Grace Anglin is the Research and Evaluation Director at ITVS, where she collaborates with filmmakers and public media partners to understand and amplify the impact of documentary films. She leads large-scale evaluations, including studies of the relationship between documentary filmmakers and participants and of ITVS’ multi-film initiative on the criminal legal system. In addition to […]
Gioncarlo Valentine (b. 1990) is an award-winning American photographer and writer. Valentine’s photographic work seeks to examine issues faced by marginalized populations, most often focusing his lens on the experiences of Black/LGBTQIA+ communities. His writing, most often in the form of the essay, aims to unpack personal histories, agitate notions around gender and identity, and […]
Frauke Levin is an Emmy-nominated documentary researcher and producer. A German native, she has worked on films focussed on US and German history, politics, and science for PBS, HBO, National Geographic, and others, for more than 15 years. Since 2015, she has worked as an archival producer on numerous documentary productions for PBS, HBO/Max, CNN, […]
Amber Fares is an award-winning documentary director and cinematographer known for her compelling storytelling and ability to bring under-represented narratives to the forefront. Her first foray into branded content, We Are Ayenda (WhatsApp), made a splash in the industry, earning five Cannes Lions awards, including the prestigious Grand Prix, along with Best Director honors at […]
Christina D. Bartson is DOC NYC’s Associate Producer. She is a filmmaker and archivist based in New York and London. Her projects consider how historical narratives about conflict, people, and land are metastasized and mobilized through archival media with specific interest given to critical media theory and globalization. As an associate producer, archival producer, and producer, […]
Jenni Wolfson is a fierce human rights advocate and a trailblazer in the art of storytelling for social change. As the CEO of Chicken & Egg Pictures, her strategic vision has evolved the organization into a powerhouse of support for women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and […]