In his 15 years as a filmmaker, Kiern has directed dozens of short narratives, six music videos, and five documentaries. His work has aired on network and cable television. Five of his films have premiered at film festivals.
His short “Belleau Wood” won him an award from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. The following year, he was awarded $10,000 by Tommy Hilfiger for directing a short film about his grandfather’s love of America.
His first foray into documentaries, ‘Journey to Fame’ followed Sony recording artist Ashley Monroe’s attempts at landing a record deal.
His short documentary “Behind the Scenes with the Apostles of Comedy,” offers an intimate glimpse of four Christian comedians, and how their faith effects their lives. The film is featured on the “Apostles of Comedy” DVD, released by First Look Studios.
In January 2008, he completed a long-form commercial for the Olympic Parade “Light the World,” featuring Amy Grant and TobyMac. Later that year, he directed a comedic short for Universal Records starring Lee Ann Womack.
