Dirk Braun is an American filmmaker and photographer working between the United States and France.  His work moves between documentary films and fine-art photography, exploring historical stories, human ambition, and the worlds of land, air, and sea.
His films are often rooted in the lives of individuals who pursue something beyond the ordinary, from aviators and explorers to artists and athletes.  Through an immersive approach, Braun explores character, psychology, and the forces that shape a life.
His films include Flying Boat, following the pilots and mechanics preserving the last airworthy Grumman Albatross amphibious aircraft; End of the Road, a portrait of underwater photographer Ben Thouard at Teahupo’o in Tahiti; and Operation Babylift, examining the evacuation of Vietnamese children during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Braun’s photographic work extends these interests into large-scale limited editions, with photographs held in public and private collections internationally.
A private pilot, Braun’s relationship with aviation extends beyond the camera.  He has flown and landed on tarmac, desert terrain, and open water, bringing a firsthand understanding of the environments and communities that inform his work.