Nancy Sawyer Schraeder is a multifaceted creative force, having co-created the comedy web series Zahra's New World, which has captured the attention of audiences worldwide. Additionally, she has recently completed production on the short film series Live What You Believe, further solidifying her reputation as a talented filmmaker.
In a remarkable achievement, Magdalena: Released from Shame, a feature film scripted by Schraeder, premiered at the prestigious United Nations and has since been translated into an astonishing 170 languages, a testament to its universal appeal. This notable accomplishment was followed by the release of Rivka, a mini-series she co-wrote, which debuted globally in 2012 and garnered widespread recognition.
Schraeder's exceptional storytelling abilities were once again showcased in Portions, a short film she wrote and produced, which won top honors at the World of Women Film Fair in Dubai, earning the Best Short Fiction Film award. Furthermore, Portions received an Award of Merit from the esteemed Best Shorts Competition and was screened at the Burbank International Film Festival, further cementing Schraeder's reputation as a masterful storyteller.
In a bold directorial debut, Schraeder brought Equations, a dramatic short film, to life, which impressively took 2nd runner-up honors in the Dare to Overcome Film Competition, a remarkable achievement that underscores her exceptional filmmaking skills.
