Sara Newton
Sara Newton is a NY and LA based director and cinematographer. She is the creator of MDR Sketch Comedy Show on PBS and has recently returned from an Antarctica expedition filming a documentary.
Her digital comedy sketches, produced under Made by Tom and Sara, Nightpantz, and Conservation Comedy, have collectively amassed over 5 million views.
Newton built a strong foundation in television production, coordinating hit reality shows such as Love & Hip Hop (VH1), Bridezillas (WEtv),
Her extensive experience in physical production led her to 6 years at Gunpowder & Sky, where she managed physical production across multiple platforms and developed sizzle reels for network pitches.
Sara was the cinematographer for the experimental film “Dust Flow: A Meditative Experience” produced by Gunpowder & Sky.
As of 2025, Newton is the Head of Content for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and is slated to direct a feature film this fall.
