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Firelight Media Documentary Lab Films Nominated For Emmys

Posted July 28, 2018

Firelight Films announced today two films produced by Documentary Lab Fellows were nominated for the 39th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards! 

National Bird was directed and produced by Sonia Kennebeck, and Farewell Ferris Wheel was directed and co-produced by Miguel Martinez.

Both of these Doc Lab alums are first-time feature film directors. 

"We are so proud of Sonia and Miguel, who despite the many structural barriers in the documentary field, are pursuing their dreams and crafting powerful, new, and necessary stories about our communities,” says Loira Limbal, Firelight Media Vice President, and Documentary Lab Director.

More than just a workshop, the Documentary Lab is unrivaled in its representation of diverse filmmakers creating an exclusive network of talented unique storytellers that receive ongoing support from a project’s conception to its completion.