Heather Rae is a highly acclaimed film and television producer and director, serving as a Senior Advisor for Film & TV Industry at CO\\OP Studios. Raised in Idaho, Heather has built a distinguished career spanning decades, specializing in compelling documentary and narrative projects, particularly those with Native American themes.

 

From 1996 to 2001, Heather directed the Native program at the prestigious Sundance Institute, a testament to her deep commitment to fostering underrepresented voices in cinema. She later co-founded True West and the True West Cinema Film Festival in Idaho, further solidifying her dedication to nurturing independent filmmaking.

 

Heather's filmography is marked by critical success and industry accolades. She produced the Academy Award-nominated ** Frozen River** (2008), which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and for which she personally received the Piaget Producers Award. Her directorial work includes the celebrated 2005 film ** Trudell**, which screened at over 100 film festivals worldwide and was nationally broadcast on PBS. Other notable productions include Netflix Originals ** Tallulah** (2016) and ** Dude** (2018), and the Cannes Film Festival premiere ** Bull** (2019). Most recently, she served as an Executive Producer on the Amazon series ** Outer Range** (2020-2021), starring Josh Brolin.

Recognized as one of Variety's "Ten Producers to Watch" in 2008 and a current founding board member of the Sun Valley Film Festival, Heather's profound experience in project development, talent nurturing, and navigating the complexities of film and television production makes her an invaluable strategic asset, perfectly positioned to guide CO\\OP Studios in its mission to create globally resonant and impactful content.