Dana Richardson

Cinematographer, Director of Photography and Producer

Los Angeles, California

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About Dana

Dana Richardson is the owner of Dana & Sarah Films LLC an award-winning documentary film production company. She is a Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, and Editor.

Dana Richardson has produced award-winning documentaries that present vital perspectives rarely seen in mainstream media. GOSHEN (2015) is a powerful documentary depicting the diet and active lifestyle of the indigenous Tarahumara, a light-footed running tribe, who are striving to maintain their ancient culture. The film premiered at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (2015) and won the Golden Palm Award from Mexico International Film Festival (2015). Dana & Sarah Films won a prestigious Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers from the Accolade Global Film Competition (2015) and Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers from The IndieFEST Film Awards (2015) for their documentary GOSHEN. BACK TO EDEN (2011) tells the story of an organic gardener and his revolutionary approach to organic gardening. The film has garnered the interest of over 2 million viewers in nearly 200 countries, has broadcast on Amazing Discoveries, was praised award winner in the international Green Unplugged Film Festival (2013), was an official selection in The Awareness Film Festival (2012), and continues to receive critical-acclaim globally. RADICAL JEWELRY MAKEOVER (2009) follows an international jewelry mining and recycling project. The short film premiered at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC and continues to be exhibited at universities around the world.

Dana & Sarah Films documentary production company plays a key role in igniting social change by bringing public awareness to health and wellness issues, ethical material sourcing, and sustainable environmental practices. Dana & Sarah Films seeks to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities by empowering people with creative solutions through documentary films.

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Female

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Big Sur Landslide Budget: $0 - $100K | Documentary BIG SUR LANDSLIDE is a journey into the hearts and minds of the evacuees of the largest coastal landslide recorded in California’s history.

Credits

Goshen Film (2015)
Film Director
Back to Eden (2011)
Film Director

Awards

Best Locally Produced Film, Santa Cruz Film Festival
(2018)
Best Environmental Feature, Mountain Film Festival
(2016)
Award of Merit Women Filmmakers, IndieFEST Film Awards
(2015)
Award of Merit Women Filmmakers, Accolade Global Film Competition
(2015)
Golden Palm Award Best Documentary Feature, Mexico International Film Festival
(2015)
Award of Merit Women Filmmakers, Prestige Film Awards
(2015)