TRUDY SARGENT
Trudy Sargent is a filmmaker, producer and creative storyteller whose work spans international productions, distribution and cutting-edge content creation. With a career rooted in both the art and business of film, she has produced and directed projects for Sony, AMC, Allblk, Tubi, and Prime, bringing powerful, diverse stories to global audiences.
Director
As a producer, I bring the rare advantage of having worked my way up through every stage of production. I started in London as a production assistant, moved into the role of First AD where my leadership and time management skills flourished, and then advanced to line producer and producer.
This journey gave me a deep, hands-on understanding of every department and how they come together to create a seamless production. I don’t just manage logistics, I see the entire landscape, aligning creative vision with financial and operational realities. My strength lies in bringing teams together, keeping projects on schedule and on budget, and ensuring that the final product not only gets made but makes an impact.
As a director, I approach storytelling with both vision and precision. My background in Neuro-Linguistic Programming gives me a unique edge - I understand body language, communication and the subtle ways to create rapport, which allows me to bring out the most authentic performances from actors and foster a collaborative, trusting environment on set. I combine this with a filmmaker’s eye for detail and a storyteller’s instinct for emotion, ensuring that every scene not only looks compelling but also resonates deeply with the audience.
For me, directing isn’t just about guiding a production, it’s about unlocking the heart of the story and the people telling it.
Producer
Trudy Sargent is an award-winning filmmaker whose career spans sales, distribution, producing and directing. She began in London releasing New Line Cinema titles through Kinowelt and Crescendo Films before founding Red Pictures Media to develop and produce feature films.
Her debut as producer and co-writer, Are You Ready For Love?, won five awards at the Monaco Film Festival and was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. Since then, she has produced and directed a range of features and shorts across genres - from thrillers and dramas to international festival contenders - with credits for Sony, Lionsgate, Grindhouse, BET+, AllBlk and more.
As a director, Trudy draws on her training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to build powerful
on-screen performances and authentic connections with cast and crew. Her work includes festival-recognized shorts like Road to Damascus and features such as Lost Tape, Slammed! and Angels on Tap.
She also co-founded That Film Festival, with showcases in Berlin, Cannes, Los Angeles and Marbella, awarding £250,000 in production finance to emerging filmmakers.
Beyond film, she is a Tony Robbins trainer and has volunteered internationally, combining her passion for storytelling with a commitment to growth and impact.