BRAD HECK is a filmmaker, cinematographer, and educator. Sisters Rising is Brad’s directorial debut, and he co-produced Willow O’Feral’s feature documentary Break the Silence: Reproductive & Sexual Health Stories. Previously in his career he worked as a cinematographer on commercial and independent projects and feature films. Brad was awarded a regional Emmy for his cinematography work for BRIC Media in NY, and is a recipient of the Thriving Communities Grant from the Community Engagement Lab. Brad has taught film at Marlboro College, was the Director of the MFA in Film Program at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is currently teaching film production at Central Connecticut State University. Brad is from Chicago and now lives in Vermont.