Sara Bernstein

Sara Bernstein, yeah, she’s kind of a powerhouse in the doc world. She’s the president over at Imagine Documentaries, and honestly, her résumé reads like a highlight reel for the entire industry. We’re talking big hitters—Jim Henson Idea Man snagged five Emmys, and she’s got her hands all over it. Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything? That’s her too. Earrnhardt, Judy Blume Forever (which, by the way, picked up an Emmy nod), and We Feed People—she’s got a knack for picking projects that matter. Oh, and Frida made it to the Oscar shortlist, while The Super Models and The Dynasty: New England Patriots both made waves. Music by John Williams even scored a Critics’ Choice Award, and if you haven’t seen The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari, put it on your list. Before all this, she was the SVP over at HBO Documentary Films, basically running the show for their nonfiction lineup. That gig landed her a boatload of awards: 11 Emmys, 35 nominations, and 11 Peabodys. Not to mention, the films she’s shepherded have racked up two Oscars and thirteen nominations. It’s wild. Variety even put her on their 2024 New York Women’s Impact List, which feels about right. If you’re into documentaries that actually punch through the noise, Bernstein’s name is probably somewhere in the credits. She’s the real deal—no fluff, just serious storytelling chops.