I’m a documentary filmmaker and Emmy-winning producer splitting my time between New York City and at the Texas-México border. Before jumping into film, I was a community organizer working on public transit, food security, and urban planning -- so, naturally, storytelling became my way to keep weaving conversation into the social fabric.
I've worked on projects following ordinary people doing extraordinary things: ranging from Olympic athletes, to high school students competing in science fair, neighbors gathering to make community gardens, or pop stars breaking world records. By witnessing their stories, I've learned about the unbreakable tenacity of the human spirit and the power of community as a primary source of strength.
I co-founded the Laredo Film Society to build community via the arts and help grow storytelling infrastructure in South Texas. I’ve since shifted my focus into filmmaking full-time, but I remain passionate about expanding the Borderlands cinematic universe. These days, I’m freelancing across commercial and documentary projects, looking for the next story to tell.
Let's connect - karengaytan.b@gmail.com
