BIO
Meghan Shea (Director/ Producer), MFA
Meghan Shea is a director & producer of documentary films. She focuses her lens on the work of individuals and organizations that are creating positive social impact in the world. Meghan is a co-founder of Persistent Productions, which has offices in Boston and in Singapore. Her work focuses on both national and international social issues and she produces content for broadcast, streaming, and educational distribution.
Meghan’s documentary portfolio includes: "How I Live," “Under the Turban", “In the Spirit of Laxmi” and "Shooting for Democracy". Her work has screened at Tribeca Film Festival The United Nations General Assembly, The World Health Organization, The United Nationals Film Festival among others. Her films have received numerous awards including, Best Director at The Chambal International Film Festival , Best Feature at the United Kingdom’s Fisheye Film Festival, Winner Best Short Documentary Gold Coast Film Festival, a Social Media Impact Award, and a CUGH Pulitzer CUGH-Pulitzer Global Health Video Awards.
In her client-driven work Meghan creates compelling, research-based, visually driven stories. Meghan’s client work includes The BBC, Sony Music, USAID, Out Leadership, Dana Farber/ Boston Children's Hospital, Aman Resorts and Nikon, among others.
Meghan graduated with a Master’s in Fine Arts from The George Washington University.
In her client-driven work Meghan creates strategic and long-term relationships. She believes that you cannot deliver intimate and rich stories unless you are thoroughly informed about your subject and your audience. Meghan has worked with BBC, Sony Music, The Rockefeller Foundation, USAID, Out Leadership, Dana Farber/ Boston Children's, JA Worldwide, Aman Resorts and Nikon, among others.
Meghan graduated with a Master’s in Fine Arts from The George Washington University during which time she was a fellow for EJS Women’s Leadership Program. In the month of June, she co-teaches a class Modernism Then & Now in Paris with Mary Buckley and Bil Gillis for The George Washington University.