Sarah King is an award-winning cinematographer based in Washington, D.C., specializing in documentaries that explore wildlife and the complex human-Earth relationship. Originally from North Carolina, her early experiences exploring local forests, volunteering on farms, and rescuing injured wildlife in her backyard ignited her passion for wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship. She holds a BFA in Filmmaking from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a concentration in Cinematography and an MFA in Film and Media Arts with a concentration in Environmental and Wildlife Filmmaking from American University. Through research and meaningful conversations, she aims to inform and inspire others with vivid imagery and impactful storytelling.
Sarah's notable projects include serving as Director of Photography for the documentary "Reviving the Forgotten River," which won a Capital Emmys Student Production Award and aired on Maryland Public Television PBS. Her MFA thesis, "Call of the Crow," aired on WETA PBS and is available for streaming.
She has partnered with Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens to produce educational scientific videos through a National Park Service filmmaking fellowship with American University. She also interned with the National Park Service at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, where she documented its wildlife and scenic beauty. Following this, she took on a role as a Clarence Petty Communications Intern for the Adirondack Council, where she developed a digital content library of stories to celebrate the Council's 50th anniversary. Most recently, she served as a Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador for the National Park Service, creating a comprehensive library of informative videos and establishing a standard operating procedure for video production.