Duane Hansen Fernandez is a writer and director with a passion for uncovering the human experience.

I once dreamed of becoming an archaeologist, and that passion never really faded -- it just evolved. Instead, I became my own kind of anthropologist, driven to understand how people live, connect, and find meaning in their lives. Why do people do what they do? What are their untold stories? And most importantly, how can we make the world a better place by telling them?

My career has been dedicated to amplifying stories in bold and innovative ways. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the greatest leaders in the industry -- partnering with Focus Features, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney, Marvel, Searchlight, A24, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony Pictures, NBC and 20th Century Studios.

I’ve been honored to help launch marquee films, shows, franchises, networks and studios, but it was my work on awards films that truly inspired me. Getting to collaborate with some of the greatest filmmakers in history refined my understanding of storytelling -- deepening my commitment to bringing meaningful stories to life.