Jan Krawitz is a celebrated documentary filmmaker with an illustrious 35-year career marked by the creation of an extensive collection of independent films that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. Throughout her distinguished career, her remarkable body of work has been showcased at a multitude of prestigious film festivals across the United States and abroad, including the esteemed Sundance Film Festival, the renowned New York Film Festival, the highly respected Visions du Réel, the influential Edinburgh International Film Festival, the prominent SilverDocs, the prestigious London Film Festival, the acclaimed Sydney Film Festival, the respected Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, the renowned South by Southwest, and the revered Flaherty Film Seminar.
Krawitz's most recent documentary, Perfect Strangers, embarks on an extraordinary four-year journey, delving into the captivating story of a woman as she navigates an unpredictable and often tumultuous path, as she makes the life-altering decision to give away one of her kidneys.
Krawitz's extensive body of documentary work has garnered significant national attention, with her productions, including "Mirror Mirror", "In Harm's Way", "Little People", and "Drive-in Blues", being broadcast on the esteemed Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Furthermore, her short film "Styx" has been recognized as a significant addition to the permanent collection at the renowned Museum of Modern Art.
Jan Krawitz, a renowned filmmaker, has had the distinguished privilege of having solo retrospectives of her films showcased at prestigious institutions, including the Portland Art Museum, Hood Museum of Art, Rice Media Center, the Austin Film Society, and the Ann Arbor Film Festival, a testament to her artistic prowess and enduring impact on the world of cinema.
In addition to this impressive recognition, Krawitz has also been granted the opportunity to further hone her craft through an artist's residency at Yaddo, a renowned retreat for creative individuals, in the year 2011.
Krawitz holds a prestigious academic position as a Professor at the esteemed Stanford University, where she is responsible for instructing students in the esteemed Master of Fine Arts Program in Documentary Film and Video, a highly respected and competitive curriculum.
