Bio: Peggy Case
Peggy Case is an award-winning director and producer of documentaries and dramas. Her recent feature film experience includes producing David Russo’s dark, stylish comedy “The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle,” which premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Before "Dizzle," she produced Robinson Devor’s "Zoo," distributed by THINKFilm. The provocative, controversial "Zoo" was an official selection in the Documentary Competition at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes. Case also produced "We Go Way Back," director Lynn Shelton’s first feature (winner, Grand Jury Award, Slamdance Film Festival 2006 and winner of the Grand Prize for Best Feature, 2006 Torun Film Festival, Poland).
Case’s directing/producing credits include "Perfect Illusions: Eating Disorders and the Family," a feature-length documentary for national PBS, distributed throughout Europe. Co-directing/producing credits include the "Be More" national campaign for PBS, a collection of powerful documentary spots awarded both the Silver Promax and the Cine Golden Eagle. In addition, Case is the creator of the PBS series "Inside The Box," applauded by critics for its innovative structure and its intimate exploration of America’s most deeply held beliefs. Case also produced and co-directed her own award-winning short dramatic film, "The Liar." Her production company, Mad As Birds (www.madasbirds.com) is based in Seattle.