I’m Aaron Lieber — a director known for emotionally resonant brand films and documentaries, from my feature debut Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable to commercial and brand work with Nike, Sony, and Surfrider. I direct commercials and documentaries that turn athletes and adventurers into compelling, human stories. With a background in water cinematography, I bring technical expertise most directors don’t — operating in extreme environments and capturing footage others can’t. I build and scale custom teams for each project, assembling the right creative and production talent to match the scope, vision, and budget.Whether it’s fast-turn social content, a 30-second broadcast spot, or a feature-length documentary, I deliver cinematic storytelling grounded in authenticity. I help brands, athletes, and organizations connect with audiences through work that feels real, earned, and lasting.

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Black background with the white text "SONY" in bold capital letters
Close-up of a Nike swoosh logo in black and white.
Empty white screen with no visible objects or details.
An image comparing two different ways to visualize a graph with nodes and edges, one using a circular layout and the other using a force-directed layout.
The word "SHOCK" in large, bold, white letters on a black background.
Logo of the Surfrider Foundation featuring a stylized wave within a square and the text 'SURFRIDER FOUNDATION'.
White logo of 'Del Monte' in cursive font on a black background.

The Wild | RED Digital Cinema Winner

2026 Water Cinema Reel

Kelly Slater | Great White Twin

Lifeproof

Ready | Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ready | Jessica Pegula

Asics | Bam Savage

Ready | Aaron Donald

Puma | Dixie D’Ameilo

Sharkbanz

Surge Iconics

Ready | Giannis Antetokounmpo

Epson

Asics | Jay Battin

WSL + Eero

WSL + Original Sprout

WSL + Original Sprout

G-Shock | Kanoa Igarashi

Ian Calderon Governor Announcement

Tim Tadder Art

Asics | Allen Onyia

Velveeta

Hornitos

Surfrider Foundation

Total Chaos

Surfrider Foundation

Reef

Manscaped

Fitbit

Sony | Disco Lines

WSL + Jeep

Miller Lite

Sony | iJustine & Jenna

Reef

Miller Lite