Eliza Mitnick

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Documentary Filmmaker

New York, New York US

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I am a documentary filmmaker born and raised in NYC. With an eye for finding unique stories about healing and resilience that may otherwise be overlooked, I am dedicated to creating films that both inspire and question what we assume to be true.

About

Eliza is a director, producer, editor and writer of documentary films. Based out of NYC, her journey as a professional filmmaker began in 2018 when she started as a freelance documentary editor. She's always been interested in elevating the stories and experiences of those facing systemic issues, and she's been gratified to work on films about civil rights, immigration, corruption in congress, and environmental racism. Importantly, her projects seek to convey the dignity and complexity of the character’s lives who are affected. She recently received her Masters from NYU’s Journalism School in News and Documentary.

Featured Work

"Journey" Trailer

Jimmy Nguyen is a psychedelic healing guide who leads clients on ceremonial trips using this innovative new form of therapy. Currently in medical trials at leading institutions across the country, the mushroom allows people to confront their truest nature and their deepest demons. As Jimmy reflects on his own healing journey where he overcame the intergenerational trauma of his Vietnamese war refugee parents, he guides his clients Nancy and Mark in overcoming their internal roadblocks.

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American Hero: Still Running the Streets

A man from the Queensbridge housing project is on a journey to spread the lessons he learned from a traumatic past to the rest of his community and to the world. Using writing, veganism, and ripe with decades of wisdom, he grapples with his prior experiences on the streets, while also helping others to overcome their own pain, live a healthy lifestyle and find the profound beauty in life.

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