Greg Kwedar has written, directed, and produced award winning short films, documentaries, and national commercial campaigns. Greg's debut as a feature producer was with Rising from Ashes, a documentary about the first Rwandan National Cycling Team and their 6-year journey to the Olympic Games in London. Executive Produced and Narrated by Forest Whitaker, Rising from Ashes had its World Premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival and went on to 16 additional festival wins. Rising from Ashes was released theatrically by First Run Features and Wild Bunch. Greg has spoken to thousands of students across the country and sat on panels about his work at esteemed venues such as SXSW, UNESCO, and the United Nations.He is the producer of a documentary that focuses on slavery in the Thai Fishing Industry called The Ghost Fleet and his feature directorial debut as a Director, Transpecos, is a thriller set within the United States Border Patrol. Show less «