Galen Summer

Galen Summer (Director/Editor) was born on an organic farm outside Seattle, WA. He is a graduate of Boston University’s School of Communication, and has gone on to direct documentary films and branded content.

His short documentary, Lessons from a Tailor, is about a Brooklyn-based suit maker who learned his trade
while imprisoned in a concentration camp during WWII. The award-winning doc has been shown at film festivals and series around the country, has aired on PBS.

He also directed a collection of short documentaries for the New York City Ballet. The lead film—about the company’s costume shop—premiered at the Spring Gala at Lincoln Center and online via the New York Times. Galen's recent brand work includes spots for Deloitte and Whisky Stones.

In addition to his work as a director, Galen works as an editor on the acclaimed Showtime boxing documentary series Fight Camp 360. He also edited The Archive, a short documentary that premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. He has cut broadcast commercials and brand films for clients including Sony, AT&T, Guinness, Toyota, HBO, A&E, and Cartoon Network.