Carrie Lederer is a filmmaker, television producer, and cinematographer known for her immersive, human-centered storytelling. Nicknamed “Carrier Pigeon” for her global reach and on-the-ground reporting, she has traveled the world on assignment with her camera, building deep connections with the people and places she documents. Her multi-decade career spans unscripted television for major networks, independent documentaries, and nonprofit-driven social impact films across a wide range of genres and locations. Combining cinematographic expertise with a journalist’s instinct, she crafts stories that are both emotionally resonant and visually compelling. After years living and working in Santa Monica, she now calls Portland, Oregon home. Carrie returns to her documentary roots with Wild Horses at the Door, her directorial debut in the short film category.