Rachel Antell has worked in documentary film production for over two decades in various capacities, but found her true passion in archival producing. In 2014 she co-founded Sub-Basement Archival, where she has had the honor of being archival producer on contemporary and historic documentaries. Sub-Basement films have aired on streaming platforms, cable, public and network television, screened at festivals worldwide, and garnered FOCAL Awards as well as an Emmy nomination for research and use of archival footage. In 2023, Rachel co-founded the Archival Producers Alliance (APA) with Jen Petrucelli and Steph Jenkins. The APA was created to organize and advocate for archival producers, educate the larger film community about the craft, and work to make archival materials more accessible and affordable for independent filmmakers. The APA's first initiative addresses the introduction of Generative AI into the field of documentary film and archival work. In September of this year, the APA published the first-ever industry-wide guidelines, Best Practices for Use of Generative AI in Documentaries, with endorsements from over 50 organizations, foundations, production companies, and film festivals, as well as dozens of filmmakers.

Josh Penn is a producer with the Department of Motion Pictures. He has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture and Outstanding Producer at the Producers Guild Awards. He also won a Peabody Award and the Sundance Producers Award. Since 2012, he has premiered a dozen films at Sundance, earning six awards from the festival. His productions include BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Cannes Caméra d’Or, and four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture), 32 SOUNDS (Oscar Shortlist), MONSTERS AND MEN (Sundance Special Jury Prize), OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD (Sundance 2026), the series PHILLY D.A. (Gotham and Peabody Award winner), among others. Josh has mentored at institutions such as The Sundance Institute, Film Independent, NYU, and AFI. Josh is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Outside of film, Josh has worked in politics including leading roles on the digital teams for both Obama presidential campaigns.

Heidi Burkey is a documentary producer with over 16 years of experience crafting powerful, character-driven stories. Known for capturing the voices and journeys of underrepresented communities, Heidi has directed and produced projects for major platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu. She’s a pro at developing stories from concept to final cut, bringing scripts to life with an authentic, hands-on approach. Heidi’s credits include Jedi Junior High, The Pitch, Fan Chronicles, The Class, and An Update on Our Family—which premiered at Tribeca. An active member of the Video Consortium, Women in Media, Documentary Producers Alliance, and the International Documentary Association, Heidi is passionate about building trust with her interviewees and digging into stories that push beyond the surface.