Spencer Bakalar is a documentary editor and story producer. Most recently, she worked on The World According to Allee Willis, which has its world premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival.
She entered documentary film by way of journalism, at outlets like the Los Angeles Times and TIME Magazine. Her work has been streamed on ESPN and Amazon, and recognized by SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, IDA, the Livingston Awards, News and Documentary Emmys, and the Webby Awards.
Spencer graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she studied photojournalism and history. She is based in Los Angeles and regularly teaches filmmaking workshops. (She’s also a twin and a violinist!)
CONTACT:
spencerbakalar@gmail.com
Recognition:
2024
SXSW Film Festival - The World According to Allee Willis
2022
Tribeca Film Festival - The Rule of Sedona Prince (ESPN 50/Fifty)
2021
IDA Screening Series (TIME Studios Shorts) - Notice of Eviction
Medal Finalist, Video of the Year, SPD - Unknown
2019
News and Documentary Emmy, Nominee, Outstanding New Approaches: Current News - Guns in America
American Film Showcase Official Selection and Expert - Firsts
2018
Livingston Award, Finalist - The Silence Breakers
Webby Awards, People's Choice Awards (Video, News & Politics) - The Silence Breakers
POYi, Documentary Project of the Year, Firsts
Webby Awards, Nominee (Video, News & Politics) - Firsts