About | sarahfretwell

Hi, I’m Sarah.

I’m a freelance video producer, director, photographer, and writer who has worked in more than 70 countries, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Haiti. My work focuses on human-centered, solutions-driven stories at the intersection of climate change, conservation, and social impact — stories that foster understanding and inspire action.

I’m always looking to collaborate with organizations and individuals who share a commitment to creating a more just and sustainable world — I’d love to work with you.

Clients

African Women Rising, BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, Tara Oceans Foundation, The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, The Royal Academy of Engineering, United Nations, USAID, Vitamin Angels, and World Bank Group.

Publications

American Photo Magazine, California Polytechnic Institute, Citrix Online, Community Environmental Council, LA Times Magazine, Outside Magazine, Parker Clay, Permaculture Magazine, Photo District News, Sports Illustrated / CNN Online, Social Documentary Network, State Street Ballet, Surfrider Foundation, Fund for Santa Barbara, United Way, and Zeke Magazine.

Awards and Honors

First Place: 2024 ZEKE Award for Systemic Change

VII Masterclass Arles

Advanced Mentorship Studies in Visual Storytelling with Ed Kashi and James Estrin

Sarah's TEDx Talk – Unreasonable Activism In the Democratic Republic of Congo