Susan Kucera's illustrious career in film spans multiple decades, commencing during her formative years as a camera assistant. Under the guidance of her father, Dr. Richard Kucera, a renowned glaciologist, Susan collaborated on the creation of educational short films for Encyclopedia Britannica Film Corporation, focusing on the Athabasca Glacier. This early exposure to the film industry instilled in Susan a passion for storytelling, which she would later channel into her work as a screenwriter and director of documentaries.
Susan's diverse body of work includes the critically acclaimed film "Living in the Futures Past," a collaborative effort with Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges. This documentary has garnered widespread recognition, including the prestigious New York Film Festival award and the United Nations' gold medal for Outstanding Achievement in International Communications, a testament to its ability to promote the ideals and goals of the United Nations.
Throughout her career, Susan's documentaries have been featured on a variety of prominent platforms, including National Geographic, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Shaw, NHK, KCET, LINK TV, Time Warner, and numerous educational institutions and universities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Furthermore, her work has been translated and showcased on platforms in Italy, Germany, and Argentina, cementing her status as a respected and accomplished documentary filmmaker.
