Sarah King is an award-winning cinematographer based in Washington, D.C., specializing in environmental documentaries that explore wildlife and the complex human-Earth relationship. Originally from North Carolina, she spent her childhood volunteering on local farms, camping among fireflies, and rescuing injured wildlife in her quaint, wooded backyard. This early curiosity about the environment and stewardship has fueled her passion for working in various locations across the United States. Through research and meaningful conversations, Sarah communicates ideas and knowledge to a diverse audience using vivid imagery.
She holds a BFA in Filmmaking with a concentration in Cinematography from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. When attending undergraduate school, she earned an “Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation” certification. This experience led to her obtaining a year-long Category V Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit in the state of Virginia while volunteering at Diva Crows, a bird rehabilitation center, in 2024.
Sarah earned an MFA in Film and Media Production with a concentration in Environmental and Wildlife Filmmaking at American University. In partnership with Maryland Public Television, she was the Director of Photography for the 30-minute documentary "Reviving the Forgotten River", which aired on Maryland Public Television (PBS) during Chesapeake Bay Week 2024 and 2025. Notably, the documentary won a Capital Emmys Student Production Award. Her 14-minute MFA thesis documentary, "Call of the Crow," made its television debut on WETA PBS in 2025 and is available for streaming.
In 2023, she interned for the National Park Service, partnering with Conservation Legacy, as a Visual Information Specialist at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine. She was the first person through the National Park Service to capture footage of wildlife, scenic views, and recreational activities throughout the 87,500-acre monument. Her work, including photographs, is featured on the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument website, NPS App, NPGallery, and NPS Instagram page.
In 2024, Sarah was a Clarence Petty Communications Intern for the Adirondack Council in upstate New York. The Council advocates to protect the Adirondack Park - the largest publicly protected area in the United States, greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Park combined (APA). Sarah produced a digital content library in preparation for the Adirondack Council’s 50th Anniversary in 2025. Her primary duties consisted of interviewing and recording inspiring audio stories from partners, government officials, and private citizens who, for many years, advocated for the environment and communities of the Adirondack Park.
Sarah is currently a National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador, focusing on digital interpretation projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, primarily filming videos.