Dianne Griffin
Dianne Griffin is based in San Francisco and has traveled the globe for over 25 years directing and producing award winning documentaries. She draws inspiration for her work from the people around her, creating intimate connections and telling stories of dignity, suffering and compassion, which move us to act. Her current documentary Painted Nails, features Van Nguyen’s personal story encompassing both the immigrant’s journey and one woman’s rise to activism in the face of adversity. Award winning Painted Nails was invited to screen in 35 film festivals premiering to standing ovations, broadcast nationwide on PBS stations and continues to screen and stream to audiences as far away as Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Dianne has created stunning stories across the globe including directing and producing the documentary White Hotel shot in Eritrea, Africa. White Hotel premiered at the New Directors New Film Series at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Film Society of Lincoln Center receiving international acclaim at both film festivals, broadcasts, museums and universities. Actively involved in the documentary film community Dianne Griffin teaches documentary filmmaking. She has watched thousands of films over the years jury chairing the United Nations Film Festival for 19 years. She is currently traveling the film festival circuit with The Creative High documentary.