Rebecca Stern

Rebecca Stern is a freelance director and producer based in the Greater New York City area, with a strong focus on documentary filmmaking. She has been self-employed since July 2015 and has worked on various notable projects, including directing the HBO documentary Well Groomed, which explores the vibrant world of creative dog grooming. This film received critical acclaim, achieving a 95% rating from critics and 97% from audiences.12

Career Highlights

• Director/Producer at Self-employed (2015 - Present)

  • Directed Well Groomed for HBO.
  • Produced Netizens for HBO Max and Tre Maison Dasan for PBS.
  • Line produced Dear Santa for ABC/Hulu and directed Level Playing Field, which was Emmy-nominated.12

• Previous Roles

  • Director/Producer at Atlantic Pictures (2018 - 2020): Produced short-form commercial content and managed a team.
  • Campaign Operations Manager at Picture Motion (2014 - 2015): Managed operations for multiple film campaigns, advising distributors on outreach strategies.
  • Outreach Coordinator at Our Time Projects (2012 - 2014): Coordinated production for the Academy Award-nominated Cartel Land and produced impact campaigns for various documentaries.13

Education

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies from UC Berkeley and has also studied Literature at the Università di Bologna.14

Her work is characterized by a commitment to storytelling that engages and challenges audiences, often focusing on unique and niche subjects.