Stephen Yake began his directing career in 1985, after many years as a successful cameraman, lighting director, and editor at various television studios. He is unique in that he controls the stunning visual style and emotional performances that go on screen, as well as the nuts and bolts behind the scenes of the budget. He is a master at fitting the right elements together like a puzzle to create
a unique and compelling production. His unique brand of storytelling leaves a distinct and personal signature on all that he touches. Over the course of his career, Stephen has directed and produced over 400 music videos, dozens of TV series and corporate pieces, several documentary projects, and over 100 national and regional commercials. His career has taken him all over the globe, filming in over 35 countries, from Russia's Red Square, Central and South America, Israel, and Hungary, to South Africa, England, China, and across the United States, for clients from Citgo Petroleum and The Magic Johnson Foundation, to Time/Warner. Stephen’s creative vision has won him nine Dove Awards, GMA’s Impact Award, ADDY Awards, ACMA Awards, and the Houston Film Festival’s Bronze Award, among his numerous nominations.
