Sammy Jackson, Executive Producer - Director - Writer - Cinematographer - Editor
Sammy Jackson is a multi-award-winning filmmaker who has been at the helm of critically acclaimed documentaries/series on History, A&E, Discovery & PBS. His work on the Emmy-winning series, WWII in HD, was groundbreaking in its use of archival imagery, cinematic narrative, editorial style, and unprecedented sound design in documentary programming. Known for producing, directing, writing and editing compelling, emotional stories in specials and series such as The Rape of Nanking, Eyewitness In Iraq, The Day The Towers Fell, Vietnam in HD, Homecoming, One Giant Leap and Against The Odds. His current projects, Killing Truth, MONSTERS and Dragonfire, further showcase Sammy's ability to present timely, relevant films that examine critically important social issues impacting our world today and in the foreseeable future.
Tracey Connor, Executive Producer - Story Development
Tracey Connor's passion for compelling storytelling began thirty years ago when she was a novice television reporter given the assignment of interviewing a Holocaust survivor. It was this survivor’s story that would ultimately alter the trajectory of Tracey’s career. Stories of unfaltering strength, determination, and perseverance would begin to fill her roster of programs for the likes of History, A&E, PBS & Discovery. All the while, her deep love of research and determination to unearth never-before-seen gems from archives, personal collections and unsuspected hiding places around the world has made 43films one of the country's top archival content providers.
Elaine Sharp, Executive Producer International - Story Development
Elaine Sharp, a Sheffield Doc Fest Future Producer School Alumni, is a Producer & Director on films spanning the globe. Her universal broadcast career spans two decades and she has been based in the UK, USA and Italy. She has worked on documentaries and content for major international Broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery, A&E, ABC, WNET/PBS, and Mediaset/RTI. Her recent credits include “Sex, Lies and The College Cult” for Peacock, “Secrets of the Oligarch Wives” for Paramount Plus, “Tipping Point” for Amazon Prime, “Italia 90” for Sky Documentaries/NBC Universal and “Zelenskyy: The Man Who Took on Putin” for Channel 4. Her years of experience producing critically-acclaimed documentaries in the US and UK has given Elaine a vast understanding of producing internationally.
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John Ligato, Special Investigations, Producer
John Ligato is a Former Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he infiltrated the Italian Mafia and spent 8 years in deep cover. The 2006 movie 10th and Wolf is a loosely based bio of his life. In 1999 John received the Attorney General's and Director's award for investigative excellence. Before joining the FBI, the South Philly native found himself with the lead contingent of Marines into Hue' City during the 1968 TET offensive in Vietnam. He captured the 6th NVA flag at the St. Joan of Arc school, which was displayed in the Marine Corps Museum. John was awarded three Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam in addition to other valor awards. The American Heroes Channel featured John in a documentary titled, Against the Odds.
Walter Lamar, Special Investigations, Producer
Walter Lamar has 25 years of law enforcement experience as a former Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Law Enforcement, and Senior Advisor to the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security. Mr. Lamar is an enrolled tribal member of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana and descendant of the Wichita Tribe of Oklahoma. Following his retirement from federal service, Walter founded Lamar Associates, a professional services firm specializing in risk management, law enforcement training, community policing, and drug/gang awareness and prevention with a special focus on Indian Country. Since its founding, the company has conducted investigations, assessments, and training services for clients located across the nation. Lamar Associates has also provided professional services to the National Indian Gaming Association, the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Department of the Interior – Office of the Special Trustee, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, as well as corporate clients and more than 50 tribal entities.
Shelley Steagall, Research, Factual Producer
Shelley Steagall's love of storytelling, research and fact finding can be traced back to her "inquisitive, question everything" grammar school days right through high school and college years. After college, where she majored in Journalism, she spent years in the profession working her way up to producer for CBS and FOX affiliates producing daily newscasts and a wide array of specialty programming from sports to community affairs. But it would be the stories of bravery, strength and survival she worked on as a daytime talk show producer at ABC that put her career in focus. Her film, The Most Crippling Condition, brought national attention to the life-changing effects of Arthritis and would win the prestigious Russell L. Cecil Award and confirm her path as a producer of merit and unwavering passion.