Odessa Rae is a renowned and accomplished producer, having won prestigious awards such as the Academy Award and BAFTA. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of Ivanhoe Pictures, which was responsible for the massive box office success of Crazy Rich Asians.
After completing her multi-year First-Look deal at Ivanhoe Pictures in early 2019, Rae has been producing independently, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile producer.
One of her most notable projects is the highly acclaimed documentary, Navalny, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022. The documentary, produced in collaboration with CNN Films and Warner Bros., won both the "Best of Fest" and "Audience Award" at the festival.
Odessa's films have been showcased at festivals around the world and have garnered numerous accolades, including awards from the Producers Guild of America, the Dupont Awards, the Grierson Awards, the Cinema Eye Awards, and the Critics' Choice Awards.
In recognition of her outstanding work in promoting sustainability through film, Rae was honored with the 2023 UN Sustainable Goals Impact Through Film award.
