Lindsey Hagen is an Oscar qualified Director, Executive Producer and Development Executive with a focus on cause related storytelling. Lindsey has a background in sales and marketing, journalism, brand strategy and documentary filmmaking. She leads a successful career ideating and pitching meaningful stories to brand and network partners, creating compelling human centered films and campaigns.

Lindsey’s films have gone onto Oscar qualifying festivals like Tribeca, DocNYC, BigSky and Outfest and have won numerous awards in the impact and branded entertainment space. Her film “After Skid Row” Oscar Qualified in 2023 and was aquired by The LA Times Short Docs program, her film “California Natural” was nominated for the James Beard Commercial Media Award, her short documentary “High Road” was voted Vimeo’s Best of Year in the branded film category and went onto screen at Sundance’s Branded Storytelling in addition to winning the Impact Award with her film “GroundWork- Cotton” presented by The NorthFace. Lindsey’s films have also been selected at Jackson Wild Media awards in 2023 & 2024 showcasing her sustainability storytelling ability. Currently Lindsey’s film “Fight or Flight” is touring the globe as a part of “The American Film Showcase” associated with the American film diplomacy program of the U.S State Department.

“As a participant in media my role is to imagine possibility, ignite curiosity and inspire action.”