Aaron MacCarley

United States of America

Aaron MacCarley

director, producer

Aaron, a Los Angeles native, began his creative journey editing videos and photos with Adobe software. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Reed College, where he also pursued creative writing. After graduating in 2014, Aaron lived abroad, first teaching English in Shenzhen, China, then studying film in Berlin, Germany, where he earned a Film Production Diploma. He later returned to Los Angeles to work on commercial productions and develop his skills under master gaffer David Goodman. In 2018, he moved to Europe, launching a videography business and creating films showcased at European festivals. In 2023, Aaron moved to Ukraine to produce his debut feature documentary, Sunflowers in the Rain, which premiered in Los Angeles in 2024 and earned him Best Director at the North Hollywood Cinefest