Sierra Urich (she/her) is an award-winning filmmaker, interdisciplinary visual artist, and an Iranian-American (neem-rooni). She has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and was named to the 40 Under 40 list by DOC NYC. Urich’s debut feature film, Joonam, premiered in competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. It took home 3 Jury Awards for Best Documentary at the Cleveland International Film Festival, Bentonville Film Festival, and Sharjah Film Platform, and was in Oscar Contention for an Academy Award. Urich has completed residencies and fellowships at Yaddo, Sundance Nonfiction Director’s Lab, The Banff Centre, Points North Institute, Firelight Media, and Chicken & Egg Films, and was twice shortlisted for a Creative Capital Award. She works professionally as a director, editor, and story consultant.