Bio
Nina Gilden Seavey is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and a 40-year veteran of the documentary world. Her work can be seen on television, in theaters, and in museum exhibitions across the globe. She was the founding director of The Documentary Center at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She led the department for 30 years. Seavey left GW in 2020 and is now Research Professor Emerita for History and for Media and Public Affairs at GW. She is also a Professorial Lecturer for the Maine Media Workshops and College. Seavey also served as Founding Director and Executive Producer for SILVERDOCS: The AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival from 2000 to 2008. Besides being a long-time filmmaker, Seavey is also a podcaster. In 2021, she hosted and wrote "MY FUGITIVE" produced by Pineapple Street Studios. The podcast has had nearly a million downloads. Seavey is also a prolific author of both popular and academic works. In 2024 she was the author of "THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER'S WORKBOOK: PRODUCING AND DIRECTING DOCUMENTARY." She has also published many essays and articles in books, magazines, and literary journals. You can find out more about Seavey's work at: www.seaveymedia.com