Shelley Saywell
Shelley Saywell is a Canadian documentary filmmaker, producer, director, and author whose work focuses on human rights abuses, gender-based violence, and experiences in conflict zones. Her films have won numerous international awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism. She has traveled the world, tackling controversial issues such as honor killings and the Vietnam War. Saywell's work often highlights the fight for justice and the power of hope, with a particular emphasis on women and children. Her memoir, 'If Only Love: A Memoir of Second Chances,' was released in 2026 and became an instant Canadian bestseller.
Awards
['Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism', 'Hot Docs Award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary (twice)', 'Gemini Awards', 'Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival', 'UNESCO Gandhi Silver Medal for the Promotion of Peace', 'WIFT Creative Excellence Award']
Notable Works
['Crimes of Honor', 'In the Name of the Family', "Kim's Story: The Road from Vietnam", 'Rape: A Crime of War', 'Martyr Street', "A Child's Century of War", 'If Only Love: A Memoir of Second Chances']
