Kyle's Creative Portfolio
This portfolio highlights a selection of creative projects by Kyle Olson that have achieved critical recognition, cultural impact, and global visibility. From award-winning documentaries to chart-topping series and large-scale immersive live experiences, these works reflect a focus on storytelling that resonates beyond the screen.
The Last Signal (2019)
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THE LAST SIGNAL is an independently produced, Emmy Award–winning documentary about memory, brotherhood, and time running out. Conceived, developed, and directed from a single discovery, the film reunites two World War II veterans separated for more than 70 years, preserving a once-in-a-lifetime moment before history slipped away.
Director & Executive Producer Emmy Award Winner (2019) |
Studio Ulster (2025)
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LEGENDS UNVEILED was Studio Ulster’s high-profile red carpet launch in Belfast, Northern Ireland, an immersive experience introducing a £72M, four-stage virtual production facility to global creatives, A-list talent, government leaders, and industry press. Designed to celebrate the legends—both local and international—who came together to create a sophisticated cinematic marvel, the event showcased the synergy of virtual production technology and filmmaking craft in real time. The evening unfolded as a multi-part live experience, combining a main presentation show, an interactive journey through four soundstages demonstrating the filmmaking and virtual production process, and a closing concert by Foy Vance, creatively directed as part of the launch. Prior to opening, served as Head of Production (Interim), building the studio’s cross-functional core team, establishing workflows and protocols, and hiring and training local talent to operational readiness.
More than a studio opening, Legends Unveiled marked a cultural milestone for Northern Ireland’s screen industry, signaling the region’s arrival as a global center for cutting-edge production and creative innovation. By uniting government leadership, international artists, and local talent under one roof, the launch positioned Studio Ulster as both an economic catalyst and a creative home, redefining how large-scale production could be imagined, taught, and experienced in the region. Executive Producer - Immersive Red Carpet Launch Event Creative Director - Foy Vance Concert Head of Production (interim) - Studio Ulster |
Love & Justice (2023)
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LOVE & JUSTICE is a chart-topping true crime podcast that reignited a cold case and reshaped the public conversation around justice and accountability. The series debuted at the top of the Apple Podcasts charts, ranking above Dateline in its first week, and remained in the Apple Podcasts Top 25 True Crime list for the majority of its run. Named by Biography as one of the Top 15 Best True Crime Podcasts of All Time, the investigation generated new leads, renewed public attention, and lasting cultural impact. The series earned a 2023 Webby nomination (alongside Tom Hanks) and was also nominated for True Crime UK Awards for Best True Crime Podcast.
Executive Producer, Director, & Host |
Pole Pole (2025 / 2026)
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POLE POLE is a deeply personal documentary about grief, control, and the courage to let go. Set on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the film follows a burned-out director who discovers that the most difficult climb is not toward the summit, but toward forgiveness, acceptance, and healing. The project is already in active conversation with mental health foundations about using the film as a catalyst for screenings, discussions, and tours aimed at opening honest dialogue around burnout and mental health across the entertainment, music, and touring industries.
Executive Producer (Currently in post-production. Release slated for late 2026.) |