Based in New York City and Stockholm, Sweden, Insignia Films makes documentaries that stay with you. Stories about the visionaries, movements, and moments that define our world. Our work streams on PBS, The New York Times, National Geographic, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+.
Our roots run deep: Stephen Ives' landmark 1996 series The West was watched by over 38 million viewers and hailed by The New York Times for its "enthralling detail," calling it "fiercely and brilliantly rooted in fact." We've built on that foundation ever since. Our documentary Ailey, which premiered at Sundance and was released by NEON, was celebrated as a film that "pulses with joyful expressiveness and brims with possibility." Our limited series American Veteran was praised by The Times for asking "civilians to walk a mile in veteran boots." Following its TIFF premiere, IndieWire called Free Money—about the world's largest experiment in Universal Basic Income—"a penetrating and absorbing siren of a movie." And our most recent film, American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, won both the U.S. Documentary Audience Award and Festival Favorite at Sundance 2026.
Led by Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak, and Lauren DeFilippo, Insignia's team has been recognized with Primetime Emmys and honors from the Directors and Writers Guilds of America. We craft immersive, character-driven stories that respect their subjects, captivate audiences, and reveal the essential struggles of our time with complexity and compassion.
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Our roots run deep: Stephen Ives' landmark 1996 series The West was watched by over 38 million viewers and hailed by The New York Times for its "enthralling detail," calling it "fiercely and brilliantly rooted in fact." We've built on that foundation ever since. Our documentary Ailey, which premiered at Sundance and was released by NEON, was celebrated as a film that "pulses with joyful expressiveness and brims with possibility." Our limited series American Veteran was praised by The Times for asking "civilians to walk a mile in veteran boots." Following its TIFF premiere, IndieWire called Free Money—about the world's largest experiment in Universal Basic Income—"a penetrating and absorbing siren of a movie." And our most recent film, American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, won both the U.S. Documentary Audience Award and Festival Favorite at Sundance 2026.
Led by Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak, and Lauren DeFilippo, Insignia's team has been recognized with Primetime Emmys and honors from the Directors and Writers Guilds of America. We craft immersive, character-driven stories that respect their subjects, captivate audiences, and reveal the essential struggles of our time with complexity and compassion.
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