Pamela Yates, a renowned filmmaker, was born and raised in the Appalachian coal-mining region of Pennsylvania, where she spent her formative years before leaving to pursue her artistic aspirations in New York City.
As a Guggenheim Fellow, Yates has made a significant impact in the world of documentary filmmaking, having directed the critically acclaimed "When the Mountains Tremble", which won the Sundance Award.
Her impressive body of work also includes producing the Emmy Award-winning "Loss of Innocence" and serving as the Executive Producer of the Academy Award-winning "Witness to War".
Yates's most recent directorial venture, "Granito: How to Nail a Dictator", played a crucial role in the Ríos Montt genocide trial in Guatemala, utilizing her film as key evidence in the historic proceedings.
Prior to "Granito", Yates directed "The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court", a feature-length film and educational initiative that tackled the complexities of international justice.
Her documentary "State of Fear" tells the gripping story of Peru's 20-year war on terror, drawing from the findings of the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
As a co-founder and partner of Skylight Pictures, Yates is dedicated to producing thought-provoking, socially relevant, and artistically innovative independent media and media strategies that tackle pressing issues of human rights and the pursuit of justice.
