Sara Barger

Sara Barger is an accomplished Academy Award-recognized documentary filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience, catering to a diverse range of clients including government agencies, political advertising firms, and non-profit organizations. Her expertise extends to international development projects, where she has curated compelling video content across various global locations. Sara also boasts a successful academic stint, having imparted her knowledge as a film instructor at the university level for 5 years. Her extensive portfolio can be explored at www.SaraBarger.com. Sara's educational journey includes a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film from Vermont College of Fine Arts, along with multiple degrees from American University in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism & Public Affairs, Visual Media, and Political Science. Throughout her career, Sara has held pivotal roles across esteemed organizations, such as being a Former Professional Coach at Media Mentor DC, Senior Video Production Lead at QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal), President at Women in Film & Video, Adjunct Professor at George Mason University and American University, Owner at Regrab Media, Visiting Lecturer at Old Dominion University, Video Editor at Writebrain Films, Video Editor/Videographer at Creative Associates International, Communications Specialist at The Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, Producer/Editor for USAID-Iraq at The Louis Berger Group, Producer/Editor at Discovery Communications, Producer at The Department of Veterans' Affairs, Guest Booker/Field Producer at U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Senior Producer at LHS Media.