ABOUT US

STORIES THAT HELP

We confront society’s hidden challenges. And we honor those that fight them. One story at a time.

TWO PEOPLE, ONE VISION.

KAREN PRITZKER

Executive Producer

Karen Pritzker is an editor, film producer and co-founder of KPJR films. She has executive produced three documentary films: The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, Paper Tigers, and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope. Pritzker also serves as President of the Seedlings Foundation, which supports programs that nourish the physical and mental health of children and families.

JAMES REDFORD

Director As a co-founder of KPJR films, James has produced and directed The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia, Paper Tigers, Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope, and Playing For Keeps. For HBO, James has also made Kindness Of Strangers, Mann V. Ford, Toxic Hot Seat and Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution.

LYNN WAYMER

Vice President, Communications and Community Engagement

Lynn Waymer directs development and execution of communications and community engagement strategies. Formerly director of distribution for HBO, she’s created local, national and global marketing campaigns, community partnerships and screening events for KPJR Films including: The Big Picture: Re-thinking Dyslexia, Paper Tigers, and RESILIENCE.

SUZANNE DEBRUNNER

Line Producer

Since KPJR’s inception, Suzanne has collaborated in various capacities from development through production, post production and festival distribution. Her previous experience includes field producing James Redford’s HBO documentary HAPPENING: A Clean Energy Revolution (2017). She is passionate about making impact documentaries that provide hope and encourage change around the world.