Eli Hiller is a documentary director of photography, director, and documentary photographer based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in vérité cinematography for film. He is passionate about creating emotional, intimate and visually captivating character-driven films.As a third-culture adult who has lived between Costa Rica, the Philippines and southeast Ohio, he is deeply curious about culture, environment, politics, and where they intersect. He is most passionate about stories from the Global South about marginalized peoples who are fighting for change or equality against societal oppression. He is currently directing and shooting his first feature documentary Becoming Us.

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ABOUT BECOMING US

Five donor-conceived siblings, their mothers, and their newfound biological father unite through a DNA test, forging a path to redefine family. Together, they recreate childhood memories on home videos to heal emotional wounds, and embrace their Filipino-American heritage, reconnect with ancestral roots and reshape their shared identity.

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FILM

Becoming Us

PROGRAM AFFILIATION

Documentary Lab

COHORT YEAR

2024-2026

WEBSITE

elihiller.com

INSTAGRAM

@elihillerphoto