top of page
TWO SUNS MEDIA
stories that bring us closer together
is a New York City-based media production company founded by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Kathy Leichter.
Two Suns Media
Visually arresting and emotionally rigorous,
our films tell stories that inspire people 
COGnitively, emotionally, physically.
Out of this movement comes change.
Two Suns Media is supported by a
tremendous team of artists, assistants, and interns who dedicate themselves 
to our films in a wide range of capacities. 
We could not be doing what
we do without them.
Two Suns Media
About

Kathy Leichter is an award-winning documentary producer, director, and impact producer with over thirty years of experience using media for social change. She is the owner of Two Suns Media and Mint Leaf Productions, both based in New York City. 

 

Her passion and purpose is to use story to move audiences emotionally and inspire change.

Leichter's most recent film as director and producer is Here One Day, about mental illness and suicide in Leichter’s family. The film premiered at IDFA, had a prestigious festival tour, and won Best Documentary and the Jury Prize at the Scottish Mental Health Arts  & Film Festival. Here One Day is now the centerpiece o

of

ABOUT

Kathy Leichter

Photo by Amir Levy

of an international screening initiative, directed by Leichter, to reduce stigma, link audiences to support, teach about the impact of mental health challenges on families, and influence behavioral healthcare policy.

Leichter directed and produced, with Jonathan Skurnik, A Day's Work, A Day's Pay, which follows three welfare recipients in New York City, produced in association with ITVS and winner of the Harry Chapin Media Award for Excellence in Projects about Poverty and Hunger. Leichter fundraised for, designed, and directed for five years the film’s impact and audience engagement campaign, The Workfare Media Initiative, which trained people with experience in the welfare system to facilitate post-screening discussions, tell their own stories, and inspire audiences to action.

Other credits include co-producer of the award-winning films, Spit It Out, about a man who stutters and his journey towards self-acceptance and producer of Hidden Battles, about the psychological impact of killing on soldiers and Mothers and Daughters: Mirrors That Bind, about the effect of the mother/daughter relationship on a woman’s body, sexuality, and self-esteem.

 

Formerly Leichter worked at WQED-PBS, where she associate produced a national series on health care reform and worked for Mister Rogers Neighborhood. One of the most memorable moments of her career was when, before a shoot, Mr. Rogers asked Leichter to warm his blue Keds sneakers.

Kathy's Work
DIRECTING AND PRODUCING

learn more

IMPACT PRODUCING

learn more

FUNDRAISING 
AND CONSULTING
FUNDRAISING 
AND CONSULTING

learn more

GET IN TOUCH

email:

  • Grey Facebook Icon
  • Grey Twitter Icon
  • Grey Vimeo Icon
  • Grey LinkedIn Icon

Thank you for your message! It has been received.

Write Me!
Write Me!
Write Me!
Contact
bottom of page