A scene of two Wake Island family members hugging from the upcoming project Workers of Wake.

SETH RANDAL

THE HEADLINES FADE. THE HUMAN STORY REMAINS.

I make documentaries about the people, places, and moments that continue shaping our lives long after the spotlight has moved on.

My work spans documentary filmmaking, network television, and newsroom leadership, but every project begins with the same question: Whose story still needs to be heard?

ABOUT SETH

Some stories don't end when the history books close.

For more than two decades, I've explored the intersection of journalism, documentary filmmaking, and television production — uncovering overlooked stories that reveal something larger about who we are. From civil rights and World War II to environmental conflict and the resilience of ordinary people,

I believe he best stories don't simply tell us what happened. They help us understand why it still matters.

In this exclusive scene from Workers of Wake, TV's Bill Nye takes an emotional look at items that belonged to his father when he was a prisoner of war during WWII.
Seth Randal speaking at Spokane's historic Bing Crosby Theater during the Spokane International Film Festival.
Seth Randal and other members of a Discovery Channel show during a shoot in Texas.

FEATURED REEL

A look at my work as a documentary filmmaker and storyteller

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Featured By / Worked With

  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on the Discovery Channel.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on ABC.
  • Seth Randal co-authored an opinion piece with Alan Virta for the Sunday New York Times.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on the CW.
  • Seth Randal has worked on events seen on the NBC Golf Channel.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on the ID Channel Investigation Discovery.
  • Logo of History Channel featuring a large stylized gold letter H and the words 'HISTORY' in bold green and black letters below.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on We TV
  • Seth Randal's projects have been featured by the Associated Press.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on A&E.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on the Food Network.
  • Seth Randal has worked for Sky Elements Drone Shows.
  • Seth Randal has worked on projects seen on Tastemade.
  • Seth Randal and his projects have been featured in The Advocate.
  • Seth Randal has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered.

FEATURED STORIES

The Fall of '55 documentary logo, designed by Matt Johnson.

The Fall of ‘55

Status: Distributed by Frameline

Role: Director/Producer/Writer

The 20th Anniversary of the acclaimed documentary about Boise’s anti-gay crackdown of 1955.

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Students on a wolf expedition in this scene from the documentary Children of the Wolves. www.childrenofthewolves.com

CHILDREN OF THE WOLVES

Status: Post-Production

Role: Executive Producer

An intimate coming-of-age story set inside one of America's most divisive wildlife conflicts.

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An emotional reunion in this scene from Seth Randal's upcoming project Workers of Wake.

WORKERS OF WAKE

Status: Development

Role: Creator/Producer

A cinematic documentary series uncovering the forgotten story of the civilian workers of Wake Island and the families who carried their legacy across generations.

A group from the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps during an expedition halfway across the country, from the documentary Following the Lieutenant.

FOLLOWING THE LIEUTENANT

Status: Completed

Role: Producer

The epic and inspiring bicycle expedition of African-American Buffalo Soldiers across 1890s America.

EXPERIENCE

Seth Randal produces a documentary shoot from Battle Torn with Chris Burns and Justin Rickleman.

Acclaimed documentaries exploring history, civil rights, resilience, and the human experience.

DOCUMENTARIES

Seth Randal taking notes during a Discovery Channel shoot in Tennessee.

Field and production experience on network documentary and unscripted series, with a background in newsroom leadership and visual storytelling.

NETWORK TELEVISION

Seth Randal and his crew from KIFI Local News 8 won 16 Idaho Press Club awards for 2025.

Award-winning newsroom leadership, investigative reporting, and mentoring journalists committed to serving their communities with integrity.

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

Selected Experience

Documentary Films
The Fall of '55' • Children of the Wolves • Workers of Wake • Battle Torn

Network & Television
Crime Nation • Street Outlaws • How I Died • Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

News Leadership
Award-winning News Director • Emmy-nominated Producer • Investigative Journalism

CURRENTLY

• Producing Children of the Wolves, currently in post-production.

• Developing Workers of Wake, a documentary series about the forgotten civilian POWs of Wake Island.

• Available for documentary producing, directing, and speaking engagements.

LET’S TELL THE NEXT BIG STORY

Whether you're developing a documentary, planning a screening, looking for a producer, or seeking a speaker, I'd love to hear from you.

CONTACT SETH
CONTACT SETH