SPEAKING & SCREENINGS

Seth Randal, in the light blue shirt, speaking to a group at Boise State University.

Stories don't end when the credits roll.

Seth Randal speaks about documentary filmmaking, investigative journalism, overlooked history, and the enduring impact of stories that continue to shape our communities. His presentations blend behind-the-scenes filmmaking with the real people and historical events that inspired his work.

Available for universities, museums, film festivals, historical societies, and community organizations.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Preserving Overlooked History

• World War II Stories That Still Matter

• Storytelling That Creates Impact

ª The Power of Documentary Storytelling

• Why Forgotten History Still Matters

• The Making of The Fall of '55

• From Television News to Documentary Filmmaking

• Leading Newsrooms in Times of Crisis

• Preserving History Through Film

Documentary screenings, keynote presentations, classroom discussions, and conversations that continue long after the credits roll.

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BIOGRAPHY

A person standing on a stage, holding a microphone and speaking, in an auditorium with ornate gold detailing on the wall behind them.

Seth Randal is a documentary producer, director, and Emmy Award-nominated nonfiction storyteller whose work explores history, resilience, and the people whose stories continue to shape the present. His films have examined civil rights, war, environmental conflict, and the lasting impact of extraordinary events on ordinary people.

Before focusing on documentary filmmaking, Seth built a career in television journalism, leading newsrooms and producing breaking news, investigations, and major events. That foundation continues to inform his approach to nonfiction storytelling.

His work includes The Fall of '55, Children of the Wolves, and the upcoming documentary series Workers of Wake. He is also an experienced speaker who has presented at universities, film festivals, and community organizations on documentary filmmaking, journalism, and history.

SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Seth Randal has presented documentary screenings, keynote talks, classroom discussions, and community conversations for universities, film festivals, and nonprofit organizations.

Appearances include:

Universities

  • Boise State University

  • University of Idaho

  • Idaho State University

  • Morehead State University

Festivals & Organizations

  • American Folklore Society

  • Idaho Film Office

  • Frameline Film Festival (San Francisco)

  • Boise Cutters

  • NewFest (New York)

  • Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

  • Boise 150 and Opera Idaho