W. D. Hogan directed the IMAX 3D documentary "Asteroid Hunters" (2020). Narrated by "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" actress Daisy Ridley, the film explores the threats asteroids pose and the innovative mitigation techniques developed by space agencies around the world. The filmmakers worked with NASA, JPL and a team of international scientists to bring planetary defense to life on immersive, large format IMAX screens.
W. D. Hogan is a member of the DGA and IATSE (Art Directors Guild).
First job in film was a Grip on the WGBH production "Big Time" in Boston, MA, starring Mia Sara and Adrian Pasdar.
Attended the Northside School of the Arts in Atlanta, GA and was part of Tourshow, a Coca-Cola sponsored performance that toured the world.
Hogan was a military brat, born at the Irish Army Hospital on the base in Fort Knox, KY.
Storyboarded hundreds of commercials and music videos before getting his break with Chris Robinson's Robot Films, directing a documentary on Interscope recording artist "4th Avenue Jones".
Storyboarded the Snoop Dogg/Pharrell music video "Beautiful" while in Rio de Janeiro with Robot Films.