STORYVILLE FILMS is an independent documentary production company creating films and series driven by strong personal narratives of conscience, courage, and innovation. Oscar nominated filmmaker Oren Jacoby founded Storyville Films in 1993. Jacoby and creative partners Julie Cohen and Betsy West serve as Storyville’s principal producers and directors. Meet the rest of our team.

Our recent films include RBG (Magnolia, Participant & CNN Films), a 2019 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature and winner of a PrimeTime Emmy Award; On Broadway (Kino Lorber, SKY), a 2021 NYTimes Critic’s Pick; and My Name is Pauli Murray (Participant, Amazon Studios), winner of a duPont Columbia. Explore the rest of our films and series.