Risé Sanders-Weir

Sanders-Weir is a documentary producer, director and writer. She produced America to Me for Kartemquin Films, which premiered at Sundance. She has directed documentaries for PBS, History, National Geographic, CNBC, A&E, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, and others. Her work has been recognized with Cinema Eye, Hugo and Telly awards. She has also received nominations for Emmy and NAACP Image awards. As Director of Production and Post for Kartemquin Films she shepherded more than 10 films to completion, including two Oscar-nominated films. Her independent directorial debut Gadget Girls was selected for the U.S. State Department's American Film Showcase and has been screened around the world.