Charlene Fisk
Charlene is a queer filmmaker from the Catskill Mountains and an ex-Army sergeant whose search for belonging led her to storytelling. Her feature documentary THE FOUNDERS won the Audience Award at the Atlanta Film Festival and Best Documentary at La Costa, followed by a series of acclaimed short films (LIMERENCE, THE LICK, RIDESHARE, THE MOTH) that examine the tension between isolation, connection, and the need for community.
She directed the Emmy-winning series INTERSECTION and episodes for Discovery and TLC. As a producer and editor, she helped shape MAN MADE (about trans bodybuilders), HOME FIELD (Tribeca), and AMERICAN REBEL for PBS (American Masters).
As a cinematographer she's lensed several short films, series and network content for Discovery, Netflix, TLC and Magnolia. Her screenwriting has been recognized by Slamdance, Stowe Story Labs, Cinestory, Southern Producers Lab, ScreenCraft, Athena Writing and Developing Lab and Austin Film Festival. Her short screenplay, CALL AND RESPONSE, was number one on Coverfly’s 2025 top short scripts all time.
Charlene’s work lives at the intersection of grief, identity, and resilience. She is always reaching for what’s raw, unspoken, and completely transformative.
