Biography

Don Haderlein is an independent feature film producer-writer-director. In 1988, Don moved to Los Angeles to study film. He received two film degrees. In 1994, his family moved to North Hollywood. He started North Hollywood Pictures in 1998, when he wrote and directed his first film, the award-winning family drama "Moonbeams".
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Don Haderlein is an award-winning Los Angeles-based filmmaker known for his emotionally powerful storytelling and cinematic realism. Founder of North Hollywood Pictures, he wrote and directed the acclaimed feature Moonbeams (2001) and the documentaries The World Awaits (2016) and Give Me Shelter (2025). His films explore human resilience, social justice, and the transformative power of compassion.
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Don Haderlein is an award-winning independent film producer, writer, and director recognized for his emotionally charged storytelling and cinematic realism. Originally from Chicago, Haderlein moved to Los Angeles in 1988 to study film, earning dual film degrees before launching his production company, North Hollywood Pictures, in 1998.

He made his feature debut with the acclaimed family drama Moonbeams, which earned festival honors and established his reputation for crafting heartfelt, character-driven narratives. Haderlein went on to write, produce, and direct a range of impactful projects including the socially conscious documentaries The World Awaits (2016) and Give Me Shelter (2025), exploring global themes of human rights, homelessness, and social justice.

Balancing narrative and documentary filmmaking, Haderlein's work reflects a deep commitment to storytelling that inspires empathy, awareness, and transformation.
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