I was 22 with a camera, no safety net, and a gut feeling that storytelling was the only thing I gave a damn about. I didn’t come from money. I came from figuring it out. So, I started where I could—wedding videos, music videos—cutting my teeth while trying to pay rent.

But I’ve never just chased work. I chase stories. I chase the why.

That grind turned into something bigger. I took that hustle and built Kestum Bilt from scratch—directing commercials, branded content, and longform narratives for some of the biggest brands in the U.S. and Latin America. We scaled it to a $1M+ production company with over 300 productions under our belt.

Strategy became second nature. So did execution.

I learned how to pitch, direct, lead teams, and build pipelines that don’t just pump out content—they drive it with purpose.

But through it all—every client, every campaign—I stayed rooted in what started it all: documentary. Truth-telling. Peeling back the layers no one else wants to touch.

From my early doc on a forgotten gangster, to exposing human trafficking, to now leading Unrested—an investigative series digging up erased Black cemeteries and the greed that buried them—this is the work that matters. This is what I’m built for.

Today, I build studios and systems that empower creators to tell stories that mean something. I direct, I produce, I strategize—but more than anything, I listen.

Because I’m not just here to make noise. I’m here to make impact.

Vincent E. McDaniel (aka Vin.E.Mc) is a multifaceted talent hailing from Dallas, Texas, with an extraordinary journey that has established him as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. His remarkable accomplishments as an actor, writer, and producer have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, elevating him to the pinnacle of success. Zavala underwrote Vincent's groundbreaking TV show, "Mega Mundo," which quickly became a sensation in the Southwest region. Audiences were captivated by his performances in AMC's "Better Call Saul.”

His remarkable performances in feature films such as "Furthest Witness," "12 Strong," and "The Rambler" garnered critical acclaim and showcased his versatility as an actor. Notably, "The Rambler" premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. McDaniel has become an iconic figure within the entertainment industry. His unwavering commitment to his craft, unmatched versatility, and remarkable achievements across multiple platforms have firmly established him as an influential force, inspiring future generations of artists to dream big and pursue their passions relentlessly. As Vincent's star continues to rise, there is no doubt that his enduring legacy will shape the entertainment landscape for years to come.

Edna Pabon is an award-winning senior video editor with over 25 years of experience shaping compelling, emotionally resonant narratives. Specializing in both feature-length and episodic documentary formats, she brings a deep understanding of story, pacing, and structure to every project, always with the audience in mind.

Edna has dedicated her career to the art of storytelling. Whether working on intimate character studies or issue-driven series, she approaches each edit with the same purpose: to make the story felt, not just understood.

A passion for uncovering the emotional truth behind every frame drives Edna's work. With a keen instinct for narrative flow and a sensitivity to tone, she crafts edits that honor the subject and engage the viewer, no matter the scale or scope of the project.

For Edna, editing isn’t just a technical process; it’s a deeply creative, human one. It’s about listening to the story, understanding its purpose, and building something that connects. Editing documentaries isn’t just what she does; it’s what she loves.

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