Cynthia Lowen is a highly acclaimed and accomplished filmmaker and writer, renowned for her ability to harness the power of storytelling to drive meaningful change and address pressing social issues. Her impressive body of work has tackled a wide range of timely and thought-provoking topics, including bullying, online harassment, and reproductive rights.
Currently, Lowen is working on the feature documentary "Kids Like Me," a project that has received support from several prestigious organizations, including the Catapult Film Fund, Chicken & Egg Pictures, and the New York State Council on the Arts, among others.
In addition to her documentary work, Lowen is also a talented feature narrative screenwriter, having been named a 2023 Sundance/Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting Fellow for her script "Light Mass Energy." This powerful story tells the inspiring tale of Mileva Maric Einstein, a pioneering woman in physics who overcame rampant discrimination to achieve greatness.
Lowen's impressive resume also includes the critically acclaimed documentary "Battleground," which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and was theatrically released through Abramorama and streamed on STARZ. Her documentary "Netizens" (HBO) explores the urgent issue of online harassment and its impact on women.
As a filmmaker, Lowen is committed to creating impactful and thought-provoking content that sparks meaningful conversations and drives positive change. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including Oscar and Emmy nods. In addition to her filmmaking endeavors, Lowen has also spearheaded large-scale impact campaigns, collaborating with prominent organizations such as Autism Speaks, Facebook, Human Rights Campaign, Microsoft, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, the United Federation of Teachers, and many others.
Throughout her career, Lowen has demonstrated a deep commitment to using her talents to make a positive difference in the world. Her impressive body of work has earned her numerous accolades, including a National Poetry Series award and membership in the Producers Guild of America.
