Stephen Sarsfield
The Video Vagabond
A documentary filmmaker with three decades behind the camera — from TV news studios in the Northeast to independent documentary features across Florida and the world.
A Filmmaker's Path.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — served in the US Army as a tank driver stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, traveling and living throughout Europe and shaping a lifelong instinct for finding stories in unfamiliar places
Studied at Schiller International University in Heidelberg, then graduated from Towson State University in Baltimore, Maryland with a BS in Mass Communications and Television Production
Began his career recording live events, then worked in TV production in the NY/NJ area — including Comcast Originals, Lifetime Studios, and CNBC — mentored by original Sesame Street director Joost van Rees
Former president of the Hollywood Historical Society and an active civic board member — today he owns South Florida Video Productions and creates award-winning independent documentary films under the banner of The Video Vagabond
The mission of The Video Vagabond is to create documentary films that foster curiosity, preserve stories worth remembering, and deepen our understanding of the people, places, and ideas that shape our world.
How We Work.
- Professionalism
Every project treated with the rigor of a broadcast production.
- Creativity
Bringing a director's eye and a documentary storyteller's instincts to every frame.
- Reliability
On-time, on-budget, and honest about what a story needs.
- Communication
Clear, thoughtful, and consistent — from first call to final delivery.
Let's Build Something Worth Remembering.
Some of the most meaningful documentaries begin with a conversation. If you have a story, an idea, or a place that deserves a closer look, I'd love to hear from you.
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