Tim Pierce

Tim Pierce is one of the founders and directors of The Beards, a creative production company based in Wanaka, New Zealand.12 He co-founded the company with Toby Crawford, and they both serve as Managing Directors.3

Background and Career

Tim Pierce has a background in filmmaking and production. Before starting The Beards, he worked as a freelance director and director of photography (DP).1 He describes himself as having been a "do-it-all dude" in the industry, working long hours to establish his name and reputation.

The Beards

The company was founded in January 2014, and Tim has been serving as Founder/Director for over 10 years.2 The Beards started when Tim and Toby Crawford decided to collaborate, combining Tim's experience with incoming commercial jobs and their shared vision for the company.1

Company Philosophy

The Beards prides itself on a relaxed approach to production while still handling global commercial campaigns. The company name serves as an icebreaker and represents their laid-back, country-style ethos.1 Tim emphasizes the importance of loving what you do in this industry, stating, "It's not about hours on the clock. It's about freaking loving what you do."1

Additional Information

Tim is also a Red Epic Dragon camera owner and can be contacted at tim@thebeards.nz.34 He maintains a presence on social media platforms like Twitter (now X), where he describes himself as a "Director & DOP".4