Digifé is an Emmy Award-winning, Black-owned boutique documentary production company in Chicago, founded in 2012 by cinematographer and director Eric D. Seals. The company's work spans documentaries, brand stories and digital series, drawing on a team with backgrounds in network television, news, photojournalism and the social sciences. Its documentary Bike Vessel premiered at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival and was acquired by PBS's Independent Lens in 2024.
Run by: Eric D. Seals — Founder/Director, Natalie Papillon — Director of Operations, Catherine Hoffman — Producer, Donnie Seals Jr. — Editor
Known for: Bike Vessel (feature documentary, PBS/Independent Lens, 2024) · Work for ESPN, BET, PBS, VH1 and the History Channel
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