Charles Frank
Directing
Biography
Charles Frank is a director and founder of Voyager, a production company that tells stories of all sizes for brands, agencies, and audiences everywhere. His work has reached millions of people online, been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, and has received ten Vimeo Staff Picks. His debut feature documentary, “Somewhere With No Bridges” (First Run Features), was heralded as "a celebration of life like you’ve never seen." In 2024, he co-directed a short documentary funded by Nike, “Through The Storm” (Big Sky Film Festival, Artistic Vision Award) which had its broadcast premiere during primetime on the NFL Network. His most recent short documentary, “Shanti Rides Shotgun,” had its World Premiere at SXSW 2025. Charles has brought his unique sensibilities to commercial projects for Jack Daniel’s, McDonald's, DICK’s Sporting Goods and many others.
Known For
Twenty years after a beloved local fisherman, Richie Madeiras, goes missing off the shores of Martha's Vineyard, a distant cousin locates Richie's kind, indelible spirit in the stories of family, friends, and the sweeping sea which has defined their lives. A stirring, lyrical journey beneath the brusque, reticent surface of a New England fishing community.
Somewhere With No Bridges
On Manhattan's jam-packed streets, NYC's most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.
Shanti Rides Shotgun
Despite dwindling interest and a two-decade-long losing record, a determined coach and group of young athletes fight to keep their football program alive.