Erin Sorenson is an impact producer and the founder of Third Stage Consulting providing strategic planning and niche impact distribution for justice-themed documentary film projects.

With a focus on subject-driven documentaries, specific interests include:  interpersonal violence, women’s issues, animal rights, homelessness, disabilities, and international relations.

Erin has worked on over 30 impact campaigns to date and is a frequent trainer at Good Pitch filmmaker workshops.  

Erin graduated with her Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. In 2001 she was awarded “Chicagoan of the Year” for her work with Chicago’s Mayor Daley in developing one of the nation’s largest nonprofits for abused children.

Prior to founding Third Stage Consulting, Erinspent 5 years as the Chief Programs Officer for the BeCause Foundation, a foundation dedicated to the power of documentary filmmaking and its fusion with creative outreach and engagement projects. While there she worked on film projects that included: Welcome to Shelbyvilleand Bully.

Current Projects: TransMilitary, Maineland, Roll Red Roll, Love & Bananas, 62 Days, Crossing Bhutan and Grace

Recent Past Projects:Almost Sunrise, Dispatches from Cleveland, Councilwoman, Driving with Selvi, Chasing Coral, Kangaroo, Home Truth, Private Violence, Southwest of Salem

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