WELCOME TO
HONEST ENGINE FILMS
HONEST ENGINE FILMS RECEIVES THREE EMMYS
Joanne Storkan, a film producer and director, has won three Emmy Awards for her documentaries, including "The Real Bedford Falls," "Miracle on 42nd Street," and "Roots of Lacrosse." She began her career as a journalist and English teacher but shifted her focus to screenwriting and nonfiction storytelling after gaining Hollywood interest. Storkan founded the nonprofit Monterey Bay Film Society to help local youth learn the art of filmmaking. She is also committed to education, having founded the International School of Monterey and serving on the Board of Trustees of the Stevenson School.
OUR FEATURED FILMS
WHO WE ARE
We are Honest Engine Films, a Monterey-based production company driven by a passion for telling impactful, original stories through both short and feature films. We believe in the power of storytelling to connect, inform, and inspire, and we bring that commitment to every project. From Sport Documentaries like Lacrosse, to narrative features, we give voices to people and tell their stories with authenticity and care. Our goal is to craft authentic cinematic experiences that are both thought-provoking and visually compelling.
