Sarah Schenck on Exploring How to Harness the Power of Our Microbes in “The Invisible Extinction”

Sarah Schenck is a writer, director, and producer who is deeply passionate about using filmmaking to advance public health goals for diverse audiences. She makes shorts for nonprofit organizations including the Park Slope Food Coop, Planned Parenthood, Amnesty International, NYC public schools, and the Supportive Housing Network, where she served as Chief Digital Officer. While working as the NYC Comptroller’s Senior Policy Advisor for Education, where she received a Commendation for Excellence in Public Service, she taught herself filmmaking. She produced “Virgin,” starring Elisabeth Moss and Robin Wright for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature Film Under $500,000. Her feature comedy “Slippery Slope”