Dana Nachman
The Second Life of Freddie Nole
Dana Nachman is an award-winning director and the creative force behind Sweet World Films. Known for her ability to craft emotionally powerful narratives—whether in investigative journalism or heartwarming family films—her work has captivated millions worldwide. Her films stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+. A former journalist turned filmmaker, Nachman made her directorial debut with Witch Hunt, executive produced and narrated by Sean Penn, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before being acquired by MSNBC Films. Since then, she has helmed five additional feature documentaries, all of which have been successfully sold and distributed to global audiences. Her critically acclaimed documentary Pick of the Litter (2018) led to a Disney+ original series adaptation, which she showran and directed. Dear Santa (2020), acquired by IFC Films, not only became a Hulu hit but was also adapted into a series, which Nachman directed. The series premiered on ABC in December 2022 and is now streaming its second season on Hulu. The film earned the Best Feature Film award at Tribeca X, along with eight Telly Awards and a Brand Film Award.