David Zeiger, a renowned documentary filmmaker, has been creating captivating films and series for 25 years, commencing with his son's junior year in high school, which he captured in the documentary film "The Band" and broadcast on the PBS series P.O.V. in 1997.
This was followed by his groundbreaking thirteen-part PBS and Planete Cable series "Senior Year" in 2002, a comprehensive and insightful look into the lives of high school students, which was generously funded by the CPB, PBS, NAATA, LPB, and the esteemed MacArthur and Kellogg foundations.
The series was a national presentation by PBS and was met with widespread acclaim. In the same year, his short documentary "Funny Old Guys" was broadcast on HBO, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.
In 2006, his film "Sir! No Sir!" premiered in 65 cities across the United States and Canada, and was broadcast in 200 countries worldwide, including the BBC Storyville, ARTE France, ABC Australia, and the Sundance Channel in the U.S. This critically acclaimed film won numerous awards, including the Best Documentary award at the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Hamptons Film Festival, and the Seeds of War Award at the Full Frame Documentary Festival.
David Zeiger's work has also garnered nominations for an International Documentary, Independent Spirit, and Gotham award. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the world of documentary filmmaking, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2010.
Most recently, he has completed his first narrative feature film, "Sweet Old World", a testament to his dedication to storytelling and his ability to push boundaries in the world of filmmaking.
