Judy Chaikin is a highly accomplished filmmaker, renowned for her exceptional work in writing, producing, and directing various projects. She is a graduate of the prestigious AFI's Directing Workshop for Women and has made a significant impact in the industry with her numerous accomplishments.
Chaikin's most notable work is the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary, Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist, which showcases her remarkable storytelling abilities. Her short romantic-comedy, Cotillion '65, has received widespread acclaim, winning numerous awards, including Best Short, Best Comedy, Best Director, and Audience Choice Awards, at over 30 film festivals.
In addition to her work in film, Chaikin has also made a name for herself in the world of improv theater. She has performed and directed with various groups, including the Committee Workshop, The Synergy Trust, and The Groundlings.
Chaikin's television credits include directing the comedy pilot, On The Television, for Nickelodeon, and the reality pilot American Families for Fox TV. Her feature-length comedy screenplay, Ai! Chilito, recently won first place at the Broad Comedy Screenplay Competition, while her short screenplay, The Audition, was produced by Wildflowers Films in 2021.
In her extensive career, Chaikin has worked on various projects, including the ABC series, FBI: The Untold Stories, as a Supervising Producer and Director. She was also a Co-Producer on the CBS Movie Of The Week, Stolen Innocence, and wrote and directed the bi-lingual PBS documentary, Los Pastores. Chaikin's docu-drama, Sojourner Truth:Ain't I A Woman, featuring Julie Harris, won the Blue Ribbon at the American Educational Film and TV Festival.
Chaikin's most recent film, The Girls In The Band, has received widespread critical acclaim, winning six Best Documentary Awards, and being named a NY Times Critic Pick. The film boasts a 100% Critics Rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently being showcased on PBS both nationally and internationally.
