is an Emmy-winning director and cinematographer who specializes in character-driven, observational storytelling. Spanning documentary shorts and commercial brand cinema, his work translates complex technical subjects into rhythmic, visually immersive landscapes for clients including Amazon, Starbucks, and the NFL.

Melding technical precision with intimate human portraits, Taylor has carved out a distinct voice in documentary and motorsports filmmaking. His debut feature documentary, Two Medicine, won the prestigious Big Sky Award, while his films The Racing Line (2023) and Stand 21: The Legacy of Yves Morizot (2025) earned back-to-back International Motor Film Award nominations.

Based in Tacoma, Washington, and operating globally, Taylor moves seamlessly through high-stakes environments and untamed landscapes to find the human truth at the heart of every story.

RECOGNITION & CREDENTIALS

  • Sports Emmy Winner

  • Big Sky Award Winner

  • International Motor Film Award Nominee

  • SIFF Official Selection