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Keelan Williams

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Keelan Williams

Born March 6, 1995 · San Francisco, CA (age 31)

Keelan Williams is a documentary director, producer and editor whose work explores the intersection of art, identity and place. His debut feature, Tell Them We Were Here, a portrait of the Bay Area art scene, won Best Documentary Feature at the Nevada City Film Festival and earned the San Francisco Chronicle's highest rating. His latest, Paving the Way, follows Indigenous skateboarders on Montana'…

Known For

COLECTIVO: The First YearCOLECTIVO: The First Year · 2026
COLECTIVO: The First Year
2026
MovieDocumentary
Go behind the scenes of COLECTIVO's inaugural year, as three emerging Latinx filmmakers receive mentorship from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tribeca Studios, culminating in a Tribeca Festival premiere. Three bold new voices. One extraordinary fellowship.
Everything Old Is New AgainEverything Old Is New Again · 2017
Everything Old Is New Again
2017
MovieDocumentary
In 1989, two controversial artworks turned a small federal arts agency into ground zero of America's culture war. Thirty years later, the fight is back.
Paving the WayPaving the Way · 2026
Paving the Way
★ 2.02026
MovieDocumentary
Set against the sweeping landscapes of the Flathead Indian Reservation, the film highlights skateboarding’s power to build community, foster confidence, and challenge stereotypes. More than a skateboarding film, it becomes a vibrant portrait of young people who get back up every time they fall.
Tell Them We Were HereTell Them We Were Here · 2021
Tell Them We Were Here
2021
MovieDocumentary
Tell Them We Were Here is an inspirational feature-length documentary about eight artists who show us why art is vital to a healthy society and reminds us that we are stronger together.

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