Kevin Hershberger is wearing a Baltimore Orioles hat on set behind three actors wearing 19th century costumes.

DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER

Kevin R. Hershberger is an Emmy-nominated director, specializing in historical documentaries, feature films, and meticulously researched period recreations.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, he has been awarded more than 70 film festival and industry awards and is the founder and owner of LionHeart FilmWorks, LLC. Driven by a passion for bringing the past to life, Kevin transforms history from the page to the screen with cinematic precision and authenticity.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

With more than three decades in historical filmmaking, Kevin has a long history with production and historical films, starting as an extra on Gettysburg, where he first got bitten by the filmmaking bug. His extensive career gives him a unique perspective that blends cinematic storytelling with historical authenticity.

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For more than a decade he has been creating American and military history documentary films and multi-part series covering scores of different subjects -- from Revolutionary and Civil War Battles to in-depth explorations of America's historical struggle with the legacy of African Slavery.
Through DVD, Blu-Ray, download, SVOD and broadcast, both domestic and international audiences have viewed the 100+ hours of dramatic and documentary content Kevin has produced with his company LionHeart FilmWorks, LLC. Along with over 1 million DVDs/Blu-Rays sold, Kevin has been honored with more than 70 national and international film festival and industry awards.
To see his current project, The Red Badge of Courage, please visit www.redbadgemovie.com.
Kevin has a passion for taking projects from paper to screen. Some of his notable work includes, the feature film "Field of Lost Shoes" which was released in theaters nationwide, the Independent Civil War-set feature film "Josephine" from director and writer Rory Feek.
Kevin has worked as a costume designer for film, television, and stage. For more information and to see samples from the collection, please visit Historical Wardrobe at www.historicalwardrobe.com
Kevin’s historical stock footage collection provides high-quality, authentic visuals from historical reenactments and period productions. With decades of experience in filmmaking and historical consulting, he ensures that every clip meets both cinematic and historical standards. To learn more, please visit www.reenactmentstockfootage.com.
Kevin is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. As a former US Army military intelligence officer and a lifelong reenactor, Kevin has a passion for elevating the portrayal of the military in film and television.