Craft over convention.

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Filmmaker Nate Reininga

NATE REININGA

COLLABORATORS

We pay attention for a living. We observe, we listen, we ask questions. The cameras come later.

Nate Reininga Inc is a flexible network of filmmakers and creatives dedicated to thoughtful storytelling.

From first brainstorm to the final export, we wear the hat the project calls for—writing, producing, directing, shooting, editing, and yes, even coffee runs.  

We partner with brands, museums, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to create films rooted in curiosity, craft, and genuine human connection.

We are built around people, not presets. The world doesn't need more content. It needs more contentment.

Founder | Director | Cinematographer

Nate Reininga is an Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker based in New York City and Santa Fe, NM. With 15 years of experience spanning journalism, commercial, and documentary filmmaking, Nate brings a flexible, hands-on approach—leading projects from start to finish or stepping in seamlessly as part of a larger team.

A person performing a backflip between two large, white, curved monument structures on a paved walkway with a city skyline in the distance during sunset.
Steve Zavitz with a camera sitting on grass in a natural outdoor setting with bushes and greenery in the background.
A parkour athlete on a concrete ledge outdoors with a city skyline and tall buildings in the background.
Person holding a paper cone filled with breaded and fried chicken nuggets, with someone dipping one nugget into a sauce.
Person holding a sushi roll with visible ingredients including rice, fish roe, lettuce, and fish.
A table with various dishes including a salad with avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and nuts, a piece of fried chicken with ketchup, a plate with meatballs and sauce, and an open-faced sandwich with avocado, egg, and sliced almonds, along with salt and pepper shakers, hot sauce, and a menu from the Egg Shop.
A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate curls on top, served on a decorative gold-rimmed plate.

RETHINK FILMS

Rethink Films is a full-service creative production company helmed by creative director Cody Buesing.

Aerial view of a person wakeboarding on a large body of water, creating circular ripples.
Close-up of a person repairing a bicycle, focusing on hands working on the bike's hub and gears, with spokes and gear cassette visible.
Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia dance outdoors against a backdrop of blue sky with scattered clouds and a green hill at the Vail Dance Festival in Colorado.

steve zavitz

Filmmaker, Photographer

Steve Zavitz is a professional food photographer, videographer, and content creator based in New York City.

Nate Reininga and Cody Buesing holding professional video cameras. They appear to be filming or preparing to film, with one person holding a boom microphone. The hallway has white walls, a closed door, and an illuminated exit sign on the ceiling.
People filming a scene in a studio with blue lighting, large speakers, and professional filming equipment.

NATE REININGA IS ALSO A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR TO SANDENWOLFF and PBS STATE OF THE ARTS.

A man with a white beard wearing sunglasses, a black hat, and a red vest over a striped shirt, also smoking a cigar, standing in front of colorful street art.
A person wearing a helmet and winter gear, standing on snow with climbing or hiking poles, under a partly cloudy sky.
The image features a film poster for 'The Homeless' with a background of a forest scene, layered with a silhouette of a man's head and shoulders. Text at the top reads 'THE HOMELESS', and credits for cast, crew, and production are at the bottom.
Close-up of a man's face with brown hair and hazel eyes, lying among green fern leaves.
  • Black award badge with white laurel wreath border, text stating 'Official Selection Berlin Indie Film Festival 2025'.
  • Black badge with white text reading "Official Selection Dark-Land 2026," flanked by white laurel branches.
  • Black and white emblem with laurel branches, featuring the text 'Official Selection InShadow 2025' in the center.
  • Medal or badge for the Mediterranean Short Film Festival, 2025, showing the official selection label, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with black background and white text.
  • Black and white film festival badge with laurel wreaths and the text "Official Selection London International Filmmakers Festival 2025."
  • Black square award badge with white laurel branches on each side, stating 'Official Selection Montrose International Screenance Festival 2025'.
  • Black background with white laurels on sides. Text reads "Official Selection New York Short Film Festival 2024".
  • A black and white laurel wreath surrounding text that reads 'Official Selection NZ Indie Film Festival 2025'.
  • Black and white film festival badge with laurel wreaths on each side, text indicating 'Official Selection Palermo International Film Festival 2025'.
  • Black background with white laurel leaves on the sides and white text that reads 'Official Selection Pražské filmové ceny IndieMania 2026'.
  • Black and white laurel wreaths with text indicating official selection for Queens World Film Festival 2025.
  • Black and white badge with laurel wreath and text indicating selection for the 2025 Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival.
  • Black badge with white text and laurel wreaths, reads "Official Selection Rome International Short Festival 2025".
  • Black and white film festival badge with laurel wreath and text 'Official Selection The Bridgeport Film Fest 2025'.
  • Black award badge with white laurel wreath and text that reads 'Official Selection Charlotte International Dance Film Festival 2026'.
  • A black emblem with white laurel branches on the sides, and white text that reads 'Official Selection Dance City Festival 2026'.
  • Black and white award badge with laurel leaves, indicating selection for the 2027 Kyoto Independent Film Festival.
  • Black and white award badge with laurel wreaths and text indicating official selection for the Liminal Dance Film Festival 2026.
  • Black and white award badge or label for the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival 2026, featuring laurel branches around the text
  • Black and white award badge with laurel leaves and text indicating the Porto Music Video Festival 2026 official selection.
  • Black and white award badge with laurel branches and the text 'Official Selection Taunus Filmfest Taunale 2026'.
  • Black and white award badge with laurel branches on each side, announcing the official selection of 'The Music Dance' for the 2026 Screenings Film Festival, Consonance.