Academy Award, Emmy Honors, Alfred I DuPont Columbia and Sundance Award winning filmmaker, Vanessa Roth has been writing, directing, and producing premium documentary features, shorts, series, and social justice impact work for over 25 years. With the goal of bringing our common humanity to light, to amplify the stories of marginalized people, places and unknown or forgotten narratives in history – Vanessa is dedicated to storytelling that engages and impacts viewers while pushing creative bounds with a cinematic, authentic, intimate, and collaborative approach to every unique project.
Vanessa has garnered the highest of honors in documentary, film, television, social justice, and journalism with over 60 awards including the Oscar, The Television Academy Emmy Award for Social Impact, The Alfred I DuPont Columbia Award, Sundance Special Jury Awards, The Gracie Award, Women Image Award’s highest honors, Cine Golden Eagles, Casey Medals, Impact Doc Awards for Best in Show and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking, IDA honors, Audience Awards and Jury Prizes at top festivals around the world, as well as special honors for her work in social impact, social justice, witness to history and legacy, youth empowerment and equal rights.