Troy is a renowned 32-time Emmy Award winner and has been nominated over 65 times for his outstanding work as a documentary filmmaker and television journalist.
Throughout his illustrious career, Troy has worn many hats, including filmmaker, director, writer, reporter, host, investigative journalist, photojournalist, editor, radio DJ, lighting designer, audio operator, live truck operator, drummer, and guitarist.
Troy has covered a wide range of topics, from natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and fires, to major events like presidential elections, the MTV Video Music Awards, and high-profile fights like Tyson/Lewis. He has also covered various sports, including the Big Ten, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS.
Troy's impressive resume boasts an array of prestigious awards, including an Edward R. Murrow award, a CINE Golden Eagle, an Addy, 11 Tellys, two Associated Press awards, three National and 10 regional NPPA awards, a Sweden film award, and many others.
As a documentary filmmaker, Troy has created around 15 feature films, with two of his recent films receiving international distribution. His documentary "Sh*t Saves the World" is distributed in the USA through Gravitas Ventures, in the UK/Ireland through Koch Films/Koch Media, and in several other countries.
Troy's other documentary, "Fart: A Documentary," has received distribution through Vision Films and is available in the USA, Finland, France, and a few other countries. Both films can be found on various streaming platforms, including Amazon, iTunes, Apple TV, VUDU, Google Play, Microsoft, VIMEO on-demand, and YouTube.
Troy's films have been showcased at numerous film festivals around the world, including the Buenos Aires International Film Festival, Amsterdam World International Film Festival, Euro Film Festival Geneva, and many others. He has won several awards, including the Best Feature Award at The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards, and has been nominated for several other prestigious awards.
Troy is a member of several industry organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Broadcast Education Association, Michigan Creative Film Alliance, and Investigative Reporters and Editors. He is known throughout the industry for his creative visual storytelling and perfectionism.
As the Director, Editor, and Cinematographer for his own company, Troy Hale Films, Troy is dedicated to producing high-quality content. He also serves as a Judge for regional Emmy awards and other major awards, solidifying his reputation as a respected and accomplished filmmaker.
