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Sarah Olson

(She/Her)
Producer
Los Angeles, CA US
Available for Full Time
Available for Freelance
Open To Virtual Coffee
Award-winning documentary film producer hoping to tell stories that inspire, educate, and creatively highlight the beauty and pain that is humanity.

About

Sarah Olson is an award-winning producer, known for her impactful contributions to the world of filmmaking. Her work includes the production of the Netflix sensation, "Knock Down the House," a documentary feature that soared to unprecedented heights, capturing both the Audience Award and the prestigious Festival Favorite Award at Sundance. The films triumphant journey continued, earning an Emmy nomination and securing a coveted spot on the Oscars Shortlist. Building on her track record of powerful work, Sarah recently captivated audiences with the Grammy nominated Paramount + hit, JUNE: The story of June Carter Cash. The film was named as a New York Times Critics Pick and has gone on to receive praise from audiences and critics alike. With an impressive portfolio that includes the groundbreaking documentary, Fed Up, lauded by Rolling Stone as "a movie that matters, as well as acclaimed works "Lady Buds" and "Tapped," Sarah has proven herself a producer with talent and vision. Her projects have garnered numerous festival awards and have gone on to find found homes on prominent platforms such as Amazon Prime, TLC, The Discovery Channel, The Travel Channel, Starz, Netflix, and Paramount +, engaging audiences worldwide. Driven by her passion for storytelling and commitment to excellence, Sarah continues to look for and find important stories that can inspire, educate, and make a significant impact on our world today.