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Doug Wolens
Producer, Director, Technical Director, Seasoned Editor. Special Projects Pilot, Storyteller.
Doug Wolens is an American documentary filmmaker, writer, and producer known for his impactful films that explore a range of social and technological issues. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1981. After briefly practicing law in New York and San Francisco, he transitioned to filmmaking in 1993. His first documentary, Happy Loving Couples, was screened at the Sundance Film Festival, marking the beginning of his career in documentary filmmaking.12
Wolens has directed several notable documentaries, including Weed (1996), which focused on the Cannabis Cup and premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, and Butterfly (2000), which documented activist Julia Hill's protest against logging.123 His most recent work, The Singularity (2012), examines the implications of advanced technology and artificial intelligence on humanity.23
Currently based in San Francisco, Wolens operates as a freelance video producer and director through his company, Doug Wolens Productions. He continues to engage with various projects that reflect his interests in societal issues and technological advancements.456
