Sue-Ellen Chitunya

Sue-Ellen Chitunya, Industry Programmer

Industry Programmer

Lydia “Sue-Ellen” Chitunya is a filmmaker who hails from Zimbabwe. She is a 2019 Georgia State University (BA ’10) 40 under 40 honoree and a graduate of the UCLA professional producing program. Her success as a short film producer, was recognized with membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

She is a Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation Fellowship award recipient. Chitunya has participated in various artist development programs including: WIF Emerging Producers, SFFILM Rainin, Industry Academy, Rotterdam Lab, Film Independent’s Project Involve, and Berlinale Talents. Her varied work experience includes marketing for Disney College Program, programming for Zimbabwe, Atlanta and Slamdance Film Festivals. She recently worked as a Post Production Coordinator on Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Panther (2018).