Vacationland is a documentary studio making uncommon films on common ground. Since 2014, we’ve been producing Original stories and Commissioned works to help the world make sense. We bring together a community of award-winning filmmakers to manage end-to-end production, from development to delivery.
We offer a full range of production services: creative development, production, post-production, casting, animation, and photography. We treat every project, documentary film, brand story, or series like a totally new exploration and in Vacationland, nobody goes it alone.
Vacationland has offices in New York, California and Maine, butWe’ve Been Looking Everywhere.
What We Do
Documentary Films – Award-winning films that uncover untold stories.
Brand Storytelling – Story-driven partnerships that amplify purpose and impact.
Shorts & Series – Nonfiction storytelling across platforms.
If you are a brand, agency, filmmaker, or just have a story you are looking to bring to life, we’d love to make something with you.
Contact for New Business Inquiries.
Who We Are
NICHOLAS WEISSMAN
Producer
nick@vacationland.film
CALIFORNIA
Nicholas Weissman is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker. A producer with over a decade of experience, Nicholas was recently named DOC NYC 40under40 for 2023. He recently produced the feature ROW OF LIFE about paraplegic long distance ocean rower Angela Madsen.
KALIM SUMMERDAY ARMSTRONG
Director
kalim@vacationland.film
MAINE
Kalim makes films to encourage empathy. He directs original documentaries and commissions for global brands. His films focus on racial justice, identity, and counterculture histories. As an Educator, he has taught at DCTV, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Hunter College.
CARLOS CARNEIRO
Director
carlos@vacationland.film
NEW YORK
Carlos is a Portuguese director based in Brooklyn, NY. With almost 20 years of experience Carlos has directed feature and short documentaries with a constant curiosity for humanity. When not making films he’s often found gathering people around a table for a meal and a story.
