Jade Sacker is a documentary filmmaker, photojournalist, and founder of the nonprofit Depth of Field, a production and education company dedicated to supporting underrepresented storytellers.
She comes from a Native American family on her mother’s side, now culturally displaced from their land, and a paternal lineage that traces back to Russia, where her family fled the pogroms at the outset of the 20th century. Raised in a family that rarely spoke about the past, Sacker’s work is driven by a desire to confront inherited silence—grounded in the belief that without understanding and accountability, there is no clear way forward, and no sense of resolution.
Her work is rooted in human rights and conflict reporting, with experience documenting across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Syria, and Myanmar. Across mediums, she has developed an approach to storytelling that prioritizes intimacy, authorship, and emotional truth.
The unifying theme of her long-term projects is migration—telling stories of those who are displaced, and those whose identity is challenged. Her work sits at the intersection of journalism and cinematic storytelling, guided by the belief that film and photography can provoke thought and contribute to lasting, positive change.
Awards —
International Photography Awards Honorable Mention, Deeper Issues
Royal Photography Society International Photography Exhibition 162 Finalist
2020 CDS Documentary Essay Prize in Photography - Semi Finalist
Snappr - "Featured as one of the best photographers in New York City!"https://www.snappr.com/best-photographers/new-york-city-ny
Exhibitions —
International Center of Photography, Class of 2019, Group Show
Home/ Land Race and Revolution, Lewis Latimer House, Group Show
Client List —
Foreign Policy
NBC
NPR
Huffington Post
Yes! Magazine
Phnom Penh Post
Buzzfeed News
AL Monitor
Radio France
Marriott International
Asialyst
UnHeard