Gabe Polsky is an award-winning writer, director, and producer known for bold, unconventional storytelling in both documentary and narrative film. He most recently wrote, directed, and produced Butcher’s Crossing, starring Nicolas Cage, which premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His acclaimed documentaries include Red Penguins (2019), In Search of Greatness (2018), and Red Army (2014), which premiered at Cannes and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. Polsky also co-directed the award-winning The Motel Life (2012), produced Werner Herzog’s cult classic Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, and the Emmy-nominated His Way, and executive produced National Geographic’s Emmy-nominated Einstein: Genius series. He is a three-time Writers Guild Award nominee and Critics Choice nominee.

Gabe Polsky is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. Best known for his acclaimed documentaries  Red Army, Red Penguins and In Search of Greatness, he has emerged as a creative force in narrative storytelling with an interest in exploring human nature and spirit. Most recently, he wrote, directed, and produced the narrative feature Butcher's Crossing, which had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theaters on October 20th 2023. It stars Nicolas Cage, Fred Hechinger, and Paul Raci. His other film and TV projects include the Emmy-nominated Genius, Emmy-nominated His Way, Werner Herzog’s cult classic Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, and Polsky’s award-winning directorial debut, The Motel Life. Polsky has been nominated for a host of awards and film festival honors, including three consecutive WGA Awards and a Critics Choice Award. Polsky is known of telling emotionally powerful stories in a creative and entertaining way.

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